Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Kill the Poor

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

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#1
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015โ€ขโ˜… 6.6

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#2
5 Flights Up

5 Flights Up

2014โ€ขโ˜… 6.0

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

A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move awa...

#3
Madigan

Madigan

1968โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

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

NYPD detectives Bonaro and Madigan lose their guns to fugitive Barney Benesch. As compensation, they are given a weekend to bring Benesch to justice. While they follow various lead...

#4
Love Is Strange

Love Is Strange

2014โ€ขโ˜… 6.3

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

After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on ...

#5
Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great

2025โ€ขโ˜… 6.9

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

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades....

#6
Somebody Up There Likes Me

Somebody Up There Likes Me

1956โ€ขโ˜… 7.2

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

The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ....

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