Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to True Crime List

  • Mindhunter - Explores the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the FBI.
  • The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story - A dramatization of the infamous O.J. Simpson trial based on true events.
  • Making a Murderer - A documentary series that explores the story of Steven Avery's complex legal battles.
  • The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - A documentary that chronicles the life of real estate heir Robert Durst and his suspected crimes.
  • Serial - A true crime podcast that dives deep into a single story over the course of its season.
  • The Confession Tapes - Investigates cases where people have been convicted of crimes they claim they didn't commit.
  • Unbelievable - Based on a true story about a young woman charged with lying about rape and the investigation that follows.
  • Evil Genius - A true crime documentary about a bank heist involving a pizza delivery man with a bomb.
  • Zodiac - A film about the obsessive quest to uncover the identity of the Zodiac Killer in San Francisco.
  • The Staircase - Follows the trial of Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife, with a blend of documentary and drama.
  • American Murder: The Family Next Door - Uses social media footage and police body cam to recount the disappearance of Shanann Watts.
  • Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story - A dramatization of the life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his horrific crimes.
  • The Night Stalker - Examines the true story of Richard Ramirez, one of the most notorious serial killers in California.
  • Criminal Minds - A procedural drama that follows FBI profilers as they track down serial killers and other criminals.
  • Broadchurch - A British series that explores the impact of a young boy's murder on a small community.
  • Killing Eve - Follows a British intelligence investigator and a talented assassin in a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.
  • The Fall - A psychological thriller about a detective hunting a serial killer in Belfast.
  • Ozark - Centers on crime, money laundering, and the intricacies of the criminal underworld.
  • When They See Us - Dramatizes the true story of the Central Park Five and their wrongful conviction.
  • The Killing - A crime drama that focuses on the investigation into the murder of a teenage girl in Seattle.
  • Sharp Objects - A psychological thriller based on Gillian Flynn's novel about a journalist covering a murder case in her hometown.
  • Narcos - Explores the real-life stories behind the drug trade in Colombia, focusing on Pablo Escobar.
  • The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story - Dramatizes the true story of the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
  • Hinterland - A noir crime drama set in Wales that revolves around a series of murders.
  • The Innocent Man - Based on John Grisham's non-fiction book about two murders in Ada, Oklahoma.
  • The Blacklist - Revolves around a criminal mastermind who surrenders to the FBI and helps catch other criminals.
  • Shark Lake - A made-for-TV movie revolving around the investigation of a serial killer in a small town.
  • Amanda Knox - A documentary exploring the wrongful conviction of Amanda Knox for murder in Italy.
  • The Last Dance - It isn't strictly crime but explores the darker side of competition involving Michael Jordan.
  • The Chameleon - A true story about a con artist who assumes multiple identities, leading to crime and deception.
  • Luther - A British series about a detective recently embroiled in a series of intense criminal cases.
  • The Good Nurse - Based on a true story about a nurse who discovers that her colleague has been murdering patients.
  • Euphoria - While primarily a drama, it tackles heavy themes of drug addiction and crime within youth culture.
  • Hannibal - A psychological thriller series based on Thomas Harris's novels about FBI and serial killers.
  • Homicide: Life on the Street - A classic crime procedural focusing on detectives solving murder cases in Baltimore.
  • Monster - A biographical crime drama based on the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
  • Interesting Facts About Human Behavior - A documentary series exploring psychological aspects of crime and human behavior.
  • Prison Break - While fictional, it incorporates criminal activities and the justice system compellingly.
  • Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia - A documentary series about the Mafia in New York and their criminal influence.
  • The Deuce - Set in the world of sex work and crime during the 1970s and '80s in New York City.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
74 min
SS 2 EP 19
2017 United States of America 344617 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
2
Making a Murderer
Making a Murderer
60 min
SS 2 EP 20
2015 United States of America 103666 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
3 2015 United States of America 53620 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
4
Serial
Serial
90 min
1980 United States of America 1169 6.5 Movie Released R
5
The Confession Tapes
The Confession Tapes
42 min
SS 2 EP 11
2017 United States of America 5730 7.5 Serie Ended
6
Unbelievable
Unbelievable
45 min
SS 1 EP 8
2019 United States of America 122903 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
7
Evil Genius
Evil Genius
48 min
SS 1 EP 4
2018 United States of America 31492 7.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Zodiac
Zodiac
157 min
2007 United States of America 607340 7.7 Movie Released R
9
The Staircase
The Staircase
65 min
SS 1 EP 8
2022 United States of America 35078 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
10 2020 United States of America 33461 7.2 Movie Released R
11 1972 United States of America 7553 7.4 Movie Released NR
12
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
42 min
SS 17 EP 344
2005 United States of America 222959 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
13
Broadchurch
Broadchurch
47 min
SS 3 EP 24
2013 United Kingdom 129402 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
43 min
SS 4 EP 32
2018 United States of America 139270 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
15
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Ozark
Ozark
72 min
SS 4 EP 44
2017 United States of America 353176 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
When They See Us
When They See Us
75 min
SS 1 EP 4
2019 United States of America 140834 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
18
The Killing
The Killing
60 min
SS 4 EP 44
2011 United States of America 125250 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
19
Sharp Objects
Sharp Objects
50 min
SS 1 EP 8
2018 Canada 122663 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
Hinterland
Hinterland
32 min
SS 3 EP 24
2013 United Kingdom 15243 7.6 Serie Ended TV-PG
22
The Innocent Man
The Innocent Man
288 min
SS 1 EP 6
2018 United States of America 6659 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
23
The Blacklist
The Blacklist
43 min
SS 10 EP 218
2013 United States of America 282373 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
24
Shark Lake
Shark Lake
92 min
2015 United States of America 2709 3.4 Movie Released
25
Amanda Knox
Amanda Knox
92 min
2016 Denmark 26276 6.9 Movie Released
26
The Last Dance
The Last Dance
50 min
SS 1 EP 10
2020 United States of America 156783 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
The Chameleon
The Chameleon
106 min
2010 Canada 2027 5.5 Movie Released R
28
Luther
Luther
60 min
SS 5 EP 20
2010 United Kingdom 155724 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
29
The Good Nurse
The Good Nurse
121 min
2022 United States of America 81192 6.8 Movie Released R
30
Euphoria
Euphoria
61 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 Israel 251332 8.3 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
31
Hannibal
Hannibal
43 min
SS 3 EP 39
2013 United States of America 280351 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
45 min
SS 7 EP 122
1993 United States of America 14375 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
33
Monster
Monster
110 min
2003 United States of America 163673 7.3 Movie Released R
34
Prison Break
Prison Break
45 min
SS 5 EP 88
2005 United States of America 588002 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
35
The Deuce
The Deuce
60 min
SS 3 EP 25
2017 United States of America 32363 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
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