Movies and TV shows like The Alienist
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The Alienist (2018)
64K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Crime reporter, John Moore, meets with psychologist, Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, to investigate a serial killer in New York during the late 19th century.
Style:
tense, exciting, suspenseful, gothic, costume drama, period piece, psychological thriller, suspense, captivating, psychological ...
Audience:
chick flick, boys' night
Plot:
serial killer, mental illness, murder mystery, murder investigation, police, crime investigation, psychologist, ritual, forensics, investigation, homicide detective, private detective, reporter, murder, paranormal investigation, teamwork, gilded age, prostitution, love, killer, murderer, psychology, women, supernatural, hunting ...
Time:
19th century, 1890s, victorian era, 2010s, victorian, contemporary
Place:
new york, america
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Most similar movies to The Alienist
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out suspenseful, detective, serious and psychological films and TV series with plots about serial killer, murder, investigation, murder investigation, murder mystery, psychopath and murderer mostly in Drama, Crime and Mystery genres. Some movies like The Alienist: Ripper Street (2012), The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015), Miss Scarlet and the Duke (2020), Criminal Minds (2005), Prodigal Son (2019). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Ireland
Duration: 59 min.
TV show
Story:
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic ...
Style:
atmospheric, tense, serious, suspenseful, gothic ...
Plot:
serial killer, victorian england, danger, murder, victim, jack the ripper, police detective, multiple suspects, investigator, urban, detective inspector, murder investigation ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, future, 1890s, 1880s
Place:
england, london, ireland, britain, europe ...
Similarity:
95%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
Inspector John Marlott investigates a series of crimes in 19th Century London, which may have been committed by a scientist intent on re-animating the dead.
Style:
gothic, detective, costume drama, stylized, tense ...
Plot:
murder mystery, medieval, frankenstein, who done it, investigation, murder, law enforcement, danger, riddles and clues, murder investigation, homicidal maniac, serial killer ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, future
Place:
london, britain, england, europe
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
When Eliza Scarlet’s father dies, he leaves her penniless, but she resolves to continue his detective agency. To operate in a male-dominated world, though, she needs a partner... step forward a detective known as the Duke. Eliza and The Duke ...
Style:
humorous, entertaining, romantic, atmospheric, captivating ...
Audience:
chick flick, family outing, girls' night
Plot:
victorian england, detective agency, female detective, private detective, investigation, female police detective, murder investigation, crime investigation, forensics, humour, murder, sleuth ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, future
Place:
london
Similarity:
83%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU ...
Style:
psychological, exciting, serious, rough, thrilling ...
Audience:
teens, family outing
Plot:
fbi, investigation, serial killer, law enforcement, team, crime investigation, murder, forensics, danger, profiler, investigator, human nature ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 2000s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
usa, virginia, seattle, new york, arizona
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
The son of a notorious serial killer becomes an acclaimed criminal psychologist who uses his unique insight into how killers think to help the NYPD.
Style:
psychological thriller, psychological, suspense, disturbing, detective ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
serial killer, haunted by the past, criminal psychologist, psychological trauma, murder investigation, maniac, repressed memory, forensics, expert, criminal psychology, childhood trauma, uncover truth ...
Time:
2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
new york
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
Detective superintendent reopens two unsolved murder cases from the 1980s. Forensic methods link the crimes to a string of burglaries. Steve's team has to find more evidence before the perpetrator is released from prison.
Style:
suspense, disturbing, suspenseful, tense, psychological ...
Plot:
serial killer, police detective, murder investigation, cold case, law enforcement, investigation, police, true crime, father son relationship, unsolved crime, double murder, who done it ...
Time:
future, 2000s
Place:
wales, britain, united kingdom
Similarity:
67%
390K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.
Style:
psychological thriller, crime drama, thought provoking, psychological, thrilling ...
Plot:
serial killer, psychology, psychopath, criminal psychologist, fbi, fbi agent, serial murder, police, murderer, police investigation, true crime, murder ...
Time:
70s, 2010s, 80s
Place:
virginia
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 40 min.
TV show
Story:
A group of family and friends travels to a secluded island for a destination wedding. They've come to laugh... to love... and, though they don't know it... to die. As the wedding festivities begin, friendships are tested and secrets ...
Style:
serious, tense, scary, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
serial killer, multiple suspects, murder, serial murder, friends, murderer, wedding, island, danger, whodunit, gory, threat ...
