Movies like Sicario: Day of the Soldado

The precursor to Day of Soldado, Sicario dives into the murky world of the U.S.-Mexico drug war, following an idealistic FBI agent enlisted by a government task force to bring down the leader of a powerful cartel. Fans of intense, morally complex thrillers will find the same taut direction and shadowy atmosphere that made its sequel compelling.

Set along the same dangerous U.S.-Mexico border as Sicario: Day of the Soldado, this Coen Brothers' film follows a man on the run with a satchel of drug money and the relentless killer pursuing him. Its intense narrative and haunting atmosphere make it a must-see for admirers of hard-edged crime thrillers.

Steven Soderbergh's masterful exploration of the drug trade from multiple perspectives is a natural companion to Sicario: Day of the Soldado. With interwoven storylines featuring law enforcement, drug traffickers, and personal tragedy, Traffic offers a similarly gritty and realistic look at the impact of narcotics on society.

Kathryn Bigelow's detailed account of the hunt for Osama bin Laden echoes the tension and gritty realism of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, focusing on the moral complexities and dedication of intelligence and military operatives in their pursuit of a notorious enemy.

An adaptation of Tom Clancy's novel, this film follows CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan as he uncovers and battles against a Colombian drug cartel. Fans of Sicario: Day of the Soldado will appreciate the political intrigue and dangerous tightropes walked by those involved in combating drug trafficking.

This gritty police drama focuses on two LAPD officers who find themselves marked for assassination by a drug cartel after a routine traffic stop. Much like Sicario: Day of the Soldado, End of Watch showcases the dangerous lives of those who confront cartel violence on the front lines.

Oliver Stone's Savages pits two marijuana growers against a brutal Mexican drug cartel in a relentless battle for control that shares the visceral, dark, and violent tone found in Sicario: Day of the Soldado.