Movies like Alphabet City

Taking you on a journey through New York's gang-controlled neighborhoods, The Warriors offers a stylized and gripping look at gang culture and survival. Its cult status and theme of urban survival make it a must-watch if Alphabet City's theme of urban peril appealed to you.

Juice follows a group of Harlem teens as they grapple with the temptations of crime and power. Like Alphabet City, it deals with the complexities of choice, loyalty, and the tough realities of street life, offering a narrative that's both gripping and emotionally resonant.

Set in a crime-infested urban backdrop similar to Alphabet City, New Jack City showcases the rise and fall of a drug lord during the crack cocaine epidemic. If you're drawn to stories of ambition, power, and betrayal on the gritty streets, this film will resonate deeply.

King of New York follows a former drug lord who, after being released from prison, seeks to conquer the city's criminal underworld. This film's ruthless depiction of gangster lifestyle and violent power struggles makes it a compelling watch for anyone intrigued by Alphabet City's dark themes.

Bad Lieutenant presents a harrowing portrait of a corrupt, drug-addicted police officer in New York, mirroring the grimy and morally ambiguous setting of Alphabet City. Its raw depiction of urban decay and personal demons makes it compelling for the same audience.

Set in Los Angeles amidst gang culture, Colors showcases the struggle between two cops and the street gangs they patrol. The intense depiction of the battle to maintain control and order parallels the struggles of Alphabet City's protagonist to navigate a criminal world.

With the vein of personal struggle and crime, Light Sleeper explores the life of a drug dealer trying to find his way through the nocturnal streets of New York. Its intimate look at character turmoil and the desire for redemption will captivate viewers who appreciate Alphabet City's character-driven narrative.