Movies Like Matador (1986)

Matador is a 1986 drama, thriller film from Pedro Almodóvar with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Talk to Her and A Serbian Film.

Drama Thriller

Talk to Her

2002

Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.

7.6

MagicScore

A Serbian Film

2010

Retired porn star Milos leads a normal family life trying to make ends meet. Presented with the opportunity of a lifetime to financially support his family for the rest of their lives, Milos must participate in one last mysterious film. From then on, Milos is drawn into a maelstrom of unbelievable cruelty and mayhem.

5.4

MagicScore

The Ages of Lulu

1990

Fifteen-year-old Lulu has never known any affection from her family. But when she goes to a rock concert with Pablo, a friend of the family, he introduces Lulu to her first sexual experience. Years later, Pablo and Lulu have married; Pablo has created a sheltered, private world for Lulu, into which nothing intrudes. However, Lulu tires of her cloistered existence, and begins hanging out in shady bars, looking for vicarious thrills and danger.

6.4

MagicScore

Pepi, Luci, Bom

1980

After a young heiress is assaulted by a policeman, she seeks revenge by befriending the policeman’s mousy wife and introducing her to her circle of outrageous punk friends.

6.3

MagicScore

The Last Rodeo

2025

A retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bullriding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family.

7.7

MagicScore

Blood and Sand

1941

Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.

6.5

MagicScore

Ni sangre ni arena

1941

Cantinflas enjoys the bullfight show, and wants to crash in every of these spectacles. Also, there's a professional bullfighter, Manolete, who is identical to Cantinflas. Manolete has to give a bullfight show in a village, but Cantinflas arrives first as a stowaway in a train, and he'll be mistake by the real bullfighter. Cantinflas will give us a demonstration of courage.

7.2

MagicScore

Señor Droopy

1949

The wolf, the champion toreador, and Droopy, the challenger, are competing to see who is best in the bullring in the hopes of winning the hand of actress Lina Romay (who appears in a live action shot).

6.8

MagicScore

The Bullfighters

1945

Bumbling detective Stan Laurel disguises himself as a famous matador in order to hide from the vengeful Richard K. Muldoon, who spent time in prison on Stan's bogus testimony.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

The Cell

2000

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

6.3

MagicScore

#11

The Horrible Dr. Hichcock

1962

In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac doctor whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances - and who might be returning from the grave to torment her successor.

5.8

MagicScore

#12

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

1975

Ilsa, a warden at a Nazi death camp that conducts experiments on prisoners, strives to prove that women can withstand more pain and suffering than men, and therefore should be allowed to fight on the frontlines.

6.0

MagicScore

#13

Dahmer

2002

On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.

5.3

MagicScore

#14

Atrocious

2018

Atrocious is a film that portrays the story of two serial killers, who after being arrested for causing a traffic accident, police confiscate some videotapes. These tapes contain brutal murders that show human wickedness, their background, paraphilias and psyche of these murderers.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

1999

In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

Seeding of a Ghost

1983

A Hong Kong taxi driver suffers after being cursed by a sorcerer he accidentally hit with his cab. After the driver's wife is raped and killed by teenage hooligans, he pleads with the sorcerer to lift the hex and restore his wife to the land of the living.

6.0

MagicScore

#17

Deadgirl

2008

When high school misfits Rickie and JT decide to ditch school and find themselves lost in the crumbling facility of a nearby abandoned hospital, they come face-to-face with a gruesome discovery: a body of a woman stripped naked, chained to a table and covered in plastic and soon realize she is anything but dead. Quickly the boys find themselves embarking on a twisted yet poignant journey testing the limits of their friendship, and forces both to decide just how far they're willing to stretch their understanding of right and wrong.

5.3

MagicScore

#18

Exposed

2016

After witnessing a miracle, a young Latina woman experiences strange things as a police detective searches for the truth behind his partner's death.

4.9

MagicScore

#19

Strange Darling

2024

Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.

6.9

MagicScore

#20

Love Bites

2001

Antoine is a social wannabe who drops an elusive aristocrat's name to get into an exclusive party. The name - Jordan - gets him whisked by two burly bodyguards into the office of the host, von Bulow, who won't accept Antoine's admission of lying, gives him $100,000, and promises $900,000 more when led to Jordan. Enticed by the money, Antoine, with the help of his friend Étienne, begins his search. He follows trails through Paris's night scene, gets beaten up and bitten, and meets Jordan's sister, Violaine. After a surreal night, he's hooked on her charms but leery of continuing his pursuit of Jordan. Von Bulow insists. Can he find Jordan, get his reward, and attract Violaine?

4.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Matador?

The top films similar to Matador by MovieMagicScore are Talk to Her (7.6), A Serbian Film (5.4), The Ages of Lulu (6.4). Each shares drama/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Matador worth watching?

Matador holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 272 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Matador?

Matador (1986) is a drama, thriller film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez.

Where can I find more recommendations like Matador?

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

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About movies like Matador

This ranked list pairs Matador (1986), a drama and thriller film from Pedro Almodóvar, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Assumpta Serna 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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