Movies like A Peephole (2013)
The best movies like A Peephole (2013) are The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008) and The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007). If A Peephole hooked you with its animation and romance, these 23 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMemories (1995)7.5/10 from 626 votes
- NewestThe Old Young Crow (2023)Released 2023
- In JapaneseThe Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)Also in Japanese
The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)
In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008)
January 1999: Apprentice mage Azaka Kokutou, Mikiya's younger sister, has been ordered by her mentor, Touko Aozaki, to investigate a certain incident in which fairies steal the memories of students at Azaka's school, Reien Academy. Azaka launches an investigation with the help of Shiki.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007)
August 1995: Mikiya first meets Shiki in a white kimono during a snowing day. Later on, at the high school freshmen ceremony, Mikiya sees Shiki in the crowd and chases after her, introducing himself to her. But Shiki hides a big secret: A wave of bizarre murders occur around many loose ends, and no suspects. there are still many questions: Who to believe? Who is the murderer? What is the secret of Shiki? and especially: Who is SHIKI?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSea Prince and the Fire Child (1981)
The God of Water and the Goddess of Fire, who once lived in harmony, were torn apart by the Lord of the Winds. Their children, Sirius, heir to the Water Kingdom, and Malta, heir to the Fire Kingdom, become aware of the existence of their other worlds and fall in love. Their parents, however, disapprove, leading to a tale of star-crossed lovers trapped between life and death, water and fire.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & romance
Juliet (1999)
This is a story of two siblings, Anzu and Naruto Nozaki, heirs to the fabulous Nozaki fortune. Naruto appears to be an overbearing sis-con. In fact, he's madly in love with Anzu, because they're not blood-related. He confines her to the family mansion for "security," depriving her of companionship and a real life. At age 16, she starts to rebel. She smuggles in a kitten as a pet (Naruto hates cats) and then escapes in a delivery truck. Naruto catches up to her and realizes that she can't be confined like a bird in a cage. He agrees to let have a normal life, but just then, tragedy strikes
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & romance
Toshishun (1981)
The Chinese tale of a poor young man. His mother married to the cruel king of the state and he wants to take his mother back. One old man comes from the heaven and makes his three wishes come true.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Can't Stop Dreaming (1987)
Student Tako is inexorably drawn toward Sao despite class rumors that she has appeared in a porno movie.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance & animation
Sailor Victory (1995)
In the future, five female high school students form Sailor Victory to command three giant ninja robots: Gion, Momoyama and Sagano, so that they can fight against evil in the virtual-future of Mikado City. In these two episodes, a disgraced and disgruntled city employee aims to humiliate the Sailor Victory crew by joining up with the evil Margarita. Little does he know that she is bent on destroying the city...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
The Case of Hana & Alice (2015)
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past (2015)
It all began quite suddenly. Akihito, who appears human but is actually half yomu with the power to quickly heal himself, sees a freshman girl who appears ready to jump from the school rooftop. The girl, Mirai, who has the ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among members of the spirit world, continues to fight her isolation. Akihito decides at that moment to save Mirai, but disturbing events soon begin to unfold.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMemories (1995)
Three back-to-back anime films by three different directors make up this sci-fi trilogy three years in the making.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Wolf House (2018)
After escaping from a religious colony in Chile, Maria seeks shelter in a mansion where she’s taken in by two pigs, its only inhabitants. Like in a stop-motion dream, the universe of the house reacts to her feelings. The animals slowly morph into humans and the house into a dark, menacing world.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (1982)
This film stays very faithful to the original down to the smallest details, save for the kangaroo-rat that suddenly appears twenty minutes into the movie and subsequently follows Aladdin around, serving no purpose in the story but fulfilling the role of token animal mascot. The story takes some illogical and confusing jumps at the point where Aladdin begins to court the princess, and the extravagant animation that had characterised Toei films of the 60s, when Toei had the best animators around, had become a thing of the past long before this point; but this is still an above-average film, in large part because of the screenplay that stays so faithful to the original. The character designs are slightly more western-looking than one is accustomed to seeing in anime.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Idiots and Angels (2008)
