CRIME 101 SOUNDTRACK: LIST OF ALL SONGS AND MUSIC FEATURED IN THE THRILLER FILM
Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry in Crime 101 (Custom cover edited by Primetimer, Original Image ©️ Amazon MGM Studios)
Crime 101 is a tense 2026 crime thriller written and directed by Bart Layton, based on Don Winslow's 2020 novella. It hit theatres worldwide on February 13, 2026, after a London premiere on January 28.
Amazon MGM Studios handles domestic distribution, with Sony Pictures managing international release. Chris Hemsworth stars as Mike Davis, a meticulous jewel thief executing clean heists along the 101 freeway.
Halle Berry plays Sharon Colvin, a sharp but frustrated insurance broker drawn into his world. Mark Ruffalo is Detective Lou Lubesnick, the dogged cop piecing together the pattern.
The licensed songs are selective but punchy, mixing classic rock nostalgia with modern indie and hip-hop edges to mirror the film's gritty LA atmosphere, moral gray areas and high stakes ambition.
These tracks underscore character moments and action beats without overwhelming the dialogue-driven story.
Crime 101: Complete soundtrack list
- Shooting Star - Moving Castles & Namic's upbeat electronic track that surfaces in transitional or lighter scenes, adding a modern pulse.
- Summer Of '69 – Bryan Adams' iconic 1980s rock anthem, injecting nostalgic energy during character backstory and road trip moments.
- Oh My Darling (Don’t Cry) – Run The Jewels' hard-hitting hip-hop with aggressive beats, fitting the film's urban crime tension and confrontational vibes.
- Real Love Baby – Father John Misty's melancholic indie folk rock is used in emotional or interpersonal exchanges to contrast the thriller's hardness.
- Jersey Girl (live at Meadowlands Arena, E. Rutherford, NJ) – Bruce Springsteen. An Emotional live ballad providing poignant closure or reflection, standing out for its heartfelt delivery amid the chaos.
- Trailer music includes remixes like Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones for intense rock, and Victory Lap by Fred Again, Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax.
What is Crime 101 all about?
Crime 101 follows Mike Davis, a disciplined jewel thief who adheres to a strict nonviolent code while pulling off precise robberies along Los Angeles' 101 Freeway. He plans one final and massive score to retire for good.
His path crosses with Sharon Colvin, a disillusioned high-end insurance broker facing career and personal setbacks who unwittingly holds key information about his target, a wealthy client's illegal jewel exchange.
Detective Lou Lubesnick, a principled but worn-down cop, has been tracking Mike's pattern for years and grows obsessed with catching him before the big job.
Complicating matters is Ormon- a ruthless and unpredictable enforcer who threatens to derail everything with his violent methods.
As alliances form uneasily between Mike and Sharon, Lou closes in, leading to chases, betrayals, and tense standoffs across sunlit LA freeways and shadowy hideouts.
The climax unfolds during the attempted heist: chaos ensues when Ormon intervenes, forcing Mike to break his no-kill rule and shoot Ormon to save Lou.
In a surprising twist, Lou, recognising Mike's relative restraint compared to worse criminals, lets him escape, framing Ormon for the crimes and quietly covering their tracks while warning Mike to leave the city.
The film explores themes of morality, obsession, and the cost of one last job in a cat-and-mouse story that echoes classics like Heat but adds fresh psychological layers.
Crime 101 is playing exclusively in theatres now. Find showtimes via Fandango, AMC or local cinema sites.
No streaming date is confirmed yet.
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2026-02-13T06:44:09Z