Movies like At Close Range

A History of Violence explores the life-shattering consequences when a family man's violent past catches up with him. The film's examination of the duality of man, as well as its focus on how past actions can reverberate through a family, resonates with the tone and themes of At Close Range.

Set in the rural Ozarks, Winter's Bone follows a tenacious teenage girl as she navigates the dangerous criminal underworld to track down her missing father. Like At Close Range, it delves deep into familial bonds and the extent one will go to protect or betray their own kin amidst criminal activity.

Exploring the intense themes of crime and family legacy, The Place Beyond the Pines delves into the lives of a motorcycle stunt rider who turns to bank robbery, and a rookie police officer navigating a department rife with corruption. The complex narrative and strong emotional undercurrents echo the dramatic tone found in At Close Range.

Based on true events, Alpha Dog portrays the life of a young drug dealer living in a world of debauchery and violence. The movie's critical examination of youth crime and the consequences that follow draw parallels to the gritty storytelling style and moral complexities present in At Close Range.

Animal Kingdom, set in Melbourne, dives into the dynamics of a criminal family as they grapple with the pressures of law enforcement and internal power struggles. Fans of At Close Range will appreciate the movie's portrayal of crime's impact on family ties and the choices made by individuals caught in the crossfire.

With its plot centering on a New York City nightclub manager who must confront his family's law enforcement background when the Russian mafia threatens his business, We Own the Night shares a familial and criminal conflict that mirrors the themes explored in At Close Range.