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Noir Movies

State of Grace 1990 Movie Scene Sean Penn as Terry and Gary Oldman as Jackie drinking at a cemetery

State of Grace [1990]

Thriller
Gritty and realistic, State of Grace is an underrated neo-noir thriller following an undercover cop trying to take down the Irish mob.
China Moon 1994 Movie Scene Madeleine Stowe as Rachel Munro in a white dress at a bar looking like a real femme fatale

China Moon [1994]

Thriller
China Moon is an underrated neo-noir thriller offering a familiar story full of twists, femme fatales and people way in over their heads.
Body Heat 1981 Movie Scene William Hurt as Ned Racine and Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker laying nude in bed after making love

Body Heat [1981]

Thriller
More erotic thriller than neo-noir, Body Heat is a sweaty, steamy, and highly sexual affair that influenced countless movies to come.
Palmetto 1998 Movie Scene Woody Harrelson as Harry Barber in the bar watching femme fatale walk by him

Palmetto [1998]

Thriller
Driven by excellent performances, Palmetto is a sweaty, steamy, and easygoing neo-noir movie where nothing is what it seems.
Hell or High Water 2016 Movie Scene The bank robbery

Hell or High Water [2016]

Thriller
Simple and highly effective, Hell or High Water is a juicy neo-noir thriller following Texas rangers on a trail of two bank robbers.
The Hit 1984 Movie Scene Terence Stamp as Willie Parker, John Hurt as Braddock and Tim Roth as Myron in a car

The Hit [1984]

Thriller
Set in beautiful Spain, The Hit is a slow-burning, compelling, and atmospheric British crime movie you simply must experience.
The Square 2008 Movie Scene Joel Edgerton as Billy holding a gun to David Roberts as Raymond's head and demanding the money he owes him

The Square [2008]

Thriller
The Square [2008] is an underrated neo-noir thriller similar to the Coen Brothers movies but with that charming Australian grittiness.
Lonely Hearts Movie 2006 Scene John Travolta as Elmer Robinson and James Gandolfini as Det. Charles Hilderbrandt talking to other police officers about the case

Lonely Hearts [2006]

Thriller
Perhaps a bit too aloof for a movie based on the hunt for two serial killers, Lonely Hearts is a light neo-noir thriller worth watching.
The Last Victim 2021 Movie Scene Ralph Ineson as Jake emptying his revolver with Kyle Schmid as Bull and Paul Belsito as Snoopy standing next to him

The Last Victim [2021]

Thriller
Giving off strong True Detective vibes, The Last Victim is a highly immersive, intelligent, and thought-provoking neo-noir thriller.
The Hot Spot 1990 Movie Scene Don Johnson as Harry Madox wearing a white sleeveless shirt at the car lot with Jennifer Connelly as Gloria smoking a cigarette in the background

The Hot Spot [1990]

Thriller
The Hot Spot is a sweaty, sleazy, and sexually-charged Southern neo-noir thriller with a phenomenal cast and immersive atmosphere.
The Asphalt Jungle 1950 Movie Scene Sam Jaffe as Doc hearing alarms go off during the heist

The Asphalt Jungle [1950]

Thriller
The Asphalt Jungle rivals any modern heist movie offering a look into the gritty world of crime in the fifties and engaging storytelling.