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10 Best Movies Like Thread of Lies

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

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#1
The Initiated

The Initiated

2023★ 7.1

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

Based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza and on the character of detective Frank Molina, the filming of Los Initiados took place in Bogotá. In the saga of Frank Molina...

#2
Extracted

Extracted

2012★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thread of Lies for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Thomas Jacobs invents a way to watch people's memories from the inside. Going against his morals, he accepts an offer to enter a heroin addict's memories to literally see if he com...

#3
On the Beach at Night Alone

On the Beach at Night Alone

2017★ 6.6

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

A foreign city. The actress Younghee, stressed by a relationship with a married man in Korea, has given up everything, as the least courtesy she can show her sincere heart. He has ...

#4
Why Don't You Play in Hell?

Why Don't You Play in Hell?

2013★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thread of Lies for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In Japan, gonzo filmmakers hatch a three-pronged plan to save an actress's career, end a yakuza war and make a hit movie....

#5
The Throne

The Throne

2015★ 7.1

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

Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but...

#6
Dear White People

Dear White People

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thread of Lies for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A campus culture war between Blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween part...