Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Fable

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

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#1
My First Client

My First Client

2019★ 8.7

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

A success-hungry lawyer finds himself unable to turn his back on a suspicious case involving a child who claims she murdered her brother....

#2
THE FABLE: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

THE FABLE: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

2021★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Fable for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Akira is the legendary killer known as the Fable. Following the order of his boss and due to being overworked, he lives peacefully with his partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Aki...

#3
Foul Play

Foul Play

1978★ 6.3

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

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church....

#4
Secret Zoo

Secret Zoo

2020★ 6.2

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

A lawyer is given the mission of revitalising a bankrupt zoo that has no animals. When he and a group of zookeepers come up with the idea to dress like animals and his fake polar b...

#5
Bordertown: The Mural Murders

Bordertown: The Mural Murders

2021★ 6.5

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

A mural painted with blood is found on the wall of Pasila train station, which depicts Finland's best-known serial killer Lasse Maasalo. The text in the mural, “Making the world a ...

#6
Time

Time

2021★ 7.2

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

Once famous for his quick blade, a retired assassin can no longer earn a living with his cut-throat skills. Summoned again, he partners with his chauffeur to carry out special miss...