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10 Best Movies Like In Self-Defense

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

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#1
The Kid Detective

The Kid Detective

2020★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In Self-Defense for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' c...

#2
A Violent Separation

A Violent Separation

2019★ 7.0

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

1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shat...

#3
The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

1980★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In Self-Defense for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim....

#4
Retribution

Retribution

2007★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In Self-Defense for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A detective investigates a series of murders. A possible serial killer might be on a rampage, since the crimes are in the same vicinity, by the same method. However, as evidence po...

#5
Murder Most Foul

Murder Most Foul

1964★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to In Self-Defense for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his innocence. Once again she begins her own investigation....

#6
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington

Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington

1987★ 7.3

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

Travelling on the 4.50 from Paddington, Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a murder on a passing train - but where is the body?...

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