Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Riot

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

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#1
Shot Caller

Shot Caller

2017★ 7.0

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

A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California....

#2
Felon

Felon

2008★ 7.1

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

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system....

#3
Maze

Maze

2017★ 5.8

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

Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II....

#4
Convict

Convict

2014★ 6.5

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

Set in the dark and old Parramatta prison built by the original convicts our lead character Ray a war veteran finds himself serving 18 months for manslaughter after defending his f...

#5
Prison Break: The Final Break

Prison Break: The Final Break

2009★ 7.5

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

Michael and Sara wed, but the happiness is short-lived when the Feds apprehend her for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. Once a hit is ordered on Sara, the team reunite to...

#6
Black Site

Black Site

2022★ 6.1

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

A group of officers based in a labyrinthine top-secret prison must fight for their lives against Hatchet, a brilliant and infamous high-value detainee. When he escapes, his mysteri...

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