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Why people love it

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.

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Runtime 1h 53m · ★ 6.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Face/Off (1997)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Crime · Science Fiction · 2h 19m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Face/Off (1997) 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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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.Inception (2010)

    ★ 8.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Inception (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    3.The Equalizer 2 (2018)

    ★ 6.8 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, The Equalizer 2 (2018) 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.

    Watch on

    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Peacock Premium
    • YouTube TV
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    4.Upgrade (2018)

    ★ 7.5 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Upgrade (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    5.Swordfish (2001)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Swordfish (2001) 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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    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    6.Tango & Cash (1989)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Tango & Cash (1989) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.In the Line of Fire (1993)

    ★ 7.0 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, In the Line of Fire (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.

    Watch on

    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.Double Impact (1991)

    ★ 6.2 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Double Impact (1991) 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)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    9.Police Story 4: First Strike (1996)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Canary Black (2024)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Criminal clicked for you, Canary Black (2024) 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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FAQ

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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