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10 Best Movies Like Marilyn

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

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#1
Sudden Impact

Sudden Impact

1983★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marilyn for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice....

#2
Straw Dogs

Straw Dogs

2011★ 5.9

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

A young couple moves to a quaint southern town. Soon their perfect getaway turns out to become a living hell when dark secrets and lethal passions spiral out of control....

#3
The Violent Men

The Violent Men

1955★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marilyn for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A former Union Army officer plans to sell out to Anchor Ranch and move east with his fiancée, but the low price offered by Anchor's crippled owner and the outfit's bullying tactics...

#4
Welcome to the Rileys

Welcome to the Rileys

2010★ 6.6

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

Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compe...

#5
Memories of a Teenager

Memories of a Teenager

2019★ 7.8

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

After the suicide of his best friend and the fire of a local dance called Cromañón, including recitals, illegal parties in an abandoned warehouse and high school, a year passes by ...

#6
Sergeant Rutledge

Sergeant Rutledge

1960★ 7.0

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

Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer....

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