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Movies like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife (2015)

The best movies like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife (2015) are Original Sin (2001), Unfaithful (2002) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018). If The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife hooked you with its mystery and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Original Sin (2001)

    A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

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

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  2. 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 drama & romance

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  3. Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

    Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.

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

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  4. Time Is Up (2021)

    Vivien, an accomplished student with a passion for physics, and Roy, a troubled young man, are involved in an accident that forces them to reclaim their lives one minute at the time.

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

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  5. It Feels So Good (2019)

    When it rains it pours. Kenji divorced his wife, lost his job and his old squeeze Naoko is getting married back home in the north of Japan, specifically in Akita. He returns there in order to attend her wedding. Naoko surprises him by proposing that they have sex again. The one night stand is the new beginning.

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

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  6. 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 & romance

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  7. In the Realm of the Senses (1976)

    A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.

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

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  8. The Man from Elysian Fields (2001)

    A failed novelist's inability to pay the bills strains relations with his wife and leads him to work at an escort service, where he becomes entwined with a wealthy woman whose husband is a successful writer.

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

  9. Newness (2017)

    In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

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

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  10. The Duke of Burgundy (2015)

    Day in and day out, lovers Cynthia and Evelyn enact an elaborate sadomasochistic fantasy as mistress and maid. But as their ritual of domination and submission begins to turn stale, Cynthia yearns for something more conventional, while Evelyn tries to push their taboos even further.

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

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  11. 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 mystery & romance

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  12. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

    When college senior Anastasia Steele steps in for her sick roommate to interview prominent businessman Christian Grey for their campus paper, little does she realize the path her life will take. Christian, as enigmatic as he is rich and powerful, finds himself strangely drawn to Ana, and she to him. Though sexually inexperienced, Ana plunges headlong into an affair -- and learns that Christian's true sexual proclivities push the boundaries of pain and pleasure.

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

  13. Petulia (1968)

    Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

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

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  14. The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)

    Reporter Charles Wills, in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ellswirth following a brief flirtation with her sister, Marion. After he and Helen marry, Charles pursues his novelistic ambition while supporting his new bride with a deadening job at a newspaper wire service. But when an old investment suddenly makes the family wealthy, their marriage begins to unravel — until a sudden tragedy changes everything.

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

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  15. Fifty Shades Darker (2017)

    When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

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

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  16. Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)

    Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.

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

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  17. The 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 romance & mystery

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  18. The Future (2011)

    When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.

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

  19. Below Her Mouth (2017)

    An unexpected affair quickly escalates into a heart-stopping reality for two women whose passionate connection changes their lives forever.

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

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  20. The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

    In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

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

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  21. Erotic In-Laws (2019)

    A man who loves pictures of Japanese women falls in love with one of the girls in his photos. He heads to Japan to find her and happens to stumble across her in the street. They begin to date and eventually he meets her mother, who is shocked to see the Korean man looks like her late husband in his youth. The widow is attracted to him, but he is attracted to her, too.

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

  22. Let's Go To Rose Motel (2013)

    Seong-soo hasn't had any physical contact with his girlfriend yet after 6 months of being together so he's always excited to see her. One day, Seong-soo succeeds in getting Min-ae into Rose Motel. When he is about to shower, Seong-soo discovers a small hole in the wall leading to the next room and watches the couple next door having intercourse. Seong-soo continues to watch out of curiosity but realizes he just watched celebrity Sara giving sexual favors to a big shot politician...

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

  23. Noraebang: Hot Women 2 (2019)

    The special secret to a successful noraebang is revealed! The noraebang where Hee-jin works is for customers who want a call-girl. When they start turning around and leaving, Hee-jin decides to become a call-girl herself and even brings her friend Seong-hee in. Rumors of Hee-jin and Seong-hee's beauty and service quickly spread and more customers come. When they've made enough money, Hee-jin and Seong-hee decide to open their own noraebang and display a hidden special service.

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

  24. A Man and A Woman (2007)

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

  25. Game of Hearts (2025)

    A tough guy is rare, and Robbie, the local heartthrob, is no exception. When he gets entangled with the girlfriend of a shady private investigator, he enters a world of excess and mystery. In the gritty nightlife of Los Angeles, these charming men will compete in nightclubs and bedrooms, leading one lucky woman to decide who wins in the Game of Hearts.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  26. Affair with a 20-year-old Female Student (2023)

    The woman, who went to her boyfriend's house and witnessed the scene where he had an affair with a young student, is surprised, leaves without saying anything, and drinks alone. Drunk, she stumbles on the way into her house, but her friend's brother sees her and supports her. After hearing her reason for drinking, he starts to seduce her by thinking about having sex with her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  27. Seduction of the White Angel (1972)

    A young woman is troubled by vivid sexual dreams triggered by her experiences as a trainee nurse.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  28. Just Once Before l Die (2025)

    After giving up on her company, Min-jeong is living as a wreck in her house. After being given a terminal diagnosis, Min-jeong is told to break up with the man she loves without saying a word. With money running low and an unfulfilled hunger no matter how much she eats, Min-jeong calls her ex-boyfriend Yoon-jae. Min-jeong wants Yoon-jae to regret breaking up with her, but Yoon-jae fights with Min-jeong's stubbornness and leaves. After that, Min-jeong goes to find the men she loved...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

  29. Her Prosperous Island (2023)

    Ji-hee and Tae-oh run away after killing her husband, the boss, in Saipan. In order to survive, the two head to Gwang-tae, the boss of an organization in Pattaya, with whom they have always been hostile. Gwang-tae seems to accept and protect the couple, but Tae-oh decides to evacuate Ji-hee again out of the sight of Gwang-tae, who is like a time bomb. Tae-oh, who promised to run away at night, did not appear, and instead Rachel appeared in front of Ji-hee.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  30. Beautiful Sex Expert Investigator (2024)

    In the early future, the government created a secret intelligence agency using psychics. Team 5 leader Lee-hwa is dispatched to an undercover office, not the headquarters, and is monitoring the hostile forces alone. One day, a new psychic, Seung-tae, comes to her undercover office, and she starts working undercover with him. However, the new recruit was sent by the director to monitor Lee-hwa and report her every move.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife?

The closest matches to The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife are Original Sin (2001), Unfaithful (2002) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife?

Start with Original Sin (2001), the closest match to The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife?

Below Her Mouth (2017), rated 6.8/10 by 1,335 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife?

Game of Hearts (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife?

Yes: It Feels So Good (2019), In the Realm of the Senses (1976) and The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009).

How are movies similar to The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Secret Game of the Immoral Wife, 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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