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Movies like Investigation of a Hit and Run (1972)

The best movies like Investigation of a Hit and Run (1972) are The Nice Guys (2016), The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and Stuck (2007). If Investigation of a Hit and Run hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Nice Guys (2016)

    A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

    Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight for "fair is fair" takes the teens around the state and produces an unlikely hero.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Stuck (2007)

    A young woman commits a hit-and-run, then finds her fate tied to her victim.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Killers (1964)

    A hit man and his partner try to find out why their latest victim, a former race-car driver, did not try to get away.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. The Mechanic (1972)

    Arthur Bishop is a veteran hit man who, owing to his penchant for making his targets' deaths seem like accidents, thinks himself an artist. It's made him very rich, but as he hits middle age, he's so depressed and lonely that he takes on one of his victim's sons, Steve McKenna, as his apprentice. Arthur puts him through a rigorous training period and brings him on several hits. As Steven improves, Arthur worries that he'll discover who killed his father.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. A Violent Separation (2019)

    1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Sleeping Dogs (2024)

    Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory, is forced to revisit a case he can't remember. As a man's life hangs in the balance on death row, Freeman must piece together the brutal evidence from a decade-old murder investigation, uncovering a sinister web of buried secrets and betrayals linking to his past. With only instincts to trust, he faces a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Mute Witness (1995)

    When a mute makeup/special effects artist working on a low-budget slasher film gets locked in a dilapidated Moscow movie studio late one night, she thinks she witnesses the making of a snuff film. Thus begins a night of terror.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. The Spectacular Now (2013)

    Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Murder at the Gallop (1963)

    Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. The Rookie (1990)

    Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  12. Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

    After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Rush Hour 2 (2001)

    It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get complicated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot. The boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Knox Goes Away (2024)

    A contract killer, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. But to do so, he must race against the police closing in on him as well as the ticking clock of his own rapidly deteriorating mind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Mikey and Nicky (1976)

    Nick is desperate, holed up in a cheap hotel, suffering from an ulcer and convinced that a local mob boss wants him killed. Terrified, he calls Mikey, his friend since childhood and a fellow gangster. So begins a long night…

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. No Man's Land (1987)

    A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Next of Kin (1989)

    Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. War (2007)

    FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. The Protector (1985)

    Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Investigation of a Hit and Run?

The closest matches to Investigation of a Hit and Run are The Nice Guys (2016), The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and Stuck (2007). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Investigation of a Hit and Run?

Start with The Nice Guys (2016), the closest match to Investigation of a Hit and Run.

What is the highest-rated movie like Investigation of a Hit and Run?

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), rated 7.3/10 by 3,554 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Investigation of a Hit and Run?

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Investigation of a Hit and Run?

Yes: The Nice Guys (2016), The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) and Stuck (2007).

How are movies similar to Investigation of a Hit and Run chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Investigation of a Hit and Run, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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