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10 Best Movies Like Murder in the First

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

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#1
Rampage

Rampage

1987★ 5.9

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

Liberal district attorney decides to seek the death penalty for a man who slaughtered a family at Christmastime, then drank their blood. He escapes, though, and starts killing agai...

#2
The Enforcer

The Enforcer

1976★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Murder in the First for fans of Crime. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vietnam veterans....

#3
Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

2017★ 6.3

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

Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel...

#4
Knock on Any Door

Knock on Any Door

1949★ 6.2

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

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court....

#5
Brute Force

Brute Force

1947★ 7.3

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

Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how ...

#6
Riot in Cell Block 11

Riot in Cell Block 11

1954★ 7.0

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

A prisoner leads his counterparts in a protest for better living conditions which turns violent and ugly....

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