Movies Like State of Fear
As São Paulo erupts in an unprecedented wave of violence, a lawyer with underworld ties must strike a deal with the police to rescue her kidnapped niece.
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6 Bullets
Ex-mercenary hired to find a kidnapped girl; direct tonal match — crime/action, desperate rescue, criminal underworld
God Is a Bullet
Father infiltrates dangerous criminal cult to rescue kidnapped daughter; same rescue-through-underworld structure
Take Back
Daughter kidnapped by a figure from mother's criminal past; parents race to save her — mirrors State of Fear's core
The Enforcer
Crime enforcer must save a young runaway from his own boss's trafficking ring; underworld loyalty vs. rescue drive
Proof of Life
Kidnapping negotiator and desperate family navigate criminal underworld to secure release; tense urban crime thriller
Prisoners
Two girls kidnapped; desperate father and a detective each break rules to find them — same moral-grey rescue urgency
Man on Fire
Bodyguard hunts Mexican kidnappers after his charge is taken; Latin American urban setting, gritty crime atmosphere
The Counselor
Lawyer entangled with drug cartel faces lethal consequences; professional crosses into criminal world with no exit
Sicario
Law-enforcement operative drawn into murky cartel war; female protagonist navigating brutal criminal systems
Indemnity
Ex-firefighter on the run amid high-level conspiracy; gritty South African urban crime/action with systemic corruption
The International
Protagonist exposes deep criminal conspiracy by navigating dangerous networks; crime/thriller with institutional corruption
Blood Ties
Organized crime drama where a legal professional is entangled in family criminal ties; similar moral tension
A Bittersweet Life
Crime enforcer betrayed by his boss; stylish Korean action/crime/drama with underworld loyalty and moral complexity
Witness
Corruption within law enforcement forces a lawman to strike dangerous deals; crime/thriller with systemic threat
The Locksmith
Ex-con forced back into crime to protect family; crime/thriller with family stakes and a protagonist in criminal grey zone
Run
Law student accidentally crosses the mob and is hunted by both criminals and police; lawyer-meets-underworld chase thriller
Black Site
Officers fight for survival against a dangerous detainee; action/thriller/crime/drama blend with high-pressure setting
All the Devils Are Here
Criminals in a safehouse as paranoia escalates; crime/thriller with tension-driven drama and betrayal
The Killer
Contract killer refuses an order and is hunted; action/thriller/crime with a morally entangled female protagonist
Out of Exile
Parolee trying to go straight is pulled back into crime; crime/action drama with family stakes and law-enforcement pursuit
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Frequently asked about State of Fear
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Is State of Fear a movie?
Yes. State of Fear is a 2026 Brazilian action thriller directed by Pedro Morelli, with a runtime of 103 minutes.
Is the movie State of Fear a true story?
No, the film is a fictional crime drama. However, it draws inspiration from real waves of organized-crime violence that have hit São Paulo, most notably the May 2006 PCC attacks.
What country is State of Fear filmed in?
State of Fear is a Brazilian production set and filmed in São Paulo, Brazil.
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