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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Copycat (1995) as a thriller theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The thriller 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 2h 4m · ★ 6.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Kiss the Girls (1997)

    ★ 6.5 · Thriller · Crime · Mystery · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Kiss the Girls (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • Paramount Plus Essential
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  2. 94match

    2.Awake (2007)

    ★ 6.5 · Thriller · Crime · Mystery · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Awake (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

    ★ 8.3 · Crime · Thriller · Drama · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.The Sixth Sense (1999)

    ★ 7.9 · Mystery · Thriller · Drama · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, The Sixth Sense (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and mystery, 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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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    5.Psycho (1960)

    ★ 8.4 · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Psycho (1960) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and mystery, 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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    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    6.Fallen (1998)

    ★ 6.8 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Fallen (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.The Chaser (2008)

    ★ 7.8 · Crime · Thriller · Action · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, The Chaser (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Philo
    • Sundance Now
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    8.Nighthawks (1981)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Nighthawks (1981) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    • Darkroom
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.Canary Black (2024)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Canary Black (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller 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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    10.Body Cam (2020)

    ★ 6.2 · Horror · Thriller · Mystery · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Copycat clicked for you, Body Cam (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and mystery, 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
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Copycat?
Try Kiss the Girls, Awake, The Silence of the Lambs—each shares DNA with Copycat while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Copycat?
Copycat (1995) is best described as Thriller, Crime, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Copycat worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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