Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired List
- The Hunting Ground - A documentary exploring sexual assault on college campuses and the institutional responses to it.
- Amy - A documentary about the life and struggles of singer Amy Winehouse, tracing personal challenges and media scrutiny.
- The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - A true crime documentary series that examines the complicated life and alleged crimes of real estate heir Robert Durst.
- Capturing the Friedmans - A documentary investigating a family's unraveling following accusations of child molestation.
- Making a Murderer - A documentary series following a man wrongfully convicted of a crime and the subsequent legal battles.
- The Act of Killing - A documentary exploring the perpetrators of the Indonesian mass killings and their attempts to reenact their crimes.
- Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father - A personal documentary that chronicles the life and murder of Andrew Bagby and its impact on his son Zachary.
- Exit Through the Gift Shop - A documentary about street art and the transformation of a man into an artist, filled with ethical dilemmas and media perspective.
- The Imposter - A documentary about a con artist who impersonates a missing boy, revealing deeper psychological themes.
- Icarus - A documentary that uncovers doping scandals in sports, showing how far people will go for success.
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? - A documentary on the life of Fred Rogers, exploring his unconventional approach to children's entertainment and social issues.
- Grabbers - A dark comedy horror film that reflects on human nature in extraordinary circumstances, similar to Polanski's explorations.
- The Trial - A film adaptation of Kafka's work, showcasing the surreal and bureaucratic horrors faced by individuals in society.
- The Pianist - A biographical film about a Jewish pianist's struggle for survival during World War II, connecting personal history with broader themes.
- All Good Things - A drama based on true events involving a wealthy New York real estate heir and the disappearance of his wife.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - A modern mystery thriller that dives into deep personal trauma against a background of crime.
- Shutter Island - A psychological thriller exploring themes of trauma, memory, and confinement within a mental institution.
- Spotlight - A drama based on real events that exposes a widespread cover-up of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
- Zodiac - A mystery thriller exploring the lives of the individuals involved in investigating the real-life Zodiac killer.
- Prisoners - A thriller about the kidnapping of two young girls and the lengths a father will go to find them, with moral complexities.
- The Secret in Their Eyes - A blend of thriller and drama, exploring a cold case that reveals deeper truths about justice and personal regrets.
- Nightcrawler - A dark thriller that examines media ethics and obsession through the story of a freelance crime journalist.
- Gone Girl - A thriller that examines a complex marriage and the public's fascination with crime and media representation.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley - A psychological thriller about a con artist that examines identity, obsession, and morality.
- Prisoners of the Ghostland - A genre-blending film that tackles themes of incarceration and personal redemption in a surreal narrative.
- Tusk - A horror-comedy that explores transformation and identity, evoking surreal horror elements.
- American Psycho - A film that critiques materialism and identity through the story of a wealthy investment banker who leads a double life.
- Black Swan - A psychological horror film exploring obsession, identity, and the dark side of artistic ambition.
- Her - A film exploring themes of loneliness, media influence, and personal relationships in a near-future society.
- Requiem for a Dream - A psychological drama that delves into addiction and despair, portraying its characters' tragic descent.
- The Social Network - A film that chronicles the creation of Facebook, exploring themes of ambition, betrayal, and media influence.
- Chinatown - A classic neo-noir film that explores complex social and personal themes, akin to Polanski's storytelling.
- The Master - A psychological drama exploring manipulation and the complexities of relationships in a belief system environment.
- Gone Baby Gone - A crime drama that handles heavy moral implications around child kidnapping and investigations.
- Mulholland Drive - A psychological thriller that delves into identity and Hollywood's dark side, reflecting Polanski's themes.
- The Others - A horror-thriller featuring psychological tension and a twisty narrative, reminiscent of Polanski's style.
- The Girl on the Train - A psychological thriller that explores memory, trauma, and the consequences of voyeurism.
- Prisoner Zero - An intriguing and psychological science fiction film that plays with perception and reality.
- Funny Games - A psychological thriller that critiques violence in media through its unsettling narrative and characters.
- The Lobster - A darkly comic dystopian film that examines relationships and societal norms, similar to Polanski’s absurdity themes.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amy
128 min
|
2015 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 58049 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
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2015 | United States of America | Documentary | 59016 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 3 |
Capturing the Friedmans
107 min
|
2003 | United States of America | Documentary | 28889 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
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2015 | United States of America | Documentary | 108607 | 8.5 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 5 |
The Act of Killing
117 min
|
2012 | Denmark | Documentary | 44553 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 6 | 2008 | United States of America | Documentary | 46093 | 8.5 | Film | HD | |
| 7 |
Exit Through the Gift Shop
86 min
|
2010 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 70473 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
The Imposter
99 min
|
2012 | United Kingdom | Documentary | 53159 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Icarus
121 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 58368 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
95 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Documentary | 28212 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Grabbers
94 min
|
2012 | Ireland | Science Fiction | 20791 | 6.3 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
The Trial
119 min
|
1962 | France | Drama | 27067 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
The Pianist
150 min
|
2002 | France | Drama | 1018110 | 8.5 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
All Good Things
101 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Mystery | 64112 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
158 min
|
2011 | Sweden | Drama | 530811 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Shutter Island
138 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 1665880 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Spotlight
129 min
|
2015 | United States of America | Drama | 538005 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Zodiac
157 min
|
2007 | United States of America | Drama | 680336 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Prisoners
153 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 946804 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Secret in Their Eyes
130 min
|
2009 | Argentina | Drama | 243854 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Nightcrawler
118 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 675317 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Gone Girl
149 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 1178780 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Talented Mr. Ripley
140 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 273872 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Prisoners of the Ghostland
103 min
|
2021 | Japan | Thriller | 15831 | 4.2 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Tusk
105 min
|
2014 | Canada | Comedy | 74220 | 5.4 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
American Psycho
102 min
|
2000 | Canada | Drama | 847521 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Black Swan
109 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 893478 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Her
126 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Drama | 730357 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Requiem for a Dream
102 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Drama | 979329 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
The Social Network
121 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 824216 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Chinatown
130 min
|
1974 | United States of America | Drama | 378110 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The Master
137 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Drama | 202387 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Gone Baby Gone
113 min
|
2007 | United States of America | Drama | 312441 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
Mulholland Drive
147 min
|
2001 | France | Drama | 431102 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
The Others
104 min
|
2001 | Spain | Thriller | 429233 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 36 |
The Girl on the Train
112 min
|
2016 | India | Drama | 212622 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 37 |
Funny Games
111 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 110761 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 38 |
The Lobster
119 min
|
2015 | France | Drama | 336112 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
