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10 Best Movies Like Handcuffs

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

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#1
Mob Town

Mob Town

2019★ 6.4

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

Based on the true story of the notorious 1957 ‘mob summit’ in upstate New York. Spearheaded by Vito Genovese, more than 50 leaders of the organized crime syndicates from around the...

#2
American Skin

American Skin

2019★ 7.1

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

A Marine veteran working as a school janitor tries to mend his relationship with his son after a divorce. When his son is killed by a police officer found innocent without standing...

#3
True Believer

True Believer

1989★ 6.2

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

Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases a...

#4
Prison on Fire

Prison on Fire

1987★ 7.0

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

Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin...

#5
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Handcuffs for fans of Crime & Drama. 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...

#6
State Property

State Property

2002★ 6.4

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

A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream....

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