The title might suggest an introduction to crime, or, for those versed in US culture, a crime film set near US Route 101 in Los Angeles. The latter is correct: Bart Layton's Crime 101 (2026) is a highly stylised thriller that explores the lives of people from different walks of life in the city by the sea. A Mann‑esque crime thriller, Crime 101 is in many ways similar to Michael Mann's 1995 Heat, a critically acclaimed crime drama. Mark Ruffalo as detective Lou in Crime 101 (2026). Barry Keoghan as Ormon in Crime 101 (2026).

Source: Bangkok Post February 27, 2026 15:03 UTC