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Movies like Joker: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Joker (2019), start with American Psycho, Nightmare Alley, The Silence of the Lambs. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Joker as crime, thriller, drama. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Psycho (2000) | Thriller, Drama, Crime | 102 min | 7.4/10 | Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock |
| Nightmare Alley (2021) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 151 min | 6.9/10 | Hulu, FXNow |
| The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | Crime, Thriller, Drama | 119 min | 8.3/10 | Prime Video, Peacock, MGM Plus |
| Sin City (2005) | Crime, Thriller | 124 min | 7.5/10 | Peacock |
| Disturbia (2007) | Thriller, Drama, Mystery | 105 min | 6.7/10 | Paramount+, Freeform |
| Promising Young Woman (2020) | Thriller, Crime, Drama | 114 min | 7.4/10 | Peacock |
Why each one fits
American Psycho
2000 · Thriller, Drama, Crime · 102 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Thriller and Drama with Joker. Released 19 years before.
TMDB synopsis: A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
US streaming: Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock
Nightmare Alley
2021 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 151 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Crime and Drama with Joker. Released 2 years after.
TMDB synopsis: An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.
US streaming: Hulu, FXNow
The Silence of the Lambs
1991 · Crime, Thriller, Drama · 119 min · TMDB 8.3/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with Joker. Released 28 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy.
US streaming: Prime Video, Peacock, MGM Plus
Sin City
2005 · Crime, Thriller · 124 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with Joker. Released 14 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Welcome to Sin City.
US streaming: Peacock
Disturbia
2007 · Thriller, Drama, Mystery · 105 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Thriller and Drama with Joker. Released 12 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Kale has a life most teenagers would envy.
US streaming: Paramount+, Freeform
Promising Young Woman
2020 · Thriller, Crime, Drama · 114 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Thriller and Crime with Joker. Released 1 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
US streaming: Peacock
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.4/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Silence of the Lambs at 8.3/10, against 8.1/10 for Joker itself. They span 1991 to 2021 and run 102 to 151 minutes. The most common genre tags are Thriller and Drama. 6 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Peacock carries the most (4).
Questions
What are the best movies like Joker?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are American Psycho, Nightmare Alley, The Silence of the Lambs. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Joker?
In the US on October 24, 2026: HBO Max (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?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.