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Thriller movies

Edge-of-your-seat suspense and psychological tension that keeps your heart racing from start to finish.

Subgenres include: Mind Game Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Cover-Up Thriller.

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

991. 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

War Action History Drama Thriller
7.3

20162h 24min

United States

Director: Michael Bay

An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Themes

Contractor-led security, Outsourcing ethics, Interagency coordination tension, Diplomatic risk in crisis, Local militia influence, Civilian protection under threat

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Friend Request

992. Friend Request

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Computer Threat Thriller
5.2

20161h 32min

Germany, South Africa

Director: Simon Verhoeven

Enjoying college life as a popular student, Laura shares everything with her more than 800 friends on Facebook. But one day, after accepting a friend request from a social outcast named Marina, Laura’s life is cursed...

Themes

Peer isolation, Online reputation pressure, Cyber harassment consequences, Digital torment and violence, Obsessive behavior, Social network obsession

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

993. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie
8.0

20161h 30min

United Kingdom

Director: Douglas Mackinnon

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

Themes

Deception via doubles, Appearance via staged identity, Secrecy via conspiratorial group, Memory manipulation mind palace, Power via hidden network, Murder via bride persona

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Amazon Video
PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
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Baskin

994. Baskin

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8

20151h 37min

Türkiye, United States

Director: Can Evrenol

A squad of unsuspecting cops go through a trapdoor to Hell when they stumble upon a Black Mass in an abandoned building.

Themes

Intergenerational bonds, Ritual violence, Authority under pressure, Trauma transmission, Group paranoia, Perceived reality vs illusion

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He Never Died

995. He Never Died

Comedy Drama Fantasy Horror Thriller
6.3

20151h 39min

United States, Canada

Director: Jason Krawczyk

Jack is a solitary man with a mysterious past. His strange habits will soon become stranger when his past catches up with him.

Themes

Immortal burden, Bible imagery, Vampire violence, Father daughter relationship, Isolation and routine, Violence and restraint

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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In the Heart of the Sea

996. In the Heart of the Sea

Thriller Drama Adventure Action History
6.9

20152h 2min

Spain, United States

Director: Ron Howard

A New England whaling ship sets sail in 1820 chasing oil and glory, but a colossal white whale slams into their world and sends them into the open sea in shattered boats, where hunger, madness, and the vast ocean close in.

Themes

Leadership under strain, Survival under duress, Moral compromise under pressure, Nature versus man, Cooperation vs conflict, Isolation and crew cohesion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Point Break

997. Point Break

Action Adventure Crime Thriller Epic Action
5.3

20151h 54min

Germany, United States

Director: Ericson Core

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

Themes

Deception and infiltration, Obsession with nature ordeals, Ritual initiation and belonging, Adrenaline driven loyalty, Consequences of risk-taking, Leadership and group dynamics

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A Bigger Splash

998. A Bigger Splash

Drama Thriller Romance Relationship Drama Dark Romance
6.4

20152h 5min

France, Italy

Director: Luca Guadagnino

An American couple, Paul and Marianne, spend their vacation in Italy and experience trouble when Marianne invites a former lover and his teenage daughter to visit, which leads to jealousy and dangerous sexual scenarios.

Themes

Deception and performance, Fame and vulnerability, Jealousy and desire, Addiction and recovery, Privacy vs intrusion, Power dynamics in intimate spaces, Age and danger

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Criminal Activities

999. Criminal Activities

Thriller Crime Drama Organized Crime Domestic Thriller
5.8

20151h 34min

United States

Director: Jackie Earle Haley

Four young men make a risky investment together that gets them into trouble with the mob.

Themes

Perception vs reality, Debt pressure, Mob influence, Illicit investment consequences, Group decision dynamics

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Apple TV
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Close Range

1000. Close Range

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Narcotics Crime
5.1

20151h 20min

United States

Director: Isaac Florentine

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.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Witness pressure, Crime versus survival, Drug cartel intimidation, Police leverage, Power corruption

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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