What should I watch after The Informant!?

Try American Made, The Sting, Lucky Number Slevin—each shares DNA with The Informant! while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Informant!?

The Informant! (2009) is best described as Drama, Comedy, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Informant! worth revisiting?

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

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Why people love it

The Informant! (2009) stuck because it commits to its drama premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Steven Soderbergh's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The drama and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 48m · ★ 6.2

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1.American Made (2017)
★ 6.9 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 55m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, American Made (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, 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.The Sting (1973)
★ 8.0 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 2h 9m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, The Sting (1973) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, 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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3.Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
★ 7.5 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, Lucky Number Slevin (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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4.Boys Don't Cry (1999)
★ 7.4 · Crime · Drama · 1h 58m
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If The Informant! clicked for you, Boys Don't Cry (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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5.White Boy Rick (2018)
★ 6.4 · Crime · Drama · 1h 51m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, White Boy Rick (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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6.Breach (2007)
★ 6.6 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, Breach (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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7.Miami Supercops (1985)
★ 6.4 · Action · Comedy · Crime · 1h 36m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, Miami Supercops (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and crime, 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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8.In Cold Blood (1967)
★ 7.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 14m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, In Cold Blood (1967) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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9.Rust Creek (2019)
★ 6.3 · Thriller · Drama · Action · 1h 48m
Why you'll love it
If The Informant! clicked for you, Rust Creek (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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10.No Man of God (2021)
★ 6.6 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 40m
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If The Informant! clicked for you, No Man of God (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama 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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What should I watch after The Informant!?: Try American Made, The Sting, Lucky Number Slevin—each shares DNA with The Informant! while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Informant!?: The Informant! (2009) is best described as Drama, Comedy, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Informant! worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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