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Movies like Allure (2018)

The best movies like Allure (2018) are Asylum (2005), In Secret (2014) and Unfaithful (2002). If Allure hooked you with its thriller and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Asylum (2005)

    A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

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

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  2. In Secret (2014)

    In 1860s Paris, a young woman, Therese, is trapped in a loveless marriage to the sickly Camille by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin. She spends her days behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband’s alluring friend, Laurent, she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences. Based on Emile Zola’s novel, Thérèse Raquin.

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

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  3. Unfaithful (2002)

    A New York suburban couple's marriage goes dangerously awry when the wife indulges in an adulterous fling.

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

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  4. Lila & Eve (2015)

    Lila, a grief-stricken mother reeling from her son’s murder, attends a support group where she meets Eve, who urges her to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers.

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

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  5. 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

  6. SAS: Red Notice (2021)

    An off-duty SAS soldier, Tom Buckingham, must thwart a terror attack on a train running through the Channel Tunnel. As the action escalates on the train, events transpire in the corridors of power that may make the difference as to whether Buckingham and the civilian passengers make it out of the tunnel alive.

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

  7. Tyler Perry's Duplicity (2025)

    High-powered attorney Marley faces her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the murder of her best friend Fela’s husband. With the help of her boyfriend – a former cop turned private investigator – Marley’s search for what really happened leads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal.

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

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Inside 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 thriller & drama

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  11. Best of the Best 2 (1993)

    In an underground fight club, blackbelt Travis Brickley is killed after losing to the evil martial arts master Brakus. Travis' death is witnessed by Walter Grady, the son of his best friend Alex Grady. Alex and his partner, Tommy Lee, vow to avenge their friend's death by defeating Brakus and shutting down the fight club.

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

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  12. Black 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 & drama

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  13. Ashes in the Snow (2018)

    The coming-of-age tale of 16-year-old Lina Vilkas who is deported to Siberia amid Stalin's reign of terror in the Baltic region during WWII. An aspiring artist, she secretly documents her harrowing journey with her drawings.

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

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  14. Blood 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 & drama

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  15. The Crush (1993)

    A precocious and obsessive teenager develops a crush on a naive writer with harrowing consequences.

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

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  16. Horns (2013)

    In the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples.

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

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  17. Magpie (2024)

    A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.

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

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  18. The Wasp (2024)

    Heather bumps into Carla, having not spoken to her in years, and presents her with a very unexpected proposition that could change both of their lives forever.

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

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  19. Not Without Hope (2025)

    A group of friends' fishing boat capsizes off the coast of Mexico and they're left alone stranded at sea and struggling for survival.

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

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  20. Killer Heat (2024)

    An expat PI is hired to investigate a suspicious death in Crete, Greece, where jealousies run deep amongst the victim's powerful family.

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

  21. Desert Hearts (1985)

    While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

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

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  22. Fire (1997)

    In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.

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

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  23. Water Lilies (2007)

    Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.

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

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  24. Bitch Slap (2009)

    Three bad girls - a down-and-out stripper, a drug-running killer, and a corporate powerbroker - arrive at a remote desert hideaway to extort and steal $200 million in diamonds from a ruthless underworld kingpin.

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

  25. Anatomy of a Love Seen (2014)

    A film within a film that explores love in all its painful and messy glory. Six months ago Zoe and Mal fell for each other while filming a love scene, which led to an intense, whirlwind affair, followed by a devastating breakup. Soon after their split, things get complicated when the two have to meet on set once more to re-shoot that fateful sequence.

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

  26. Sin Sisters (2003)

    When a classmate is accidentally killed, real-life sisters Misty and Chelsea Mundae have to work together to try and hide the body. At a remote cabin in the hills they encounter Juli, who tests their loyalty.

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

  27. Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997)

    In this sensual horror tale, Paul Stevens is transported to a mysterious world where he is surrounded by strange and beautiful women, led by Tara Coventry. Tara initiates Paul into their world of bizarre erotic rituals; however Tara and her minions are actually practitioners of black magic, who are trying to snare Paul's soul through their sexual mischief. Will he realize the evil he has fallen into before it is too late?

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

  28. Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994)

    A girl born with enormous thumbs in the repressive era of the 1950s learns to turn her quirks into assets.

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

  29. Imagine Me & You (2006)

    During her wedding ceremony, Rachel notices Luce in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy marriage to Heck, she is falling for Luce. As she questions her sexual orientation, Rachel must decide between her stable relationship with Heck and her exhilarating new romance with Luce.

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

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  30. Moscow, Belgium (2008)

    ‘Moscou’ is a densely populated working class neighbourhood on the outskirts of Ghent, Belgium. Matty, mother of three, bumps her car into a truck on the parking lot of a supermarket. Johnny climbs down from the cabin. He is infuriated by the dent in his front bumper and yells at Matty. Although impressed by the accident, Matty fights back with sharp words. Their discussion turns into a row, and the police have to intervene. Matty goes home, the trunk of her car dancing up and down. Back in her apartment, Matty takes a hot bath to recover from the afternoon’s emotionswhen the phone rings. It’s Johnny, apologizing for his behaviour on the parking lot. Matty tells him to stay out of her life. A dramatic comedy begins about a woman whose soul is full of dents and bruises.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Allure?

The closest matches to Allure are Asylum (2005), In Secret (2014) and Unfaithful (2002). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Allure?

Start with Asylum (2005), the closest match to Allure.

What is the highest-rated movie like Allure?

Imagine Me & You (2006), rated 7.6/10 by 1,152 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Allure?

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

Are there English movies like Allure?

Yes: Asylum (2005), In Secret (2014) and Unfaithful (2002).

How are movies similar to Allure chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Allure, 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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