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Movies like Nightcrawler: 5 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Nightcrawler (2014), start with The Call, Zodiac, Natural Born Killers. These 5 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Nightcrawler 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 Call (2013) | Crime, Thriller | 96 min | 6.8/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Zodiac (2007) | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 157 min | 7.5/10 | Paramount+, MGM Plus |
| Natural Born Killers (1994) | Crime, Thriller, Drama | 119 min | 7.0/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Phone Booth (2003) | Thriller, Crime | 81 min | 6.9/10 | Prime Video |
| Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) | Drama, Crime | 111 min | 7.0/10 | Netflix |
Why each one fits
The Call
2013 · Crime, Thriller · 96 min · TMDB 6.8/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with Nightcrawler. Released 1 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Jordan Turner is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Zodiac
2007 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller · 157 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with Nightcrawler. Released 7 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Police conduct a manhunt for the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early 1970s, taunting police with letters, bloodstained clothing, and ciphers mailed to newspapers.
US streaming: Paramount+, MGM Plus
Natural Born Killers
1994 · Crime, Thriller, Drama · 119 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Crime and Thriller with Nightcrawler. Released 20 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Phone Booth
2003 · Thriller, Crime · 81 min · TMDB 6.9/10
Shares Thriller and Crime with Nightcrawler. Released 11 years before.
TMDB synopsis: A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed...
US streaming: Prime Video
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
2019 · Drama, Crime · 111 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Drama and Crime with Nightcrawler. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.
US streaming: Netflix
What the data says
The 5 picks average 7.0/10 on TMDB. The highest is Zodiac at 7.5/10, against 7.7/10 for Nightcrawler itself. They span 1994 to 2019 and run 81 to 157 minutes. The most common genre tags are Crime and Thriller. 3 of 5 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Paramount+ carries the most (1).
Questions
What are the best movies like Nightcrawler?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are The Call, Zodiac, Natural Born Killers. The full list of 5 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Nightcrawler?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Netflix, Sundance Now (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.
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