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.

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.

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.

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.

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.