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10 Best Movies Like Backfire

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

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#1
Crossfire

Crossfire

1947★ 6.7

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

A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why?...

#2
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1942★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Backfire for fans of Mystery & Crime & Thriller. 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....

#3
Sleep, My Love

Sleep, My Love

1948★ 6.3

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

A woman wakes up in the middle of the night on board a train, but she can't remember how she got there. Danger and suspense ensue....

#4
Black Angel

Black Angel

1946★ 6.0

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

A falsely convicted man's wife, Catherine, and an alcoholic composer and pianist, Martin, team up in an attempt to clear her husband of the murder of a blonde singer, who is Martin...

#5
Indemnity

Indemnity

2022★ 6.7

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

An ex-fireman with PTSD goes on the run when accused of a crime he doesn't even remember committing, leading him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy to the highest degree....

#6
Act of Violence

Act of Violence

1949★ 6.9

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

A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkso...

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