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A Most Violent Year

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A Most Violent Year works as a crime movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The crime and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 5m · ★ 6.6

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  1. 96match

    1.American Psycho (2000)

    ★ 7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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  2. 94match

    2.Donnie Brasco (1997)

    ★ 7.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, Donnie Brasco (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC
    • Philo
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  3. 92match

    3.The Bone Collector (1999)

    ★ 6.8 · Crime · Thriller · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, The Bone Collector (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
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  4. 90match

    4.The Negotiator (1998)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Crime · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, The Negotiator (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.Cop Land (1997)

    ★ 6.8 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, Cop Land (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
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  6. 86match

    6.Dead Man Down (2013)

    ★ 6.2 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, Dead Man Down (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  7. 84match

    7.The Yards (2000)

    ★ 6.2 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, The Yards (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    8.The Last Seduction (1994)

    ★ 6.8 · Thriller · Crime · Romance · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, The Last Seduction (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
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    9.War Dogs (2016)

    ★ 6.9 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, War Dogs (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    10.25th Hour (2002)

    ★ 7.3 · Crime · Drama · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If A Most Violent Year clicked for you, 25th Hour (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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FAQ

What should I watch after A Most Violent Year?
Try American Psycho, Donnie Brasco, The Bone Collector—each shares DNA with A Most Violent Year while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year (2014) is best described as Crime, Drama, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is A Most Violent Year worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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