Films like The Rip (2026)
Published: Feb 23, 2026A collection of movies similar to «The Rip» (2026): dark and tense crime thrillers and action films about police corruption, big money, robberies, betrayals, and operations spiraling out of control. These are stories about distrust, hidden motives, morally ambiguous characters, and situations where any decision can have fatal consequences. The collection includes such iconic films as «The Departed», «Heat», «Training Day», and «Sicario».
Detective Andre Davis leads a massive manhunt for the criminals who killed two police officers. As tensions rise, the authorities order all bridges out of Manhattan to be shut down to keep the killers from escaping the island.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, action-heavy, fast pacing
Biggest differences: slightly less bleak
Shared keywords
Corruption, Police Corruption, Investigation, Procedural
When the investigation into a police officer’s murder hits a dead end, a narcotics cop who was previously suspended is brought in. His task is to track down the killer and, in the end, solve the crime.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, strong hopelessness, fast pacing
Biggest differences: noticeably less action-heavy, slightly darker tone
Shared keywords
Violent, Moral Ambiguity, Corruption, Police Corruption, Investigation, Mystery, Neo-Noir, Procedural
Right under the nose of Los Angeles’ elite police unit, the most successful crew of robbers in the state plans a brazen, seemingly impossible heist of the Federal Reserve Bank.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, action-heavy, fast pacing
Biggest differences: slightly less bleak
Shared keywords
Betrayal, Twist, Twist Ending, Cynical, Investigation, Neo-Noir
An undercover cop who recently lost his wife is accused of murdering a police officer. Now he has no choice but to clear his name and find the real killer.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong hopelessness, very high tension, fast pacing
Shared keywords
Violent, Corruption, Police Corruption, Twist, Cynical, Investigation
On his first day on the job, rookie cop Jake is partnered with Alonzo, a seasoned detective in the narcotics unit. Within the first few hours, Jake starts to doubt the methods and approaches Alonzo uses.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, fast pacing, high violence
Shared keywords
Violent, Mistrust, Betrayal, Corruption, Police Corruption, Neo-Noir
FBI agent Kate Macer joins an elite anti-drug unit. Alongside the task force, she becomes drawn into a brutal war against drug cartels on the U.S.–Mexico border.
Similarity
Most similar in: complex plot, strong hopelessness, high violence
Biggest differences: noticeably darker tone
Shared keywords
Violent, Moral Ambiguity, Corruption, Investigation, Neo-Noir
7. The Departed
Drama Thriller Crime2006 · 2h 31min
United States, Hong Kong SAR China
Director: Martin Scorsese
A young Boston cop goes undercover and infiltrates a mob crew led by crime boss Frank Costello. At the same time, Costello plants his own man in the police to uncover the “rat.”
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, fast pacing, strong hopelessness
Biggest differences: slightly darker tone, slightly less action-heavy, slightly more romantic
Shared keywords
Mistrust, Betrayal, Corruption, Police Corruption, Twist, Investigation
Los Angeles’ best detective picks up the trail of a crew of top-tier robbers after they make a mistake during their latest heist.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, action-heavy, strong hopelessness
Biggest differences: slightly more romantic
Shared keywords
Violent, Betrayal, Moral Ambiguity, Investigation, Neo-Noir
9. The Negotiator
Action Crime Drama Thriller1998 · 2h 20min
United States, Germany
Director: F. Gary Gray
After being falsely accused of murder, a former police negotiator sees no other way out than to take hostages himself in a skyscraper.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, fast pacing, very dark tone
Biggest differences: noticeably less bleak
Shared keywords
Mistrust, Betrayal, Corruption, Police Corruption, Procedural
A former U.S. intelligence agent tries to track down a mysterious package that both Russian and Irish secret services are hunting at the same time.
Similarity
Most similar in: very high tension, fast pacing, action-heavy
Biggest differences: slightly less bleak
Shared keywords
Violent, Mistrust, Betrayal, Moral Ambiguity, Cynical, Neo-Noir
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About the movie The Rip
Year: 2026
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Plot: Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.
Keywords: Violent, Mistrust, Crime Drama, Betrayal, Crime Thriller, Moral Ambiguity, Suspenseful, Corruption, Police Corruption, Twist