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Law Abiding Citizen

Movies Like Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

Law Abiding Citizen is a 2009 crime, drama, thriller film from F. Gary Gray with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Heaven and The Equalizer.

Crime Drama Thriller

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Heaven

2002

Cate Blanchett stars as Philippa, a British teacher living in Turin, Italy, who has seen many friends, including her husband, fall victim to drug overdoses. Philippa has repeatedly contacted the police with information about Turin's biggest drug dealer but, complicit in his dealings, they have completely ignored her. So Philippa decides to dole out her own form of justice with a homemade bomb -- setting her off on a journey from young widow to fugitive on the run.

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The Equalizer

2014

McCall believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri, a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.

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Memories of Murder

2003

During the late 1980s, two detectives in a South Korean province attempt to solve series of gruesome rape-and-murder of young women.

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I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine

2015

Jennifer Hills is still tormented by the brutal sexual assault she endured years ago. She’s changed identities and cities, reluctantly joining a support group where she begins to piece together a new life. But when her new friend’s murderer goes free and the tales of serial rapists haunt her, Jennifer will hunt down the men responsible and do what the system won’t – make them pay for their crimes in the most horrific ways imaginable. Only this time, no jury may be able to save her.

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The Woman

2011

A lawyer puts his family in jeopardy when he captures the last member of a violent clan and tries to forcibly tame her.

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In the Name of the Father

1993

A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.

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Frontier(s)

2007

A gang of young thieves flee Paris during the violent aftermath of a political election, only to hole up at an Inn run by neo-Nazis.

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25 Years of Innocence

2020

Tomasz Komenda was 23 years old when his normal life was brutally interrupted. Overnight he was arrested, thrown into prison and charged with murder. Subsequent expert opinions confirmed his participation in the crime, and any evidence was against him. For nearly two decades in prison, he was beaten, intimidated, humiliated and on his own. Finally, after 18 years of imprisonment, prosecutors and a policeman appeared on his way, who decided to discover the truth behind the mysterious case of the detainee.

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Death Wish 3

1985

Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.

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The Dark Knight

2008

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

2020

Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.

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Halloween Kills

2021

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.

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Mom

2017

After her stepdaughter is sexually assaulted at a party, a furious mother sets out to destroy the lives of the four perpetrators who walked free.

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Death Wish II

1982

Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.

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Terminal

2018

In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, two assassins carry out a sinister mission, a teacher battles a fatal illness, and an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress lead dangerous double lives. Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night, as their lives intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind who is hell-bent on revenge.

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The Fun House

1977

After being released from prison, a young gangster with a chip on his shoulder decides to punish society by making snuff films.

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Death Wish

1974

After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.

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Shahid

2013

A story based on real-life human-rights and criminal lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities.

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The Strange Door

1951

The wicked Alain plots an elaborate revenge against his younger brother Edmund, leading to a deadly confrontation in his dungeon deathtrap.

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Jack Reacher

2012

One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Law Abiding Citizen?

The top films similar to Law Abiding Citizen by MovieMagicScore are Heaven (6.4), The Equalizer (7.3), Memories of Murder (8.1). Each shares crime/drama/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Law Abiding Citizen worth watching?

Law Abiding Citizen holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 5,449 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Law Abiding Citizen?

Law Abiding Citizen (2009) is a crime, drama, thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney.

Where can I find more recommendations like Law Abiding Citizen?

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

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About movies like Law Abiding Citizen

This ranked list pairs Law Abiding Citizen (2009), a crime and drama and thriller film from F. Gary Gray, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jamie Foxx 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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