Movies Like Death Note (2006)

Death Note is a 2006 fantasy, mystery, thriller film from Shusuke Kaneko with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Disclosure Day and Obsession.

Fantasy Mystery Thriller

Disclosure Day

2026

A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our understanding.

6.7

MagicScore

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.

7.9

MagicScore

Backrooms

2026

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

6.9

MagicScore

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.

6.2

MagicScore

The Sheep Detectives

2026

George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

7.8

MagicScore

Mortal Kombat II

2026

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

8.0

MagicScore

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

8.2

MagicScore

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

MagicScore

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

2026

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

8.0

MagicScore

#10

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

7.6

MagicScore

#11

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

Graphic Desires

2023

When reclusive Franklin cheats on his partner with a mysterious girl he meets on a dating app, it becomes the start of a deadly obsession.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Swapped

2026

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

9.0

MagicScore

#14

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

MagicScore

#15

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

TBR

MagicScore

#16

Madness

1980

An escaped convicted murderer invades the cottage of a man, his wife and the wife's sister, whereupon he proceeds to torment this already dysfunctional trio with rape and violence.

5.3

MagicScore

#17

In the Grey

2026

A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

6.6

MagicScore

#18

Masters of the Universe

2026

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

7.1

MagicScore

#19

Citizen Vigilante

2026

A man takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star but puts him at odds with the local police chief.

6.9

MagicScore

#20

Seven Snipers

2026

When a former elite sniper is hunted down by the ruthless warlord who once held her captive, she must fight to the death to protect the daughter she has raised in hiding, on a remote Australian farm.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Death Note?

The top films similar to Death Note by MovieMagicScore are Disclosure Day (6.7), Obsession (7.9), Backrooms (6.9). Each shares fantasy/mystery/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Death Note worth watching?

Death Note holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 747 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Death Note?

Death Note (2006) is a fantasy, mystery, thriller film directed by Shusuke Kaneko, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Kenichi Matsuyama, Asaka Seto.

Where can I find more recommendations like Death Note?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more fantasy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Death Note

This ranked list pairs Death Note (2006), a fantasy and mystery and thriller film from Shusuke Kaneko, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Tatsuya Fujiwara 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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