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Movies like Shutter Island: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked Shutter Island (2010), start with Twelve Monkeys, The Silence of the Lambs, Misery. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags Shutter Island as drama, thriller, mystery. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Monkeys (1995) | Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery | 129 min | 7.6/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | Crime, Thriller, Drama | 119 min | 8.3/10 | Prime Video, Peacock, MGM Plus |
| Misery (1990) | Drama, Thriller | 107 min | 7.8/10 | HBO Max |
| Escape from Alcatraz (1979) | Drama, Thriller | 113 min | 7.5/10 | Paramount+, MGM Plus, History Vault |
| Jack Reacher (2012) | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 130 min | 6.7/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock |
| Room (2015) | Drama, Thriller | 118 min | 8.0/10 | HBO Max |
Why each one fits
Twelve Monkeys
1995 · Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery · 129 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Thriller and Mystery with Shutter Island. Released 15 years before.
TMDB synopsis: In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivors into underground communities.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Silence of the Lambs
1991 · Crime, Thriller, Drama · 119 min · TMDB 8.3/10
Shares Thriller and Drama with Shutter Island. Released 19 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy.
US streaming: Prime Video, Peacock, MGM Plus
Misery
1990 · Drama, Thriller · 107 min · TMDB 7.8/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Shutter Island. Released 20 years before.
TMDB synopsis: After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan.
US streaming: HBO Max
Escape from Alcatraz
1979 · Drama, Thriller · 113 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Shutter Island. Released 31 years before.
TMDB synopsis: San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960.
US streaming: Paramount+, MGM Plus, History Vault
Jack Reacher
2012 · Crime, Drama, Thriller · 130 min · TMDB 6.7/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Shutter Island. Released 2 years after.
TMDB synopsis: One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock
Room
2015 · Drama, Thriller · 118 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Shares Drama and Thriller with Shutter Island. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
US streaming: HBO Max
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.6/10 on TMDB. The highest is The Silence of the Lambs at 8.3/10, against 8.2/10 for Shutter Island itself. They span 1979 to 2015 and run 107 to 130 minutes. The most common genre tags are Thriller and Drama. 5 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Prime Video carries the most (2).
Questions
What are the best movies like Shutter Island?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are Twelve Monkeys, The Silence of the Lambs, Misery. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream Shutter Island?
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.