Movies like Sunset

A classic noir detective story that plunges into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, much like Sunset does with Hollywood. Fans of the investigatory aspect and period setting in Sunset will appreciate Chinatown's intricate plot and atmospheric portrayal of the 1930s.

Set in 1950s Los Angeles, this film captures the essence of police corruption intertwined with the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. Viewers who enjoy the blend of crime, mystery, and historical context in Sunset will find a lot to love in L.A. Confidential.

Loosely based on one of Hollywood's most infamous unsolved murders, The Black Dahlia weaves a fictional tale that captures the spirit of Los Angeles in the 1940s. Audiences who liked Sunset's entwinement of fact and fiction within a period setting might enjoy this film's similar approach.

Depicting the battle between the LAPD and the mob in the 1940s and 1950s, Gangster Squad offers the same period crime drama allure that fans of Sunset would appreciate for its action and historical backdrops.

This 1970s interpretation of a private detective tale harks back to the film noir era. Much like Sunset, The Long Goodbye gives audiences a taste of Los Angeles' darker side, with a central mystery and a charismatic lead.

A sequel to Chinatown that carries on with the theme of personal and political intrigue in post-war Los Angeles. Those enthralled by the complex storytelling and character depth seen in Sunset will likely be drawn to the continuing saga of Jake Gittes.

This neo-noir film featuring a group of detectives policing 1940s Los Angeles merges historical accuracy with a tightly woven crime story, similar to the experience Sunset provides.

Exploring the mysterious death of actor George Reeves, the star of the 1950s 'Superman' series, Hollywoodland parallels Sunset's exploration of Hollywood's darker corners and the intersection of show business and crime.