6 Best Night Market and Auction House Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 7, 2026

From the bustling energy of the night market to the hushed tension of the auction floor, these vivid commercial settings have inspired vibrant, atmospheric dramas. In In the Mood for Love (2000): Two neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong grow close after discovering their spouses are having an affair. Just as strong is Chungking Express (1994): Two heartbroken Hong Kong police officers navigate loneliness and unexpected romance in the bustling city.

Uncut Gems (2019)

TMDB ★ 7.4

A gambling-addicted jeweler makes a series of increasingly reckless bets to pay off his mounting debts.

Directed by Benny Safdie & Josh Safdie · 2h 16m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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American Hustle (2013)

IMDb ★ 7.2 RT 92% Metacritic 90

A con artist and an FBI agent team up to expose corruption among politicians and the mafia.

Directed by David O. Russell · 2h 18m · Rated R

Nominated for 10 Oscars70 wins & 229 nominations

Where to watch

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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In the Mood for Love (2000)

TMDB ★ 8.1

Two neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong grow close after discovering their spouses are having an affair.

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai · 1h 39m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

TMDB ★ 7.9

A retired Taiwanese chef's Sunday dinners reveal the complicated romantic lives of his three daughters.

Directed by Ang Lee · 2h 03m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

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The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

IMDb ★ 6.9 RT 68% Metacritic 72

A wealthy businessman who steals a priceless painting for thrills matches wits with an insurance investigator.

Directed by John McTiernan · 1h 53m · Rated R

3 wins & 2 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Chungking Express (1994)

TMDB ★ 8.0

Two heartbroken Hong Kong police officers navigate loneliness and unexpected romance in the bustling city.

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai · 1h 42m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Night Market and Auction House Movies

Uncut Gems (2019)

American Hustle (2013)

In the Mood for Love (2000)

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)

Chungking Express (1994)

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