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10 Best Movies Like Death in the Hand

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

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#1
Detour

Detour

1945★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death in the Hand for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend....

#2
D-Railed

D-Railed

2018★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death in the Hand for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Passengers on a murder mystery train that crashes into a river must decide whether to risk waiting for help in the wreckage or take their chances in the murky depths below....

#3
Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black

1998★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death in the Hand for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In...

#4
The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

2013★ 6.7

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

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her...

#5
Airplane!

Airplane!

1980★ 7.3

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

An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning....

#6
Only You

Only You

1994★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Death in the Hand for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two childhood paranormal incidents have convinced schoolteacher Faith Corvatch that her true love is a guy named 'Damon Bradley', but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to marry po...

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