Thought Crimes
“Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?”
Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
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| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | — |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Thought Crimes
Thought Crimes is a 2015 English-language documentary film directed by Erin Lee Carr. The cast is led by Violet Blue, Alan Dershowitz, David Greenfield. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Thought Crimes was produced by HBO Documentary Films and Abstract and made in United States of America. It was released on May 11, 2015, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Erin Lee Carr
- Release date
- May 11, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
Thought Crimes cast & crew
Thought Crimes was directed by Erin Lee Carr.
The cast features Violet Blue as Self, Alan Dershowitz as Self, David Greenfield as Self, Robert Kolker as Self, Laurie Penny as Self, and Michael Welner as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ian Hultquist, cinematography is by Bryan Sarkinen, and it was produced by Andrew Rossi and Sheila Nevins.
Is Thought Crimes worth watching?
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Thought Crimes is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Thought Crimes
Violet Blue
Self
Alan Dershowitz
Self
David Greenfield
Self
Robert Kolker
Self
Laurie Penny
Self
Michael Welner
Self
Thought Crimes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thought Crimes in United States?
Thought Crimes is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Thought Crimes on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Thought Crimes is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Thought Crimes in?
Thought Crimes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thought Crimes?
Thought Crimes runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Thought Crimes rated?
Thought Crimes is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 48 ratings.
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