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Undercover Cop Movies

Living a lie where one wrong word means a bullet. Undercover cop movies plunge into the nerve-shredding paranoia of infiltrating cartels, mobs, and criminal syndicates. Explore our handpicked collection of undercover crime cinema.

Donnie Brasco 1997 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Lefty and Johnny Depp as Donnie in their new nightclub in Miami

Donnie Brasco [1997]

Thriller
Avoiding the usual glamorization of the mafia lifestyle, Donnie Brasco is a well-crafted and balanced thriller based on a real undercover operation.
Imperium 2016 Movie Scene Daniel Radcliffe as Nate Foster skinhead during a white supremacists march

Imperium [2016]

Thriller
Saved by the cast and the potency of the issues it explores, Imperium is a thriller about an FBI agent going undercover in a white supremacist gang.
Miami Vice 2006 Movie Scene Colin Farrell as Sonny and Jamie Foxx as Rico in their secret hideout in front of a table full of weapons and ammo

Miami Vice [2006]

Thriller
In attempts to turn Miami Vice, the movie, into a gritty crime thriller, Mann created an uneven mess still worth checking out for the fans of the genre.
Beyond The Law 1993 Movie Scene Charlie Sheen as Saxon on his Harley Davidson Softail Custom

Beyond the Law [1993]

Thriller
Surprisingly competent, Beyond the Law is a gripping thriller based on true events about an undercover cop trying to take down a biker gang.
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.
AKA 2023 Movie Scene Alban Lenoir as Adam Franco and Nathalie Odzierejko or Natoo as Mona in front of a door

AKA [2023]

Action
Brutal, intelligent, and engaging, AKA is a superb French action thriller featuring excellent production values and a lot of juicy action.
Cruising 1980 Movie Scene Al Pacino as Steve Burns wearing a leather jacket inside of a gay leather nightclub

Cruising [1980]

Thriller
Dark, brooding, and gritty, Cruising is a masterpiece, an underrated noir thriller following an undercover cop hunting a serial killer.
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.
Rush 1991 Movie Scene Jason Patric as Jim Raynor and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kristen holding out in their apartment

Rush [1991]

Thriller
Underrated, realistic, and based on real events, Rush is a story about two undercover cops who gazed into an abyss for too long.
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.
In Too Deep 1999 Movie Omar Epps and LL Cool J as God standing in the street in rain holding a gun to a head of snitch

In Too Deep [1999]

Thriller
Based on a true story, In Too Deep is an engaging and authentic thriller following a young cop who goes undercover trying to get a ruthless drug lord
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.