1. The Town
#442 most popular movie yesterdayAnother crime drama set in the streets of Boston, The Town explores the lives of bank robbers and their personal conflicts. The blend of heist action and character depth makes it a good match for fans of City by the Sea.
7 movies like The Town...2. Road to Perdition
#640 most popular movie yesterdaySet during the Great Depression, Road to Perdition focuses on a father and son on the run from the mob. Its focus on family dynamics amidst crime echoes the personal and criminal conflicts central to City by the Sea.
8 movies like Road to Perdition...3. A History of Violence
#659 most popular movie yesterdayThis film confronts the theme of a man's violent past catching up with him, much like City by the Sea's exploration of a father and son's struggle with their family legacy.
6 movies like A History of Violence...4. Mystic River
#660 most popular movie yesterdayMystic River is a gripping tale of childhood friends who are reunited by a tragedy involving one of their daughters. The raw portrayals of grief and the dark past of the protagonists parallel the emotional intensity found in City by the Sea.
8 movies like Mystic River...5. Gone Baby Gone
#1,111 most popular movie yesterdayThis crime thriller directed by Ben Affleck delves into the complexities of a child abduction case in Boston. The moral quandaries and urban setting are reminiscent of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters in City by the Sea.
8 movies like Gone Baby Gone...6. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
#1,325 most popular movie yesterdayBefore the Devil Knows You're Dead is a crime drama about the dire consequences of a robbery gone wrong within a family, paralleling the family drama and thriller elements found in City by the Sea.
7 movies like Before the Devil Knows You're Dead...7. Eastern Promises
#1,909 most popular movie yesterdayThe movie's exploration of crime within a family setting, set against the backdrop of the Russian mafia in London, holds a thematic resonance with City by the Sea's look at crime's impact on family.
7 movies like Eastern Promises...8. In the Bedroom
#3,182 most popular movie yesterdayThis character-driven drama explores the devastating effects of a family tragedy and the desire for revenge, evoking a similar atmosphere to that of City by the Sea.
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