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Deadline at Dawn

Deadline at Dawn

Deadline at Dawn is a 1946 American noir mystery written by Clifford Odets, following a sailor and a dance-hall girl through one tense night.

7.0 Good

apps Top Deadline at Dawn Alternatives

The top alternative to Deadline at Dawn in 2026 is Double Indemnity with a score of 9.7/10, followed by Murder, My Sweet (8.4) and The Narrow Margin (8.4).

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Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity is a 1944 American noir by Billy Wilder, adapted from James M. Cain and noted for its fatalistic insura...

Classic Crime 1940S Femme Fatale
9.7 Brilliant
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Murder, My Sweet

Murder, My Sweet

Murder, My Sweet is a 1944 American noir by Edward Dmytryk, notable for casting Dick Powell as Raymond Chandler's detect...

Classic Detective 1940S Hardboiled
8.4 Great
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The Narrow Margin

The Narrow Margin

The Narrow Margin is a 1952 RKO train noir by Richard Fleischer, notable as a low-budget thriller that earned an Oscar n...

Classic Crime 1950S Train
8.4 Great
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The Big Clock

The Big Clock

The Big Clock is a 1948 American noir by John Farrow, starring Ray Milland as a magazine editor trapped inside a murder...

Classic Mystery Media 1940S
8.2 Great
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Act of Violence

Act of Violence

Act of Violence is a 1949 American MGM film noir by Fred Zinnemann, starring Van Heflin and Robert Ryan in a postwar rev...

Classic Crime 1940S Veteran
8.0 Great
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He Walked by Night

He Walked by Night

He Walked by Night is a 1948 American semidocumentary noir by Alfred L. Werker, with uncredited work by Anthony Mann and...

Classic Police Procedural 1940S
7.9 Good
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My Name Is Julia Ross

My Name Is Julia Ross

My Name Is Julia Ross is a 1945 American noir by Joseph H. Lewis, noted for its compact Gothic suspense plot about ident...

Classic Mystery Gothic 1940S
7.8 Good
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Cry of the City

Cry of the City

Cry of the City is a 1948 American film noir by Robert Siodmak, pairing Victor Mature and Richard Conte in a New York cr...

Classic Crime Urban 1940S
7.8 Good
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Pitfall

Pitfall

Pitfall is a 1948 American film noir by Andre de Toth, starring Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott in a suburban adultery an...

Classic Crime Domestic 1940S
7.8 Good
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Too Late for Tears

Too Late for Tears

Too Late for Tears is a 1949 American film noir by Byron Haskin, notable for Lizabeth Scott as a ruthless woman keeping...

Classic Crime 1940S Money
7.8 Good
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Border Incident

Border Incident

Border Incident is a 1949 American film noir by Anthony Mann, shot by John Alton and centered on undercover agents at th...

Classic Procedural 1940S Border
7.8 Good
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Born to Kill

Born to Kill

Born to Kill is a 1947 American noir by Robert Wise, starring Lawrence Tierney as a violent drifter in one of RKO's hars...

Classic Crime Violent 1940S
7.7 Good
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I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming is a 1941 American noir mystery from 20th Century Fox, starring Victor Mature, Betty Grable, and Lai...

Classic Mystery Celebrity 1940S
7.5 Good
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Black Angel

Black Angel

Black Angel is a 1946 American noir adapted from Cornell Woolrich, starring Dan Duryea and June Vincent in a murder-inve...

Classic Mystery Universal 1940S
7.3 Good
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So Dark the Night

So Dark the Night

So Dark the Night is a 1946 American noir by Joseph H. Lewis, following a Paris detective whose village holiday becomes...

Classic Mystery Psychological 1940S
7.2 Good
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The Unsuspected

The Unsuspected

The Unsuspected is a 1947 American mystery noir by Michael Curtiz, starring Claude Rains and based on Charlotte Armstron...

Classic Radio Mystery 1940S
7.2 Good
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The Locket

The Locket

The Locket is a 1946 American noir melodrama, notable for its nested flashback structure and Laraine Day's role as a psy...

Classic Psychological 1940S Flashback
7.1 Good
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Journey Into Fear

Journey Into Fear

Journey Into Fear is a 1943 American spy noir based on Eric Ambler's novel, associated with Orson Welles and starring Jo...

Classic Spy 1940S Rko
6.9 Fair
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Desperate

Desperate

Desperate is a 1947 American noir by Anthony Mann, using a trucking job, robbery, and pursuit plot to show an ordinary m...

Classic Crime 1940S Rko
6.9 Fair
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I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes

I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes is a 1948 American Monogram film noir by William Nigh, adapted from a Cornell Woolrich novel...

Classic Mystery Monogram 1940S
6.6 Fair

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Double Indemnity
Double Indemnity
Film Noir Classic Crime 1940S
9.7 Brilliant +2.7 Compare
Murder, My Sweet
Murder, My Sweet
Film Noir Classic Detective 1940S
8.4 Great +1.4 Compare
The Narrow Margin
The Narrow Margin
Film Noir Classic Crime 1950S
8.4 Great +1.4 Compare
The Big Clock
The Big Clock
Film Noir Classic Mystery Media
8.2 Great +1.2 Compare
Act of Violence
Act of Violence
Film Noir Classic Crime 1940S
8.0 Great +1.0 Compare
He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night
Film Noir Classic Police Procedural
7.9 Good +0.9 Compare
My Name Is Julia Ross
My Name Is Julia Ross
Film Noir Classic Mystery Gothic
7.8 Good +0.8 Compare
Cry of the City
Cry of the City
Film Noir Classic Crime Urban
7.8 Good +0.8 Compare
Pitfall
Pitfall
Film Noir Classic Crime Domestic
7.8 Good +0.8 Compare
Too Late for Tears
Too Late for Tears
Film Noir Classic Crime 1940S
7.8 Good +0.8 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Deadline at Dawn?
The top alternatives to Deadline at Dawn in 2026 include Double Indemnity, Murder, My Sweet, The Narrow Margin, The Big Clock, Act of Violence. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Deadline at Dawn compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Deadline at Dawn scores 7.0/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Deadline at Dawn worth it in 2026?
Deadline at Dawn scores 7.0/10 in the Film Noir category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Deadline at Dawn?
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Why should I switch from Deadline at Dawn?
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How many alternatives to Deadline at Dawn are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Deadline at Dawn in the Film Noir category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Deadline at Dawn alternative has the highest rating?
Double Indemnity currently holds the highest rating among Deadline at Dawn alternatives with a score of 9.7/10.
Can I use Double Indemnity instead of Deadline at Dawn?
Double Indemnity is one of the top-rated alternatives to Deadline at Dawn. While they serve similar purposes in the Film Noir space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Deadline at Dawn?
Pricing varies among Deadline at Dawn alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Film Noir category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Deadline at Dawn alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Deadline at Dawn vs Double Indemnity: which is better?
Deadline at Dawn scores 7.0/10 while Double Indemnity scores 9.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Deadline at Dawn vs Murder, My Sweet: which is better?
Deadline at Dawn scores 7.0/10 while Murder, My Sweet scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Deadline at Dawn vs The Narrow Margin: which is better?
Deadline at Dawn scores 7.0/10 while The Narrow Margin scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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