What should I watch after To Live and Die in L.A.?

Try Point Break, Lethal Weapon 3, The Jackal—each shares DNA with To Live and Die in L.A. while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is To Live and Die in L.A.?

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) is best described as Crime, Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is To Live and Die in L.A. worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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Why people love it

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) stuck because it commits to its crime premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. William Friedkin's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The crime and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 56m · ★ 7.1

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1.Point Break (1991)
★ 7.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Point Break (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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2.Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m
Why you'll love it
If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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3.The Jackal (1997)
★ 6.4 · Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 4m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, The Jackal (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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4.War (2007)
★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 43m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, War (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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5.The Getaway (1972)
★ 7.1 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 2h 3m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, The Getaway (1972) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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6.Pulp Fiction (1994)
★ 8.5 · Thriller · Crime · Comedy · 2h 34m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Pulp Fiction (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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7.Drive (2011)
★ 7.6 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Drive (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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8.The Usual Suspects (1995)
★ 8.2 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 1h 46m
Why you'll love it
If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, The Usual Suspects (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, 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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9.Heat (1995)
★ 7.9 · Crime · Drama · Action · 2h 50m
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If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Heat (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and action, 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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10.Rush Hour (1998)
★ 7.1 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 37m
Why you'll love it
If To Live and Die in L.A. clicked for you, Rush Hour (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and action, 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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FAQ

What should I watch after To Live and Die in L.A.?: Try Point Break, Lethal Weapon 3, The Jackal—each shares DNA with To Live and Die in L.A. while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is To Live and Die in L.A.?: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) is best described as Crime, Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is To Live and Die in L.A. worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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