Movies like Dayana's Portrait (2026)
The best movies like Dayana's Portrait (2026) are Shimmer Lake (2017), 180 (2026) and The Locksmith (2023). If Dayana's Portrait hooked you with its thriller and crime, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAwake (2007)6.6/10 from 1,655 votes
- NewestLab Rat (2026)Released 2026
Shimmer Lake (2017)
Shot in reverse day-by-day through a week—a local sheriff embarks on a quest to unlock the mystery of three small-town criminals and a bank heist gone wrong.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like this180 (2026)
When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Locksmith (2023)
A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Devil You Know (2022)
Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIslands (2025)
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInside Man (2023)
Based on true events. A disgraced police detective seeking redemption goes undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolution may be higher than he can afford.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Quiller Memorandum (1966)
After two British Secret Intelligence Service agents are murdered at the hands of a cryptic neo-Nazi group known as Phoenix, the suave agent Quiller is sent to Berlin to investigate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Factory (2018)
When a factory is bound to close, a group of workers decides to take action against the owner.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOut of Exile (2023)
Recently paroled thief Gabriel Russell tries to balance his life and mend a troubled family as an FBI agent hunts him down, along with his crew after a botched armored car robbery.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRun (1991)
When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSuburbicon (2017)
In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisBarron's Cove (2025)
When his young son is viciously murdered by a classmate, a grieving father with a history of violence kidnaps the child responsible, igniting a frenzied manhunt fueled by a powerful politician -- the father of the kidnapped boy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Public Eye (1992)
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlood Ties (2013)
Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlindfire (2020)
A police officer who while responding to a violent hostage call, kills the African American suspect only to later learn of his innocence. Sensing this was a set-up, and facing repercussions, he must track down the person responsible while examining his own accountability and the ingrained racism which brought him to this point.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlack Site (2022)
A group of officers based in a labyrinthine top-secret prison must fight for their lives against Hatchet, a brilliant and infamous high-value detainee. When he escapes, his mysterious and deadly agenda has far reaching and dire consequences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Virtuoso (2021)
Danger, deception and murder descend upon a sleepy town when a professional assassin accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic boss.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
SnoozefestMovies like thisAwake (2007)
While undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife must make life-altering decisions while wrestling with her own personal drama.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe System (2022)
When a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the authorities to go undercover in a notoriously dangerous prison in order to figure out what is really going on.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe International (2009)
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWalk in Silence (2025)
Confronted with the divine, a mute coward must overcome himself to bring a homeless man to the hospital.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & thriller
Family Archive (2025)
A detective is investigating the murder of a middle-aged man, in which the man's young wife is suspected, but something hints to us that not everything is so simple.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime & drama
Lab Rat (2026)
A terminally ill young man is recruited for a secret government experiment, but during an interrogation he encounters an unknown force that turns scientific research into a deadly ritual.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
KOK ZHIEK (2024)
KOK ZHIEK - is a visual poem about the silence of the steppe, where songs once echoed. It is the story of a people who were nearly erased — yet their memory still whispers through the winds of the endless plains.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Frame Tamers (2024)
A psychological slice-of-life movie about three teenager friends, who want to find joy and happiness in their lives, but suddenly their perspective changes, when they face the reflections of their desires.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
One Day (2025)
In the world of business negotiations and urban hustle, Ulbolsyn notices the colors of life in the most unexpected places. Words at the conference, a chance encounter at the store, warm conversations with Dimash at the café—each moment brings her joy and an awareness of the value of time. In the evening, surrounded by music and aromas, she realizes that happiness is now. But a late-night phone call reveals secrets, prompting her to ponder the meaning of every moment.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Hijacket Horse (2026)
An absurd comedy thriller about a Horse's revenge on the entire Kazakh nation for his brothers and sisters.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Külqala (2026)
A tough silent man sets out to find a mysterious bass guitarist to escape with her from a gloomy metropolis to his native village.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
In The Workshop (2025)
After the death of his friend, the master creates an instrument that allows him to establish a connection with him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
Fix (2024)
The ghost of a photographer wanders through the city, unseen by anyone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dayana's Portrait?
The closest matches to Dayana's Portrait are Shimmer Lake (2017), 180 (2026) and The Locksmith (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dayana's Portrait?
Start with Shimmer Lake (2017), the closest match to Dayana's Portrait.
What is the highest-rated movie like Dayana's Portrait?
Awake (2007), rated 6.6/10 by 1,655 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dayana's Portrait?
Lab Rat (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
How are movies similar to Dayana's Portrait chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dayana's Portrait, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.