The best movies and shows set in New York City, ranked

319 titles set in New York City ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1The Godfather Part II (1974)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA crime family's epic saga unfolds with melancholy, as a son expands the empire his father built.Prime Video · Paramount+
2. 2GoodFellas (1990)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA Brooklyn kid's rise through the Mafia is a relentless, gritty, and darkly satirical crime epic.82
3. 3Whiplash (2014)Gritty · emotionally devastating · relentless · RA young drummer's pursuit of perfection under a ruthless instructor becomes a relentless, gritty battle for his soul.89
4. 4The Avengers (2012)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Disney+ · Hulu
5. 5Léon: The Professional (1994)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA hardened hitman becomes the reluctant protector of a young girl seeking vengeance in a brutal world.YouTube (free) · Tubi
6. 6Friends (1994) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Six New Yorkers navigate young adulthood, finding heartwarming companionship and witty comfort in their shared struggles.Max80
7. 7Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Peter Parker faces relentless, high-octane action and an invisible threat while grappling with a world that forgot him.
8. 8Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)Melancholy · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · RA man erases memories of a lost love, only to find his heart still clinging to their surreal romance.
9. 9Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
10. 10The Usual Suspects (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA low-level con man's intricate tale of a mythic crime lord unravels with gritty, suspenseful precision.Max
11. 11Once Upon a Time in America (1984)Melancholy · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA sprawling crime saga unfolds with melancholic grit as a gangster confronts his past in a slowly burning epic.Prime Video · Plex
12. 12Taxi Driver (1976)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA disturbed cabbie navigates a bleak city, his measured descent into violence feeling intensely intimate.Apple TV+ · Tubi
13. 13Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Dry wit · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, epic adventure unfolds as Peter Parker faces impossible choices with witty humor and a bittersweet heart.Disney+ · Starz
14. 14Soul (2020)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA jazz musician's soul journeys through a whimsical, intimate world to find his way back to life.Disney+ · Hulu
15. 15Marvel's Daredevil (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA blind lawyer fights crime with heightened senses, navigating a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic Hell's Kitchen.Disney+
16. 16Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Whimsical detectives solve crimes with wholesome humor and earnest charm in a brisk New York precinct.Netflix · Peacock
17. 17Black Swan (2010)Properly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA ballerina's pursuit of perfection unravels her mind in a bleak and darkly comic descent.
18. 18Seinfeld (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGFour friends navigate 90s New York City, finding witty and absurd humor in the satirical everyday.Netflix
19. 19The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama sees Frank Castle pulled back into the pulpy world of violent justice.Disney+
20. 20The Apartment (1960)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavyA lonely clerk navigates corporate climbing and romantic melancholy through a darkly comedic New York.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
21. 21North by Northwest (1959)Suspenseful · brisk · GA Madison Avenue ad man is mistaken for a spy, launching a brisk, pulpy cross-country chase.Plex · Tubi
22. 22The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man ages in reverse through a whimsical, melancholic life, finding bittersweet romance along the way.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
23. 23Succession (2018) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA powerful family's darkly-comic squabbles over a media empire reveal a bleak, gritty world.Max88
24. 24You (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA charming stalker's dark obsessions unfold with brisk, darkly-comic suspense and pulpy grit.Netflix
25. 25Little Women (2019)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGFour earnest sisters navigate love and loss while coming of age in Civil War-era America.Hulu
26. 26The Fifth Element (1997)Big broad humor · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.
