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10 Best Movies Like The Great Hero

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

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#1
Empire

Empire

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Big time drug dealer Victor Rosa is looking to get out of the game and sees his chance with a big deal with a new friend who happens to be a Wall St. stockbroker. Thinking this wil...

#2
The Protector

The Protector

1985★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man'...

#3
State Property

State Property

2002★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream....

#4
El padrino: The Latin Godfather

El padrino: The Latin Godfather

2004★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In the streets of East Los Angeles, Manny is a formidable drug dealer. Impressed by his extravagant lifestyle and prowess, his young son, Kilo, yearns to follow in his footsteps. K...

#5
The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. 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...

#6
The Locksmith

The Locksmith

2023★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Hero for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things...

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