Movies like To Live and Die in L.A.

Featuring undercover FBI agents and the criminal surfers they infiltrate, Point Break meshes the suspenseful undercover work found in To Live and Die in L.A. with adrenaline-fueled action sequences.

The Departed's high-stress tale of moles within the police and the mob offers a tense psychological duel akin to To Live and Die in L.A., as characters on both sides of the law navigate a deadly game of deception.

Heat is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse crime drama that focuses on the intense battle between a seasoned detective and a master thief. Fans of To Live and Die in L.A. would appreciate the film's intricate plotting and the psychological depth it brings to both law enforcement and criminal characters.

Set in the 1950s, L.A. Confidential explores the dark underbelly of Los Angeles with a complex narrative and morally ambiguous characters, much like To Live and Die in L.A., but with a retro twist.

Drive pairs neo-noir aesthetics with high-octane action, much like To Live and Die in L.A. With its stylized approach to the crime genre and a silent but compelling protagonist, it makes for a similarly thrilling experience.

Collateral features the nocturnal L.A. cityscape as a backdrop to a tense thriller, where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. The intensity and moral complexity will appeal to fans of To Live and Die in L.A.

Directed by Michael Mann, Thief is a story of a professional safecracker who wants to leave the criminal life for good. Its gritty atmosphere, stylish visuals, and tense action sequences resonate with the ambiance of To Live and Die in L.A.