Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The King

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

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#1
Ordinary Person

Ordinary Person

2017★ 7.2

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

Major crimes unit detective Seong-jin arrests Tae-sung for petty crimes, but shocked to find out that he is the notorious serial killer. However, Seong-jin becomes doubtful of his ...

#2
The Con Artists

The Con Artists

2014★ 6.9

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

A wily safecracker is forced to help a mob boss pull off a $150 million heist, but smells a double-cross in the works....

#3
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The King for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government....

#4
Fracture

Fracture

2007★ 7.3

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

A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are su...

#5
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1942★ 6.6

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

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign....

#6
Troubleshooter

Troubleshooter

2010★ 6.7

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

Kang Tae-sik is a private detective who would do anything for money. One day, he gets framed for a murder by a ruthless boss of the criminal underworld and a mysterious caller watc...

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