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Why people love it

People revisit Live by Night for the same reason it broke through in 2016: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Ben Affleck keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. 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 9m · ★ 6.3

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  1. 96match

    1.American Psycho (2000)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night 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.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Donnie Brasco (1997)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night 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
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    7.2 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, The Talented Mr. Ripley (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.

    Watch on

    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

    6.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) 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)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Miller's Crossing (1990)

    7.5 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, Miller's Crossing (1990) 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.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.The Informer (2019)

    6.5 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, The Informer (2019) 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.

    Watch on

    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.GoodFellas (1990)

    8.5 · Drama · Crime · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, GoodFellas (1990) 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.

    Watch on

    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    8.Casino (1995)

    8.0 · Crime · Drama · 2h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, Casino (1995) 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.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Philo
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.The Illusionist (2006)

    7.3 · Fantasy · Drama · Thriller · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, The Illusionist (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and thriller, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
    • FlixFling
    + Save for later
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    10.Lawless (2012)

    7.1 · Crime · Drama · Western · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Live by Night clicked for you, Lawless (2012) 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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    • fuboTV
    • Curiosity Stream
    • CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel
    • CuriosityStream Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Live by Night?
Try American Psycho, Donnie Brasco, The Talented Mr. Ripley—each shares DNA with Live by Night while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Live by Night?
Live by Night (2016) 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 Live by Night worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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