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10 Best Movies Like Shadow

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

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#1
The Detective

The Detective

1968★ 5.9

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

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man....

#2
The Interview

The Interview

1998★ 6.8

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

A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted?...

#3
The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

1973★ 6.3

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

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money....

#4
Welcome to the Punch

Welcome to the Punch

2013★ 5.9

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

When notorious criminal Jacob Sternwood is forced to return to London, it gives detective Max Lewinsky one last chance to take down the man he's always been after....

#5
Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

2008★ 5.9

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

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the...

#6
Black Widow

Black Widow

1987★ 6.2

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

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a ma...

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