Movies like Dark Blue

Training Day delves deep into the corrupt underbelly of the LAPD, much like Dark Blue. With Denzel Washington's Oscar-winning performance as a morally ambiguous detective, fans of treacherous police dynamics and intense action will find this to be a gripping watch.

Also based on a James Ellroy novel, L.A. Confidential recreates the glitz, glamor, and grim corruption of 1950s Los Angeles. Much like Dark Blue, it immerses viewers in an intricate plot of murder, mystery, and dirty cops.

End of Watch offers a raw, realistic portrayal of two LAPD officers' lives as they navigate through dangerous streets, forming a thematic kinship with Dark Blue. The strong performances and intense camerawork will resonate with those interested in the darker side of police work.

Street Kings, featuring Keanu Reeves as a veteran LAPD detective ensnared in a web of deceit and corruption, echoes Dark Blue's theme of cops skating on the edge of legality. Both films were penned by James Ellroy and are replete with gritty action and moral complexity.

Brooklyn's Finest weaves together the lives of three conflicted NYPD officers, each grappling with their demons and the lure of corruption. The intense character studies and intersecting storylines offer a similar depth to that which Dark Blue fans would appreciate.

Pride and Glory dives into a multigenerational police family that finds itself at a crossroads due to corruption within the force. Its ethical quandaries and familial ties will resonate with Dark Blue's audience.

Harsh Times follows a former Army Ranger and his best friend as they descend into violence and crime on the streets of Los Angeles. The psychological intensity and exploration of moral ambiguity are akin to the dramatic tension that fuels Dark Blue.

Narc plunges viewers into the bleak realities of the war on drugs, focusing on two troubled detectives. Its raw depiction of police and criminal worlds will surely appeal to fans of the high-stakes tension found in Dark Blue.