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Lucan (2013)
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 63 min.
TV show
Story:
Drama about infamous aristocrat Lord Lucan, who mysteriously disappeared in 1974 after being accused of murdering his children's nanny.
Style:
realistic, tense, serious, captivating, detective, stylized
Plot:
murder, estate, family relations, dysfunctional family, custody, crumbling marriage, custody battle, accusation, true crime, serial killer, post war, murder mystery, killing spree, abusive husband, manhunt, gambling house, parents and children, family problems, gambling, snake, monkey, writers, nanny, journalist, alcoholic ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, year 1974, 2000s
Place:
england, london, english channel
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Most similar movies to Lucan
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out realistic, serious, tense and suspenseful films and TV series with plots about murder, deadly, murder mystery, true crime, serial killer, investigation and police investigation mostly in Drama, Crime and Biography genres. Some movies like Lucan: Code of a Killer (2015), The Long Shadow (2023), Five Daughters (2010), The Widower (2014), Raising Jeffrey Dahmer (2006). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 46 min.
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Story:
Factual drama based on the notorious Whitehouse Farm murders, and the ensuing police investigation and court case.
Style:
crime drama, captivating, suspenseful, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
murder trial, murder mystery, true crime, police investigation, schizophrenic, crime scene, adopted son, british police, murder case, farmhouse, investigation, murder investigation ...
Time:
80s, year 1985, 20th century
Place:
united kingdom
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Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 65 min.
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Set in 1984, Code of a Killer is a true story which tells of the discovery of DNA fingerprinting. Detective David Baker leads an investigation of the vicious murders of the two Leicestershire schoolgirls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth. Alec Jeffreys ...
Style:
captivating, tense, serious, exciting, thought provoking ...
Plot:
homicide detective, investigation, police, police detective, killer, serial killer, manhunt, murder, police investigation, murderer, law enforcement, inventions and discoveries ...
Time:
year 1984, future, 20th century, 80s
Place:
england
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 49 min.
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The Long Shadow depicts one of the most notorious and shocking serial killer cases in the world, the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe, dubbed the Yorkshire Ripper, between October 1975 and January 1981, police undertook the biggest manhunt in British ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling, suspenseful, tragic
Plot:
manhunt, serial killer, murder, murder investigation, killing spree, prostitute, murderer, murder victim, homicidal maniac, serial murder, cat versus mouse, murder mystery ...
Time:
year 1982, year 1975, 70s, 80s
Place:
england, yorkshire
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
Factually-based drama telling the stories of five young women who were tragically murdered in Ipswich in 2006.
Style:
tense, serious, suspenseful, bleak, captivating ...
Plot:
serial killer, police detective, murder, police investigation, woman in danger, addiction, drug abuse, prostitute, small town, life is a bitch, murderer, killing spree ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
europe, england
Similarity:
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Over a thirteen year period, a seemingly mild‐mannered male nurse, Malcolm Webster, set about poisoning and murdering his first wife, attempting to do the same to his second wife and moving on to a further scheme to deceive his third fiancée.
Style:
tense, captivating, psychological, suspense, detective ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, investigation, danger, unlikely criminals, honeymoon, couple relations, woman in danger, true crime, murder mystery, murderer, pyromaniac ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Based on the true story of the mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer, the events within the family behind, and leading up to, his capture
Style:
serious, tense, realistic, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, family relations, psychopath, human nature, family problems, parents and children, haunted by the past, biopic, father son relationship, gay, cannibal ...
Time:
90s, 80s, 20th century, 60s, 70s ...
Place:
usa, kansas city
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 57 min.
TV show
Story:
This drama tells the real-life story of retired schoolteacher Christopher Jefferies who was initially questioned by police as a suspect in the murder of Jo Yeates who rented a flat from him. He was vilified by the press, partly on account of his ...
Style:
realistic, captivating, serious, tense, costume drama ...
Plot:
murder suspect, media coverage, landlord, false accusation, police, murder, life is a bitch, dishonesty, lawyer, true crime, school teacher, accused of murder ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
25%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 178 min.
TV show
Story:
About the infamous murder of six year old child beauty pageant contestant JonBenét Ramsey and the hysterical media coverage that made the investigation even more difficult.
Style:
psychological, serious, disturbing, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
true crime, murder, child murder, police investigation, who done it, family relations, law enforcement, dishonesty, media, small town life, parents and children, small town ...
Time:
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Place:
colorado
Similarity:
25%
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 58 min.