Angel, a selfish rotter is hanging around in a local bar, groping the wife of the barman and dealing with weapons. One morning he wakes up finding a pair of wings growing at his back. These wings do good deeds against his nature. But suddenly he finds himself fighting those who want these wings for their own dark plans.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGATCHAMAN (1994)
An enormous dragon-shaped warship decimates a city with plasma beams and giant robotic arms. Its target is the Mantel Plan, a network unifying the world's energy resources. As the sinister ship heads for its next target a team of specialists rise to the rescue: the Gatchaman. Piloting their ship, the Phoenix, the Gatchaman launch a counterattack. Once inside the enemy ship they come face to face with the Galactor's entire army of assassins.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Oishinbo: Nichibei Kome Sensou (1993)
The Oishinbo gang takes time off from the normal culinary wars to get involved with a political dispute about American rice imports. The economic conflict between a pushy US Senator from California and a nationalistic Japanese politician is further complicated by concerns about the cumulative effect of pesticide use in both American and Japanese agriculture.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Oishinbo: Ultimate vs. Supremacy (1992)
Culinary journalists Shirou Yamaoka and Yuuko Kurita must prepare the menu that will represent the Touzai Newspaper on an upcoming competition against the Teito Newspaper. The theme: food that promotes longevity. For a better research, both journalists head to Okinawa, place with the highest life expectancy in Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Rayearth Special Version -Wings of Hope- (1998)
Hikaru, Umi and Fuu, three junior high schoolers, are magically transported to the mystical land of Cephiro, where they become Magic Knights in the service of Princess Emeraude in this fantasy-filled anime feature. Under the spell of an evil high priest, Cephiro is materializing in the same dimension as Tokyo, and now only this specially selected trio can save Cephiro, Tokyo and the world from complete destruction. This is the movie version of the previously-released 3-episode OVA, with additional footage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
High School! Funny-face Club Movie (1986)
Three additional adventures for the Kimengumi and friends. The boys fail their exams right before summer vacation and have to take supplementary lessons. A mandatory school trip to the beach during summer vacation for a swimming competition. Finally school is back in session, the karate club is in danger when a new opponent appears.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
What Happened at the Carpenter's Shop (2020)
A rumour spread out all over the neighborhood. Yeon-joo, a beautiful, entertaining SNS celebrity, and also a woodworker is being watched and admired by Do-shik. He decides to ask her for a date one weekend. Do-shik appeared and grasped Yeon-joo without her noticing him. Meanwhile, the clueless, naïve, and honest bookkeeper of the carpenter shop is keeping two huge secrets no one would even thought of. Finally, the great secret of Yeon-joo and Tae-ju is revealed, turning the tables around.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance
Vacation Fun (2020)
Get star struck at Disney's Hollywood Studios when you join your best pals for a one-of-a-kind animated short featuring everyone's favorite mouse and his leading lady with never-before-seen animation mixed with clips from favorites like Panda-monium, Couples Sweaters, Potatoland, Croissant de Triomphe, Entombed, Dumb Luck, Al Rojo Vivo, Yodelburg and Outback at Ya!.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
The Old Young Crow (2023)
An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Kinnikuman: The Stolen Championship Belt (1984)
The first theatrical film of the anime series Kinnikuman. After winning the 21st Choujin Olympics, Kinnikuman plans to build his own theme park. As his friends and celebrities arrive, the sky grows dark and with a flash of lightning Kinnikuman's championship belt is gone. He then sees that it has been taken by Octopus Dragon III, who challenges him to take it back. Kinnikuman tries but fails and Mari is kidnapped. Octopus Dragon gives Kinnikuman a time limit to save her before she is fed to the monster Gigasaurus and then returns to his home world of Planet Metro (メトロ星, Metoro-sei). Despite his injuries, Kinnikuman is determined to go and reclaim his belt and Mari. Luckily, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Brocken Jr., and Rikishiman arrive to lend him a hand.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like A Peephole?
The closest matches to A Peephole are The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008) and The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007). Below are 20 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after A Peephole?
Start with The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), the closest match to A Peephole.
What is the highest-rated movie like A Peephole?
Memories (1995), rated 7.5/10 by 626 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like A Peephole?
The Old Young Crow (2023) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like A Peephole?
Yes: The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008) and The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007).
How are movies similar to A Peephole chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Peephole, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.