Movies Like Long Shot (2017)

Long Shot is a 2017 crime, documentary film from Jacob LaMendola with a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Square One and O.J.: Made in America.

Crime Documentary

Square One

2019

An investigation into the original 1993 Michael Jackson allegations brought by the Chandler family.

8.6

MagicScore

O.J.: Made in America

2016

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

8.4

MagicScore

The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders

2023

Between 1998 and 2005, a wave of murders targeting elderly women hit Mexico City, triggering the hunt for — and capture — of a most unlikely suspect.

7.7

MagicScore

Murder on a Sunday Morning

2001

2001 French documentary about the murder trial of a 15 year old black teen accused of murder in Jacksonville, Florida. Winner of 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

7.4

MagicScore

Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror

2022

Anonymous and exploitative, a network of online chat rooms ran rampant with sex crimes. The hunt to take down its operators required guts and tenacity.

7.2

MagicScore

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

2026

Elizabeth Smart's harrowing abduction at 14 from her family's Utah home unfolds through her own words and never-before-seen material in this documentary.

7.1

MagicScore

Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case

2023

July 1, 2000. British 21-year-old Lucie Blackman goes missing in Tokyo, sparking an international investigation — and an unyielding quest for justice.

7.0

MagicScore

The Crash

2026

A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.

6.9

MagicScore

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case

2024

A star goalkeeper threatens a woman who is pregnant with his child. Her pleas for help go unanswered in the shadow of his fame — then tragedy strikes.

6.8

MagicScore

#10

Lover, Stalker, Killer

2024

In this twisting documentary, a mechanic tries online dating for the first time and meets a woman who takes romantic obsession to a deadly extreme.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

My Father, the BTK Killer

2025

Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story.

6.7

MagicScore

#12

How to Rob a Bank

2024

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

Amanda Knox

2016

This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

A Deadly American Marriage

2025

Murder or self-defense? Told from both sides, this documentary explores the killing of Jason Corbett during a dispute with his wife and her father.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Into the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case

2020

In 2016, a young Austrialian filmmaker began documenting amateur inventor Peter Madsen. One year in, Madsen brutally murdered Kim Wall aboard his homemade submarine. An unprecedented revelation of a killer and the journey his young helpers take as they reckon with their own complicity and prepare to testify.

6.5

MagicScore

#16

Nail Bomber: Manhunt

2021

This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator. He terrorized a city, seeking to ignite a race war but justice was served by those who wouldn't let his hate win.

6.5

MagicScore

#17

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

2025

Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso

2023

This documentary delves into the unanswered questions surrounding the trial of Jessica Wongso — years after the death of her best friend, Mirna Salihin.

6.4

MagicScore

#19

Bitconned

2024

In this true-crime documentary, three guys exploit the freewheeling cryptocurrency market to scam millions from investors and bankroll lavish lifestyles.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee

2022

Through raw, revealing footage and interviews with fugitive tech pioneer John McAfee, this documentary uncovers new layers of his wild years on the run.

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Long Shot?

The top films similar to Long Shot by MovieMagicScore are Square One (8.6), O.J.: Made in America (8.4), The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders (7.7). Each shares crime/documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Long Shot worth watching?

Long Shot holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.2/10 from 159 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Long Shot?

Long Shot (2017) is a crime, documentary film directed by Jacob LaMendola, starring Juan Catalan, Todd Melnik, Tim Gibbons.

Where can I find more recommendations like Long Shot?

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 Long Shot

This ranked list pairs Long Shot (2017), a crime and documentary film from Jacob LaMendola, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Juan Catalan 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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