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Police Movies

Serpico 1973 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Serpico practicing shooting in a gun range

Serpico [1973]

Thriller
Based on both a sobering and inspiring true story about police corruption, Serpico is a gritty and realistic thriller that's still relevant.
Maniac Cop 1988 Movie Scene Robert Z'Dar as Matt Cordell firing a shotgun at a police officer

Maniac Cop [1988]

Horror
Featuring one hell of a villain, Maniac Cop is an unashamedly B horror movie about a serial killer prowling the seedy New York streets.
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.
16 Blocks 2006 Movie Scene Bruce Willis as Jack Mosley holding a sawed-off shotgun with Yasiin Bey as Eddie Bunker standing behind him

16 Blocks [2006]

Action
A bit sloppy and forgettable but with a couple of cool gimmicks, 16 Blocks is a mildly entertaining action movie still worth checking out.
The Night of the 12th 2022 Movie Scene Bouli Lanners as Marceau holding a bloody shirt while questioning the suspect

The Night of the 12th [2022]

Thriller
The Night of the 12th is a realistic and slow-burning French procedural thriller using grisly murder to ask questions about our society.
WolfCop 2014 Movie Scene Leo Fafard as Lou Garou turned into a werewolf holding a gun and wearing a police uniform during the robbery of the store

WolfCop [2014]

Horror
Highly entertaining, easy to watch, and just so damn cool, WolfCop is a charming indie horror comedy masterpiece you simply must watch!
The Negotiator Movie 1998 Scene Samuel L. Jackson as Danny Roman holding J.T. Walsh as Niebaum hostage

The Negotiator [1998]

Thriller
Too contrived at times but never boring, The Negotiator is an intense hostage situation movie benefiting greatly from its experienced cast.
Black and Blue 2019 Movie Scene Mike Colter as Darius holding a gun to Naomie Harris as Alicia's face

Black and Blue [2019]

Thriller
Featuring a generic story and characters, sleek police thriller Black and Blue offers enough thrills and action to keep you engaged.
Year of the Dragon 1985 Movie Scene Mickey Rourke as Stanley White hugging Ariane as Tracy Tzu after a shootout in the restaurant

Year of the Dragon [1985]

Thriller
Set in New York's Chinatown, Year of the Dragon is a gritty police thriller with impactful visuals, an intense atmosphere, and an epic vibe.
Bright 2017 Movie Scene Joel Edgerton as Nick Jakoby Orc police officer in the hood

Bright [2017]

Fantasy
Stylish and visually impressive, Bright takes the buddy cop dynamic and blends it with the fantasy world with surprisingly good results.
Blitz 2011 Movie Scene Jason Statham as Brant listening to the police briefing

Blitz [2011]

Thriller
Cliched but gritty, Blitz is a standard-issue serial killer movie featuring a familiar cast and enough meat on the bones to keep you engaged.
Narc 2002 Movie Scene Ray Liotta as Henry Oak holding a tape recorder in a chop shop

Narc [2002]

Thriller
Narc is a classic example of a gritty police thriller done right featuring a phenomenal cast, dark atmosphere, and quite a story to tell.
RoboCop 2014 Movie Scene Joel Kinnaman as Alex Murphy in the laboratory waking up for the first time talking to Gary Oldman as Dr. Dennett Norton

RoboCop [2014]

Science fiction
Featuring sleek visuals, RoboCop 2014 is forgettable but entertaining enough vision of our bleak future updated to current trends.
Filth 2013 Movie Scene James McAvoy as Bruce pointing at the prostitute in the brothel

Filth [2013]

Comedy
Despite being messy and a bit pretentious, Filth is an entertaining crime comedy about one really bad cop full of drugs, sex, and alcohol.
Phoenix 1998 Movie Scene A robber with a pig mask holding a gun

Phoenix [1998]

Thriller
Juicy and featuring a familiar story of a corrupt detective who's also a compulsive gambler, Phoenix is an effective and stylish noir thriller.
Lets Be Cops 2014 Movie Scene Jake Johnson as Ryan smoking a joint dressed as a cop with Damon Wayans Jr. as Justin looking at him

Let’s Be Cops [2014]

Comedy
Sometimes you just want to relax and watch something funny and easygoing. Buddy cop comedy Let's Be Cops is exactly like that.
Tango and Cash 1989 Movie Scene Sylvester Stallone as Tango and Kurt Russell as Cash in prison uniforms

Tango and Cash [1989]

Action
Incredibly entertaining, Tango and Cash is one of the most underrated buddy cop movies from the eighties with just the perfect cast.
CHIPS 2017 Movie Scene Dax Shepard as Jon and Michael Peña as Ponch riding motorbikes down the highway during a chase

CHIPS [2017]

Action
As a definition of brainless fun, CHIPS is a raunchy buddy-cop comedy with a predictable story, a lot of chases, and a very appealing visual style.

