Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The King

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

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#1
Ordinary Person

Ordinary Person

2017★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The King for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Major crimes unit detective Seong-jin arrests Tae-sung for petty crimes, but shocked to find out that he is the notorious serial killer. However, Seong-jin becomes doubtful of his ...

#2
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011★ 6.5

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

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government....

#3
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1942★ 6.6

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

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign....

#4
The Advocate: A Missing Body

The Advocate: A Missing Body

2015★ 7.2

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

When his client suddenly confesses to murder in open court, a hotshot attorney embarks on a search for truth to redeem his ruined reputation....

#5
Open City

Open City

2008★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The King for fans of Crime & Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Jo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek Jang-mi from danger, only to discover that she is the boss of the ...

#6
A Violent Prosecutor

A Violent Prosecutor

2016★ 7.0

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

After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist....

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