Movies like Asesino Perfecto (2026)
The best movies like Asesino Perfecto (2026) are Shimmer Lake (2017), The Initiated (2023) and The Locksmith (2023). If Asesino Perfecto hooked you with its thriller and crime, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedOne Night in Bangkok (2020)6.6/10 from 210 votes
- NewestMargarita La De Tijuana (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 thisThe Initiated (2023)
Based on the novels by Colombian writer Mario Mendoza and on the character of detective Frank Molina, the filming of Los Initiados took place in Bogotá. In the saga of Frank Molina, which uses the books Lady Massacre, La melancolia de los feos, El diario del fin del mundo and Akelarre, the story of an alcoholic private investigator who unmasks sinister plots within the underworld of Bogotá is told.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & drama
Worth the HypeMovies 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 & mystery
SnoozefestMovies 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 thisTime Without Pity (1957)
Alec Graham is sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend Jennie, with whom he spent a weekend at the English country home of the parents of his friend Brian Stanford. Alec’s father, David Graham, a not-so-successful writer and alcoholic who has neglected his son in the past, flies in from Canada to visit his son on death row. David then goes on a quest to try and clear his son’s name while battling “the bottle.”
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 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 thisAll the Devils Are Here (2025)
After a heist, four criminals lay low in a remote safehouse, waiting for orders. As paranoia builds, one thing becomes clear — the real threat may not be outside, but among them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery
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 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 thisIllegal Tender (2007)
After the gangsters who killed his father come to settle a score, a teenage boy and his mother turn the tables on the killers - one Latino family's quest for honor and revenge as the hunted become the hunters.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & thriller
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 thisThe 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 & crime
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 thisOne Night in Bangkok (2020)
A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional female driver big money to be his all-night driver. But when she realizes Kai is committing brutal murders at each stop, it's too late to walk away. Meanwhile, an offbeat police detective races to decode the string of slayings before more blood is spilled.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & crime
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 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 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 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 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 thisSorpresa Desde El Infierno (2022)
A family involved in illegal business dealings begins to be executed by a mysterious killer. A deaf man approaches them to help them. And many suspects arise from the disappearances. The family starts to fall apart by the killer but no where to be found.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & thriller
Me Robo Al Patron Y El Negocio Tambien (2026)
Reina, a strong and determined woman, discovers that her husband Ramiro and her best friend Angela have betrayed her. Not only are they involved in a secret relationship, but they are also planning to take control of the business she helped build from nothing. After a violent confrontation, Reina believes she has ended their threat and walks away from her past. However, she soon learns that both are still alive and expanding their power in an attempt to dominate the territory. Forced to return, Reina enters a ruthless conflict where pride, power, and revenge collide. In a world where betrayal has lasting consequences, Reina must confront her past and prove that pain can be transformed into strength.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime & drama
Margarita La De Tijuana (2026)
Margarita is a bold woman working at a bar in Tijuana, where she meets Julian, an experienced transporter connected to organized crime. Impressed by her intelligence, courage, and cold blood, Julian introduces her to a dangerous business that quickly changes her life. As powerful criminal organizations battle for control of the territory, Margarita begins to earn respect and power in a world driven by ambition, betrayal, and violence, where trusting the wrong person can cost her everything.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime & drama
Sed De Venganza En La Sangre (2022)
Sed de Venganza en la Sangre is a gripping Mexican action-crime drama that centers on the lives of two sisters torn apart by tragic family decisions. Separated as infants due to the reckless choices of their parents, the sisters grow up in vastly different worlds, each carrying deep wounds and a burning desire for revenge. Marked by pain and hatred, their lives unfold on opposite paths, shaped by suffering and the thirst for justice. As fate brings them closer, they must confront their shared past, face dangerous enemies, and grapple with the bitter legacy that connects them by blood. This powerful tale weaves action, emotion, and the relentless pursuit of vengeance into a dramatic journey of reunion and confrontation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime & drama
