Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Running Away

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

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#1
The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story

2023★ 7.1

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

Based on a true story. 15-year-old Kara Robinson was kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours. With her survival instincts kicking in, she plots a daring escape from the ...

#2
Butterfly on a Wheel

Butterfly on a Wheel

2007★ 6.4

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

A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point....

#3
Fear

Fear

1996★ 6.6

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

Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all t...

#4
Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1991★ 7.3

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

Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public d...

#5
Girl in the Basement

Girl in the Basement

2021★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Running Away for fans of Thriller & TV Movie & Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in t...

#6
The Brotherhood of Justice

The Brotherhood of Justice

1986★ 5.9

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

High-school students start a vigilante group in their neighbourhood but, as their power increases, they become more abusive and dangerous....

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