Films like John Wick

15 picks with a similar feel

What defines John Wick, going by its Boxlist taste profile: A heavy thriller that is morally murky and fast-moving. Best if you like edge over warmth. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of injustice and vengeance, deep rivalry and an all-consuming quest, plus tags such as retired, russian mafia and widower.

Here are 15 films with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.

Based on John Wick (2014).

  1. 1

    The Equalizer (2014)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like John Wick: Also dark and fast-paced, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: hitman, gangster, revenge.

  2. 2

    Wrath of Man (2021)

    Film7.8

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and fast-paced, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: revenge.

  3. 3

    The Boondock Saints (1999)

    Film7.3

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of deep rivalry. Common ground: russian mafia.

  4. 4

    Ransom (1996)

    Film6.7More intricate

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry.

  5. 5

    Nobody 2 (2025)

    Film7.0Lighter option

    Why it's like John Wick: Also fast-paced and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and an all-consuming quest. Common ground: russian mafia, revenge.

  6. 6

    Desperado (1995)

    Film6.9Easier to follow

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and fast-paced, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: hitman, revenge.

  7. 7

    Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

    Film7.9

    Why it's like John Wick: Also dark and weighty, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: revenge.

  8. 8

    Collateral (2004)

    Film7.2

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and fast-paced, with themes of deep rivalry and resilience and survival. Common ground: hitman.

  9. 9

    Four Brothers (2005)

    Film6.7

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: revenge, murder.

  10. 10

    Dirty Harry (1971)

    Film7.5

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and fast-paced, with themes of deep rivalry and an all-consuming quest.

  11. 11

    Sicario (2015)

    Film7.4

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: murder.

  12. 12

    Unleashed (2005)

    Film6.9

    Why it's like John Wick: Also fast-paced and dark, with themes of deep rivalry and an all-consuming quest. Common ground: hitman.

  13. 13

    Layer Cake (2004)

    Film7.0

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of deep rivalry and resilience and survival. Common ground: hitman, gangster, murder.

  14. 14

    Man on Fire (2004)

    Film7.4

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: revenge.

  15. 15

    Den of Thieves (2018)

    Film6.7

    Why it's like John Wick: Also weighty and dark, with themes of deep rivalry and an all-consuming quest.

Boxlist compares John Wick with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.

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Questions

What should I watch if I like John Wick?
Picks with a similar feel include The Equalizer, Wrath of Man, The Boondock Saints and Ransom. Each shares part of John Wick's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 films.
How are these films like John Wick chosen?
Boxlist compares John Wick with every film in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 6.7 or more from at least 1,000 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.
Is there a lighter film like John Wick?
Nobody 2 has a similar feel but scores lighter on Boxlist's weightiness scale.

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