Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Dead Heat

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

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#1
The Pope of Greenwich Village

The Pope of Greenwich Village

1984★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Heat for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Charlie and his troublesome cousin Paulie decide to steal $150000 in order to back a "sure thing" race horse that Paulie has inside information on. The aftermath of the robbery get...

#2
Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem

1970★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Heat for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York...

#3
The Pickup

The Pickup

2025★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Heat for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when mismatched armored truck drivers Russell and Travis are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by savvy mastermind Zoe....

#4
Run All Night

Run All Night

2015★ 6.4

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

Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police det...

#5
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Heat for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John S...

#6
The Gentlemen

The Gentlemen

2020★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Dead Heat for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, ...

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