Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Hands Up

If you loved Hands Up, 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 Hands Up for fans of Drama & Crime. 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
Siberian Education

Siberian Education

2013★ 6.8

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

The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The onl...

#3
Blindfire

Blindfire

2020★ 6.7

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

A police officer who while responding to a violent hostage call, kills the African American suspect only to later learn of his innocence. Sensing this was a set-up, and facing repe...

#4
State Property

State Property

2002★ 6.4

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

#5
Knock on Any Door

Knock on Any Door

1949★ 6.2

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

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court....

#6
American Skin

American Skin

2019★ 7.1

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

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