Movies like Atlantic City

Gene Hackman shines in this gritty crime thriller that shares a similar tough and realistic approach to storytelling as Atlantic City. The complex characters and the gritty underbelly of city life depicted in The French Connection will resonate with fans who appreciate the crime and drama aspects of Atlantic City.

With a narrative centered around a former criminal's attempt to reform himself, Carlito's Way deals with the temptations of past lifestyles and connections, much like the characters in Atlantic City.

Another Scorsese epic, Casino takes place in the world of gambling and mob influence in Las Vegas. It shares with Atlantic City a deep dive into the lives of those involved in the operations of casinos and the criminal underpinnings that support them.

This movie presents an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the mob, leading to personal and professional conflicts that resonate with Atlantic City's themes of crime, loyalty, and identity.