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Movies like La tigresa (1973)

The best movies like La tigresa (1973) are The Locksmith (2023), They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Ritual Killer (2023). If La tigresa hooked you with its thriller and adventure, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The 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

  2. They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)

    A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

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

  3. The Ritual Killer (2023)

    Unable to process the death of his daughter, Detective Boyd embarks on a hunt for a serial killer who murders according to a brutal tribal ritual: Muti. The only person who can help Boyd is Professor Mackles, an anthropologist who hides an unspeakable secret. The line between sanity and madness thins as Boyd goes deeper into the killer’s world.

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

  4. Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (2015)

    The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.

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

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  5. The 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

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  6. Suburbicon (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 & drama

  7. 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 & drama

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  8. Out 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

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  9. 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 & action

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  10. 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 action & mystery

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  11. Stolen Girl (2025)

    In 1993, Maureen’s six-year-old daughter Amina is snuck out of the country by her ex-husband, Karim. After years of unsuccessful attempts to find her, Maureen intersects with a professional retriever of internationally abducted children who promises to help her find Amina in exchange for her collaboration.

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

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  12. The 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

  13. 6 Bullets (2012)

    An ex-mercenary known for finding missing children is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter whose daughter has been kidnapped.

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

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  14. The 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

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  15. Illegal 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

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  16. 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 & drama

  17. Barron'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 thriller & drama

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  18. Take Back (2021)

    Zara and Brian are living the perfect small town life when a mysterious stranger from Zara's secret past kidnaps their daughter and now they must race to save her life.

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

  19. The Crimes That Bind (2020)

    When her son is accused of raping and trying to murder his ex-wife, Alicia embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.

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

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  20. The Double (2011)

    The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like La tigresa?

The closest matches to La tigresa are The Locksmith (2023), They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Ritual Killer (2023). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after La tigresa?

Start with The Locksmith (2023), the closest match to La tigresa.

What is the highest-rated movie like La tigresa?

Stolen Girl (2025), rated 6.5/10 by 226 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like La tigresa?

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

Are there Spanish movies like La tigresa?

Yes: The Crimes That Bind (2020).

How are movies similar to La tigresa chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside La tigresa, 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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