Thought Crimes(2015)
Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?
Thought Crimes Synopsis
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.
Thought Crimes (2015) is a documentary film directed by Erin Lee Carr, released on May 11, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Violet Blue, Alan Dershowitz, David Greenfield and Robert Kolker. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Erin Lee Carr
- Producers:
- Andrew Rossi, Erin Lee Carr
- Cinematographer:
- Bryan Sarkinen
- Composer:
- Ian Hultquist
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
- Status:
- Released
Thought Crimes (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Thought Crimes before you stream it.
Thought Crimes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Violet Blue
as Self
Alan Dershowitz
as Self
- David Greenfield
David Greenfield
as Self
- Robert Kolker
Robert Kolker
as Self
Laurie Penny
as Self
- Michael Welner
Michael Welner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Erin Lee Carr, produced by Andrew Rossi and Erin Lee Carr.
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Thought Crimes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 49 ratings.
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Thought Crimes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thought Crimes online?
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Thought Crimes (2015) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Thought Crimes?
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The main cast of Thought Crimes (2015) includes Violet Blue, Alan Dershowitz, David Greenfield, Robert Kolker and Laurie Penny. The film was directed by Erin Lee Carr. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thought Crimes released?
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Thought Crimes was released on May 11, 2015 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Thought Crimes worth watching?
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Thought Crimes (2015) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thought Crimes?
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