Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cold Case Files List

• Unsolved Mysteries - Both series investigate real-life cold cases and unsolved mysteries.
• The First 48 - Follows the first 48 hours of investigations into homicide cases.
• Cold Case - Focuses on solving old murder cases that have remained unsolved.
• Dateline NBC - Investigative journalism program that covers a wide range of crime stories.
• Forensic Files - Investigates how forensic science aids the solving of crimes.
• The Murder of Laci Peterson - A true crime documentary about a high-profile murder case.
• Criminal Minds - Follows profilers who examine and solve complex criminal cases.
• Mindhunter - Explores the early days of criminal psychology and criminal profiling at the FBI.
• American Murder: The Family Next Door - Examines a high-profile family murder case through social media and law enforcement footage.
• Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez - Explores the life and crimes of a former NFL player, discussing deeper themes in crime.
• The Keepers - Investigates a nun's murder and uncovering a convent's dark secrets.
• Your Worst Nightmare - Recounts chilling true crime stories and the experiences of victims.
• The Killing - A series that follows the investigation of a homicide case over multiple seasons.
• The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Follows the complex case of real estate heir Robert Durst and his alleged crimes.
• Making a Murderer - A documentary series that follows a man's conviction for a crime he claims he didn't commit.
• Evil Genius - Investigates the strange and complex story behind a deadly bank heist.
• The Confession Tapes - Explores cases where individuals maintain their innocence after confession.
• The Staircase - Follows the trial of Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife.
• Mind Over Murder - Investigates the complicated story of the exoneration of six people wrongfully convicted.
• Homicide: Life on the Street - Highlights the daily lives and challenges of a homicide unit in Baltimore.
• The Fall - A psychological thriller about a detective hunting a serial killer while dealing with her own struggles.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Follows NYPD detectives working on sex-related crimes, often revisiting cold cases.
• The Detectives - Focuses on real-life police investigations and the challenges faced by detectives.
• The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Documentary series detailing the investigation of a high-profile missing persons case.
• Frontline - Investigative journalism series covering various topics, including true crime stories.
• The Murder of Mary Phagan - Focuses on the historical murder case and the ensuing trial that captivated a nation.
• True Detective - Anthology series focusing on police investigations in various time periods.
• The Road to Murder - Explores the investigative process behind headline-making murder cases.
• Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. - Examines the unsolved murders of two iconic rappers, exploring the cultural impact.
• The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Though focusing on a different genre, it examines real events surrounding crime and deceit.
• Cold Case Files: Special Edition - A special edition of the original series focusing on specific, intriguing cold cases.
• Body Cam - Highlights real footage from police body cameras during investigations.
• Death Row Stories - Explores cases of individuals on death row and the complexity of their cases.
• How to Get Away with Murder - A legal thriller that delves into the darker side of crime and investigation.
• The Family I Had - Explores the impact of a son's murder on his family and their pursuit of justice.
• I Am a Killer - A documentary series featuring interviews with death row inmates telling their stories.
• Murder Among Friends - Explores murder cases where betrayal occurs among friends or acquaintances.
• The Alibi - Sheds light on how alibis can impact investigations and legal cases.
• The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson - Examines the infamous murder case with historical and analytical insights.