Movies like Last Exit to Brooklyn

Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream is an unflinching portrayal of addiction and its effects on relationships and dreams. If Last Exit to Brooklyn's gritty realism struck a chord, this film's intense narrative and haunting visuals might resonate with you.

Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, which chronicles the life of a mentally unstable veteran driving through the squalor of 1970s New York, shares the urban desolation and character complexity seen in Last Exit to Brooklyn.

Midnight Cowboy's story of an unlikely friendship between two hustlers in the underbelly of NYC resonates with the themes of urban struggle and desperation present in Last Exit to Brooklyn.

American History X confronts the brutal realities of racism and its impacts through the story of a former neo-Nazi skinhead. Just as Last Exit to Brooklyn explores the dark and gritty aspects of its characters' lives, so too does American History X.

Larry Clark's Kids presents a day in the life of a group of teenagers in NYC, showcasing the darker aspects of youth culture, including substance abuse and sexual behavior. Its rawness and uncompromising vision make it akin to the atmosphere found in Last Exit to Brooklyn.

Based on the autobiographical novel by Jim Carroll, The Basketball Diaries follows the descent of a high school basketball star into the nightmare of drug addiction. Much like Last Exit to Brooklyn, it offers a gritty, realistic depiction of New York City life on the edge.

This profound film tells the real-life story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who faces brutal intolerance in a small town. Boys Don't Cry, with its deep dive into themes of identity and tragedy, aligns with the raw emotion found in Last Exit to Brooklyn.

Drugstore Cowboy depicts the life of a group of drug addicts who rob pharmacies to feed their addiction. Its honest and gritty take on the consequences of addiction mirrors the societal undercurrents explored in Last Exit to Brooklyn.