TV show
Story:
In 1950, Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his baby daughter Geraldine. The police also believed that he had killed his wife Beryl. But to his final moments Evans protested his innocence. Three years later, a gruesome discovery at 10 ...
Style:
costume drama, realistic, atmospheric, bleak, melancholic ...
Plot:
true crime, serial killer, murder, british police, alter ego, hidden identity, criminal, mentally unstable, male female relationship, british, murderer, world war two ...
Time:
1940s, 1950s, 20th century, 50s
Place:
england, london
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
Cathy Connor and Eamonn Docherty are brought up together in the East End. As the daughter of a prostitute, Madge, Cathy's life is difficult, especially when everyone assumes that she will be following in her mother's footsteps. But when ...
Style:
tense, serious, bleak, period piece, captivating ...
Plot:
gender, gangster, murder, haunted by the past, on the run, life is a bitch, life turned upside down, forbidden love, lgbt, society, betrayal, danger ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, 60s
Place:
england, east end london, london, europe
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK, France
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in London, SPOTLESS is the story of a troubled crime scene cleaner, Jean, whose tidy life is turned upside down when his outlaw brother Martin crash lands into his world, entangling them in the deadly dynamics of organized crime.
Style:
serious, tense, rough, realistic, suspenseful
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
haunted by the past, family problems, disorder, gangster, violent content, brother brother relationship, murder, crime scene, crime boss, graphic violence, crime family, mental health ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england, london, france
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
This is a dramatisation of the real-life investigation into the notorious Yorkshire Ripper murders of the late 1970s, showing the effect that it had on the health and career of Assistant Chief Constable George Oldfield who led the enquiry.
Style:
realistic, serious, crime drama, psychological, exciting ...
Plot:
serial killer, police, murder investigation, mass murder, murder, rape, investigation, police procedural, biopic, true crime, obsession, interrogation ...
Time:
70s
Place:
yorkshire, northern england, manchester
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
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Story:
Two-part BBC drama portraying The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963. The first part shows it from the point of view of the robbers, and the second part from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.
Style:
serious, tense, realistic, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
train robbery, train, criminal heroes, partner, law enforcement, group of criminals, friends, danger, post war, mafia, organized crime, conspiracy ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, year 1963
Place:
england, britain, europe, scotland, scotland yard
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 132 min.
TV show
Story:
A female cop becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a 15-year-old girl, and hunts him over the course of her 28 year career in the force.
Style:
tense, captivating, realistic, suspenseful, period piece ...
Plot:
homicide detective, murder mystery, police detective, murder, police investigation, obsession, police inspector, law enforcement, lie, investigation, murder investigation, crime investigation ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
Arthur & George is a three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes' novel about Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle as played by actor Martin Clunes.
Set in 1906 in Staffordshire, Hampshire and London the drama follows Sir Arthur and his ...
Style:
clever, serious, realistic, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
writers, who done it, false accusation, private detective, writer's life, uncover truth, injustice, prejudice, servant, priest, miscarriage of justice, mother son relationship ...
Time:
1900s, 20th century, 1910s, future, edwardian era ...
Place:
england, europe, britain, london
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 64 min.
TV show
Story:
Dramatisation of the case of serial killers Fred and Rose West, focusing on the way in which they were brought to justice.
Style:
serious, disturbing, realistic, controversial, detective ...
Plot:
serial killer, confession, true crime, crime investigation, police interrogation, murder of daughter, crime scene, prostitute, killer, police investigation, psychopath, law enforcement ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1994
Place:
europe, england
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 74 min.
TV show
Story:
After two horribly mutilated bodies are discovered, DCI Red Metcalfe is assigned the case.
Style:
tense, psychological, serious, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder investigation, police detective, race against time, therapy, chases and races, police investigation, husband wife relationship, lgbt, investigation, politics, murder mystery ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
england, europe, london
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The Ice Creams is based on the bestselling book by Dorothy Koomson about two girls who, one brief summer, find themselves involved with an abusive, controlling man. The situation spirals out of control and they are trial for his murder; ultimately ...
Style:
tense, realistic, serious, captivating
Plot:
uncover truth, haunted by the past, murder, youth, life is a bitch, dishonesty, feminist, journalist, tragic past, teenage girl, accused of murder, school teacher ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, 21st century
Place:
ireland, england
Similarity:
21%
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918
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
Falcón is a brilliant detective whose personal and professional life is compromised by dark secrets from the past.
