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Movies like Dame de cœur (2011)

The best movies like Dame de cœur (2011) are The Caveman's Valentine (2001), Let Her Kill You (2023) and The Infernal Machine (2022). If Dame de cœur hooked you with its thriller and mystery, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Caveman's Valentine (2001)

    Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & thriller

  2. Let Her Kill You (2023)

    Alone in the mountains of Switzerland, Anne discovers that her isolated chalet is on surveillance and has been bugged. Caught up by her former life as an intelligence secret agent and an affair with her handler, Anne can only count on herself to get out alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  3. The Infernal Machine (2022)

    Reclusive and controversial author Bruce Cogburn is drawn out of hiding by an obsessive fan, forcing the novelist to confront a past that he thought he could escape, and to account for events set in motion by his bestseller decades earlier. Cogburn's search for who is behind the manipulation and mental torment he encounters leads to an emotional roller-coaster ride full of fear and danger, where things are not always as clear as they seem to be, and where past deeds can have dire consequences.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  4. The Black Book (2023)

    After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & thriller

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  5. Vultures (2025)

    Samuel, a journalist, and Ava, his intern and daughter, cover the murder of a young girl for their magazine. Through their investigation, they discover disturbing similarities with the murder of another woman.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  6. Without Apparent Motive (1971)

    A series of murders is committed in Nice on the French riviera. The commissaire Carella is in charge and tries to find a missing link between all these murders.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & thriller

  7. The Lady Vanishes (2013)

    Young socialite Iris Carr befriends an older woman while traveling solo by train. When Iris wakes from a nap, the woman is gone and other passengers claim she never existed.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  8. The 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 & mystery

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  9. Judex (1963)

    Georges Franju's Judex is an arch, playful tribute to the serials of the influential silent filmmaker Louis Feuillade. Franju shuffles through the plot of Feuillade's lengthy serial of the same name, about an adventurer named Judex whose revenge against the corrupt banker Favraux unleashes a complicated series of schemes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  10. Cleaner (2007)

    Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Cutler is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover-up.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  11. Overdrive (2017)

    Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  12. The Seven-Ups (1973)

    A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & mystery

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  13. Awake (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 & mystery

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  14. Black Rainbow (1989)

    Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & thriller

  15. A Dry White Season (1989)

    During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller

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  16. The Truth About Emanuel (2013)

    A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller

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  17. Number One Fan (2014)

    Muriel Bayen, a divorced beautician and mother of two, loves to tell stories. She is a huge fan of this singer Vincent Lacroix, in fact she is a dedicated fan. One day Vincent knock on her door and ask for her help.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller

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  18. The Adversary (2002)

    Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery

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  19. 180 (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

  20. The 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

  21. Josh: Independence Through Unity (2013)

    Fatima, a teacher living her elite life in Karachi, shattered, when her nanny Nusrat, inexplicably disappears. Fatima travels to investigate her disappearance and finds a dangerous truth about Nusrat and her village.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery & thriller

  22. Point Break (1991)

    In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

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  23. Desperation Road (2023)

    Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. However, the arrival of Maben sends his new life into chaos, leading the pair to go on the run - as their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

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  24. Liberty Stands Still (2002)

    As the heir and current marketing director for one of the nation's biggest gun manufacturers, Liberty Wallace is indifferent to the atrocities made possible through her business and her CEO husband, Victor. On her way to see her actor lover, Liberty ends up chained to a food cart full of explosives -- all at the insistence of "Joe", a sniper whose young daughter was a victim of gun violence, and who now has Liberty in his sights.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  25. The Tank (2017)

    On April 26, 2012, six people entered an Isolated Confined Environment with the mission to simulate a trip to Mars. Their mission was a catastrophic failure.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  26. Gholam (2017)

    An Iranian expat living in London has a shady past and an enigmatic present.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  27. Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994)

    Scooby-Doo and Shaggy travel to Arabia to become the Caliph's Royal Food Tasters. But they bite off more than they can chew and are forced to run for their lives! It's a wild magic carpet ride as Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and their genie (Yogi Bear) and a jolly sailor named Sinbad (Magilla Gorilla) take you on an adventure of mistaken identities, exotic locations and fun-filled action and surprises!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery

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  28. Heatstroke (2013)

    On a family trip in the African desert, a research scientist unintentionally travels off course and is brutally murdered by an arms dealer. His girlfriend is put to the ultimate survival test as she attempts to evade the killers and protect his teenage daughter.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  29. The Seven Days (2008)

    The Ohaion family is mourning the death of one of their relatives. In keeping with tradition, they gather together in the home of the deceased and stay there for seven days. Forced to put up with one another day and night, the brothers and sisters soon let their bitterness and arguments override the sense of communal reverence. The atmosphere becomes unbearable and long-buried truths finally surface.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  30. Dragging the Chain (2025)

    While on the run, a young woman finds herself stranded at a mysterious, isolated petrol station. Haunted by her memories and a sinister stranger, she must confront the dark truths she’s been running from before they consume her completely.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Dame de cœur?

The closest matches to Dame de cœur are The Caveman's Valentine (2001), Let Her Kill You (2023) and The Infernal Machine (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Dame de cœur?

Start with The Caveman's Valentine (2001), the closest match to Dame de cœur.

What is the highest-rated movie like Dame de cœur?

Point Break (1991), rated 7.2/10 by 4,223 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Dame de cœur?

180 (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like Dame de cœur?

Yes: Let Her Kill You (2023), Vultures (2025) and Without Apparent Motive (1971).

How are movies similar to Dame de cœur chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dame de cœur, 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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