Movies like Cruising

This erotic thriller starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone features a police detective investigating a brutal murder that leads him into a seductive game. Its mix of sexuality and mystery should appeal to those who enjoyed the intense ambiance of Cruising.

A prequel to The Silence of the Lambs, Manhunter delves into the psychological chase between an FBI investigator and a serial killer. Its exploration of the criminal mind and seedy underbelly of society will resonate with fans of Cruising.

Al Pacino takes on the role of a detective who falls for a suspect in a string of murders linked to a dating service. The film's combination of romance, suspense, and the gritty New York backdrop should strike a chord with fans of Cruising.

Nicholas Cage stars as a private investigator delving into the dark world of snuff films. Like Cruising, 8MM offers a gritty, disturbing journey into the fringes of society, testing the limits of its protagonist.

Brian De Palma's stylish thriller about a murder mystery involving a psychiatrist, a prostitute, and an enigmatic blonde woman offers the same blend of eroticism and thrills, wrapped in a compelling whodunit storyline.

Killer Joe is a Southern neo-noir that charts the depths of depravity when a family hires a cop who is also a contract killer. Its blend of crime, moral ambiguity, and intense characters shares the darkly compelling allure found in Cruising.

Harvey Keitel stars as a corrupt cop descending into the hellish depths of his own depravity. This gritty drama presents a raw, unfiltered look at vice and addiction that echoes the themes of moral ambiguity and self-destruction seen in Cruising.

With stylish direction from William Friedkin, the same director as Cruising, this film about a Secret Service agent on the trail of a counterfeiter in Los Angeles has a similar gritty aesthetic and tension-filled narrative.