Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Matador

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

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#1
Mr. Right

Mr. Right

2016★ 6.5

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

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him....

#2
The Mexican

The Mexican

2001★ 6.0

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

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"...

#3
Fast Charlie

Fast Charlie

2023★ 6.2

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

When his aging mob boss is whacked, Charlie Swift, a loyal friend and hired gun, will stop at nothing to destroy the upcoming crew that took him out....

#4
Hostile Takeover

Hostile Takeover

2025★ 7.0

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

Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meeting...

#5
Suicide Kings

Suicide Kings

1997★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Matador for fans of Action & Comedy & Crime & Drama & Thriller. 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...

#6
Smokin' Aces

Smokin' Aces

2006★ 6.5

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

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sur...

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