Movies like A History of Violence

This Coen brothers masterpiece delves into themes of violence and morality, much like A History of Violence. With its taut storytelling and chilling performance by Javier Bardem, this movie provides an unsettling exploration of the consequences of violence in America.

Drive features Ryan Gosling as a stunt driver who gets caught up in the criminal underworld, leading to a spiral of violence. The stylized action and quiet tension will appeal to those who appreciate the deliberate pacing and sudden bursts of violence in A History of Violence.

Another Ben Affleck-helmed feature, The Town, dives into the lives of bank robbers in Charlestown, Boston. The complex characters and their violent choices resonate well with those who found the interplay of normality and brutality intriguing in A History of Violence.

Directed by Ben Affleck, this film plunges into the darkness of a Boston neighborhood as two private investigators search for a missing child. The moral ambiguity and hard-hitting drama provide a viewing experience akin to that of A History of Violence.

Set during the Great Depression, Road to Perdition follows a mob enforcer and his son as they seek vengeance against a mobster who killed their family. Its themes of fatherhood, revenge, and the spiraling effects of violence make it a compelling companion piece to A History of Violence.

Like A History of Violence, Eastern Promises offers a gritty look into the world of organized crime and features Viggo Mortensen in a standout role. Directed by David Cronenberg, the film's intense narrative and shocking violence will resonate with fans looking for a similarly dark and compelling experience.