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Movies like Revenge on the Playground (2026)

The best movies like Revenge on the Playground (2026) are The Kill Team (2019), Code 3 (2025) and Defendor (2009). If Revenge on the Playground hooked you with its war and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Kill Team (2019)

    When Andrew Briggman — a young soldier in the US Army during the invasion of Afghanistan — witnesses the murderous behavior of fellow soldiers, under the direction of a malevolent Sergeant, he faces a moral dilemma. His increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear for his safety. A fictionalized dramatization based on a true story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both war & action

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  2. Code 3 (2025)

    A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action

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  3. Defendor (2009)

    A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city's criminal underworld. It's a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn't understand and doesn't belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city's innocents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama & action

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  4. Fight or Flight (2025)

    A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  5. Die Hart (2023)

    Kevin Hart - playing a version of himself - is on a death-defying quest to become an action star. And with a little help from John Travolta, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Josh Hartnett - he just might pull it off.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action

  6. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026)

    Two gangsters and the woman they love try to survive the most dangerous night of their lives. As if that wasn’t enough, there’s one wild ingredient added to the mix: a time machine.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action

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  7. Savage Streets (1984)

    Brenda, vivacious leader of the "Satins", a fun-loving group of pretty high school girls, searches for deadly vengeance against the gang members who assaulted her deaf-mute sister.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  8. Run (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 action & drama

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  9. Accident Man (2018)

    Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  10. Stretch (2014)

    A hard-luck limo driver struggling to go straight and pay off a debt to his bookie takes on a job with a crazed passenger whose sought-after ledger implicates some seriously dangerous criminals.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  11. Hard to Die (1990)

    While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings six months previously, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  12. Motor City (2026)

    In 1970s Detroit, John Miller falls for a local gangster's girl and lands in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With his life ruined, Miller plots revenge against the man who took his girl away.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  13. Sheroes (2023)

    When four thick-as-thieves friends arrive in Thailand, they quickly find themselves in over their heads. Fighting to stay alive, they employ their unique set of skills and unleash their fierce loyalty in a heart-pumping battle for survival.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

  14. Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001)

    With a hitman’s gun aimed at him, Finch tells the story of how he broke out of jail, fell in love, and took the identity of a man wanted by the Mafia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

  15. Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)

    Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson look into O'Malley's scam, they learn that the cash is being smuggled inside a bale of cotton. However, the police, O'Malley, and lots of others find themselves scrambling when the money goes missing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  16. No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)

    Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  17. Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022)

    The Accident Man is back, and this time he must best the top assassins in the world to protect the ungrateful son of a mafia boss, save the life of his only friend and rekindle his relationship with his maniacal father figure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  18. DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock (2019)

    Just after recovering from losing his entire unit in battle, Sgt. Rock leads a special army of commandos against a Nazi secret research base.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & war

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  19. The Big Hit (1998)

    Affable hit man Melvin Smiley is constantly being scammed by his cutthroat colleagues in the life-ending business. So, when he and his fellow assassins kidnap the daughter of an electronics mogul, it's naturally Melvin who takes the fall when their prime score turns sour. That's because the girl is the goddaughter of the gang's ruthless crime boss. But, even while dodging bullets, Melvin has to keep his real job secret from his unsuspecting fiancée, Pam.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  20. Balls Up (2026)

    Two marketing executives go "balls out" and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action

  21. Human Traffic (1999)

    For Jip, Lulu, Koop, Nina, and Moff, the dead-end jobs they endure during the week just kill the time until Friday night. That's when they cut very loose and get on the rollercoaster ride that takes them right through to Monday morning.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama

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  22. Monday (2017)

    The 50+ time award-winning short film, MONDAY, follows a day in the life of a young hustler who ‘code-switches’ through disparate cliques while being everyone's one-stop-shop for all things illicit. His reasons for the hustle aren’t apparent, but as he maneuvers through his neighborhood, he’ll confront racism as well as question the morality of his occupation.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy

  23. Play Dirty (1969)

    During World War II in North Africa, a group of British commandos disguised as Italian soldiers must travel behind enemy lines and destroy a vital Nazi oil depot.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both war & drama

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  24. Forelock (2026)

    A naive fitness enthusiast looks for a fresh start in Los Angeles, but collides with a Hollywood Boulevard grifter who exploits his uncanny resemblance to the world's most famous superhero.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama

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  25. Anora (2024)

    A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & comedy

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  26. Skintown (2026)

    1994. As Northern Ireland takes its first steps towards peace, best friends Vinny and Jonty are about to jump start their futures with the most reckless trip of their lives.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama

  27. Destination North (2026)

    In 2056, there has been a zombie outbreak caused by the polluted and contaminated water all over the world. In this story we are in Scotland, following the journey of two sisters trying to survive and adapt in this new way of the world. They believe if they go further North it will be easier to survive there. On their travels they come across love and loss, meeting and joining an orphan group. They continue their path North together, but there's more than that to the story... Watch and find out, and be hyped for this is only the beginning of their story.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & action

  28. The Death of Michael Mouse (2025)

    A lyrical mediation on the life, love, and journey of infamous star Mickey Mouse as he reunites with an ex-girlfriend after he is let go by Disney.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & drama

  29. Lesbionage (1988)

    In this romantic thriller, blackmail, kidnapping, and fraud combine to give two lesbian private detectives (and lovers) their toughest case. Will their relationship survive? Produced by women for women.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

    When the ruthless forces of the Motherworld threaten a quiet farming village on a distant moon, a mysterious outsider becomes its best hope for survival.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Revenge on the Playground?

The closest matches to Revenge on the Playground are The Kill Team (2019), Code 3 (2025) and Defendor (2009). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Revenge on the Playground?

Start with The Kill Team (2019), the closest match to Revenge on the Playground.

What is the highest-rated movie like Revenge on the Playground?

Code 3 (2025), rated 7.1/10 by 376 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Revenge on the Playground?

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

Are there English movies like Revenge on the Playground?

Yes: The Kill Team (2019), Code 3 (2025) and Defendor (2009).

How are movies similar to Revenge on the Playground chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Revenge on the Playground, 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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