Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Anwar

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

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#1
Brute Force

Brute Force

1947★ 7.3

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

Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how ...

#2
Overdrive

Overdrive

2017★ 6.1

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

Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line....

#3
Hostile Takeover

Hostile Takeover

2025★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Action & Thriller. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meeting...

#4
Gotcha!

Gotcha!

1985★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Anwar for fans of Action & Thriller. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy....

#5
The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

1973★ 6.3

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

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money....

#6
Riot in Cell Block 11

Riot in Cell Block 11

1954★ 7.1

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

A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly....

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