Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- bleak
- violent
- romantic
- late night viewing
- crime film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly admired the film's stylish cinematography, nocturnal London atmosphere, and occasional handling of violence, but found its frenetic pace and crowded, clichéd plot unfocused.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Harry Mitchel emerges from prison determined to avoid crime, but Gant's demands, Billy's schemes, and his own violent instincts obstruct his reinvention.
Charlotte's life as a famous actress is defined by paparazzi intrusion, while Harry is hired to protect her from that pressure.
Critics specifically praised the gleaming cinematography of London at night and its beautifully bleak contemporary-noir atmosphere.
Harry tries to protect his sister, defend a befriended mendicant, and shield Charlotte while Gant forces him toward criminal work.
Films like London Boulevard, and why
Layer Cake
Shares contemporary neo-noir style, criminal underworld pressure, romantic tension, and a protagonist seeking escape from gangland violence.
RocknRolla
Shares British crime plotting, morally compromised gangsters, stylish urban cinematography, and terse dark humor.
The Long Good Friday
Shares crime thriller tension, bleak urban atmosphere, violent criminal entanglements, and a protagonist trapped by his past.
The American
Shares romantic noir elements, gangster coercion, and a troubled protagonist trying to build a life outside organized crime.
Movie Details
- Director
- William Monahan
- Release Date
- 2010-11-10
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (840)
Cast
- Colin Farrell
- Keira Knightley
- David Thewlis
- Anna Friel
- Ben Chaplin
- Ray Winstone
- Eddie Marsan
- Sanjeev Bhaskar
- Stephen Graham
- Ophelia Lovibond
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is London Boulevard about?
- A newly released London criminal tries to protect his family and a vulnerable actress while an old gangland boss refuses to let him walk away.
- What is London Boulevard like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of London Boulevard as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is London Boulevard violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in London Boulevard as graphic.
- What did critics think of London Boulevard?
- Critics broadly admired the film's stylish cinematography, nocturnal London atmosphere, and occasional handling of violence, but found its frenetic pace and crowded, clichéd plot unfocused.
- Which films are like London Boulevard?
- Films with a similar feel include Layer Cake, RocknRolla, The Long Good Friday, and The American.
- How long is London Boulevard?
- London Boulevard runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch London Boulevard?
- In United States, London Boulevard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
