What movies are similar to Criminal?

Start with films such as Face/Off, Inception, The Equalizer 2, Upgrade. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make Criminal memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.

What should I watch if I liked Criminal?

Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.

Are there movies with the same vibe as Criminal?

Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.

What should I watch after Criminal?

Try Face/Off, Inception, The Equalizer 2—each shares DNA with Criminal while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Criminal?

Criminal (2016) is best described as Action, Crime, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Criminal worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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Criminal (2016) works because audiences latched onto Criminal (2016) 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. The concrete hook is cIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'., and that gives this guide a clear center of gravity. For movies like Criminal, we prioritized action, crime, science fiction films that share action, crime, science fiction, divisive without flattening everything into one broad genre bucket. The strongest matches carry over the viewing mood while giving you a different dramatic engine. The notes under each title call out the exact overlap, so you can choose by mood instead of scrolling posters. These 10 recommendations are ordered to keep the Criminal feeling intact while still giving you different characters, stakes, and endings.

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1.Face/Off (1997)
★ 7.1 · Action · Crime · Science Fiction · 2h 19m
Why it fits
Criminal and Face/Off split at the plot: CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'. on one side, In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity on the other. action, crime, science fiction.
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2.Inception (2010)
★ 8.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 28m
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In Criminal, the spine is CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'.; Inception finds its spine in Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a. action, science fiction, adventure explain why the.
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3.The Equalizer 2 (2018)
★ 6.8 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 1m
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The Equalizer 2 handles Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest with a Action bias that Criminal did not foreground in its Action read of CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The.
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4.Upgrade (2018)
★ 7.5 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 40m
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If CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'. is what locked you into Criminal, Upgrade hands you A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. as the next jolt of narrative curiosity.
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5.Swordfish (2001)
★ 6.3 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 39m
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action, crime, thriller surface in both films, yet Swordfish keeps the temperature a dark, uncompromising tone, not a tonal echo of Criminal. Compare Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug against CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track.
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6.Tango & Cash (1989)
★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Comedy · 1h 44m
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What actually breaks in the third act is not the same beat: Criminal pays off through CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'., while Tango & Cash pushes resolution toward Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't.
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7.In the Line of Fire (1993)
★ 7.0 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 8m
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A 1993 frame changes how Veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is a man haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy while lands next to Criminal (2016) and its CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'.. action, crime, drama survive the.
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8.Double Impact (1991)
★ 6.2 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 1h 50m
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Surface texture differs—Thriller treatment of Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of beside Action treatment of CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'.—while action, crime, thriller stay legible. Double Impact commits.
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9.Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)
★ 6.5 · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 47m
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Character pressure in Police Story 4: First Strike accumulates around Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer., echoing how Criminal tightened the screws with CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'..
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10.Canary Black (2024)
★ 6.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 43m
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Canary Black is pitched a dark, uncompromising tone, which is the first thing you feel beside Criminal. action, crime, thriller still braid the two films, but Canary Black leans on Top level CIA agent Avery Graves is blackmailed by terrorists into betraying her own country to save her where Criminal anchored itself.
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Why You'll Love These Movies

Across these recommendations, you will see recurring fingerprints from Criminal: action, crime, thriller, drama, plus a dark through-line that keeps scenes charged even when the plots diverge. The emotional appeal is consistent—films that ask for attention, then reward it with momentum, specificity, and a clear point of view. As a viewing experience, the list is built to feel like a guided night at the movies: enough variety to stay surprising, enough overlap to feel intentional, and pacing that respects how Criminal trained you to watch. If you want the same satisfaction you felt during Criminal—that mix of craft, stakes, and atmosphere—these picks are meant to land in the same neighborhood without repeating the same story.

FAQ

What movies are similar to Criminal?: Start with films such as Face/Off, Inception, The Equalizer 2, Upgrade. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make Criminal memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.
What should I watch if I liked Criminal?: Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.
Are there movies with the same vibe as Criminal?: Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.
What should I watch after Criminal?: Try Face/Off, Inception, The Equalizer 2—each shares DNA with Criminal while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Criminal?: Criminal (2016) is best described as Action, Crime, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Criminal worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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1.Face/Off (1997)

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4.Upgrade (2018)

5.Swordfish (2001)

6.Tango & Cash (1989)

7.In the Line of Fire (1993)

8.Double Impact (1991)

9.Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)

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