Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Man on Fire

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

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#1
The Great Mouse Detective

The Great Mouse Detective

1986★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on Fire for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ulti...

#2
Good Bye, Lenin!

Good Bye, Lenin!

2003★ 7.5

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

Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep her from learning what happened (as she was an avid communist supporter) to avo...

#3
Bad Teacher

Bad Teacher

2011★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on Fire for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her....

#4
How to Train Your Dragon 2

How to Train Your Dragon 2

2014★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on Fire for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, ...

#5
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

2021★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on Fire for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization....

#6
World War Z

World War Z

2013★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Man on Fire for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into r...