Movies like Mardaani: 20 to watch next
If you loved Mardaani (2014) — a action, crime and drama film directed by Pradeep Sarkar — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Mardaani most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like rape, kidnapping and brothel. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Vice Squad 1982★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action
An unlikely Hollywood hooker helps a detective set a trap for a mutilator pimp.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Rookie 1990★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Corruptor 1999★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Protector 1985★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Crime
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
Stream in India on Tencent Video
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We Die Young 2019★ 6.8
Shares: Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller
Lucas, a 14-year-old boy inducted into the gang life in Washington D.C., is determined that his 10-year-old brother won't follow the same path. When an Afghanistan war veteran comes into the neighborhood, an opportunity arises.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Out for Justice 1991★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Gino Felino is an NYPD detective from Brooklyn who knows everyone and everything in his neighborhood. Killing his partner was someone's big mistake... because he's now out for justice.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Death Wish II 1982★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Paul Kersey is again a vigilante trying to find five punks who murdered his housekeeper and daughter in Los Angeles.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Death Wish 2018★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
A mild-mannered father is transformed into a killing machine after his family is torn apart by a violent act.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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The Substitute 1996★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
When an inner-city Miami schoolteacher gets her knee broken after standing up to the school's gang leader, her mercenary combat specialist boyfriend goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk. Soon he discovers a conspiracy of criminals at work, and must reassemble his team from his last jungle raid to stop them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cleveland Abduction 2015★ 7.3
Shares: Crime, Drama
A single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women for 11 years.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bad Lieutenant 1992★ 7.0
Shares: Crime, Drama
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Shepherd: Border Patrol 2008★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
A Texas cop battles ex-navy seals who are trying to traffic drugs from Mexico into the USA.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Chopper 2000★ 6.8
Shares: Crime, Drama, Thriller
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Dead Pool 1988★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Crimes of Passion 1984★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who's attracted the attention of a sexually frustrated private detective, and a psychopathic priest in possession of a murderous sex toy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Switchblade Sisters 1975★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama
The leader of an inner city girl gang is challenged when a new girl moves into the neighborhood.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Foxy Brown 1974★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
A voluptuous black woman takes a job as a high-class prostitute in order to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Artiflix
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The Born Losers 1967★ 6.4
Shares: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
A biker gang incites a reign of terror in a California coastal town that culminates in four teenage girls being raped. Vietnam veteran Billy Jack has had enough, however, and takes on the depraved bikers single-handedly. He rescues young Vicky Barrington from their clutches, but then has to contend with not only the thugs, but also the ineffectual and racist local lawmen, who have it out for the half-Native American Billy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Risqué 2025★ 7.5
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
Fired from a strip club, a vengeful dancer masterminds a high-stakes heist with fellow strippers to take down the corrupt boss and the men who underestimate them.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Close Range 2015★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to protect his sister and her young daughter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now