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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Cobra (1986) as a action theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The action and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 27m · ★ 6.1

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  1. 96match

    1.Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Colombiana (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Colombiana (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    5.War (2007)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, War (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    6.Hard Target (1993)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Hard Target (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    7.Death Warrant (1990)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Death Warrant (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    8.Death Wish 3 (1985)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Death Wish 3 (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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    9.Assassination Games (2011)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Assassination Games (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Death Wish (1974)

    ★ 6.9 · Crime · Drama · Action · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Cobra clicked for you, Death Wish (1974) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Cobra?
Try Lethal Weapon 2, Lethal Weapon 3, Lethal Weapon 4—each shares DNA with Cobra while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Cobra?
Cobra (1986) is best described as Action, Crime, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Cobra worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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