Movies like Serial

Prisoners is a dark and intense thriller about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter under the inefficiency of the police procedure, which may remind audiences of the intense emotional undercurrent and investigative twists found in Serial.

Zodiac delves deep into the true story of the hunt for the notorious Zodiac Killer in San Francisco. Masterfully directed by David Fincher, the film's focus on the intricacies of journalistic and police investigations makes it a compelling watch for fans of Serial's true-crime storytelling.

Based on the bestselling novel, this cinematic adaptation weaves together mystery and journalism as it follows a disgraced reporter and a savvy hacker's quest to solve a long-cold missing person's case, offering the same kind of thrilling investigative narrative as Serial.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, Mystic River tells the story of three childhood friends who are reunited by a tragic event. This film's examination of crime, guilt, and the consequences of the past may appeal to fans of Serial's deep dive into similar themes.

Spotlight portrays the gripping journey of The Boston Globe's investigative team as they uncover a massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. Like Serial, it's a testament to the power of investigative journalism.

This gripping legal thriller based on the John Grisham novel follows a young law student and a journalist as they uncover a conspiracy that leads all the way to the White House, appealing to Serial fans who appreciate a high-stakes investigative narrative.

This classic film follows the real-life journalistic investigation by Woodward and Bernstein that led to the Watergate scandal's exposure. Its emphasis on detail and the relentless pursuit of the truth resonates with the meticulous nature of Serial's narrative approach.

Directed by Ben Affleck, this film noir follows two Boston area detectives investigating a little girl's kidnapping, which brings them into a complex web of corruption and moral ambiguities, echoing Serial's examination of complex true cases.