Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Detained

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

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#1
Righteous Kill

Righteous Kill

2008★ 5.9

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

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the...

#2
Brake

Brake

2012★ 5.8

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

A Secret Service Agent is held captive in the trunk of a car and endures high-speed mental and physical torture as terrorists attempt to extract needed information for their sinist...

#3
Indemnity

Indemnity

2022★ 6.7

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

#4
Copycat

Copycat

1995★ 6.5

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

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past....

#5
Cleaner

Cleaner

2007★ 6.1

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

Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shoot...

#6
Blindfire

Blindfire

2020★ 6.7

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

A police officer who while responding to a violent hostage call, kills the African American suspect only to later learn of his innocence. Sensing this was a set-up, and facing repe...

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