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10 Best Movies Like A Thrill for Thelma

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

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#1
The United States of Leland

The United States of Leland

2003★ 6.5

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

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community str...

#2
Take the Money and Run

Take the Money and Run

1969★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Thrill for Thelma for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent....

#3
Two-Way Stretch

Two-Way Stretch

1960★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Thrill for Thelma for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail...

#4
Caged

Caged

1950★ 7.1

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

A single mistake puts a 19-year old girl behind bars, where she experiences the terrors and torments of women in prison....

#5
Ladies They Talk About

Ladies They Talk About

1933★ 6.1

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

A moll, imprisoned after participating in a bank robbery, helps with a breakout plot....

#6
High Sierra

High Sierra

1941★ 7.1

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

Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort....

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