27. 27Spider-Man (2002)Wholesome humor · epic · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A nerdy high schooler gains amazing powers, becoming a wholesome hero in an epic, heartwarming adventure.Disney+
28. 28Raging Bull (1980)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA boxer's inner demons and explosive rage destroy his life as he fights his way to the top.Prime Video · MGM+ · Hoopla
29. 29John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless assassin battles powerful global enemies, turning old friends into foes in his epic fight for freedom.Prime Video
30. 30Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Disney+ · Tubi
31. 31Marriage Story (2019)Intimate · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama explores the melancholy and grueling extremes of a coast-to-coast divorce.Netflix
32. 32Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesSatirical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
33. 33Person of Interest (2011) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A reclusive genius and a presumed-dead operative use surveillance tech to prevent violent crimes in a gritty city.Prime Video · Peacock
34. 34Dexter: Resurrection (2025) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA measured, gritty search for a lost son in New York City becomes a darkly comic, suspenseful chase.Prime Video · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
35. 35White Collar (2009) · seriesDry wit · pulpy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGA charming con artist and an FBI agent form an unlikely alliance, catching criminals with witty banter and brisk capers.Hulu · The Roku Channel
36. 36Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PG-13A whimsical adventure unfolds as magical creatures escape, straining relations between wizarding authorities and the non-magical world.Max · Peacock
37. 37Dog Day Afternoon (1975)Gritty · strong violence · emotionally devastating · relentless · RA desperate bank robbery becomes a media spectacle as a man's true motives are slowly revealed.Hoopla
38. 38The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Dry wit · satirical · date night · measured · PG-13A young writer navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion with witty humor and a measured, satirical eye.Netflix · Disney+ · Hulu
39. 39Rosemary's Baby (1968)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA young woman's dream of starting a family curdles into a chilling, slow-burn nightmare of urban dread.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Kanopy
40. 40Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)Dry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · RA washed-up superhero actor chases artistic validation on Broadway in a darkly comic, surreal, and brisk drama.Max
41. 41Ghostbusters (1984)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · PGDisgraced parapsychologists launch a ghost-busting business, battling a world-ending supernatural threat with witty, broad humor.Hulu · Fandango at Home (free)
42. 42Scent of a Woman (1992)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · RA lonely, blind colonel and a young man form an unlikely bond during a poignant Thanksgiving weekend.YouTube (free)
43. 43Now You See Me (2013)Suspenseful · brisk · PG-13Magicians rob banks on stage, dazzling audiences while outwitting detectives in a pulpy, high-octane chase.Prime Video
44. 44American Psycho (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wealthy executive's meticulously crafted facade cracks as his gratuitous fantasies escalate into bleak, satirical horror.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
45. 45Spider-Man 2 (2004)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A hero's intimate struggle with identity and love unfolds amidst epic, briskly paced, wholesome adventure.Disney+
46. 46John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, high-octane thriller unfolds as a super-assassin navigates a world of betrayal and dark satire.Prime Video
47. 47Hawkeye (2021) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A wry archer and his aspiring protégé battle a shadowy past to save Christmas with brisk, wholesome wit.Disney+
48. 48Spider-Noir (2026) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An aging 1930s New York private eye grapples with his past as the city's only superhero.Prime Video
49. 49Castle (2009) · seriesDry wit · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A charming crime novelist brings his whimsical humor to solving murders with a measured, witty detective.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
50. 50Carlito's Way (1993)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn ex-con's measured return to the gritty New York underworld becomes a melancholy, suspenseful, and pulpy struggle.Prime Video · Starz
51. 51American Gangster (2007)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA ruthless kingpin builds an empire on heroin, while a determined detective hunts him through a gritty, atmospheric city.Apple TV+ · MGM+ · Starz
52. 52Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesBig broad humor · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
53. 53When They See Us (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAFive Harlem teens endure a bleak, suspenseful nightmare after a wrongful accusation, their earnest fight for justice measured.Netflix
54. 54Annie Hall (1977)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PGA neurotic comedian and a free-spirited singer navigate the witty, melancholic, and absurd landscape of modern romance.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
55. 55The Nanny (1993) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-PGA sweet, sassy nanny brings wholesome, broad humor and feel-good whimsy to a sophisticated household.Prime Video · Hulu
56. 56I Am Legend (2007)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A solitary scientist navigates a desolate, infected city, desperately seeking human connection amidst constant peril.
57. 57Eyes Wide Shut (1999)Surreal · emotionally heavy · measured · RA doctor's marital crisis leads him into a surreal, intimate, and suspenseful night of discovery.Max
58. 58The Devil's Advocate (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn ambitious lawyer's new job in New York quickly becomes a darkly-comic, suspenseful descent into something evil.
59. 59Girl Meets World (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GRiley and Maya navigate middle school with heartwarming, wholesome humor and earnest, whimsical adventures.Disney+
60. 60The Terminal (2004)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A stranded traveler finds whimsical ways to make an airport home, navigating new friendships and quiet melancholy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
61. 61Men in Black (1997)Dry wit · campy · family watch · brisk · PG-13A secret agency polices alien activity on Earth, balancing witty banter with campy sci-fi action.Paramount+
62. 62Everybody Hates Chris (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA teenager navigates 1980s Brooklyn with wholesome humor and earnest wit, finding his place in a new world.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
63. 63The King of Comedy (1982)Dry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · PGAn aspiring comic's relentless stalking of his idol becomes a darkly comic and cerebral satire of fame.Plex
64. 64POSE (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MANew York City's 1980s ball culture pulses with intimate, gritty drama and uplifting, measured dance.Hulu
65. 65Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · NRA whimsical New York socialite with a mysterious past finds unexpected romance in her apartment building.MGM+ · YouTube (free)
66. 66The Night Of (2016) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA young man's night of passion becomes a bleak, suspenseful descent into a gritty murder mystery.Max
67. 67A Quiet Place Part II (2021)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13The fight for survival against sound-hunting creatures becomes a gritty, relentless gauntlet in the outside world.Paramount+
68. 68The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · date night · brisk · TV-MAA 1950s Manhattan housewife discovers a sharp comedic talent, navigating a whimsical world with brisk, witty charm.Prime Video
69. 69Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Earnest · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A sickly man transforms into a super-soldier, battling a ruthless foe for world domination in an uplifting, brisk adventure.Disney+
70. 70Rise of the Guardians (2012)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGImmortal guardians unite in a brisk, wholesome, and epic adventure to protect the world's children.YouTube (free)
71. 71Dexter: New Blood (2021) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA decade later, a familiar darkness resurfaces in a snowy town, bringing gritty, darkly comic suspense.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
72. 72Sleepers (1996)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RFour friends carry a dark secret from a youth prison, seeking pulpy, bleak revenge years later.
