Movies Like Tiger Bay

If you liked Tiger Bay (1959), a thriller and crime movie directed by J. Lee Thompson, 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 Perfect Storm (2000)
★ 6.5/10Also thriller
In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.
2
Orca (1977)
★ 6.2/10Also thriller
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the…
3
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
★ 7.2/10Also thriller
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
4
The Carman Family Deaths (2025)
★ 7/10Also crime
A young man's dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family.
5
Appointment with Death (1988)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller and crime
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the…
6
Cassandra's Dream (2007)
★ 6.3/10Also crime and thriller
The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go bad and the two become enemies.
7
Adrift (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also thriller
Tami Oldham and Richard Sharp couldn't anticipate that they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly…
8
Poseidon (2006)
★ 5.9/10Also thriller
A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.
9
On Fire (2023)
★ 6.3/10Also thriller
Inspired by true and harrowing events, an ordinary man finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son…
10
The Finest Hours (2016)
★ 6.6/10Also thriller
The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
11
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (2015)
★ 6/10Also crime and thriller
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.
12
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
★ 7.7/10Also crime and thriller
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
13
No One Would Tell (1996)
★ 7/10Also crime
Shy sixteen-year-old Stacy Collins can't believe that the most popular guy in school, an attractive athlete named Bobby Tennison, is interested in her. At first she is flattered by his constant attention, but then he…
14
Overdrive (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller
Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
15
Islands (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller and crime
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is…
16
Under Suspicion (2000)
★ 6.1/10Also thriller and crime
A lawyer is asked to come to the police station to clear up a few loose ends in his witness report of a foul murder. "This will only take ten minutes", they say, but it turns out to be one loose end after another, and…
17
Out of Time (2003)
★ 6.4/10Also thriller and crime
Matt Lee Whitlock, respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt Lee has to stay a few steps ahead of his own police force…
18
Before and After (1996)
★ 5.9/10Also crime
Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
19
In the Heart of the Sea (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also thriller
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.
20
So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
★ 6.1/10Also crime
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that…