Movies like 52 Pick-Up

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 'Body Heat' is a steamy neo-noir that features a tale of seduction and betrayal. Viewers who appreciate '52 Pick-Up's' combination of sexual tension and criminal plotting will find much to like in this story of a lawyer wrapped up in the devious plans of a femme fatale.

William Friedkin's stylish and visceral film captures the danger and adrenaline of the LA crime scene, mirroring the atmosphere of '52 Pick-Up'. The intense portrayal of law enforcement agents entangled in a web of deceit and violence will resonate with fans of hard-boiled crime cinema.

This film is a neo-noir classic where Linda Fiorentino's femme fatale leads a man into a criminal scheme with unforeseen consequences. 'The Last Seduction' offers the same kind of seductive deceit and scheming that makes '52 Pick-Up' compelling.

In this tense courtroom thriller, Glenn Close plays a lawyer defending a man played by Jeff Bridges who may or may not be a murderer. Much like '52 Pick-Up', 'Jagged Edge' keeps you guessing about the characters' true intentions, providing twists and turns that fans of crime and legal dramas will enjoy.

A gritty neo-noir directed by Hal Ashby, '8 Million Ways to Die' features Jeff Bridges as a former cop turned private eye embroiled in the seedy underworld of Los Angeles. Like '52 Pick-Up', it's based on a novel by crime writer Lawrence Block and dives into themes of corruption, crime, and redemption.

In this film, Gary Oldman plays a corrupt cop whose life unravels as he gets caught between the mob and the authorities. 'Romeo Is Bleeding' shares the morally ambiguous characters and the dark, twisted narrative that one would enjoy in '52 Pick-Up'.

A noir-thriller that centers on a man embroiled in a murder investigation in which he's both a suspect and a witness. 'The Bedroom Window' delivers a suspenseful storyline reminiscent of the high stakes and plot twists present in '52 Pick-Up'.

In 'Palmetto', Woody Harrelson plays an ex-con who gets entangled in a kidnapping scheme that spirals out of control. The movie's themes of blackmail, moral ambiguity, and criminal entanglements echo the narrative complexity and tension found in '52 Pick-Up'.