If you enjoyed the dark humor, gripping revenge plot, and snowy landscapes of 'Cold Pursuit' (2019), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same mix of action, suspense, and unexpected twists. Whether you're a fan of Liam Neeson's intense performances or just love a good revenge thriller, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Fargo (1996)
Description: A darkly comedic crime thriller set in a snowy, rural landscape, featuring ordinary people caught in violent situations and a mix of humor and brutality.
Fact: The film's opening title claims it is based on a true story, but it is entirely fictional. The Coen brothers added this to enhance the film's realism.
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The Ice Harvest (2005)
Description: A darkly comedic crime film set during a freezing Christmas Eve, featuring double-crosses, moral decay, and a wintry, noir-inspired atmosphere.
Fact: The film is based on a novel by Scott Phillips. Despite its holiday setting, it is far from a traditional Christmas movie.
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No Country for Old Men (2007)
Description: A tense, atmospheric crime drama with a relentless antagonist, moral ambiguity, and a stark, unforgiving setting that heightens the sense of dread.
Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Javier Bardem's haircut as Anton Chigurh was inspired by a photograph from the 1970s.
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Prisoners (2013)
Description: A grim, suspenseful thriller about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, exploring themes of morality, vengeance, and justice.
Fact: The film was shot in 50 days, with many scenes filmed in natural light to enhance the realism. The script was on the 'Black List' of best unproduced screenplays in
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Hell or High Water (2016)
Description: A modern Western crime drama with themes of revenge, economic hardship, and brotherhood, set against a bleak, rural backdrop.
Fact: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The script was written by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote 'Sicario' and 'Wind River.'
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In Order of Disappearance (2014)
Description: A revenge thriller with a mix of dark humor and brutal violence, set in a snowy landscape and featuring a protagonist seeking justice for his son's death.
Fact: The film was remade in English as 'Cold Pursuit,' starring Liam Neeson. The original Norwegian title translates to 'The Prize of Disappearance.'
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Sicario (2015)
Description: A tense, morally complex crime thriller about the drug war, featuring brutal violence, a bleak tone, and a focus on the futility of justice.
Fact: The title 'Sicario' means 'hitman' in Spanish. The film's sequel, 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado,' was released in
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The Hateful Eight (2015)
Description: A violent, dialogue-driven mystery set in a confined, snowy location, featuring morally ambiguous characters and a slow-burning tension that erupts in chaos.
Fact: The film was shot in 70mm, a format typically used for epic landscapes, but here it was used to emphasize the claustrophobic setting. The score was composed by Ennio Morricone.
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Description: A darkly comedic drama about grief, justice, and revenge, with flawed characters and a small-town setting that amplifies the tension.
Fact: Frances McDormand won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film was inspired by real billboards the writer saw while driving through the South.
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Wind River (2017)
Description: A gritty, snowbound crime thriller that explores themes of justice and survival in a harsh, isolated environment, with a focus on procedural investigation.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. The director, Taylor Sheridan, also wrote the screenplay.
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