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Why people love it

Emily the Criminal (2022) stuck because it commits to its crime premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. John Patton Ford's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The crime and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 37m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Tango & Cash (1989)

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

    Why you'll love it

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

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  2. 94match

    2.Kiss the Girls (1997)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Kiss the Girls (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    3.Double Impact (1991)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Double Impact (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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  4. 90match

    4.Menace II Society (1993)

    7.5 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Menace II Society (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    • Starz
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.Juice (1992)

    7.2 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Juice (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.Set It Off (1996)

    7.2 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Set It Off (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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 Air I Breathe (2007)

    6.3 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, The Air I Breathe (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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
    • fuboTV
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.Hacker (2016)

    6.3 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Hacker (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    9.At Close Range (1986)

    6.8 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, At Close Range (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
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    • Philo
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    10.Pulp Fiction (1994)

    8.5 · Thriller · Crime · Comedy · 2h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Emily the Criminal clicked for you, Pulp Fiction (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and thriller, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Emily the Criminal?
Try Tango & Cash, Kiss the Girls, Double Impact—each shares DNA with Emily the Criminal while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Emily the Criminal?
Emily the Criminal (2022) is best described as Crime, Drama, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Emily the Criminal worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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