Pulp Fiction is one of the most classic noir films out there, and it being based in LA also makes it one of the most iconic Hollywood flicks. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, there is a certain darkness about it that all movie buffs love.
So, it's time to get to know some other LA noir films that might just satisfy all those cravings for another ride like this crime drama. For a dark binge that's all about the creative capital of the world, it's time to get binging these equally entertaining and riveting flicks.
Den Of Thieves (2018)
Throwing it towards a bit more action and suspense, this movie follows a unit from the LA Department that takes on a rampaging bank robbery crew, all while they're planning a heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.
Den of Thieves is more action-packed than Pulp Fiction, but it's also got the LA crime flair and the riveting scenes that everyone is craving. Starring Gerard Butler and Pablo Schreiber, this action flick is a must-see.
Mid90s (2018)
Mid90s may not have the crime aspect that most might be looking for, but this comedy-drama offers a dark and insightful look at 1990s LA from the point-of-view of 13-year-old Stevie.
From a troubled home to new friends, this movie is about drugs, skateboarding, and love, all mixed up with the Hollywood life. Directed by Jonah Hill, it has the noir flair with a mix of comedy and depth.
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Taking place in 1950s Los Angeles, L.A. Confidential follows three policemen, each boasting straight, rugged, or sleazy characteristics, who are on the case of a series of brutal murders. With justice up for debate, this flick has the LA flair and the crime entertainment of any noir flick. Plus, with Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce, it's brilliantly carried out.
The Gambler (2014)
The Gambler stars Mark Wahlberg, who plays a literature professor and gambler who borrows money from a loan shark to pay his losses. From his students to his family, his life becomes all the more risky and complicated. With Jessica Lange and John Goodman, this crime drama is thrilling and entertaining, and it is one LA-based flick that tackles all the vices of the city.
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Throwing it back all the way to 1950, Sunset Blvd. is an iconic tale of a Hollywood screenwriter who gets mixed up with fame and love. Directed by Billy Wilder, this film-noir takes a drastic turn to vices, lust, and madness.
For an original take on Los Angeles and this film genre, movie buffs need look no further than this 1950s, Oscar-winning flick. For a throwback to old Hollywood, this is the movie to binge.
Inherent Vice (2014)
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and with Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Maya Rudolph, Benicio Del Toro, and more, this star-studded cast takes on the 1970s drug era of Los Angeles.
With a private investigator searching for a disappeared former girlfriend, this dark and comedic film might just check off all the boxes that Pulp Fiction did. Inherent Vice is the blend of crime and comedy that all movie buffs will love.
Drive (2011)
Drive might just be one of the best noir flicks of the 2010s. It stars Ryan Gosling, who plays a Hollywood stuntman moonlights as a getaway driver who finds himself struggling with his moral compass when his neighbor's (Carey Mulligan) husband returns from prison.
With one last job, anything that can go wrong seemingly will With Bryan Cranston as a mob boss, this flick is as noir as it gets, and it is full of action and suspense.
Nightcrawler (2014)
Nightcrawler might not have the same comedic relief as Tarantino's film, but it does have the Los Angeles crime and dreams, mixed up with crime and thrills.
Jake Gyllenhaal is Louis Bloom, a con man who tries to get into journalism in LA and gets caught between being the star of his own story. This intense film deserves far more praise.
Heat (1995)
When there's Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, another satisfying dose might just include Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. This iconic crime drama follows a group of bank robbers being tailed closely by police.
Heat is an iconic cop flick, and, while it's not as raunchy as Tarantino's masterpiece, it's still dark, reviting, and totally worth a watch. For a stellar cast and suspenseful plot, it'll fill all the boxes Pulp Fiction did.
Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood (2019)
It only makes sense to close this list by celebrating another brilliant Quentin Tarantino film. His newest flick, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is about the Golden Age of Hollywood. A stunt man (Brad Pitt) shadows a famous actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is quickly running out of fame.
With a young star rising (Margot Robbie) and crime unfolding, this movie has everything for movie lovers, as well as anyone who is entertained by Tarantino's plot twists and violent, climactic conclusions.