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10 Best Movies Like McBride: Fallen Idol

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

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#1
The Limits of Control

The Limits of Control

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to McBride: Fallen Idol for fans of Mystery & Drama & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a...

#2
The Locksmith

The Locksmith

2023★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to McBride: Fallen Idol for fans of Mystery & Drama & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things...

#3
Limbo

Limbo

2023★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to McBride: Fallen Idol for fans of Mystery & Drama & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Travis, a jaded detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte Hayes 20 years ago. As truths about th...

#4
Desert Dawn

Desert Dawn

2025★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to McBride: Fallen Idol for fans of Mystery & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A newly appointed small-town sheriff and his begrudging deputy get tangled up in a web of lies and corruption involving shady businessmen and the cartel while investigating the mur...

#5
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

1970★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to McBride: Fallen Idol for fans of Mystery & Drama & Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend....

#6
F.I.S.T.

F.I.S.T.

1978★ 6.5

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

Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthle...

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