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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.

The Gorge

841. The Gorge

Romance Science Fiction Thriller Passionate Romance Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
6.7

20252h 8min

United States

Director: Scott Derrickson

Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

Themes

Isolation through distance, Manipulation by private organization, Romance under restraint, Loyalty under conflicting duties, Mutation of life through lab, Secrecy and control

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Captain America: Brave New World

842. Captain America: Brave New World

Action Thriller Science Fiction Superhero Action Political Thriller
5.6

20251h 59min

United States

Director: Julius Onah

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Themes

"movie: captain america: brave new world. genres: action, Thriller, Science fiction, Action, Thriller, Science fiction main themes: hero, Usa president, The white house, Hero, Usa president, The white house full keywords list: hero, Usa president, The white house, Superhero, Revenge, Summit, Aftercreditsstinger, Marvel cinematic universe (mcu), Sidekick, Assassination attempt, Political thriller, Treaty, International relations. concept analysis: the film explores the ethics of power and patriotism, Questioning how far leaders and heroes can go in manipulating bodies, Minds, And global resources before they betray the ideals they claim to protect. it also examines legacy and accountability, Contrasting sam’s attempt to build a more honest, Inclusive captain america with ross’s willingness to sacrifice others—and ultimately himself—to maintain control and political dominance."

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bring Them Down

843. Bring Them Down

Drama Thriller
6.4

20251h 45min

Belgium, Ireland

Director: Christopher Andrews

When the ongoing rivalry between farmers Michael and Jack suddenly escalates, it triggers a chain of events that take increasingly violent and devastating turns, leaving both families permanently altered.


Companion

844. Companion

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
6.9

20251h 37min

United States

Director: Drew Hancock

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception within groups, Human android relationship, Toxic relationship dynamics, Privacy invasion by machines, Human vs machines

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Flight Risk

845. Flight Risk

Action Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action Cover-Up Thriller
5.3

20251h 31min

United States

Director: Mel Gibson

A U.S. Marshal escorts a government witness to trial after he's accused of getting involved with a mob boss, only to discover that the pilot who is transporting them is also a hitman sent to assassinate the informant. After they subdue him, they're forced to fly together after discovering that there are others attempting to eliminate them.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Institutional corruption, Deception and impersonation, Trust and suspicion, Collateral damage in pursuit of justice, Risk and duty in law enforcement

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Presence

846. Presence

Horror Thriller Drama Haunting Horror Family Drama
6.1

20251h 24min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

Themes

Found footage aesthetics, Time nonlinearity and memory, Interracial marriage pressure, Suburban haunting and family strain, Voyeurism and observed behavior, Drugging and coercive control, Parental favoritism and conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Wolf Man

847. Wolf Man

Horror Thriller Werewolf Horror Survival Thriller
5.6

20251h 42min

United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

With his marriage fraying, Blake persuades his wife Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit his remote childhood home in rural Oregon. As they arrive at the farmhouse in the dead of night, they're attacked by an unseen animal and barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. But as the night stretches on, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable.

Themes

"movie: wolf man. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: monster, Moon, Transformation, Monster, Moon, Transformation full keywords list: monster, Moon, Transformation, Full moon, Melancholy, Infection, Car crash, Woods, Oregon, Usa, Remake, Wolfman, Werewolf, Childhood home, Creature feature, Monster movie, Lycanthrope, Body horror, Horror. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the impact of unresolved trauma on relationships. it explores the struggle between one's inherent nature and the desire to protect loved ones, Ultimately questioning what it means to lose one's humanity."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

848. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Action Crime Thriller Epic Action Heist
6.3

20252h 24min

Canada, United States

Director: Christian Gudegast

Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Crime and consequences, Rival loyalties and shifting alliances, Risk and reward dynamics, Authority versus criminal networks

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blood Star

849. Blood Star

Thriller Horror
6.1

20241h 37min

United Kingdom

Director: Lawrence Jacomelli

A young woman is driving through the desert alone when she is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopathic Sheriff. The chase escalates to deadly levels, and she must use her street-smarts to turn the tables against him.


Kraven the Hunter

850. Kraven the Hunter

Action Adventure Thriller Superhero Action Revenge Thriller
5.5

20242h 7min

United States

Director: J.C. Chandor

Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

Themes

"movie: kraven the hunter. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Thriller main themes: hunter, Superhero, Villain, Hunter, Superhero, Villain full keywords list: hunter, Superhero, Villain, Based on comic, Supervillain, Antihero, Intense, Admiring, Ominous. concept analysis: the film explores how cycles of violence and predation are passed down through family, Questioning whether someone shaped by brutality can ever truly escape becoming what they hate. it frames kraven’s journey as a moral struggle between justice and bloodlust, Suggesting that the identity of a “hunter” is as much psychological and ethical as it is physical or hereditary."

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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