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Movies like Zabić Papałę

The best movies like Zabić Papałę are Maternal Instinct (2026), Con Mum (2025) and Voyeur (2017). If Zabić Papałę hooked you with its documentary and crime, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Maternal Instinct (2026)

    Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  2. Con Mum (2025)

    A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his long-lost mother.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  3. Voyeur (2017)

    Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

  4. Out of Thin Air (2017)

    Set within the stark Icelandic landscape, OUT OF THIN AIR examines the 1976 police investigation into the disappearance of two men in the early 1970s.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

  5. The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)

    This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington State with a parachute and $200,000, never to be heard from again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  6. Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)

    New exclusive access and never before heard testimony gives a unique insight into the mind of America's most notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy. Breathtaking archive from the time and the voice of Bundy himself, reveals the monster inside the man.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & documentary

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  7. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & documentary

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  8. Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (2025)

    Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  9. The Crash (2026)

    A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  10. Stolen: Heist of the Century (2025)

    Antwerp, 2003. A gang of thieves rob the impenetrable Diamond Center. Who was behind one of the world's biggest heists - and how did they pull it off?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  11. Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)

    The spectacular rise and scandalous fall of hot-yoga evangelist Bikram Choudhury is chronicled through archival footage and extensive insider interviews.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  12. Long Shot (2017)

    When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & documentary

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  13. Nail Bomber: Manhunt (2021)

    This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator. He terrorized a city, seeking to ignite a race war but justice was served by those who wouldn't let his hate win.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & documentary

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  14. Predators (2025)

    In the mid-aughts, Dateline NBC's To Catch a Predator drew millions of weekly viewers to watch sting operations: men planning to meet minors for sex would instead be confronted by polished host Chris Hansen, then by the police — all on hidden camera.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  15. O.J.: Made in America (2016)

    A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  16. Dream/Killer (2015)

    In 2005, 20-year-old Ryan Ferguson was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. dream/killer is the story of how his father Bill embarked on 10-year campaign to prove Ryan’s innocence. The film is chock-full of incredible characters. From the questionable District Attorney Kevin Crane, and the highly-confused witness Chuck Erickson, to the high-powered Chicago attorney Kathleen Zellner, the doc depicts both a highly flawed justice system, as well as one that can work brilliantly.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  17. The Killing of America (1981)

    A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  18. Untold: Crime & Penalties (2021)

    They were the bad boys of hockey — a team bought by a man with mob ties, run by his 17-year-old son, and with a rep for being as violent as they were good.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & crime

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  19. A Toxic Love Story (2026)

    A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)

    Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Zabić Papałę?

The closest matches to Zabić Papałę are Maternal Instinct (2026), Con Mum (2025) and Voyeur (2017). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Zabić Papałę?

Start with Maternal Instinct (2026), the closest match to Zabić Papałę.

What is the highest-rated movie like Zabić Papałę?

O.J.: Made in America (2016), rated 8.4/10 by 271 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Zabić Papałę?

A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

How are movies similar to Zabić Papałę chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Zabić Papałę, 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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