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10 Best Movies Like American Mother

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

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#1
Panic

Panic

2000★ 6.2

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

Alex is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for hi...

#2
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.1

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

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in...

#3
Gang Related

Gang Related

1997★ 6.4

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

After murdering an undercover DEA agent, two corrupt cops scramble to cover up what they've done....

#4
Monster

Monster

2021★ 6.5

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

The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder....

#5
Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman

Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman

2021★ 6.7

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

Set in a gritty and decadent 1970s America, American Boogeyman follows the elusive and charming killer and the manhunt that brought him to justice involving the detective and the F...

#6
Find Me Guilty

Find Me Guilty

2006★ 6.6

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

Based on the true story of Jack DiNorscio, a mobster who defended himself in court for what would be the longest mafia trial in U.S. history....

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