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Why people love it

People revisit Death Wish for the same reason it broke through in 2018: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a crime rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Eli Roth keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. 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 47m · ★ 6.2

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    1.Death Sentence (2007)

    6.8 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    Death Sentence (2007) operates in the same action as Death Wish, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    2.Death Wish II (1982)

    6.2 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    Death Wish II (1982) belongs to the same conversation as Death Wish — both anchor their action in crime emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Troma NOW
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    3.The Equalizer (2014)

    7.3 · Thriller · Action · Crime · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Death Wish's action stayed with you, The Equalizer (2014) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The crime through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • MGM Plus
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    4.The Punisher (2004)

    6.4 · Action · Crime · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Death Wish excels in action, The Punisher (2004) doubles down on crime to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    5.A Working Man (2025)

    6.7 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    A Working Man (2025) is the natural next step after Death Wish: same action DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and crime elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
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    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.Smokin' Aces (2006)

    6.5 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Death Wish who respond to its action will find Smokin' Aces (2006) immediately familiar. Both films share a crime sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    • Starz
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    7.The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

    6.6 · Crime · Action · Mystery · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Death Wish fans keep landing on The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) — the action is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    8.Fast Charlie (2023)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Fast Charlie draws from the same action well as Death Wish, channeling crime in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2023 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    9.Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)

    6.9 · Action · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) captures the action appeal of Death Wish without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • HBO Max
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    • TNT
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    10.Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023)

    6.5 · Romance · Drama · Comedy · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama appeal of Death Wish — that funny edge, the romance — translates cleanly into Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Netflix
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FAQ

What should I watch after Death Wish?
Try Death Sentence, Death Wish II, The Equalizer—each shares DNA with Death Wish while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Death Wish?
Death Wish (2018) is best described as Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Death Wish 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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