Place:
washington state
Similarity:
100%
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305K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him ...
Style:
psychological, scary, tense, suspenseful, atmospheric ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
serial killer, cannibal, psychopath, cannibalism, mind game, murder, psychiatrist, death, manipulation, graphic violence, mental patient, fbi ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
Style:
neo noir, anthology, atmospheric, gloomy, serious ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
serial killer, police investigation, murder, murder mystery, investigation, police detective, murder investigation, murderer, drinking problem, partners against crime, female nudity, troubled ...
Time:
2010s, year 2014, 2000s, 20th century, 80s ...
Place:
louisiana, usa, california
Similarity:
33%
136K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
Style:
psychological, suspense, bleak, southern gothic, psychological thriller ...
Plot:
murder, murder investigation, haunted by the past, small town, mother daughter relationship, hometown, alcoholic, reporter, self harm, self mutilation, journalist, investigative reporter ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
syria, missouri, usa
Similarity:
50%
162K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 along with fourteen stolen diamonds to seek vengeance after the death of his father.
Style:
suspenseful, disturbing, serious, rough, period piece ...
Plot:
british empire, family business, incest overtones, murder, brother sister incest, witchcraft, greed, adventurer, investigation, conspiracy, incest, dark secret ...
Time:
19th century, 1810s, victorian era, georgian era, regency period
Place:
england, britain, united kingdom, syria, usa ...
Similarity:
100%
135K
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
The true story of Marie, a teenager who was charged with lying about having been raped, and the two female detectives who followed a twisting path to arrive at the truth.
Style:
detective, serious, saga, crime drama, social ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
investigation, violence, murder mystery, rape, rape victim, female protagonist, female detective, psychopath, teenage rape, true crime, criminal, women ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
colorado
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's ...
Style:
tense, suspenseful, suspense, period piece, neo noir ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder mystery, serial murder, cold case, police, police detective, investigation, murder, missing person, police station, murder investigation, crime investigation ...
Time:
2020s, 90s, year 1985, year 1990, 20th century
Place:
los angeles, persia, california
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 88 min.
TV show
Story:
A complex tale of murder, deceit and greed set in an isolated country community.
Style:
detective, captivating, tense, psychological, suspenseful ...
Plot:
murder mystery, murderer, police, village, murder, police detective, british police, murder investigation, insanity, brother sister relationship, vengeance, law enforcement ...
Place:
france, paris france, antwerp, belgium
Similarity:
100%
2.0M
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. ...
Style:
suspenseful, surprise ending, neo noir, detective, bad ending ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
serial killer, investigation, twists and turns, psychopath, psychology, mind game, police investigation, police, police detective, sin, maniac, murder ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1995
Place:
los angeles, usa, persia, iran, america ...
Similarity:
100%
126K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with ...
Style:
detective, witty, talky, suspenseful, serious ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
investigation, sherlock holmes, private detective, talented, female partner, prodigy, riddles and clues, mind game, unconventional method, law enforcement, resourceful, mastermind ...
Time:
2010s, victorian era, 21st century
Place:
new york, usa
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Denmark
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A young woman is found brutally murdered in a Copenhagen playground. Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Adapted from the acclaimed novel.
Style:
brutal, enigmatic, tense, detective, psychological ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, murder mystery, investigation, murder investigation, serial murder, murderer, unsolved crime, missing person, forest, police protagonist, female detective ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Place:
copenhagen
Similarity:
33%
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Choi Su Jung, a 16-year-old high school student, is brutally murdered by a serial killer. Her friend Young Jin gets to take a phone call from the killer and says that she’ll find and kill him. Over two decades later, Young Jin has become a police ...
Style:
detective, suspense, disturbing, tense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
serial killer, unsolved crime, revenge, investigation, police, murder investigation, murder mystery, cruelty, surveillance, serial murder, crime solving, uncover truth ...
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on the Virginia college campus where he taught literature, escapes from death row. The FBI calls former agent Ryan Hardy to consult on the case, as he was ...
Style:
captivating, exciting, realistic, suspenseful, dramatic ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
serial killer, psychopath, fbi, mind game, serial murder, murderer, victim, criminal, murder, investigation, killing, religions or cults ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
16%
122K
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Passengers on an immigrant ship traveling to the new continent get caught in a mysterious riddle when they find a second vessel adrift on the open sea.