Frente Al Enemigo (2016)
A special unit of DEA agents is assigned to capture Mancera, the mastermind behind a powerful new drug designed to manipulate and control vulnerable minds. With strategic support from their superior, Walter, and operational backing from Vicente, the director of the DEA, the agents launch a series of aggressive operations to dismantle Mancera’s network. Along the way, they eliminate and capture key figures within the criminal underworld. However, as the investigation deepens, a shocking truth begins to surface. The agents slowly realize that the real enemy has been closer than they ever imagined. In a dangerous game of deception and power, trust becomes the most fragile weapon of all — and the final confrontation will reveal a devastating surprise.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime
Deportados (2019)
A group of men and women attempt to cross from Mexico into the United States in pursuit of the American dream. Driven by poverty, hope, and desperation, they risk everything for the promise of a better life. But their journey turns into a nightmare. Some immigration agents of Latin descent abuse their power, secretly hunting and killing migrants during their time off duty. Those who manage to survive the crossing face new forms of exploitation. Women who reach the United States are deceived and forced into prostitution in local bars, while the men encounter discrimination and rejection — even from members of their own community. In a world shaped by prejudice, corruption, and broken promises, survival becomes the only dream left.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime
Los Dos Compadres (2023)
Rosario is a beautiful and seductive woman trapped in a marriage with a hardworking and trusting husband who is unaware of her double life. Seeking excitement and escape, she engages in secret affairs, including one with her husband's own godfather. For months, she keeps her betrayal hidden, until one unexpected afternoon everything falls apart. Her husband returns home early and discovers the devastating truth, triggering a confrontation fueled by anger, pain, and broken trust. What begins as an argument quickly turns into a tragic and irreversible outcome that shatters everyone involved. In the aftermath, the town is left in shock, as guilt, loss, and humiliation spread among those closest to the tragedy. Rosario's story becomes a powerful reminder of the consequences of betrayal and the fragile nature of love and trust.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama
La Quemazon (2012)
El Chemo and El Chayote are two men bound by loyalty and survival in a region controlled by violence and fear. When a ruthless act known as “La Quemazón” ignites a deadly conflict, they find themselves at the center of a growing war between rival forces. As retaliation spreads and alliances begin to fracture, both men must navigate betrayal, power struggles, and the consequences of decisions that threaten to destroy everything around them. With tensions rising and no clear way out, El Chemo and El Chayote are forced to confront the true cost of loyalty in a world where fire is used as a message — and survival comes at a price.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime
El Cartel De La Linea (2021)
Along the dangerous border corridor known as "La Linea," a powerful cartel controls the flow of drugs, weapons, and money across territories where violence rules and loyalty is constantly tested. As rival groups attempt to seize control of the route, alliances shift and betrayal becomes inevitable. Hitmen, traffickers, and corrupt officials all play their part in a ruthless struggle for dominance. Caught in the middle of this brutal power struggle, those involved must choose between survival and loyalty, knowing that in the world of El Cartel de La Linea, one mistake can ignite a deadly war.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
La Tamalera (2024)
Ada is a hardworking mother struggling to make ends meet in a neighborhood marked by violence and uncertainty. Through her small tamale business, she supports her family and fights to maintain a sense of dignity and stability. When local criminals begin to threaten her livelihood and the safety of her community, Ada is forced to confront a reality she can no longer avoid. What begins as intimidation quickly escalates, pushing her to make difficult and dangerous decisions. Driven by love for her children and a fierce determination to protect what she has built, Ada rises against powerful enemies, proving that true strength does not come from power, but from courage and resilience. In a world where hope is fragile, one mother’s fight becomes a symbol of resistance and survival.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Asesino Perfecto?
The closest matches to Asesino Perfecto are Shimmer Lake (2017), The Initiated (2023) and The Locksmith (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Asesino Perfecto?
Start with Shimmer Lake (2017), the closest match to Asesino Perfecto.
What is the highest-rated movie like Asesino Perfecto?
One Night in Bangkok (2020), rated 6.6/10 by 210 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Asesino Perfecto?
Margarita La De Tijuana (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Asesino Perfecto?
Yes: Shimmer Lake (2017), The Initiated (2023) and The Locksmith (2023).
How are movies similar to Asesino Perfecto chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Asesino Perfecto, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.