12 Movies Like Now You See Me: Now You Don't You Need to Watch
Find 12 crime, thriller, mystery, horror, and action picks with twists, heists, and secrets for fans craving a sharp follow-up.
If you liked the slick tricks, shifting loyalties, and twist-heavy plotting of movies like Now You See Me: Now You Don't, this list keeps the momentum going with crime, thriller, mystery, horror, and action picks that reward close attention. Start with Now You See Me (2013) for the original stagecraft-and-heist energy, then move into Den of Thieves: Pantera (2025) for a tougher, more muscular crime story. For viewers who enjoy secrets, suspicion, and a game of who’s lying to whom, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), Another Simple Favor (2025), and In Cold Light (2025) each bring a sharp mystery angle. If you want something darker, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) and Don’t Log Off (2025) turn the tension up in very different ways.
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Now You See Me
crime · mystery · thriller
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
Directed by Louis LeterrierCast Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave FrancoAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
horror · mystery · thriller
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.
Directed by Michael ChavesCast Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Steve CoulterMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Don't Log Off
horror · mystery · thriller
When Sam vanishes mid-video call, her friends race to uncover what happened. As they dig online, they vanish one by one. A sinister force is at play - can they solve the mystery before they're next?
Directed by Brandon Baer, Garrett BaerCast Brielle Barbusca, Sterling Beaumon, Luke Benward, Jack Griffo, Claire KwonAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Den of Thieves: Pantera
action · crime · drama · thriller
Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange.
Directed by Christian GudegastCast Gerard Butler, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, Salvatore Esposito, Orli ShukaNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Another Simple Favor
comedy · crime · mystery · thriller
Stephanie and Emily reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
Directed by Paul FeigCast Anna Kendrick, Joshua Satine, Mitch Salm, Andrew Rannells, Diletta JayneAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
comedy · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Directed by Rian JohnsonCast Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila KunisNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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In Cold Light
action · crime · drama · thriller
Fresh out of prison, Ava's attempt to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee into a nightmarish underworld where allies are scarce and enemies multiply by the minute.
Directed by Maxime GirouxCast Maika Monroe, Allan Hawco, Troy Kotsur, Jesse Irving, Helen HuntHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Portable Door
adventure · comedy · fantasy · mystery
Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.
Directed by Jeffrey WalkerCast Christoph Waltz, Patrick Gibson, Damon Herriman, Sophie Wilde, Sam NeillAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Phoenician Scheme
action · comedy · crime · drama · thriller
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Directed by Wes AndersonCast Benicio Del Toro, Truman Hanks, Steve Park, Scott Shepherd, Willem DafoePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Confidence Queen
drama · comedy · crime
Three con artists with different backgrounds, team up for a daring and adventurous scheme of revenge against the villains of this era.
Directed by Nam Gi-hoonCast Park Min-young, Joo Jong-hyuk, Park Hee-soon, Woo Kang-min, Kim Han-JongAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Above the Line
action · comedy · crime · drama
Six struggling Hollywood hopefuls team up for the ultimate comeback by plotting to steal the Oscar statuettes from the crooked producer who crushed their dreams.
Directed by Jeffrey Scott CollinsCast Gregg Henry, Sophia Ali, Cedric The Entertainer, Dylan Playfair, Reno WilsonAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Broken Soul - The New World
drama · fantasy · mystery & thriller
An Ancient Prophecy tells that one day the Chosen One will appear, the one who will destroy the legendary three Divine Artifacts, eradicating the forces of evil once and for all, and will save the world from the Dark Lord.
Directed by Lorenzo VerticelliCast Lorenzo Verticelli, Leonardo Di Felice, Roberto Falconi, Francesco Mattiucci, Andrea ChiriacoFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This page brings together twelve strong picks that capture the mix of deception, danger, and clever reveals fans want after a fast-paced con movie. Whether you’re in the mood for a puzzle-box mystery, a heist with swagger, or a darker suspense story, there’s something here that fits. Bookmark this guide and come back when you want another smart recommendation, because it’s updated regularly with fresh titles and release-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to Now You See Me: Now You Don't?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.