Style:
suspenseful, serious, tense, realistic, bleak ...
Plot:
police detective, law enforcement, police investigation, murder, past coming back to haunt, dark past, murder mystery, nypd, honest law enforcer, dealer, police officer, cop ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
spain
Similarity:
21%
213
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: Italy
TV show
Story:
Based on Circeo massacre that took place in 1970s Italy, when two teenage girls were found in the trunk of a car in Rome, naked, wrapped in blankets and drenched in blood.
Style:
tense, dark, disturbing, brutal, crime drama ...
Plot:
murder, secret, victim, sexual abuse, true crime, killing, massacre, teenager, serial killer, murder mystery, murderer, kidnapping ...
Time:
70s
Place:
italy, rome italy
Similarity:
21%
24K
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like ...
Style:
detective, tense, suspenseful, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
true crime, serial killer, gay interest, detective inspector, police, murder, murderer, dishonesty, danger, murder investigation, death, serial murder ...
Time:
80s, year 1983
Place:
united kingdom, london
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, Australia, Canada, USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
Thorne Sleepyhead: follows DI Tom Thornes investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced ...
Style:
tense, psychological, serious, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot:
serial killer, police detective, police investigation, murder, hunt down, danger, society, murder mystery, conspiracy, murder investigation, law enforcement, british ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england, europe
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Marriage, family, career, everything in Claude's life is a success. Mayor of his town, he is almost certain to become senator. For his beloved grandson Lucas, life is much less cheerful: his parents are divorcing and he's awkward and ill ...
Style:
psychological, disturbing, captivating, serious, emotional ...
Plot:
family drama, grandson, family problems, life is a bitch, framed for a crime, social problems, rape, family relations, sexual abuse, relationship problems, accusation, violence ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
france
Similarity:
20%
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Chasing Shadows' follows a team of special operatives who are tracking down serial killers.
Style:
tense, serious, suspenseful, realistic, detective ...
Plot:
serial killer, crime investigation, missing person, homicide detective, murder mystery, murder, police investigation, law enforcement, serial murder, investigation, partners against crime, uncover truth ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
england
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher intends on catching a killer of a missing woman, even if that may cost him his career and reputation.
Style:
detective, suspenseful, suspense, tense, crime drama ...
Plot:
true crime, murder, police detective, police, murder investigation, police investigation, investigation, hopes, danger, life philosophy, dialogue, british police ...
Time:
future, year 2016, year 2014, year 2012, year 2011
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Country: UK, India
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with ...
Style:
serious, realistic, bleak, suspenseful, exciting
Plot:
abuse, murder, wedding planning, hotshot lawyer, hopes, fighting the system, life is a bitch, family problems, courtroom drama, arranged marriage, husband wife relationship, lawyer ...
Place:
england, london, europe
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
Trial & Retribution is a feature-length ITV police procedural television drama series that began in 1997. It was devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect. Each episode of the Trial ...
Style:
detective, crime drama, rough, serious, captivating ...
Plot:
police detective, police procedural, british police, courtroom, serial killer, legal, investigation, exodus, murder mystery, crime investigation, murder, missing person ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
england, europe
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Taxi driver, Vince McKee, finds his life taking an unexpected turn after he accepts an offer to drive for a criminal gang.
Style:
tense, captivating, realistic, suspense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
driver, gang, organized crime, life turned upside down, family relations, chase, murder mystery, taxi, mobster, violent content, urban, chases and races ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
manchester, england
Similarity:
20%
3K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story:
Rebus is the title of the detective drama TV series based on the Inspector Rebus novels by the Scottish author Ian Rankin set in and around Edinburgh. The series was produced by STV Productions for the ITV network.
Four seasons have been aired; ...
Style:
serious, rough, suspenseful, realistic, tense ...
Plot:
who done it, police investigation, law enforcement, uncover truth, multiple suspects, murder, police, british police, murder mystery, nypd, investigation, police inspector ...
Time:
future, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
scotland, england, edinburgh scotland
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Multi-award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern's brand new film based on the UK's controversial joint enterprise law. Jimmy McGovern's gritty drama stars Nico Mirallegro as guileless 17 year old Johnjo O'Shea, who goes from innocent ...
Style:
tense, realistic, serious, thought provoking, crime drama ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
murder, courtroom drama, courtroom, legal, parents and children, injustice, family relations, false accusation, lawyer, law, murder mystery, life is a bitch ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england, ireland
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