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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.

Cuckoo

931. Cuckoo

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Mindbender Mystery
5.7

20241h 43min

Germany, United States

Director: Tilman Singer

After reluctantly moving to the German Alps with her father and his new family, Gretchen discovers that their new town hides sinister secrets, as she's plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her.

Themes

"movie: cuckoo. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: germany, Stepmother, Grief, Germany, Stepmother, Grief full keywords list: germany, Stepmother, Grief, Time loop, Female protagonist, Dead mother, Shriekers, Sign languages, Seizure, Half sister, Trippy, Mountain resort, Lesbian, Brooding, Ambiguous, Commanding, German alps. concept analysis: the film explores themes of familial bonds and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones amid lurking dangers. it also delves into the idea of identity and the struggle against predatory forces that threaten to disrupt the sanctity of family."

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Land of Bad

932. Land of Bad

Action War Thriller Military Action Survival Thriller
6.6

20241h 53min

United States, Australia

Director: William Eubank

When a Delta Force special ops mission goes terribly wrong, Air Force drone pilot Reaper has 48 hours to remedy what has devolved into a wild rescue operation. With no weapons and no communication other than the drone above, the ground mission suddenly becomes a full-scale battle when the team is discovered by the enemy.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Special ops constraints, Air force dependence, Behind enemy lines dynamics, Rescue operation pressure, Battle under fire

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Marmalade

933. Marmalade

Crime Thriller Romance Drama Comedy
6.3

20241h 39min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Keir O'Donnell

Baron, an imprisoned man, strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade, the love of his life, and their Bonnie and Clyde scheme to rob a bank in order to care for his sick mother and give the couple the life they’ve always dreamed of.


Force of Nature: The Dry 2

934. Force of Nature: The Dry 2

Mystery Thriller Investigation Mystery Survival Thriller
5.9

20241h 52min

Australia, United States

Director: Robert Connolly

When five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain ranges to investigate in the hopes of finding their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell, alive.

Themes

"movie: force of nature: the dry 2. genres: mystery, Thriller, Mystery, Thriller main themes: australia, Based on novel or book, Unsolved mystery, Australia, Based on novel or book, Unsolved mystery full keywords list: australia, Based on novel or book, Unsolved mystery, Crime investigation, Australian bush. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal among friends, Highlighting how desperation can lead individuals to make morally ambiguous choices. it also examines the impact of unresolved trauma and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones in the face of dire circumstances."

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Badland Hunters

935. Badland Hunters

Action Adventure Thriller Horror One-Person Army
5.9

20241h 47min

South Korea

Director: Heo Myeong-haeng

After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted by a mad doctor.

Themes

"movie: badland hunters. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Horror, Action, Adventure, Thriller, Horror main themes: post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands, Post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands full keywords list: post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands, Based on webcomic or webtoon, Seoul, South korea. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical limits of scientific experimentation and the lengths to which individuals will go to preserve their loved ones. it also highlights the struggle for survival in a lawless world, Questioning the essence of humanity in the face of desperation."

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Shoshana

936. Shoshana

Thriller Romance History
6.3

20242h 1min

United Kingdom, Italy

Director: Michael Winterbottom

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv. With British control over Palestine precarious and conflict inevitable, everyone is forced to choose a side.


The Courier

937. The Courier

Thriller Crime
6.0

20241h 42min

Belgium, France

Director: Daniel Calparsoro

After shrewdly seizing his chance to join a money-laundering scheme, a modest valet dives into a world of fast cash, fast cars — and an inevitable crash.


I.S.S.

938. I.S.S.

Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Political Thriller
5.3

20241h 36min

United States

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary.

Themes

"movie: i.s.s.. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: alcohol, Paranoia, Space, Alcohol, Paranoia, Space full keywords list: alcohol, Paranoia, Space, Astronaut, Zero gravity, Thoughtful, International space station (iss), World war, Inspirational, Provocative, Compassionate, Defiant, Powerful, Scathing, Tragic, Wry. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human relationships under extreme pressure and the moral dilemmas faced in survival situations. it raises questions about loyalty, Trust, And the consequences of political conflict, Emphasizing how fear can lead to betrayal and violence even among those who once considered each other allies."

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Miller's Girl

939. Miller's Girl

Thriller Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
5.2

20241h 33min

United States

Director: Jade Halley Bartlett

A talented young writer embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher assigns a project that entangles them both.

Themes

Power dynamics, Deception and exposure, Reputation and consequences, Ambition and desire, Teacher-student boundary, Adult responsibility vs desire

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Mothers' Instinct

940. Mothers' Instinct

Thriller Drama Domestic Thriller Family Drama
6.3

20241h 34min

Belgium, United Kingdom

Director: Benoît Delhomme

Perfect 1960s housewives Alice and Celine live for polished routines and picture‑perfect families—until a child’s fatal fall drags them into a world of guilt, obsession and quiet cruelty. As one mother clings to control and the other unravels, their manicured suburb turns into a battleground over the boy who is left.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Deception within friendship, Manipulation of care, Motherhood under strain, Paranoia under pressure, Precarious neighborly trust

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