Eastern Promises (2007)
- Synopsis:
- In Cronenberg's kinetic, often violent, drama, a London nurse unravels a deceased patient's connection to the Russian mob. In the process, she becomes drawn to a mysterious man named Nikolai.
- Starring:
- Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Rated:
- R
24 handpicked matches for Eastern Promises
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A History of Violence (2005)
A History of Violence is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Equally forceful Cronenberg/Mortensen pairing has more subtext.
- Starring:
- Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 96
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A History of Violence
(2005) (R)
Similar Themes
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A History of Violence (2005)
A History of Violence is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Equally forceful Cronenberg/Mortensen pairing has more subtext.
- Starring:
- Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 96
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The Departed
(2006) (R)
Greater Complexity
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Greater Complexity
The Departed (2006)
The Departed is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: A more intricate plot drives Scorsese's powerhouse award-winner, also about gangsters.
- Starring:
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 152
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Romeo Is Bleeding
(1994) (R)
Equally Fierce
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Equally Fierce
Romeo Is Bleeding (1994)
Romeo Is Bleeding is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Well-acted drama also offers a Russian baddie, this time female!
- Starring:
- Gary Oldman, Lena Olin
- Director:
- Peter Medak
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 108
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A Bittersweet Life
(2005) (NR)
Different Culture
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Different Culture
A Bittersweet Life (2005)
A Bittersweet Life is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Korean action drama has some similar plot elements, more martial arts action.
- Starring:
- Byung-hun Lee, Young-Chul Kim
- Director:
- Kim Jee-woon
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 120
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Brother
(1997) (NR)
Russian Setting
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Russian Setting
Brother (1997)
Brother is a Close match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Less well-known story of Russian gangsters has different setting, equivalent action.
- Starring:
- Sergei Bodrov, Viktor Sukhorukov
- Director:
- Aleksei Balabanov
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 99
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Gorky Park
(1983) (R)
More Political Intrigue
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More Political Intrigue
Gorky Park (1983)
Gorky Park is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: This film has more complex political intrigue and less action.
- Starring:
- William Hurt, Lee Marvin
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 128
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The Long Good Friday
(1982) (R)
Slower Pace
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Slower Pace
The Long Good Friday (1982)
The Long Good Friday is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: This London-set gangster drama offers less action, more interpersonal drama.
- Starring:
- Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren
- Director:
- John Mackenzie
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 114
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Dirty Pretty Things
(2002) (R)
Less Violent
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Less Violent
Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Dirty Pretty Things is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Same screenwriter tackles different subject matter but with similar intrigue value.
- Starring:
- Chiwetel Ejiofor, Audrey Tautou
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 94
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Little Odessa
(1995) (R)
Lower-Keyed Drama
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Lower-Keyed Drama
Little Odessa (1995)
Little Odessa is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Nuanced drama also depicts lives of Russian mobsters, but in America.
- Starring:
- Tim Roth, Edward Furlong
- Director:
- James Gray
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 98
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The Russia House
(1990) (R)
Greater Intrigue
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Greater Intrigue
The Russia House (1990)
The Russia House is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Classy thriller involves Russian mayhem at an even higher level.
- Starring:
- Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer
- Director:
- Fred Schepisi
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 123
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Mute Witness
(1995) (R)
More Suspenseful
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More Suspenseful
Mute Witness (1995)
Mute Witness is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Underrated thriller also has Russian bad guys doing their worst.
- Starring:
- Mary Sudina, Fay Ripley
- Director:
- Anthony Waller
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 98
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State of Grace
(1990) (R)
Similar Twist
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Similar Twist
State of Grace (1990)
State of Grace is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Equally solid gangster drama has less violent action and more character nuance.
- Starring:
- Sean Penn, Ed Harris
- Director:
- Phil Joanou
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 134
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Infernal Affairs
(2002) (R)
More Action
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More Action
Infernal Affairs (2002)
Infernal Affairs is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Hong Kong-set action fave has a more complex plot.
- Starring:
- Tony Chiu Wai, Andy Lau
- Director:
- Siu Fai Mak, Andrew Lau
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 100
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Donnie Brasco
(1997) (R)
Less Atmospheric
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Less Atmospheric
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Donnie Brasco is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Equally well-acted crime film offers more character development and less visceral action.
- Starring:
- Al Pacino, Johnny Depp
- Director:
- Mike Newell
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 126
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Spider
(2002) (R)
More Offbeat
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More Offbeat
Spider (2002)
Spider is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Cronenberg also helms this much more offbeat and claustrophobic psychological study.
- Starring:
- Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson
- Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 98
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Cassandra's Dream
(2007) (PG-13)
Lower-Key Criminals
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Lower-Key Criminals
Cassandra's Dream (2007)
Cassandra's Dream is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Allen's portrait of brothers involved in a crime has more character nuance, less violence.
- Starring:
- Ewan McGregor, Colin Farrell
- Director:
- Woody Allen
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 108
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Transsiberian
(2008) (R)
Similar Tension
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Similar Tension
Transsiberian (2008)
Transsiberian is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: More snowbound action differentiates this Russian-set thriller with some similar plot elements.
- Starring:
- Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer
- Director:
- Brad Anderson
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 111
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Birthday Girl
(2002) (R)
More Offbeat
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More Offbeat
Birthday Girl (2002)
Birthday Girl is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: More offbeat flick about Russian interaction with westerner has more comedic elements.
- Starring:
- Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin
- Director:
- Jez Butterworth
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 93
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The International
(2009) (R)
More Banking
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More Banking
The International (2009)
The International is a Creative match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Equally suspenseful film has more focus on international banking issues than organized crime.
- Starring:
- Clive Owen, Naomi Watts
- Director:
- Tom Tykwer
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 118
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We Own the Night
(2007) (R)
More Intimate
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More Intimate
We Own the Night (2007)
We Own the Night is a Borderline match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Stylish crime drama also tackles gray area between good and evil.
- Starring:
- Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Wahlberg
- Director:
- James Gray
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 118
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Mulholland Drive
(2001) (R)
Greater Complexity
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Greater Complexity
Mulholland Drive (2001)
Mulholland Drive is a Borderline match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Lynch's far odder film also offers Watts falling down a rabbit hole of trouble.
- Starring:
- Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts
- Director:
- David Lynch
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 146
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Prizzi's Honor
(1985) (R)
Lighter
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Lighter
Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Prizzi's Honor is a Borderline match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: Award-winning pic about violence and hit men (and women) has more black humor.
- Starring:
- Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner
- Director:
- John Huston
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 129
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The Mark of Cain
(2000) (NR)
Relevant Documentary
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Relevant Documentary
The Mark of Cain (2000)
The Mark of Cain is a Wild Card match for Eastern Promises
Our Clerk Says: This little-known documentary explores one of the plot elements of Cronenberg's film.
- Director:
- Alix Lambert
- Rated:
- NR
- Runtime:
- 73