73. 73The Godfather Part III (1990)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAn aging don seeks redemption and legitimacy amidst a world of crime, with melancholy and suspense building to a tragic end.Prime Video · Paramount+
74. 74Network (1976)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · RAn aging anchorman's on-air meltdown becomes a ratings sensation, exposing the bleak heart of television.YouTube (free)
75. 75Donnie Brasco (1997)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn FBI agent's undercover life with the mob slowly erodes his identity, leading to a melancholy, gritty immersion.Netflix
76. 76Limitless (2011)Suspenseful · brisk · PG-13A mysterious drug unlocks a writer's full potential, thrusting him into a brisk, high-octane thriller.
77. 77Inside Man (2006)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · RA cerebral game of cat-and-mouse unfolds during a bank heist, with a detective battling internal and external demons.YouTube (free)
78. 78Do the Right Thing (1989)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RRacial tensions simmer and explode on a hot summer day in Brooklyn, forcing a community to confront its boiling prejudices.YouTube (free)
79. 79Manhattan (1979)Dry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · RA witty writer navigates messy relationships and finds melancholy romance in the city of dreams.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
80. 80The Warriors (1979)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Coney Island gang fights for survival on a gritty, relentless journey through a hostile city.Netflix · Tubi
81. 81Past Lives (2023)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Childhood sweethearts reconnect across continents, exploring destiny and the melancholy echoes of what might have been.
82. 82Lord of War (2005)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn arms dealer navigates deadly war zones, outwitting rivals and dictators with darkly comic grit.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
83. 83Carol (2015)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · RA department store clerk in 1950s New York finds intimate, melancholic romance with an older, married woman.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
84. 84Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless game of cat and mouse unfolds across New York City, driven by witty banter and explosive action.Hulu
85. 85When Harry Met Sally... (1989)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · RA witty and wholesome romance unfolds as two friends navigate the messy line between platonic and passionate love.Paramount+91
86. 86Upload (2020) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-MAA party-boy coder finds love and purpose in a whimsical digital afterlife, guided by his earnest customer service rep.Prime Video · Hulu
87. 87Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)Melancholy · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA father and son navigate the intimate, earnest, and often melancholy landscape of a new family life.
88. 88Sully (2016)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A pilot's heroic water landing becomes a gritty, intimate fight for his reputation and career.YouTube (free)
89. 89The Proposal (2009)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PG-13A demanding editor fakes an engagement with her assistant, sparking unexpected romance and witty, broad humor.
90. 90As Good as It Gets (1997)Dry wit · heartwarming · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
91. 91The Intern (2015)Wholesome humor · cozy · date night · measured · PG-13A 70-year-old widower finds whimsical new purpose as an intern at a bustling online fashion startup.Paramount+
92. 92tick, tick... BOOM! (2021)Earnest · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A composer on the cusp of 30 navigates love and friendship while chasing a dream against time.Netflix
93. 93FBI (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Elite New York FBI agents deploy intellect and grit to tackle major cases, keeping the city safe.Paramount+
94. 94Disclosure Day (2026)Suspenseful · measured · PG-13A whistleblower and a meteorologist uncover chilling alien secrets, running from a powerful corporation to expose the truth.Peacock
95. 95Jessie (2011) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA wholesome Texas teen navigates the whimsical chaos of New York City as a high-profile family's new nanny.Disney+
96. 96Malcolm X (1992)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13An earnest, epic drama chronicles a controversial activist's journey from incarceration to a legacy of pride.Starz · YouTube (free)
97. 97Okja (2017)Dark satire · earnest · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A young girl's earnest fight to save her whimsical, massive best friend becomes a suspenseful, dark satire.Netflix
98. 98The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)Family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A brisk adventure follows a high schooler's quest to understand his past, leading to a powerful corporation.Disney+
99. 99Evil (2019) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA skeptical psychologist, a priest, and a tech expert investigate chilling supernatural phenomena with measured dread.Paramount+
100. 100Billions (2016) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA savvy US Attorney and a brilliant hedge fund kingpins' intimate, suspenseful battle unfolds with gritty, pulpy stakes.Paramount+ · Prime Video · The Roku Channel

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