Bullet

Bullet has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Mickey Rourke sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Bullet is worth clearing space for. Bullet treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A tough, Jewish ex-con just released from prison crosses a powerful drug dealer and former prison rival in his return to a life of crime. Mickey Rourke and Tupac Shakur lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1996. What makes Bullet hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Bullet. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Watch Mickey Rourke work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.