Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Adverse

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

🏆

Expert Review & Ratings

See our full critical analysis and audience score for Adverse.

View Review →
Advertisement
#1
The Corrupted

The Corrupted

2019★ 6.1

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

Set ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, the film follows Liam, an ex-con trying to win back the love and trust of his family. He has lost everything at the hands of a local crime sy...

#2
One Night in Bangkok

One Night in Bangkok

2020★ 6.6

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

A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional female driver big money to be his all-night driver. But when she realizes Kai is comm...

#3
Above the Rim

Above the Rim

1994★ 7.0

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

Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now empl...

#4
The Seven-Ups

The Seven-Ups

1973★ 6.3

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

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money....

#5
Frank and Penelope

Frank and Penelope

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adverse for fans of Crime & Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A tale of love and violence when a man on his emotional last legs finds a savior seductively dancing in a run-down strip club. And a life most certainly headed off a cliff suddenly...

#6
State Property

State Property

2002★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Adverse for fans of Crime. 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....

Advertisement