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10 Best Movies Like Zen and the Art of Murder

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

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#1
When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls

1979★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation....

#2
Main Tera Hero

Main Tera Hero

2014★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Seenu loves Sunaina but they're chased by a stalking cop, an infatuated beauty and her mafia don dad - can Seenu's heroics work?...

#3
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

2018★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown. The two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding — but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-g...

#4
Re-Existences

Re-Existences

2020★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

“Re-Existence” is a documentary about migration stories of individuals from the Brazilian queer community....

#5
Lola

Lola

1961★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A bored young man meets with his former girlfriend, now a cabaret dancer and single mother, and soon finds himself falling back in love with her....

#6
Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club

1999★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zen and the Art of Murder for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winni...