Triple 9 [2016]

Thriller
Engaging and thrilling right from the opening scene, Triple 9 is a deliciously dark albeit flawed neo-noir thriller with juicy action and great cast.

Transpecos [2016]

Thriller
Featuring gorgeous cinematography and an engaging story, Transpecos is an atmospheric and effective thriller following three Border Patrol agents during 24 hours.
Hyena 2014 Movie Peter Ferdinando as Michael and Gordon Brown as Chris holding bags of mdma and weed after raiding a club

Hyena [2014]

Thriller
With an immersive atmosphere and gritty setting, Hyena is a British crime movie about a corrupt cop addicted to cocaine trying to get rich and out of jail.
Shorta AKA Enforcement 2020 Movie Jacob Lohmann with a face covered in blood wearing a bulletproof west and a hoodie

Shorta AKA Enforcement [2020]

Thriller
Dealing with race issues and police brutality Shorta is a Danish thriller following two cops who find themselves in the wrong neighborhood at the wrong time.
Rogue City 2020 Movie Lannick Gautry as Richard Vronski

Bronx AKA Rogue City [2020]

Thriller
If you haven't seen any of the gritty French police thrillers, Bronx AKA Rogue City can be a great start with its stylish visuals, macho characters, and foreboding atmosphere.

21 Bridges [2019]

Thriller
Suspenseful, entertaining, and visually appealing, 21 Bridges is an old-school police thriller unfolding throughout one crazy night in Manhattan.
L627 1992 Movie Didier Bezace as Lulu holding a bag of powdery substance, most likely heroin, in front of a naked suspect

L.627 [1992]

Thriller
L.627 is an authentic and gritty French police thriller following detective Lulu and his hardened anti-drug squad working in the worst Parisian ghettos.
Internal Affairs [1990] Movie Review Recommendation

Internal Affairs [1990]

Thriller
A slow-burner about police corruption with phenomenal character development, strong performances, and a distinct nineties vibe.
S.W.A.T. [2003] Movie Review Recommendation

S.W.A.T. [2003]

Action
I guess that now, after ten years, I can say what a blast from a past! Shot at the pinnacle...
Gangster Squad [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Gangster Squad [2013]

Action
Style is everything, and Gangster Squad has everything. Rarely do you see post-processing effects make such a huge difference, mostly...
End of Watch 2012 Movie Scene Jake Gyllenhaal as Brian Taylor holding a gun to a cartel member's head after a routine stop

End of Watch [2012]

Action
Incredibly immersive, gripping, and intense, End of Watch is a unique blend of action and suspense set on the crime-ridden streets of LA.
The Guard 2011 Movie Scene Brendan Gleeson as Gerry Boyle standing next to his police car

The Guard [2011]

Comedy
The Guard is a different type of a police movie, cynical, sarcastic, and hilarious with a charming Irish flavor and one and only Brendan Gleeson.
We Own the Night [2007] Movie Review Recommendation

We Own the Night [2007]

Thriller
Although this movie may seem to be something that is going to be remembered, I don’t think it will happen....
Cop Land 1997 Movie Scene Sylvester Stallone as Freddy holding a shotgun and stumbling

Cop Land [1997]

Thriller
Immersive and slow-burning, Cop Land is a very engaging and, above all, intelligent thriller about police corruption with an all-star cast.
Deep Cover 1992 Movie Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum waiting by the car

Deep Cover [1992]

Thriller
Raw and gritty, In Too Deep is an undercover cop movie set in the hood with an authentic script, juicy atmosphere, and top performances.
Training Day 2001 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as Alonzo holding a gun pointed to the driver of the car with Ethan Hawke as Jake backing him up

Training Day [2001]

Thriller
Captivating, pulpy, and just so fucking cool, Training Day is much more than a hood, police, or a crime thriller, it's a fucking masterpiece.
Dark Blue [2002] Movie Review Recommendation

Dark Blue [2002]

Thriller
Dark Blue is another thriller involving police detectives and all the usual stuff: loyalty, righteousness, and making the right choice. I...
Surveillance 2008 Movie Scene Bill Pullman as Sam driving the car while Julia Ormond as Elizabeth is sleeping

Surveillance [2008]

Thriller
Surveillance is an unpredictively weird, subversive, and also captivating thriller following two FBI agents trying to find a serial killer.
Bad Lieutenant 1992 Movie Scene Harvey Keitel as Lieutenant holding a gun to two guys he just arrested in his car

Bad Lieutenant [1992]

Thriller
Drenched in alcohol and leveled with cocaine, Bad Lieutenant is an uncompromising masterpiece about power, corruption, and redemption.