Movies like Collateral

Sicario explores the brutal reality of the drug war at the U.S.-Mexico border, with stellar performances and a tension-filled plot. Fans of Collateral's gritty atmosphere and moral ambiguity will appreciate Sicario's complex narrative and intense depiction of law enforcement's battle against cartels.

From the same director, Michael Mann, Heat is a crime saga that focuses on the intense cat-and-mouse game between a high-stakes thief and a determined detective in Los Angeles. Fans of the atmospheric tension and the urban crime drama in Collateral will appreciate Heat's meticulous approach to character development and its highly acclaimed action sequences.

Drive presents a Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver, becoming embroiled in a dangerous heist. Like Collateral, Drive offers a neo-noir atmosphere, a stylized and violent crime story, and a compelling silent antihero grappling with the consequences of his choices.

Starring Tom Cruise, Jack Reacher is a thriller about a former military investigator drawn into a conspiracy following a sniper attack. Like Collateral, it features intense action sequences and a protagonist who uncovers a web of deceit while demonstrating a particular set of skills.

Featuring a seasoned narcotics officer training a rookie for a day, Training Day is a gritty police drama set in Los Angeles. Like Collateral, it provides a dark look at the city and takes the audience on a thrilling ride through the lives of complex characters on both sides of the law.

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, The Town is a tale of bank robbers in Boston, balancing intense heist action with deep character studies. Audiences who enjoyed Collateral's heist elements and complex characters will find The Town's gritty realism and thrilling plot equally engrossing.

Nightcrawler delves into the dark underbelly of crime journalism in Los Angeles, with a gripping performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. It shares Collateral's nocturnal L.A. setting and provides a thought-provoking look at morality and ambition in the pursuit of success.

End of Watch follows two LAPD officers as they patrol one of the city's most dangerous neighborhoods. The film captures a raw and authentic portrayal of police work, similar to Collateral's realistic action and the perilous situations the characters face.