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Why people love it

Broken City works as a thriller 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 thriller and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 49m · ★ 5.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Cop Land (1997)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Cop Land (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, 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
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Dead Man Down (2013)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Dead Man Down (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, 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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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.The Batman (2022)

    7.7 · Crime · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, The Batman (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • tru TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.The Jackal (1997)

    6.4 · Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, The Jackal (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, 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)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  5. 88match

    5.War (2007)

    6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, War (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, 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
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.Lady Vengeance (2005)

    7.5 · Drama · Thriller · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Lady Vengeance (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Shudder
    • Shudder Amazon Channel
    • Shudder Apple TV Channel
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  7. 84match

    7.The Kingdom (2007)

    6.7 · Thriller · Action · Drama · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, The Kingdom (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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 Video(Rent)
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    8.Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

    7.5 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Shudder
    • Shudder Amazon Channel
    • Shudder Apple TV Channel
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    9.Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

    7.3 · Crime · Drama · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Criterion Channel
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
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    10.Copshop (2021)

    6.3 · Thriller · Crime · Action · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Broken City clicked for you, Copshop (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, 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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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Broken City?
Try Cop Land, Dead Man Down, The Batman—each shares DNA with Broken City while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Broken City?
Broken City (2013) is best described as Thriller, Crime, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Broken City worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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