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Under the Silver Lake

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Why people love it

People revisit Under the Silver Lake for the same reason it broke through in 2018: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. David Robert Mitchell keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. 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 2h 19m · ★ 6.4

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  1. 96match

    1.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

    7.0 · Comedy · Crime · Mystery · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and mystery, 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.Blue Velvet (1986)

    7.6 · Mystery · Thriller · Crime · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, Blue Velvet (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and mystery, 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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    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.The Unforgivable (2021)

    7.4 · Drama · Crime · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, The Unforgivable (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  4. 90match

    4.Strange Days (1995)

    7.0 · Crime · Drama · Science Fiction · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, Strange Days (1995) 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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    5.The Enforcer (2022)

    7.0 · Action · Crime · Drama · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, The Enforcer (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime and drama, 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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    • Hulu
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.The Long Good Friday (1980)

    7.2 · Crime · Thriller · Drama · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, The Long Good Friday (1980) 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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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Criterion Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • MovieMe(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.Lone Star (1996)

    7.0 · Drama · Mystery · Romance · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, Lone Star (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and mystery, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  8. 82match

    8.The Woman in the Window (1944)

    7.4 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, The Woman in the Window (1944) 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
    • ScreenPix Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • ScreenPix Amazon Channel
    • Bloodstream
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    9.The Doom Generation (1995)

    6.5 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, The Doom Generation (1995) 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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    • Criterion Channel
    • Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    10.Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)

    6.4 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If Under the Silver Lake clicked for you, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in 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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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after Under the Silver Lake?
Try Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Blue Velvet, The Unforgivable—each shares DNA with Under the Silver Lake while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Under the Silver Lake?
Under the Silver Lake (2018) is best described as Crime, Drama, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Under the Silver Lake worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this crime lane.

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