Style:
psychological, costume drama, thrilling, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
ship, nightmare, sea, passenger, crew, supernatural power, sea voyage, secret, bermuda triangle, parallel universe, sea disaster, undercover ...
Time:
19th century, near future, 1890s
Place:
atlantic ocean
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
An art student living with his sister is actually a maniac strangling dancers and prostitutes. One victim's sister starts looking for him...
Style:
slasher, suspenseful, psychological thriller, grindhouse, independent film ...
Plot:
strangler, serial killer, obsession, investigation, strangulation, nightlife, psychosis, female victim, jealousy, sibling relationship, cat and mouse, urban ...
Time:
70s
Similarity:
100%
556K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, it explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be ...
Style:
futuristic, psychological thriller, stylized, serious, apocalyptic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
artificial intelligence, consciousness, robot, androids, murder, moral dilemma, man versus machine, technology gone awry, escapades, scientist, sex, sex scene ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
usa, san francisco
Similarity:
100%
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Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
Determined to pull in the Pulitzer Prize, reporter Johnny Barrett will go to any length necessary to win the coveted award. When he learns of an unsolved murder committed at a mental institution, Barrett devises a scheme to solve it and earn himself ...
Style:
independent film, suspenseful, tense, psychological, bleak ...
Plot:
insanity, mental institution, psychiatrist, mental illness, macabre, murder, journalism, investigation, murder mystery, voice over narration, mental breakdown, racial slur ...
Time:
60s, year 1963, 20th century
Place:
mount fuji, america, africa, japan, usa
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Thriller
Country: Australia
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
This telling of the story of Jack the Ripper focuses not on the killings as much as on the aristocratic lives of the people connected to the heir-apparent to the throne of England... who of course is the Ripper. It tells also of the investigator who ...
Style:
sexual, creepy, serious, slasher, realistic ...
Plot:
jack the ripper, serial killer, dead prostitute, murder of a prostitute, british police, prostitute, murder, danger, law enforcement, investigation, love affair, conspiracy ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, 1880s, 1800s
Place:
london, england, europe, scotland yard, east end london ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland who was imprisoned in 1843, perhaps wrongly, for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder yet the facts are irrefutable. A ...
Style:
period piece, costume drama, psychological, gothic, historical drama ...
Plot:
female prisoner, female assassin, female murderer, maid, murder investigation, life is a bitch, women, feminist, women in society, amnesia, memory loss, memory lapse ...
Time:
19th century, year 2017, 1850s, 1840s
Place:
canada
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min.
TV show
Story:
In a mystical and dark city filled with humans, fairies and other creatures, a police detective investigates a series of gruesome murders leveled against the fairy population. During his investigation, the detective becomes the prime suspect and ...
Style:
dark fantasy, sensual, gothic, erotic, costume drama ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
mythical creature, steampunk, interspecies romance, fairy, fantasy world, social injustice, monster, politician, alternate reality, class differences, sorceress, female friendship ...
Time:
victorian era, 19th century
Place:
england
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
It deals with the beginning of profilers who had to look into their minds to chase away demons that could not be called human beings in the days when the word profiling was unfamiliar and there was no concept of psychopaths, when a series of vicious ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
murder mystery, serial killer, police detective, murder investigation, uncover truth, fighting crime, murderer, secret, crime investigation, investigation, law enforcement, true crime ...
Time:
90s
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Ireland, Canada, Germany
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
Memorial photographer Brock Blennerhasset makes a living out of photographing the dead in Victorian Ireland. When a series of murders threatens to sully Blennerhasset's reputation, a tenacious detective drags him into an investigation of ...
Style:
captivating, suspenseful, serious, psychological, tense ...
Plot:
serial killer, police inspector, murder mystery, murder investigation, personal assistant, love interest, photographer, murder, investigation, cold case, mysterious villain, unsolved crime ...
Time:
19th century, future, 1880s, victorian era
Place:
ireland, dublin ireland
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: China
TV show
Story:
A serial killer is victimizing the city of Linghai so criminal police investigator Ji Fan , Captain Xiong Zhen Nan, and forensic doctor Zhao Qing Yan create a task force to launch an investigation. The case becomes complicated when Ji Fan realizes ...
Style:
detective, crime drama, suspenseful, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, investigation, death, crime investigation, family secret, killing, murderer, serial murder, murder mystery, murder investigation, killing spree ...
Similarity:
26%
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