Movies like Johnny Handsome

Heat's elaborate heist scenes and intricate character studies provide a complex look at the criminal landscape, much like Johnny Handsome. This Michael Mann classic pits Al Pacino against Robert De Niro in a game of cat and mouse that's sure to thrill fans of crime dramas.

A History of Violence explores the duality of a man's nature, much like Johnny Handsome. Viggo Mortensen's character must confront his past and violent tendencies to protect his family, engaging audiences with its themes of identity and redemption.

Brian De Palma's The Untouchables, set during Prohibition-era Chicago, pits Eliot Ness against Al Capone. Its focus on law enforcement battling organized crime and the compelling character arcs are reminiscent of the moral complexities explored in Johnny Handsome.

Joel and Ethan Coen's Miller's Crossing is a sophisticated gangster film that, much like Johnny Handsome, delves deep into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and identity within the criminal underworld, backed by superb dialogue and strong performances.

Though a different genre, Dead Man Walking deals with the themes of redemption and the human capacity for change, similar to Johnny Handsome. Sean Penn's performance of a convicted murderer seeking salvation is both compelling and thought-provoking.

Payback is a gritty, neo-noir revenge flick starring Mel Gibson as a thief seeking retribution after being double-crossed and left for dead. Its dark tone and themes of vengeance make it a spiritual companion to Johnny Handsome.

The Limey follows a British ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Director Steven Soderbergh delivers a stylish and nonlinear narrative that fans of Johnny Handsome's themes of vengeance and personal transformation will appreciate.