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Movies like Fargo: 6 picks and where to stream
Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Fargo (1996), start with The Usual Suspects, Drive, Heat. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Fargo as crime, drama, thriller. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Usual Suspects (1995) | Drama, Crime, Thriller | 106 min | 8.2/10 | HBO Max |
| Drive (2011) | Drama, Thriller, Crime | 100 min | 7.6/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Heat (1995) | Crime, Drama, Action | 170 min | 7.9/10 | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Inside Man (2006) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 129 min | 7.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Town (2010) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 125 min | 7.2/10 | HBO Max |
| The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) | Drama, Crime | 140 min | 7.0/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits

The Usual Suspects
1995 · Drama, Crime, Thriller · 106 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Shares Drama and Crime with Fargo. Released 1 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Held in an L.A.
US streaming: HBO Max

Drive
2011 · Drama, Thriller, Crime · 100 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Fargo. Released 15 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026

Heat
1995 · Crime, Drama, Action · 170 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Shares Crime and Drama with Fargo. Released 1 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest.
US streaming: Netflix, Prime Video

Inside Man
2006 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 129 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Crime and Drama with Fargo. Released 10 years after.
TMDB synopsis: When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026

The Town
2010 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 125 min · TMDB 7.2/10
Shares Crime and Drama with Fargo. Released 14 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A proficient group of thieves rob a bank and hold the manager hostage.
US streaming: HBO Max

The Place Beyond the Pines
2013 · Drama, Crime · 140 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Drama and Crime with Fargo. Released 17 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.5/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Usual Suspects at 8.2/10, against 7.8/10 for Fargo itself. They span 1995 to 2013 and run 100 to 170 minutes. The most common genre tags are Drama and Crime. 3 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; HBO Max carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Fargo?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are The Usual Suspects, Drive, Heat. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Fargo?
In the US on October 24, 2026: MGM Plus (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
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