Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like 72 HOURS

If you loved 72 HOURS, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Wicked Little Letters

Wicked Little Letters

2024★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Comedy & Drama & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the denizens of Littlehampton – including conservative Edith – begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspe...

#2
About Alex

About Alex

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately ...

#3
The Commuter

The Commuter

2018★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him....

#4
Mr. K

Mr. K

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Drama & Mystery. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Mr. K, a traveling magician, finds himself in a Kafkaesque nightmare when he can’t find the exit of his hotel. His attempts to get out only pull him deeper, entangling him further ...

#5
Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

1947★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles investigate a murder in a jazz club....

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CQ

CQ

2001★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to 72 HOURS for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a n...

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