Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Illicit

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

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#1
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015★ 6.5

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

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance....

#2
Almost Friends

Almost Friends

2017★ 6.3

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

A man in his mid-20s, still living at home with his mother and stepfather, puts all his eggs in one basket: the girl who works at his local coffee shop. The problem is, she has a s...

#3
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

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

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

#4
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

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

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#5
Cooked

Cooked

2025★ 6.3

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

Chef and owner Sina Bora faces personal and professional challenges on one of his restaurant's busiest nights. His father's emergency surgery, staff tensions and his former mentor ...

#6
Paper Lives

Paper Lives

2021★ 8.0

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

In the streets of Istanbul, ailing waste warehouse worker Mehmet takes a small boy under his wing and must soon confront his own traumatic childhood....

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