Sin City (2005)
Kernel Score: 84% · 8,697 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 2005-04-01
Runtime: 124 minutes
Is Sin City worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Robert Rodriguez's near word-for-word adaptation of Frank Miller's comics looks like nothing else, in black-and-white with splashes of colour. It's stylish and brutal, with thin characters and heavy violence.
Watch it if you
- love hard-boiled noir with comic-book style
- want a visually unique crime film
- enjoy tough-guy monologues
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic violence
- want realistic characters or women written with care
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Sin City
- Stream: Peacock
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.
Sin City parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Sin City is an R-rated neo-noir anthology with graphic violence and dark, gritty crime themes.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Stylized but graphic violence including murder and revenge across interwoven noir stories, rated R.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Contains sexual content and provocative imagery typical of neo-noir, reflected in its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Sin City
If you liked Sin City, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Dark Knight (2008) — 96%: Dark, stylish crime story with a twisted villain.
- Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Hard-boiled crime tales with sharp dialogue.
- Se7en (1995) — 92%: Grim, atmospheric detective story.
- Double Indemnity (1944) — 90%: Classic noir that Sin City is paying homage to.
- The Crow (1994) — 87%: Gothic, stylish revenge story with a comic-book feel.
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012) — 88%: Bleak, grown-up comic-book story.
Director
Cast
- Bruce Willis as Hartigan
- Jessica Alba as Nancy
- Clive Owen as Dwight
- Mickey Rourke as Marv
- Rutger Hauer as Cardinal Roark
- Benicio del Toro as Jackie Boy
- Alexis Bledel as Becky
- Michael Madsen as Bob
- Powers Boothe as Senator Roark
- Nick Stahl as Roark Jr. / Yellow Bastard
Sin City FAQ
Is Sin City worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Robert Rodriguez's near word-for-word adaptation of Frank Miller's comics looks like nothing else, in black-and-white with splashes of colour. It's stylish and brutal, with thin characters and heavy violence.
Where can I watch Sin City?
In the US you can stream Sin City on Peacock, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sin City OK for kids?
Sin City is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Sin City is an R-rated neo-noir anthology with graphic violence and dark, gritty crime themes.
What movies are like Sin City?
If you liked Sin City, try The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Se7en and Double Indemnity.