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10 Best Movies Like Michael Jackson: Bad

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

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#1
The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Jackson: Bad for fans of Crime & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened b...

#2
Let It Shine

Let It Shine

2012★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Jackson: Bad for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his ...

#3
Spin

Spin

2021★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Michael Jackson: Bad for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Rhea lives with her tight-knit multigenerational family. After her mother’s death, she has been her father’s emotional rock, and her life revolves around her family’s restaurant, h...

#4
The Assault

The Assault

2014★ 6.8

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

After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to ...

#5
The Damned Don't Cry

The Damned Don't Cry

1950★ 7.0

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

Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob....

#6
Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

1939★ 6.8

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

A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in ord...

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