Cannes Crime Movies Ranked — Competition Years 2021–2026

How to choose from this collection

This collection contains 20 crime films with Cannes main competition selection, including winners during 2021–2026. The Crime label comes from the catalogue genres; a film can belong to more than one genre. Only main competition films and their recorded awards are covered; other festival sections are outside this selection.

Anatomy of a Fall leads this Total Score ranking with 95.8. Anatomy of a Fall has one of the highest Audience scores in the selection (78.0). It Was Just an Accident has one of the highest known Critics scores (93.5). Comparing these separate scores can help you choose between the films.

1. 1. Anatomy of a Fall

   Justine Triet · 2023 · 151 min

   Audience 78.0 · Critics 89.7 · Total 95.8

   Cannes 2023: Palme d'Or

2. 2. It Was Just an Accident

   Jafar Panahi · 2025 · 103 min

   Audience 75.3 · Critics 93.5 · Total 95.1

   Cannes 2025: Palme d'Or

3. 3. The Secret Agent

   Kleber Mendonça Filho · 2025 · 161 min

   Audience 74.8 · Critics 93.5 · Total 93.8

   Cannes 2025: Main Competition

How the ranking works

Total combines 40% audience ratings, 30% critic ratings and 30% original award points, with a bonus for recognition by additional institutions. Scores shown to one decimal place can be tied while their unrounded ranking differs. A Critics score marked ~ is estimated from the catalogue median; its Total is provisional. Recognition years refer to ceremonies and festival editions, not necessarily release dates.