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Movies like A Man With Color (1985)

The best movies like A Man With Color (1985) are Killer Heat (2024), In Secret (2014) and Blue Story (2019). If A Man With Color hooked you with its drama and romance, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. 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 crime & drama

  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 & crime

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  3. Blue Story (2019)

    Blue Story is a tragic tale of a friendship between Timmy and Marco, two young boys from opposing postcodes. Timmy, a shy, smart, naive and timid young boy from Deptford, goes to school in Peckham where he strikes up a friendship with Marco, a charismatic, streetwise kid from the local area. Although from warring postcodes, the two quickly form a firm friendship until it is tested and they wind up on rival sides of a street war. Blue Story depicts elements of Rapman's own personal experiences and aspects of his childhood.

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

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  4. Fallen Angel (1945)

    An unemployed drifter, Eric Stanton wanders into a small California town and begins hanging around the local diner. While Eric falls for the lovely waitress Stella, he also begins romancing a quiet and well-to-do woman named June Mills. Since Stella isn't interested in Eric unless he has money, the lovelorn guy comes up with a scheme to win her over, and it involves June. Before long, murder works its way into this passionate love triangle.

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

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  5. Skin (2019)

    A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves.

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

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  6. Daisy (2006)

    A painter in Amsterdam receives flowers from a mysterious admirer, while a hitman and cop find themselves in conflict.

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

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  7. The Parts You Lose (2019)

    An unlikely friendship unfolds between a young deaf boy, Wesley, and a fugitive criminal who takes refuge in an abandoned barn on the family’s rural North Dakota farm.

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

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  8. Blind (2017)

    A novelist is blinded in a car crash that killed his wife and several years later rediscovers his passion for life and writing when he embarks on an affair with the neglected wife of an indicted businessman.

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

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  9. Winter's Tale (2014)

    A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.

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

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  10. Not Easily Broken (2009)

    A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.

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

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  11. Convict (2014)

    Set in the dark and old Parramatta prison built by the original convicts our lead character Ray a war veteran finds himself serving 18 months for manslaughter after defending his fiance. He soon realizes that the prison boss has it in for him and does everything possible to break Ray even going after his fiance.

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

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  12. Silverton Siege (2022)

    After a failed sabotage mission, a trio of anti-apartheid freedom fighters ends up in a tense bank hostage situation. Based on a true story.

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

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  13. Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)

    Police Chief Jesse Stone now presides over the quiet, seaside village of Paradise, Massachusetts. When the facts don't add up in a brutal Boston-area murder case, Jesse opens an investigation filled with surprises, unlikely suspects and grave danger. Though it's widely believed the murder was committed by an incarcerated serial killer, Jesse suspects another killer is at large and is hell-bent on bringing him to justice.

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

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  14. 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 crime & drama

  15. Fire with Fire (1986)

    A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, they must fight the prison authorities, their parents and the law.

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

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  16. Princess Aurora (2005)

    A woman gets killed in a department store. No one imagines this could lead to serial murders, but two days after the first murder, another homicide occurs. A woman is suffocated to death and the only evidence left at the crime scene is a sticker of the cartoon character “Princess Aurora”.

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

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  17. Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die (2015)

    When Henry is invited as a guest speaker at a luxury resort spa, he quickly finds himself at the center of another murder. With Maggie at his side, our favorite duo must not only find the killer but be careful they don't become his latest victim.

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

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  18. Maria's Lovers (1984)

    A World War II prisoner returns home to his childhood sweetheart. However, back home, he discovers that he has to compete to win her love.

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

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  19. 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 drama & crime

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  20. 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 & crime

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like A Man With Color?

The closest matches to A Man With Color are Killer Heat (2024), In Secret (2014) and Blue Story (2019). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after A Man With Color?

Start with Killer Heat (2024), the closest match to A Man With Color.

What is the highest-rated movie like A Man With Color?

Blue Story (2019), rated 7.3/10 by 254 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like A Man With Color?

Killer Heat (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Korean movies like A Man With Color?

Yes: Daisy (2006) and Princess Aurora (2005).

How are movies similar to A Man With Color chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Man With Color, 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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