Movies like
Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.
The Killer (2023) stuck because it commits to its crime premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. David Fincher's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The crime and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.
Runtime 1h 58m · ★ 6.6
Mood
Streaming (US)
Era
Showing 10 of 10 picks
★ 7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m
Why you'll love it
The crime appeal of The Killer — that dark edge, the thriller — translates cleanly into American Psycho (2000). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.
Watch on
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
Amazon Video(Rent)
Apple TV Store(Rent)
Google Play Movies(Rent)
YouTube(Rent)
Fandango At Home(Rent)
★ 7.7 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 58m
Why you'll love it
The filmmakers behind Nightcrawler (2014) clearly understood what makes crime work — the same quality that keeps The Killer rewatchable. Expect the same dark rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.
Watch on
Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelAmazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)YouTube(Rent)Fandango At Home(Rent)Amazon Video(Buy)Apple TV Store(Buy)Google Play Movies(Buy)
★ 6.7 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 32m
Why you'll love it
The Transporter (2002) is the kind of film The Killer fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The crime overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.
Watch on
YouTube TVAmazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)Google Play Movies(Rent)YouTube(Rent)Fandango At Home(Rent)
Spectrum On Demand(Rent)Amazon Video(Buy)
★ 7.4 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m
Why you'll love it
Extraction 2 shares The Killer's gift for crime — the 2023 film delivers thriller without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.
Watch on
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
★ 6.9 · Drama · Thriller · Crime · 1h 45m
Why you'll love it
Much of what makes The Killer compelling — the crime, the thriller — shows up in Layer Cake (2004) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.
Watch on
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel 
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+
Sundance NowAmazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)Google Play Movies(Rent)YouTube(Rent)
★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 54m
Why you'll love it
The crime energy of The Killer is alive in Memory (2022), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.
Watch on
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)Google Play Movies(Rent)YouTube(Rent)Fandango At Home(Rent)Amazon Video(Buy)
★ 6.6 · Crime · Action · Mystery · 2h 1m
Why you'll love it
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) operates in the same crime as The Killer, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.
Watch on
Amazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)Google Play Movies(Rent)YouTube(Rent)Fandango At Home(Rent)Spectrum On Demand(Rent)Amazon Video(Buy)Apple TV Store(Buy)
★ 6.6 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 1h 45m
Why you'll love it
The Iceman (2012) belongs to the same conversation as The Killer — both anchor their crime in thriller emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.
Watch on
NetflixAmazon Prime Video
fuboTV
History VaultNetflix Standard with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)
★ 7.3 · Mystery · Crime · Thriller · 1h 27m
Why you'll love it
If The Killer's crime stayed with you, The Lady from Shanghai (1947) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The thriller through-line is the real common thread between them.
Watch on
Amazon Video(Rent)Apple TV Store(Rent)Google Play Movies(Rent)YouTube(Rent)Fandango At Home(Rent)Spectrum On Demand(Rent)Amazon Video(Buy)Apple TV Store(Buy)
★ 7.4 · Crime · Drama · 2h 4m
Why you'll love it
Where The Killer excels in crime, Blow (2001) doubles down on drama to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.
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)Browse every "movies like" page on the site—including ones still waiting to be indexed.