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Police Movies

Branching off into corruption, rogue detective, procedural, and many other subgenres, police movies explore the boundaries we have set as a society. And how they disappear. Explore the best of them.

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Narc is a classic example of a gritty police thriller done right featuring a phenomenal cast, dark atmosphere, and quite a story to tell.