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Harper
Harper is a 1966 mystery thriller centered on private investigator Lew Harper, portrayed by Paul Newman. He investigates the disappearance of a wealthy man for hire, navigating complex relationships within his case. The film features a supporting cast including Lauren Bacall and Julie Harris.
apps Top Harper Alternatives
The top alternative to Harper in 2026 is In the Heat of the Night with a score of 8.2/10, followed by The Conversation (8.3) and Laura (8.3).
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 mystery drama centered on Virgil Tibbs, a Philadelphia detective investigating a murd...
The Conversation
The Conversation is a 1974 thriller centered around surveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), who becomes embroiled...
Laura
Laura is a 1944 film noir directed by Otto Preminger. The story features Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews as detectives inv...
Bad Day at Black Rock
Bad Day at Black Rock is a 1955 neo-Western crime drama set in 1945. Spencer Tracy plays a veteran investigating corrupt...
West Side Story
West Side Story is a 1961 film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical, itself based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet....
The Thin Man
The Thin Man portrays Nick and Nora Charles, a retired detective and his wealthy wife, as they navigate a murder investi...
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde chronicles the exploits of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, two outlaws operating during the Great Depre...
Sicario
Sicario is a 2015 crime thriller centered around an FBI agent collaborating with a government task force to target a sig...
In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood depicts the events surrounding the 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas. The film portray...
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark, released in 1964, continues the adventures of Inspector Jacques Clouseau portrayed by Peter Sellers....
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone is a 2007 crime drama centered around two Boston private investigators searching for a missing child. Cas...
Le clan des siciliens
Le clan des siciliens is a 1969 French-Italian crime drama directed by Henri Verneuil. The film features Jean Gabin, Lin...
Brick
Brick is a 2005 mystery thriller set within a California high school environment. The narrative follows a detective-like...
Changeling
Changeling depicts events surrounding the 1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders in California. Angelina Jolie portrays a w...
Topkapi
Topkapi, released in 1964, depicts a con man’s involvement with an international group attempting to steal a valuable da...
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, adapting David Dodge’s novel. Cary Grant portrays a fo...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2022 mystery film directed by Rian Johnson. It serves as a standalone sequel to *...
Sneakers
Sneakers is a 1992 comedy centered around a team of security experts, led by Robert Redford, who are commissioned to ret...
The Bride Wore Black
The Bride Wore Black is a 1968 psychological thriller directed by François Truffaut, adapting William Irish’s novel. Fea...
Murder by Death
Murder by Death is a 1976 comedy mystery directed by Robert Moore and written by Neil Simon. The film features an ensemb...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Harper | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the Heat of the Night | 8.2 | +1.2 | Compare |
| The Conversation | 8.3 | +1.3 | Compare |
| Laura | 8.3 | +1.3 | Compare |
| Bad Day at Black Rock | 8.2 | +1.2 | Compare |
| West Side Story | 8.2 | +1.2 | Compare |
| The Thin Man | 8.2 | +1.2 | Compare |
| Bonnie and Clyde | 8.1 | +1.1 | Compare |
| Sicario | 8.0 | +1.0 | Compare |
| In Cold Blood | 8.0 | +1.0 | Compare |
| A Shot in the Dark | 7.7 | +0.7 | Compare |
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