Movies Like Parallel Tales (2026)

Parallel Tales is a 2026 drama, mystery, thriller film from Asghar Farhadi with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Mongoose and The End of Oak Street.

Drama Mystery Thriller

The Mongoose

2026

A falsely accused war hero with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase, helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion and closely monitored by a fascinated public rooting for his safe getaway.

TBR

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The End of Oak Street

2026

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

6.6

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Mutiny

2026

After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.

6.5

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Drawn Together

2026

Marfil, daughter of a powerful Spanish businessman, sees her life in New York turned upside down when she is kidnapped and released without explanation. Her father hires Sebastian Moore as bodyguard and, forced to spend every minute together, an inevitable attraction ignites in a world where nothing is as it seems.

6.6

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The Runner

2026

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

6.8

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Ghost in the Cell

2026

In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to work together as they try to survive the mounting bloodshed.

7.2

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The Bluff

2026

When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.

6.3

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Mourning Wife

2001

Director Daisuke Goto, the master of the cinematic Pink Eiga, is back with this retelling of the classic film noir, The Postman Always Rings Twice. A married woman, tasked with running her handicapped husband’s failing printing business, meets a drifter and they fall in love. Soon a plan to murder the husband is put into motion and the forces of fate begin to show their hand. Featuring bravura filmmaking, fantastic performances and steamy sex, the Mourning Wife is a worthy follow up for any fan of Daisuke Goto’s masterpiece A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn.

4.5

MagicScore

Vishwanath & Sons

2026

A celebrated Olympian shooter travels to America looking for a donor to help his sick child — but unexpected romance complicates his search.

7.3

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#10

Zip Wire

2026

When her ground-breaking pharmaceutical discovery is stolen and partner murdered, researcher Amy must face her fear of heights to escape nefarious attackers, with the only path to salvation being a treacherous aerial runway. To outsmart the mysterious hostiles, she has to summon every ounce of courage to protect the world-changing scientific discovery — and herself — before it's too late.

7.5

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#11

Red Latex

2020

Eric lives with his pregnant wife in his in-laws' house because they have no money to become independent. Eric is very docile and the people around him: his wife, his father, his father-in-law, and his boss have always told him what he has to do with his life. But everything has a limit. Fed of with this situation, Eric leaves his family and escapes to the mansion of the dominatrix Mistress Gise to become her slave. Eric hopes to achieve liberation by submitting to Mistress Gise. When his family finds out, they do what they can to get him back. Meanwhile, Mistress Gise is a twisted Domina who takes Eric's slavery beyond any expected limit.

5.1

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#12

Rage of Stars

2026

A story about a woman from the International Special Forces Unit, who has a premonition about the impending end of humanity.

6.4

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#13

Facing El Chapo

2026

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

8.8

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#14

Obsession

2026

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

8.2

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#15

The Last Sunrise

2026

Ry, a college student with a chronic illness, escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment. But as her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, everything she has found before summer's end is threatened.

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Pinocchio: Unstrung

2026

Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

Hope

2026

In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

7.8

MagicScore

#18

Deep Water

2026

A group of international passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

7.2

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#19

Above & Below

2026

A group of friends set off for an unforgettable vacation. What begins as an adventure of partying and diving quickly turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by criminals in open waters.

6.4

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#20

Rosebush Pruning

2026

When an American heir living in a luxurious Spanish villa decides to move in with his girlfriend, his departure triggers a family collapse as his brother uncovers the truth behind their mother's tragic death.

6.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Parallel Tales?

The top films similar to Parallel Tales by MovieMagicScore are The Mongoose (TBR), The End of Oak Street (6.6), Mutiny (6.5). Each shares drama/mystery/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Parallel Tales worth watching?

Parallel Tales holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 52 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Parallel Tales?

Parallel Tales (2026) is a drama, mystery, thriller film directed by Asghar Farhadi, starring Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel.

Where can I find more recommendations like Parallel Tales?

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About movies like Parallel Tales

This ranked list pairs Parallel Tales (2026), a drama and mystery and thriller film from Asghar Farhadi, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Isabelle Huppert take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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