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Movies like Wangan Midnight: The Movie (2009)

The best movies like Wangan Midnight: The Movie (2009) are Dirt (2018), Knuckle Girl (2023) and Beast (2026). If Wangan Midnight: The Movie hooked you with its action and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Dirt (2018)

    In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.

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

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  2. Knuckle Girl (2023)

    Following the story of Ran, who confronts a mysterious organization by participating in a no-rules deathmatch after discovering her missing younger sister Yuzuki is involved in a crime. With danger at every corner, Ran must trade in her boxing gloves for brass knuckles. Will she save her sister?

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

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  3. Beast (2026)

    MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.

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

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  4. Rev (2020)

    A young thief with a history of grand theft auto becomes an informant and helps police bring down a criminal enterprise involved in the smuggling of hundreds of exotic super cars.

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

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  5. Only the Strong (1993)

    Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.

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

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  6. Embattled (2020)

    The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

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

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  7. In Full Bloom (2019)

    Set shortly after the end of World War II, a philosophical boxing drama of two fighters from opposite worlds (USA and Japan) who are pulled together for a questionable fight arranged by their unscrupulous managers and the Yakuza.

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

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  8. Welcome to Sudden Death (2020)

    Jesse Freeman is a former special forces officer and explosives expert now working a regular job as a security guard in a state-of-the-art basketball arena. Trouble erupts when a tech-savvy cadre of terrorists kidnap the team's owner and Jesse's daughter during opening night. Facing a ticking clock and impossible odds, it's up to Jesse to not only save them but also a full house of fans in this highly charged action thriller.

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

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  9. Mexicali (2026)

    A former special forces contractor is forced out of retirement as an avocado farmer in Mexico when local gangsters try to force him and his family off their farm.

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

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  10. Initial D Legend 3: Dream (2016)

    Takumi Fujiawara has garnered the attention of the street racer Ryousuke Takahashi, leader of the RedSuns. As he prepares for the biggest race in his life, Takumi finds himself trying to juggle his passion for racing with his personal life.

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

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  11. Tokyo Fist (1995)

    A businessman, Tsuda, runs into a childhood friend, Kojima, on the subway. Kojima is working as a semiprofessional boxer. Tsuda soon begins to suspect that Kojima might be having an affair with his fiancée Hizuru. After an altercation, Tsuda begins training rigorously himself, leading to an extremely bloody, violent confrontation.

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

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  12. Jawbone (2017)

    A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.

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

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  13. 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out (2003)

    After a failed bank robbery, two heavily armed men hold the Los Angeles Police Department at bay for 44 minutes.

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

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  14. Furious 7 (2015)

    Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

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  15. 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 drama

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  16. The 355 (2022)

    A group of top female agents from American, British, Chinese, Colombian, and German government agencies are drawn together to try and stop an organization from acquiring a deadly weapon to send the world into chaos.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

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  17. The Truth About Emanuel (2013)

    A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both drama

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  18. Fast Track: No Limits (2008)

    Four young thrill-seekers race cars on the streets of Germany.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

  19. K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces (2008)

    In an alternate version of 1949 Japan in which World War II never happened, the Japanese capital of Teito is home to both an ultra rich upper class and the dirt poor masses. The city is thrown into a state of panic when a phantom thief called “The Kaijin (Fiend) with 20 Faces” (K-20 for short) begins to use his mysterious abilities to steal from the rich and give to the poor. One day a circus acrobat named Heikichi Endo (Takeshi Kaneshiro) is framed for K-20’s crimes and becomes determined to clear his name. He teams up with K-20’s next target, a wealthy duchess named Yoko Hashiba (Takako Matsu) and her detective fiancé (Toru Nakamura), to take K-20 down once and for all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

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  20. Interceptor (2022)

    A U.S. Army Captain uses her years of tactical training to save humanity from sixteen nuclear missiles launched at the U.S. as a violent attack threatens her remote missile interceptor station.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action

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  21. Grand Prix (1966)

    The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.

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

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  22. Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)

    Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.

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

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  23. Here on Earth (2000)

    Three lives of three young people intersect over the course of one summer. A rich student and a young working-class man accidentally destroy a diner when their impromptu road race takes a disastrous turn. Ordered by a judge to spend the summer repairing the building, they find themselves becoming rivals for the affections of the owner's daughter.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  24. Jackers (2011)

    A high-speed accident on the freeways of Los Angeles reveals a turf war between two competing car theft rings of sexy all-girl crews. Brandy Martinez, a young streetwise cop is assigned by lieutenant Baynes (Steven Bauer) to go undercover and infiltrate one of the crews. When Brandy falls for Carlo, an undercover cop also investigating the gangs, the two find themselves in the middle of a treacherous game of survival with everything exploding around them.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

  25. RACE CART II : Une Nouvelle Ère (2025)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

  26. The Return (2017)

    The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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  27. Death Race (2008)

    Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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  28. A Friend of Mine (2006)

    An introverted insurance executive at a car rental service is annoyed by his hyperactive, garrulous coworker, but the two end up becoming friends.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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  29. Manta, Manta (1991)

    A not-so-clever guy called Bertie with an Opel Manta (a low-budget European sports coupé from the '80s) gets competition in a street race from a guy with a fast Mercedes, and another slick guy with a Ferrari tries to get his hands on Bertie's girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

  30. Cannonball Run II (1984)

    When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Wangan Midnight: The Movie?

The closest matches to Wangan Midnight: The Movie are Dirt (2018), Knuckle Girl (2023) and Beast (2026). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Wangan Midnight: The Movie?

Start with Dirt (2018), the closest match to Wangan Midnight: The Movie.

What is the highest-rated movie like Wangan Midnight: The Movie?

Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997), rated 7.7/10 by 643 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Wangan Midnight: The Movie?

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

Are there Japanese movies like Wangan Midnight: The Movie?

Yes: Knuckle Girl (2023), Initial D Legend 3: Dream (2016) and Tokyo Fist (1995).

How are movies similar to Wangan Midnight: The Movie chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Wangan Midnight: The Movie, 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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