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PTU

PTU

PTU is Johnnie To's 2003 Hong Kong neo-noir crime film, set over one night as police search for a sergeant's missing revolver.

7.1 Good

apps Top PTU Alternatives

The top alternative to PTU in 2026 is Battles Without Honor and Humanity with a score of 8.1/10, followed by Election 2 (7.9) and Infernal Affairs II (7.7).

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Battles Without Honor and Humanity

Battles Without Honor and Humanity

Battles Without Honor and Humanity is Kinji Fukasaku's 1973 Japanese yakuza film, the first of a five-part series based...

Classic Japanese Yakuza Gangster
8.1 Great
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Election 2

Election 2

Election 2 is Johnnie To's 2006 Hong Kong triad film, a sequel also released as Triad Election and selected for the Cann...

Gangster 2000S Sequel Hong Kong
7.9 Good
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Infernal Affairs II

Infernal Affairs II

Infernal Affairs II is a 2003 Hong Kong crime drama by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, a prequel tracing the moles before Infer...

2000S Prequel Hong Kong Undercover
7.7 Good
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Ash Is Purest White

Ash Is Purest White

Ash Is Purest White is a 2018 Chinese crime drama by Jia Zhangke about a woman's loyalty to a gangster across years of s...

Romance Crime Drama Gangster Chinese
7.7 Good
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A Hard Day

A Hard Day

A Hard Day is a 2014 South Korean crime thriller by Kim Seong-hun about a detective who hides a fatal accident and faces...

Korean Police Thriller Cover Up
7.6 Good
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Drug War

Drug War

Drug War is Johnnie To's 2012 Chinese-Hong Kong crime thriller, following a police captain's bargain with a meth-ring op...

Police Hong Kong 2010S Drug Trafficking
7.5 Good
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Mesrine: Killer Instinct is a 2008 French crime biopic by Jean-Francois Richet about Jacques Mesrine's rise as a violent...

French True Crime Gangster 2000S
7.5 Good
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Exiled

Exiled

Exiled is Johnnie To's 2006 Hong Kong action crime film set in 1998 Macau, where hitmen confront loyalty before the hand...

Gangster 2000S Hong Kong Hitman
7.4 Good
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A Dirty Carnival

A Dirty Carnival

A Dirty Carnival is a 2006 South Korean crime drama by Yoo Ha about a low-ranking gangster trying to climb Seoul's under...

Korean Organized Crime Crime Drama Gangster
7.4 Good
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The Outlaws

The Outlaws

The Outlaws is a 2017 South Korean crime action film by Kang Yoon-sung, inspired by Garibong-dong gang cases and launchi...

Korean Action Police Gangster
7.3 Good
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Running Out of Time

Running Out of Time

Running Out of Time is Johnnie To's 1999 Hong Kong thriller, a 72-hour duel between a dying criminal and a police negoti...

Police 1990S Hong Kong Heist
7.3 Good
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Romanzo Criminale

Romanzo Criminale

Romanzo Criminale is Michele Placido's 2005 Italian crime drama, based on Giancarlo De Cataldo's novel inspired by the B...

Italian Organized Crime Gangster 2000S
7.3 Good
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Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor is Kinji Fukasaku's 1975 Japanese yakuza film, adapted from Goro Fujita's book about real gangster Ri...

Japanese Yakuza Crime Drama Gangster
7.2 Good
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Infernal Affairs III

Infernal Affairs III

Infernal Affairs III is Andrew Lau and Alan Mak's 2003 Hong Kong crime drama, completing the trilogy by intercutting seq...

2000S Sequel Hong Kong Undercover
7.0 Good
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SPL: Kill Zone

SPL: Kill Zone

SPL: Kill Zone is Wilson Yip's 2005 Hong Kong action crime film, starring Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, and Wu Jing...

Action Police 2000S Hong Kong
7.0 Good
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The Wild Goose Lake

The Wild Goose Lake

The Wild Goose Lake is a 2019 Chinese neo-noir by Diao Yinan about a fugitive gangster, selected for Cannes main competi...

Gangster Neo Noir Chinese 2010S
7.0 Good
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The Roundup: No Way Out

The Roundup: No Way Out

The Roundup: No Way Out is Lee Sang-yong's 2023 South Korean action crime sequel, following Ma Seok-do into a cross-bord...

Korean Police Gangster Sequel
6.9 Fair
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The French Connection II

The French Connection II

French Connection II is John Frankenheimer's 1975 sequel, sending Gene Hackman's Popeye Doyle to Marseille to pursue Ala...

Police 1970S Sequel Marseille
6.7 Fair
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The Roundup: Punishment

The Roundup: Punishment

The Roundup: Punishment is a 2024 South Korean action crime film by Heo Myung-haeng, the fourth Crime City entry, tied t...

Korean Police Gangster Sequel
6.7 Fair
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Beyond Outrage

Beyond Outrage

Beyond Outrage is Takeshi Kitano's 2012 Japanese yakuza film, the second Outrage entry and a Venice Film Festival compet...

Japanese Yakuza Gangster Sequel
6.7 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs PTU Action
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Crime Film Classic Japanese Yakuza
8.1 Great +1.0 Compare
Election 2
Election 2
Crime Film Gangster 2000S Sequel
7.9 Good +0.8 Compare
Infernal Affairs II
Infernal Affairs II
Crime Film 2000S Prequel Hong Kong
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
Ash Is Purest White
Ash Is Purest White
Crime Film Romance Crime Drama Gangster
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
A Hard Day
A Hard Day
Crime Film Korean Police Thriller
7.6 Good +0.5 Compare
Drug War
Drug War
Crime Film Police Hong Kong 2010S
7.5 Good +0.4 Compare
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
Crime Film French True Crime Gangster
7.5 Good +0.4 Compare
Exiled
Exiled
Crime Film Gangster 2000S Hong Kong
7.4 Good +0.3 Compare
A Dirty Carnival
A Dirty Carnival
Crime Film Korean Organized Crime Crime Drama
7.4 Good +0.3 Compare
The Outlaws
The Outlaws
Crime Film Korean Action Police
7.3 Good +0.2 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to PTU?
The top alternatives to PTU in 2026 include Battles Without Honor and Humanity, Election 2, Infernal Affairs II, Ash Is Purest White, A Hard Day. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does PTU compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. PTU scores 7.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is PTU worth it in 2026?
PTU scores 7.1/10 in the Crime Film 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 PTU?
Several alternatives to PTU offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from PTU?
Common reasons users look for PTU alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to PTU are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to PTU in the Crime Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which PTU alternative has the highest rating?
Battles Without Honor and Humanity currently holds the highest rating among PTU alternatives with a score of 8.1/10.
Can I use Battles Without Honor and Humanity instead of PTU?
Battles Without Honor and Humanity is one of the top-rated alternatives to PTU. While they serve similar purposes in the Crime Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to PTU?
Pricing varies among PTU alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Crime Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are PTU alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
PTU vs Battles Without Honor and Humanity: which is better?
PTU scores 7.1/10 while Battles Without Honor and Humanity scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
PTU vs Election 2: which is better?
PTU scores 7.1/10 while Election 2 scores 7.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
PTU vs Infernal Affairs II: which is better?
PTU scores 7.1/10 while Infernal Affairs II scores 7.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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