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10 Best Movies Like I Was a Convict

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

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#1
The Escapist

The Escapist

2008★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Was a Convict for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Frank Perry is an institutionalized convict twelve years into a life sentence without parole. When his estranged daughter falls ill, he is determined to make peace with her before ...

#2
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

1950★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to I Was a Convict for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Ralph Cotter, a ruthless criminal, escapes violently from a farm prison. Then, he seduces a dead inmate’s sister, gets back quickly into the crime business, faces corrupt local cop...

#3
Gotti

Gotti

1996★ 6.5

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

John Gotti, the head of a small New York mafia crew breaks a few of the old family rules. He rises to become the head of the Gambino family and the most well-known mafia boss in Am...

#4
The Valachi Papers

The Valachi Papers

1972★ 6.5

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

When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts ...

#5
Heist 88

Heist 88

2023★ 6.7

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

A criminal mastermind recruits a group of young bank employees to steal 80 million dollars in one of the largest bank heist in US history....

#6
High Sierra

High Sierra

1941★ 7.1

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

Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort....

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