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10 Best Movies Like The Happening

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

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#1
Suicide Kings

Suicide Kings

1997★ 6.6

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

Carlo, a former mobster, is abducted by five privileged young men desperate to raise a $2 million ransom to save the sister of a friend. As Carlo plays mind games, however, his cap...

#2
The Valachi Papers

The Valachi Papers

1972★ 6.5

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

When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts ...

#3
Trapped

Trapped

2002★ 6.2

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

When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan....

#4
The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

1950★ 7.5

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

Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in t...

#5
Belly

Belly

1998★ 6.1

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

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in...

#6
Take Me

Take Me

2017★ 5.8

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

Ray is a fledgling entrepreneur who specializes in high-end simulated abductions. He jumps at the chance when a mysterious client contracts him for a weekend kidnapping with a hand...

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