
1. The Fugitive
#1,345 most popular movie yesterdayFans of intense, on-the-run thrillers like Desperate Measures will find a lot to love in The Fugitive. Starring Harrison Ford as a wrongfully convicted man escaping custody to prove his innocence, and Tommy Lee Jones as the pursuing U.S. Marshal, the cat-and-mouse dynamic makes for a riveting watch.
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2. Double Jeopardy
#2,005 most popular movie yesterdayDouble Jeopardy, featuring Ashley Judd as a woman wrongfully imprisoned for her husband's murder, taps into a similar vein of legal twists and thrilling action. Viewers who enjoy the high stakes and relentless pursuit in Desperate Measures will appreciate the drive for justice in this film.
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3. Ransom
#2,509 most popular movie yesterdayIn Ransom, Mel Gibson stars as a wealthy businessman who turns the tables on his son's kidnappers. The movie's tense negotiation tactics and moral dilemmas will resonate with fans of the high-stakes scenarios depicted in Desperate Measures.
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4. Runaway Jury
#2,676 most popular movie yesterdayRunaway Jury, based on a John Grisham novel, dives into the legal world with a thrilling spin. It involves manipulation and a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game similar to what is seen in Desperate Measures, but set within the context of a jury selection for a major trial.
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5. U.S. Marshals
#3,028 most popular movie yesterdayU.S. Marshals serves as a semi-sequel to The Fugitive and brings back the relentless lawman Samuel Gerard, played by Tommy Lee Jones. This time, he's after another fugitive, played by Wesley Snipes, ensuring a familiar blend of action and suspense for Desperate Measures aficionados.
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6. Nick of Time
#4,082 most popular movie yesterdayIf Desperate Measures kept you on edge, Nick of Time, with its real-time narrative, is sure to grip you. Johnny Depp stars in this thriller, playing a man forced to assassinate a politician to save his kidnapped daughter, mirroring the desperation and moral complexities found in Desperate Measures.
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7. Frantic
#4,296 most popular movie yesterdayFrantic is another high-tension thriller, featuring Harrison Ford as a man whose wife mysteriously disappears in Paris. Like Desperate Measures, it combines the search for answers with the urgency of a personal crisis, maintaining a sense of suspense throughout.
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8. 16 Blocks
#4,308 most popular movie yesterdayBruce Willis stars in 16 Blocks as a worn-out cop tasked with escorting a witness to the courthouse. The film's constant tension and the interaction between the cop and the criminal echo the compelling dynamic found in Desperate Measures.
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