Movies Like Cloak & Dagger (1984)

Cloak & Dagger is a 1984 action, adventure, family film from Richard Franklin with a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Falcon and the Snowman and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Action Adventure Family

The Falcon and the Snowman

1985

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

6.4

MagicScore

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

2026

As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.

7.3

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

2011

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet mole within his former colleagues at the heart of MI6.

6.6

MagicScore

The Good Son

1993

A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle, and befriends his cousin who's the same age. But his cousin begins showing increasing signs of psychotic behavior.

6.8

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The Lego Movie

2014

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

7.4

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Mission: Impossible III

2006

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear – including the woman Hunt loves.

6.7

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Eraser

1996

A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons.

6.1

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The Assignment

1997

Jack Shaw has experienced the terror first-hand. He's a top CIA agent who's tracked international killer-for-hire Carlos "The Jackal" Sanchez for over twenty years and barely survived Carlos' devastating bombing of a Parisian cafe. Now, he finally gets a break when he discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.

6.3

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Black Eagle

1988

One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the sea near Malta - a region where the Soviet forces are highly present, too. The CIA immediately sends out their best secret agent, Ken Tani, to salvage the system before it falls into enemy hands. To ensure his loyalty, they bring his two young sons to a nearby hotel on the island.

4.9

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#10

A Scandal in Paris

1946

A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.

6.4

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#11

13 Frightened Girls

1963

While attending a Swiss school for diplomats' daughters, the teenage daughter of the American ambassador uses her access to various embassies to engage in espionage.

5.4

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#12

The Lost Boys

1987

When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2007

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.

7.3

MagicScore

#14

Lust, Caution

2007

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.

7.3

MagicScore

#15

War

2019

Khalid, entrusted with the task of eliminating former soldier turned rogue Kabir, engages in an epic battle with his mentor who taught him everything.

6.8

MagicScore

#16

Force 2

2016

ACP Yashvardhan teams up RAW Agent KK to bring down the master mind terrorist, Shiv.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

The House on 92nd Street

1945

The US Government tries to track down embedded Nazi agents in the States.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

Knight and Day

2010

A fugitive couple goes on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem. Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth vs. trust.

6.2

MagicScore

#19

Ejen Ali: The Movie

2019

As MATA seeks to upgrade its gadget for all agents, Ali embarks on a mission to stop a plot against Cyberaya but begins to question his loyalty.

8.3

MagicScore

#20

The Great Locomotive Chase

1956

During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Cloak & Dagger?

The top films similar to Cloak & Dagger by MovieMagicScore are The Falcon and the Snowman (6.4), Dhurandhar: The Revenge (7.3), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (6.6). Each shares action/adventure/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Cloak & Dagger worth watching?

Cloak & Dagger holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.3/10 from 150 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Cloak & Dagger?

Cloak & Dagger (1984) is a action, adventure, family film directed by Richard Franklin, starring Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, Michael Murphy.

Where can I find more recommendations like Cloak & Dagger?

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About movies like Cloak & Dagger

This ranked list pairs Cloak & Dagger (1984), a action and adventure and family film from Richard Franklin, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Henry Thomas 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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