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Crime 101: A High-Stakes Heist Thriller Hits Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios delivers another cinematic gem with Crime 101, a gripping crime film directed by Bart Layton (American Animals) and written by the same creative force behind the script. Set to premiere on Prime Video on Wednesday, April 1, this release follows a 47-day theatrical window—a deliberate pacing choice that exceeds the 30-day span of last year’s holiday hit Red One.

A Star-Studded Cast

The film boasts an elite ensemble led by:

• Chris Hemsworth as a cunning jewel thief orchestrating a series of high-stakes heists along the 101 freeway.
• Halle Berry as a disillusioned insurance broker whose path collides with Hemsworth’s character.
• Mark Ruffalo as a relentless detective closing in on the master thief.
• Supporting roles from Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Nick Nolte, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Box Office & Critical Reception

Crime 101 debuted in theaters on February 13, earning $14.2 million in its opening weekend. Critics responded with 89% approval on Rotten Tomatoes and a "B" grade on CinemaScore, signaling strong audience appeal. With a $90 million production budget, the film has already recouped costs, grossing $36.4 million domestically and $71.7 million worldwide.

Plot: A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Heists & Betrayal

Adapted from Don Winslow’s novella, the story follows a slick thief (Hemsworth) whose latest score—a near-impossible heist—puts him in direct conflict with Berry’s insurance broker and Ruffalo’s determined detective. As the operation nears its climax, the lines between pursuer and pursued dissolve, forcing each character to make irreversible choices.

Amazon MGM’s Rising Dominance

Crime 101 arrives on the heels of Project Hail Mary, Amazon MGM’s highest-grossing film since the MGM acquisition, which surpassed $300 million worldwide. The studio’s expanding footprint in both theatrical and streaming markets underscores its growing influence under the Amazon umbrella.

Streaming on Prime Video starting April 1—don’t miss the next great heist thriller.