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Movies like Parasite: 5 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Parasite (2019), start with Joker, Falling Down, Nightcrawler. These 5 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Parasite as comedy, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joker (2019) | Crime, Thriller, Drama | 122 min | 8.1/10 | HBO Max |
| Falling Down (1993) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 113 min | 7.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Nightcrawler (2014) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 118 min | 7.7/10 | Netflix, Sundance Now |
| Pulp Fiction (1994) | Thriller, Crime, Comedy | 154 min | 8.5/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| Memories of Murder (2003) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 131 min | 8.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
Why each one fits
Joker
2019 · Crime, Thriller, Drama · 122 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Shares Thriller and Drama with Parasite. Same release year.
TMDB synopsis: During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
US streaming: HBO Max
Falling Down
1993 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 113 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Parasite. Released 26 years before.
TMDB synopsis: An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Nightcrawler
2014 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 118 min · TMDB 7.7/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Parasite. Released 5 years before.
TMDB synopsis: When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A.
US streaming: Netflix, Sundance Now
Pulp Fiction
1994 · Thriller, Crime, Comedy · 154 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Shares Thriller and Comedy with Parasite. Released 25 years before.
TMDB synopsis: A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+
Memories of Murder
2003 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 131 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Parasite. Released 16 years before.
TMDB synopsis: A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
What the data says
The 5 picks average 8.0/10 on TMDB. The highest is Pulp Fiction at 8.5/10, against 8.5/10 for Parasite itself. They span 1993 to 2019 and run 113 to 154 minutes. The most common genre tags are Crime and Thriller. 3 of 5 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; HBO Max carries the most (1).
Questions
What are the best movies like Parasite?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Joker, Falling Down, Nightcrawler. The full list of 5 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Parasite?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Paramount+ (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.