Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Akira

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

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#1
Sarkar

Sarkar

2005★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Action & Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Subhash Nagre runs a parallel government in the city where he has a cult following. When his enemies plot to murder him, his son takes charge and stands up against them....

#2
The Independent

The Independent

2022★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candid...

#3
Raid 2

Raid 2

2025★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Set seven years after the events of the first film, it follows the return of IRS officer Amay Patnaik, who is attempting to take down a seemingly benevolent politician....

#4
Mission Kashmir

Mission Kashmir

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Action & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A police officer adopts the son and sole survivor of a family he has massacred while pursuing a terrorist. After some time the foster son finds out what the stepfather did....

#5
Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy

1990★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob....

#6
The Street with No Name

The Street with No Name

1948★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Akira for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After two gang-related killings in "Center City," a suspect (who was framed) is arrested, released on bail...and murdered. Inspector Briggs of the FBI recruits a young agent, Gene ...

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