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Why people love it

What Happened to Monday (2017) stuck because it commits to its science fiction premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Tommy Wirkola's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The science fiction and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 3m · ★ 7.1

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    1.Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

    6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason What Happened to Monday fans keep landing on Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) — the science-fiction is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    2.Looper (2012)

    6.9 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Looper draws from the same science-fiction well as What Happened to Monday, channeling thriller in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2012 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    3.Insurgent (2015)

    6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    Insurgent (2015) captures the science-fiction appeal of What Happened to Monday without simply imitating it. The thriller streak running through both films is what puts Insurgent at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    4.Minority Report (2002)

    7.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction appeal of What Happened to Monday — that tense edge, the thriller — translates cleanly into Minority Report (2002). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    5.The Island (2005)

    6.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Island (2005) clearly understood what makes science-fiction work — the same quality that keeps What Happened to Monday rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    6.Death Race (2008)

    6.3 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    Death Race (2008) is the kind of film What Happened to Monday fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The science-fiction overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    7.The Running Man (1987)

    6.5 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    The Running Man shares What Happened to Monday's gift for science-fiction — the 1987 film delivers thriller without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    8.Repo Men (2010)

    6.3 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes What Happened to Monday compelling — the science-fiction, the thriller — shows up in Repo Men (2010) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    9.Soylent Green (1973)

    6.9 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of What Happened to Monday is alive in Soylent Green (1973), 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.

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    10.No Escape (1994)

    6.2 · Action · Drama · Science Fiction · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    No Escape (1994) operates in the same science-fiction as What Happened to Monday, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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FAQ

What should I watch after What Happened to Monday?
Try Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Looper, Insurgent—each shares DNA with What Happened to Monday while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is What Happened to Monday?
What Happened to Monday (2017) is best described as Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is What Happened to Monday worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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