Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Third Contest

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

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#1
Knuckle Girl

Knuckle Girl

2023★ 6.8

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

Following the story of Ran, who confronts a mysterious organization by participating in a no-rules deathmatch after discovering her missing younger sister Yuzuki is involved in a c...

#2
In Full Bloom

In Full Bloom

2019★ 6.7

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

Set shortly after the end of World War II, a philosophical boxing drama of two fighters from opposite worlds (USA and Japan) who are pulled together for a questionable fight arrang...

#3
Embattled

Embattled

2020★ 6.7

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

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued....

#4
Rev

Rev

2020★ 6.0

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

A young thief with a history of grand theft auto becomes an informant and helps police bring down a criminal enterprise involved in the smuggling of hundreds of exotic super cars....

#5
Jigen Daisuke

Jigen Daisuke

2023★ 6.8

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

Feeling unhappy with his gun, Jigen is looking for the world’s best gunsmith. He finally finds out that Chiharu, who runs a watch shop, is the person he’s been seeking. Then, Jigen...

#6
Only the Strong

Only the Strong

1993★ 7.0

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

Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs a...

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