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10 Best Movies Like Programmed to Kill

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

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#1
Live Spectacle NARUTO ~Song of the Akatsuki~

Live Spectacle NARUTO ~Song of the Akatsuki~

2021★ 7.2

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

After parting with Sasuke at the Final Valley, Uzumaki Naruto has been away from the village of Konohagakure to further his training. Two and a half years later, he finally returns...

#2
Kamiusagi Rope x Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Kamiusagi Rope x Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

2017★ 8.6

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

A 3-way collaboration between Kamiusagi Rope, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and TOHO Cinemas. The purpose is to promote a new TOHO theater opening up in Ueno on November 4, 2017...

#3
Naruto to Boruto: The Live 2019

Naruto to Boruto: The Live 2019

2019★ 7.5

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

“NARUTO to BORUTO THE LIVE 2019”, a special event for the 20th anniversary of the first publication of “NARUTO” series in Weekly Shonen Jump!! Featuring live performances by artist...

#4
Work

Work

1997★ 3.8

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

In an economically struggling small town, Jenny, a young married woman, begins an affair with June, her college-bound, African-American neighbor....

#5
Long Shot Louie

Long Shot Louie

2013★ 6.0

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

A dark, gritty drama that wraps around Louie Lazaro. a drug addict and a male dancer. As he tries to escape the evils of his past....

#6
New Fist of the North Star: When a Man Carries Sorrow

New Fist of the North Star: When a Man Carries Sorrow

2004★ 5.7

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

Destruction and betrayal take center stage in the latest installment of the New Fist of the North Star series. When Kenshiro returns to find the city in ruins and its citizens torm...