Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Shanghai Cobra List

  • The Manchurian Candidate - Both involve espionage and political intrigue in Eastern settings.
  • The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - Focuses on Cold War era espionage similar to themes in The Shanghai Cobra.
  • Tokyo Drifter - Features a blend of crime and drama set in an Asian city.
  • The Underworld Story - Explores crime and corruption, echoing themes from The Shanghai Cobra.
  • The Big Sleep - Classic noir with complex plots and strong character dynamics.
  • The Maltese Falcon - Classic detective story with a mysterious object central to the plot.
  • Lethal Weapon - Buddy cop genre that mixes action and investigation.
  • The Bourne Identity - Focus on a protagonist with a complex past, identity crisis, and espionage.
  • Infernal Affairs - Crime thriller with undercover elements set in an Asian metropolis.
  • Midnight Run - Mixes action and comedy in a crime-related narrative.
  • The Sum of All Fears - Involves terrorism and geopolitical themes similar to The Shanghai Cobra.
  • Jackie Chan's Police Story - Combines crime, action, and humor set in an urban environment.
  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Murder mystery with comedic elements and crime solving.
  • Chinatown - A classic detective story involving corruption and crime in a major city.
  • The Killing - Explores themes of crime, betrayal, and complex character relationships.
  • Black Rain - Involves crime and law enforcement in an Asian setting.
  • The Departed - Undercover operations and crime syndicates at play.
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Set in Asia with action and complex narratives.
  • The 39 Steps - A classic thriller with espionage plots and mistaken identity.
  • The Prestige - Contains mystery, intrigue, and rivalry similar to crime dramas.
  • Ghost in the Shell - Combines crime, technology, and philosophical themes in an Asian context.
  • The Game - A thriller filled with twists and complex plotlines.
  • A Better Tomorrow - Classic crime drama that focuses on themes of loyalty and betrayal.
  • Fallen Angels - Interconnected stories in a crime-ridden environment.
  • L.A. Confidential - Noir film with police corruption and a web of crime.
  • Basic Instinct - A crime thriller with a complex female lead and sexual tension.
  • Enemy of the State - Involves government conspiracies and surveillance.
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Combines crime investigation with a deep character study.
  • The Killing Fields - A story based on real events in an Asian setting involving political turmoil.
  • The Lives of Others - Explores themes of surveillance and espionage in a political setting.
  • The Talented Mr. Ripley - Involves deception and crime in a compelling narrative.
  • Ronin - Focuses on a team of individuals with complex backstories involved in espionage.
  • The Ipcress File - Classic spy thriller with intricate plots and espionage.
  • Body of Lies - Modern espionage thriller set against the backdrop of the Middle East.
  • Spy Game - Involves espionage with a focus on mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Casino Royale - A modern take on espionage and intrigue within the spy genre.
  • True Lies - Combines action, espionage, and comedy in a family setting.
  • Sicario - Explores modern crime and the war on drugs with intense narratives.
  • Seven Samurai - Themes of honor, loyalty, and battles similar to crime dramas.
  • Sahara - A mix of adventure and crime, with political undertones.
  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - An intricate spy thriller with complex plotting and deception.

Last updated: 2024-10-07 15:32:22

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2004 United States of America 117537 6.6 Movie Released R
2 1965 United Kingdom 18989 7.5 Movie Released
3
Tokyo Drifter
Tokyo Drifter
83 min
1966 Japan 9826 7.1 Movie Released
4 1950 United States of America 1387 6.9 Movie Released NR
5
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
114 min
1946 United States of America 91134 7.9 Movie Released NR
6 1941 United States of America 167695 7.9 Movie Released NR
7
Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
110 min
1987 United States of America 279449 7.6 Movie Released R
8 2002 United States of America 581870 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
9 2002 Hong Kong 132512 8 Movie Released
10
Midnight Run
Midnight Run
126 min
1988 United States of America 95769 7.5 Movie Released R
11 2002 Canada 125568 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
12 2005 United States of America 238886 7.5 Movie Released
13
Chinatown
Chinatown
130 min
1974 United States of America 354079 8.1 Movie Released R
14
The Killing
The Killing
60 min
SS 4 EP 44
2011 United States of America 125250 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Black Rain
Black Rain
125 min
1989 United States of America 60312 6.6 Movie Released R
16
The Departed
The Departed
151 min
2006 Hong Kong 1438060 8.5 Movie Released R
17 2000 China 283356 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
18
The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
86 min
1935 United Kingdom 62408 7.6 Movie Released NR
19
The Prestige
The Prestige
130 min
2006 United Kingdom 1458860 8.5 Movie Released PG-13
20 2017 China 229542 6.3 Movie Released PG-13
21
The Game
The Game
129 min
1997 United States of America 435550 7.7 Movie Released
22 1986 Hong Kong 25798 7.4 Movie Released R
23
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
98 min
1995 Hong Kong 52236 7.5 Movie Released NR
24 1997 United States of America 623461 8.2 Movie Released R
25
Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct
128 min
1992 United States of America 221949 7.1 Movie Released
26 1998 United Kingdom 261317 7.3 Movie Released R
27 2011 Sweden 499932 7.8 Movie Released R
28 1984 United Kingdom 60089 7.8 Movie Released
29 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
30 1999 United States of America 250668 7.4 Movie Released R
31
Ronin
Ronin
122 min
1998 United Kingdom 197003 7.2 Movie Released R
32 1965 United Kingdom 17798 7.2 Movie Released
33
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
128 min
2008 United States of America 241028 7 Movie Released
34
Spy Game
Spy Game
126 min
2001 France 168546 7.1 Movie Released R
35
Casino Royale
Casino Royale
144 min
2006 United Kingdom 700221 8 Movie Released PG-13
36
True Lies
True Lies
140 min
1994 United States of America 284243 7.3 Movie Released
37
Sicario
Sicario
122 min
2015 Mexico 484672 7.7 Movie Released R
38
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
207 min
1954 Japan 370628 8.6 Movie Released
39
Sahara
Sahara
124 min
2005 Germany 104653 6.1 Movie Released PG-13
40 2011 France 213896 7 Movie Released R
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