Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Compulsion

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

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#1
Small Time Crooks

Small Time Crooks

2000★ 6.4

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

A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success....

#2
Ismael's Ghosts

Ismael's Ghosts

2017★ 5.6

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

Just as the disheveled and alcoholic filmmaker Ismaël embarks on a difficult new film project, his life is sent into a tailspin. His wife Carlotta, presumed dead for 20 years, come...

#3
Homecoming

Homecoming

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Compulsion for fans of Thriller & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A jilted ex-girlfriend plots revenge after her former beau comes back to their hometown with a new lover....

#4
All Souls

All Souls

2023★ 6.4

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

A young confidential informant is sent on a dangerous undercover operation. It's a no-holds-barred look at the vulnerable foot soldiers of the War on Drugs, young criminals who are...

#5
Pipi, Pupu & Rosemary: The Mystery of the Stolen Notes

Pipi, Pupu & Rosemary: The Mystery of the Stolen Notes

2017★ 6.3

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

Pee is a cute little worker bear. Pupù, on the other hand, is a greedy and chubby little bird while Rosmarina is an affectionate bunny. The three little heroes find themselves havi...

#6
The Boy Next Door

The Boy Next Door

2015★ 4.9

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

A recently cheated on married woman falls for a younger man who has moved in next door, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn....