Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Act of Killing List
- The Look of Silence - A companion piece to The Act of Killing that explores the Indonesian genocide through the eyes of a family member of a victim.
- Hotel Rwanda - A harrowing portrayal of the Rwandan genocide and the acts of violence that ensue, similar in theme to The Act of Killing.
- Restrepo - A documentary that immerses viewers in the harrowing realities of war, much like the intense focus on trauma in The Act of Killing.
- The Killing Fields - A powerful film about the Cambodian genocide, dealing with themes of guilt and memory similar to those in The Act of Killing.
- The Fog of War - Explores the complexities of war through the eyes of a former Secretary of Defense, paralleling the exploration of violence in The Act of Killing.
- 13th - Examines racism and the prison system in the United States, reflecting on systemic violence like that depicted in The Act of Killing.
- Waltz with Bashir - An animated documentary about the Israeli-Lebanese War that deals with memory and personal guilt, akin to the themes in The Act of Killing.
- The Act of Killing: Director's Cut - A longer version of the original film that offers additional context and depth to the stories being told.
- City of God - A powerful narrative about crime and violence in Brazil, resonating with the themes of systemic violence portrayed in The Act of Killing.
- The Square - A documentary that follows the Egyptian Revolution, confronting issues of violence and authoritarianism similar to The Act of Killing.
- S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine - Examines the horrors of the Cambodian genocide with direct interviews from perpetrators, mirroring The Act of Killing's approach.
- Grave of the Fireflies - An animated film about the suffering and destruction experienced by civilians during war, similar in emotional impact to The Act of Killing.
- The Pianist - A true story about survival during the Holocaust, highlighting the trauma of war and violence akin to The Act of Killing.
- Shoah - An extensive documentary on the Holocaust that delves into survivors' and perpetrators' experiences, paralleling The Act of Killing.
- Why We Fight - Explores the reasons behind the United States' involvement in wars, reflecting on the broader themes of violence in The Act of Killing.
- The Act of Killing: The Final Cut - An in-depth exploration of the film that offers an alternative perspective on its subjects, expanding on the original's themes.
- American History X - Deals with themes of racism and violence in America, focusing on personal transformation after experiencing and committing atrocities.
- Oppenheimer - Explores the ethical implications of the atomic bomb and its destructive power, reflecting on violence in a similar way to The Act of Killing.
- The Selfish Giant - A gritty tale of youth and crime, offering a look at the socio-economic violence affecting lives, supporting themes found in The Act of Killing.
- Chasing Ice - While primarily about climate change, it explores the effects of human actions on the planet, reminiscent of the real-world consequences in The Act of Killing.
- A Great Day in Harlem - Explores the lives of jazz musicians during times of racial tension, reflecting on systemic issues akin to those in The Act of Killing.
- The Baader Meinhof Complex - Focuses on a radical group in post-war Germany and their violent acts, exploring the psychology behind terrorism like in The Act of Killing.
- The Central Park Five - Examines a miscarriage of justice and the systemic violence of the American legal system, paralleling themes of injustice in The Act of Killing.
- Size Matters - Explores personal narratives about trauma and violence through a unique storytelling lens, echoing the investigative aspects of The Act of Killing.
- The Invisible Man - While a thriller, it explores psychological abuse and violence, resonating with the emotional and thematic depth found in The Act of Killing.
- Killing Fields - Not to be confused with the film of the same name, this documentary analyzes murder cases, bluntly illustrating underlying violence.
- The Road to Guantanamo - Follows the story of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, addressing issues of violence and the consequences of war in a similar way.
- Harlan County, USA - Documents the struggles of coal miners in Kentucky, showing the violence and injustice they face in a way that's reflective of The Act of Killing.
- The Act of Valor - While focused on military action, it portrays the realities of violence and the impacts on individuals similar to The Act of Killing.
- A Clockwork Orange - Explores themes of violence, moral choices, and systemic issues in society, resonating with the examination of evil in The Act of Killing.
- Cries from Syria - A documentary about the Syrian civil war that reveals human suffering and violence akin to the themes in The Act of Killing.
- The Human Condition - An epic narrative about war, suffering, and humanity that reflects on themes of violence and survival in a similar existential tone.
- The War on Democracy - Explores the impact of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, addressing systemic violence akin to what is portrayed in The Act of Killing.
- Vice - A biographical film on Dick Cheney that delves into the moral complexities of political violence similar to those in The Act of Killing.
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2015 | Denmark | Biography | 14013 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2004 | Italy | Drama | 374612 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | United States of America | Biography | 24536 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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1984 | United Kingdom | Biography | 60089 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 25203 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2016 | United States of America | Crime | 37917 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | Australia | Drama | 60782 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | Brazil | Drama | 809417 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | Denmark | Comedy | 78244 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 | 2003 | Australia | Documentary | 1179 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | ||
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1988 | Japan | Animation | 316519 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2002 | France | Biography | 926283 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1985 | France | Documentary | 10692 | 8.7 | Movie | Released | |
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2005 | Canada | Documentary | 10270 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1998 | United States of America | Crime | 1197920 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2023 | United Kingdom | Biography | 781297 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | United Kingdom | Drama | 12787 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
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2012 | United States of America | Biography | 8889 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
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1994 | United States of America | Documentary | 495 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
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2008 | Czech Republic | Action | 40370 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2012 | United States of America | Crime | 7978 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 33 | 6.2 | Serie | Ended | |
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2020 | Australia | Thriller | 260026 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2016 | Crime | 895 | 7.6 | Serie | Returning Series | ||
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2006 | United Kingdom | Drama | 11499 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
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1971 | United Kingdom | Crime | 888921 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 1114 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2007 | Australia | History | 2536 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 164153 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
