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Crime Wave

6.419851h 20mPG-13MovieComedyCrime

A young director intent on making "the greatest color crime movie ever" can't seem to finish his script--he has a beginning and an end, but he can't quite figure out the middle. The daughter of his landlord, excited to have a real "movie…

DirectorJohn Paizs
WriterJohn Paizs
ProducerJohn Paizs

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Cast · Directed by John Paizs

EK
Eva Kovacs
Kim
JP
John Paizs
Steven Penny
DB
Darrell Baran
Ronnie Boyles
MY
Mark Yuill
Stanley Falco
NL
Neil Lawrie
Dr. C. Jolly
MB
Martin Bresin
Supervisor
JM
Jeffrey Owen Maden
Skip Holiday
TT
Tea Andrea Tanner
Dawn Holiday
BC
Bob Cloutier
Mr. Brown
DF
Donna Fullingham
Mrs. Brown
MF
Mitch Funk
Young Dad
AH
Angela Heck
Young Mom

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Crime Wave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Crime Wave?

Crime Wave is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Crime Wave on Netflix?

No, Crime Wave is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Crime Wave on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Crime Wave is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Crime Wave for free?

Crime Wave is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.