Movies like Smilla's Sense of Snow

Based on the acclaimed novel, this film follows a journalist and a computer hacker as they unravel a deeply buried family secret. If the blend of Scandinavian setting and a strong, resilient female lead in Smilla's Sense of Snow captivated you, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo's dark investigation will be right up your alley.

Set in the snow-covered landscape of Wyoming, Wind River follows a wildlife officer and an FBI agent as they investigate a murder on a Native American reservation. The sense of isolation and the investigation into a possible crime echo the themes present in Smilla's Sense of Snow.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film tells the story of three childhood friends who are brought back together by a tragic murder. The complex character relationships and the haunting question of what lies beneath the surface of a close-knit community are reminiscent of the mood in Smilla's Sense of Snow.

This thriller, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, is set in the perpetual daylight of an Alaskan summer, which gives it a chilling atmosphere similar to Smilla's Sense of Snow. The movie involves a detective who accidentally shoots his partner while chasing a suspect, and the ensuing psychological drama is compelling, much like the one Smilla experiences.

Morgan Freeman plays a detective and forensic psychologist who teams up with a young woman who escaped a serial kidnapper. The dark psychological elements and the pursuit of a twisted criminal mastermind are in line with the taut suspense and investigation found in Smilla's Sense of Snow.

Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie star in this thriller about a quadriplegic detective and a young patrol cop trying to catch a serial killer in New York City. The intricate puzzle-solving and the unlikely partnership may remind audiences of Smilla's unique investigation style.

A British diplomat's wife is murdered in Kenya, and he is determined to find out why. The movie's intricate conspiracy and the quest for the truth through layers of deception and government intrigue will appeal to those who loved the deep investigative thread in Smilla's Sense of Snow.