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10 Best Movies Like The Defective Detective

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

#1
Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023★ 6.7

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

Feeling unhappy with his gun, Jigen is looking for the world’s best gunsmith. He finally finds out that Chiharu, who runs a watch shop, is the person he’s been seeking. Then, Jigen...

#2
I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me

2023★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Defective Detective for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A writer's career — and entire life — suddenly goes off script when he falls prey to a dangerous web of criminals right before moving to Barcelona....

#3
Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Woman

1975★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Defective Detective for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Emmanuelle returns to her husband in Hong Kong and proceeds to have several extramarital affairs -- with his knowledge, of course. Her husband's lover and American guest are both v...

#4
102 Dalmatians

102 Dalmatians

2000★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Defective Detective for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Get ready for a howling good time as an all new assortment of irresistible animal heroes are unleashed in this great family tail! In an unlikely alliance, the outrageous Waddleswor...

#5
GCW: Fight Club Houston

GCW: Fight Club Houston

2021★ 7.5

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

On July 9th GCW presents Fight Club Houston straight from Premier Arena in Houston, Texas. The lineup is almost completed, check it below: AJ Gray vs Bryan Keith Nick Gage vs Sad...

#6
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1998★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Defective Detective for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

A film director fades away from the industry after the failed love with the heroine of his movie. After being rehabilitated, he learns that some people conspired his fall and decid...