Movies like Chinatown

Blade Runner, while a sci-fi classic, shares the neo-noir stylings that are core to Chinatown's appeal. Its futuristic setting combined with a detective's quest to unravel a deep conspiracy presents a visually and thematically rich tapestry that resonates with the complex narratives of Chinatown.

Chinatown is a quintessential neo-noir film that masterfully blends the mystery and crime genres, setting a high bar for storytelling and atmosphere. The intricate plot, along with Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the shrewd detective Jake Gittes, offers a gripping experience that fans of hard-boiled detective stories will appreciate.

L.A. Confidential is set in a similar era as Chinatown and navigates the seedy backdrop of 1950s Los Angeles. With its ensemble cast and intersecting storylines, this neo-noir crime film captures the same dark atmosphere and love for the genre that Chinatown embodies.

Directed by Robert Altman, The Long Goodbye is a neo-noir take on the Raymond Chandler novel, presenting a more laid-back version of the classic private eye character Philip Marlowe. Its unconventional approach to the detective genre makes it an intriguing watch for Chinatown aficionados.

In Body Heat, the sultry Floridian landscape sets the stage for a steamy neo-noir film that echoes Chinatown's themes of lust, betrayal, and murder. With a plot that twists and turns, viewers will be drawn into the torrid affair and the dark schemes that unfold.

As the sequel to Chinatown, The Two Jakes continues the intricate tale of Jake Gittes and the murky underbelly of Los Angeles. Fans of the original film's blend of detective noir and complex plotting will find more to love as they follow Gittes' journey through another web of corruption and deceit.