Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Widows

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

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#1
Capone

Capone

1975★ 5.9

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

Young Al Capone catches the eye of Johnny Torrio, a criminal visiting New York from Chicago. Torrio invites Capone to move to Illinois to help run his Prohibition-era alcohol sales...

#2
The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

1950★ 7.5

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

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in t...

#3
The Fugitive

The Fugitive

1993★ 7.5

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

Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name....

#4
Thief

Thief

1981★ 7.2

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

Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himsel...

#5
Heat

Heat

1995★ 7.9

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

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each ...

#6
The Anderson Tapes

The Anderson Tapes

1971★ 6.1

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

Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't k...

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