Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Heat

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

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#1
Casino

Casino

1995★ 8.0

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

In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite....

#2
Desperado

Desperado

1995★ 6.9

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

El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-r...

#3
Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way

1993★ 7.8

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

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnectin...

#4
Donnie Brasco

Donnie Brasco

1997★ 7.5

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

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one....

#5
The Untouchables

The Untouchables

1987★ 7.8

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

Elliot Ness, an ambitious prohibition agent, is determined to take down Al Capone. In order to achieve this goal, he forms a group given the nickname “The Untouchables”....

#6
Scarface

Scarface

1983★ 8.2

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

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands ...