God's Pocket

God's Pocket is a gripping drama that follows the story of Mickey Scarpato (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a struggling small-time criminal who finds himself in a dangerous web of deceit and violence after his mentally unstable step-son, Leon, is killed in a construction site accident. As Mickey tries to cover up the truth and bury the body, he becomes entangled in a desperate struggle between a body he can't bury, a wife he can't please, and a debt he can't pay. With a talented cast that includes Christina Hendricks, John Turturro, and Richard Jenkins, God's Pocket is a tense and thrilling ride that takes viewers on a journey through the dark underbelly of working-class life. Set in the bleak urban landscape of God's Pocket, the film is a evocative portrayal of the struggles and hardships faced by those living on the fringes of society. As Mickey navigates this treacherous world, he must confront his own demons and confront the harsh realities of life in God's Pocket. With its richly textured setting and powerful performances, God's Pocket is a compelling exploration of family, loyalty, and survival in a world where the odds are always against you.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as God's Pocket include The Good Lie, Lion, The Help, The Goldfinch, Manchester by the Sea, Heaven Is for Real.