WatchThis

Movies like

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare poster

Why people love it

Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare (2016) stuck because it commits to its animation premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Kobun Shizuno's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The animation and mystery blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

animationmysteryactioncrimerewatchable

Runtime 1h 52m · ★ 6.8

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

Mood

Streaming (US)

Era

Showing 10 of 10 picks

  1. 96match

    1.Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (2001)

    ★ 7.4 · Animation · Action · Crime · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and mystery, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    + Save for later
  2. 94match

    2.Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019)

    ★ 6.2 · Animation · Mystery · Crime · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and mystery, with earned warmth without mush. 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)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter (2017)

    ★ 6.5 · Animation · Crime · Mystery · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and mystery, with earned warmth without mush. 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)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    • YouTube(Buy)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998)

    ★ 7.1 · Animation · Crime · Mystery · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and mystery, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Gone Baby Gone (2007)

    ★ 7.3 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Gone Baby Gone (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Best Seller (1987)

    ★ 5.9 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Best Seller (1987) 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

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Charlie's Angels (2000)

    ★ 5.9 · Action · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Charlie's Angels (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, 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 Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video 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
  8. 82match

    8.Paprika (2006)

    ★ 7.8 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Animation · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Paprika (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation, with earned warmth without mush. 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)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  9. 80match

    9.The Sum of All Fears (2002)

    ★ 6.4 · Thriller · Action · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, The Sum of All Fears (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.Charade (1963)

    ★ 7.7 · Comedy · Mystery · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare clicked for you, Charade (1963) is a strong next stop: both trade in mystery, 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 Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Britbox Apple TV Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • Philo
    • Pure Flix
    • Fandor Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare?
Try Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven, Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire, Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter—each shares DNA with Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare?
Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare (2016) is best described as Animation, Mystery, Action, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Detective Conan: The Darkest Nightmare part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Detective Conan Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

Similar vibes

More movie guides

Browse every "movies like" page on the site—including ones still waiting to be indexed.