Movies Like In Self-Defense

If you liked In Self-Defense (1958), a movie directed by Shigeaki Hidaka, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
The Kid Detective (2020)
★ 6.6/10
A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered…
2
The Mirror Crack'd (1980)
★ 6.1/10
Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim.
3
Crooked House (2017)
★ 6.4/10
A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncratic family.
4
Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes (2000)
★ 7.4/10
Police officers around Tokyo are being murdered by an unknown assailant. When Ran witnesses an attempt on the life of one of her friends in the police, she loses her memory. Now, Conan and Inspector Megure must find…
5
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)
★ 5.9/10
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
6
Twin Peaks (1989)
★ 8.5/10
An idiosyncratic FBI agent investigates the murder of a young woman in the even more idiosyncratic town of Twin Peaks. (This standalone version of the series pilot was produced for the European VHS market and has an…
7
A Violent Separation (2019)
★ 7/10
1983. In a quiet Midwestern town, a young deputy covers up a murder at the hands of his brother triggering a series of events that sends them and the victim's family towards a shattering climax.
8
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington (1987)
★ 7.5/10
Travelling on the 4.50 from Paddington, Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a murder on a passing train - but where is the body?
9
Murder Most Foul (1964)
★ 7.1/10
A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his guilt. Once again she begins her own investigation.
10
The Unsaid (2001)
★ 6.6/10
A doctor dealing with the aftermath of his son's death tries to help a troubled young man.
11
The Mean Season (1985)
★ 6.2/10
A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a…
12
Righteous Kill (2008)
★ 5.9/10
Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the…
13
Before and After (1996)
★ 5.9/10
Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
14
Thirteen at Dinner (1985)
★ 5.9/10
Actress Jane Wilkinson wants a divorce, but her husband, Lord Edgware, refuses. She convinces Hercule Poirot to use his famed tact and logic to make her case. Lord Edgware turns up murdered, a well-placed knife wound…
15
The Cycle (2026)
★ 7/10
A daughter unravels her father's dark past after his body, missing for 36 years, is found at a horrific crime scene.
16
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery (2020)
★ 7.7/10
After being forced into early retirement, former detective Jeff Jackson returns to a quiet life on Martha's Vineyard. Quiet, at least, until a body washes up and he's drawn back into crime solving.
17
Edge of Darkness (2010)
★ 6.5/10
As a seasoned homicide detective, Thomas Craven has seen the bleakest side of humanity. But nothing prepares him for the toughest investigation of his life: the search for his only daughter Emma's killer. Now, he is on…
18
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
★ 7.2/10
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack…
19
Like Minds (2006)
★ 6.4/10
A forensic psychologist must determine if a minor should be charged with murder.
20
A Shot in the Dark (1964)
★ 7.2/10
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles…