Dial M for Murder
1954 · TMDB 8.0/10 · 2,897 votes
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Thriller Movies
Discover popular and highly rated thriller movies. This page focuses on useful, popular choices for viewers in the United States.
Updated 2026-08-05 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
Eligible titles are ranked using TMDB popularity, audience rating, and vote count. Streaming availability and ratings can change over time.
Silent Night
2023 · TMDB 6.1/10 · 971 votes
A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Striking Distance
1993 · TMDB 5.9/10 · 962 votes
Coming from a police family, Tom Hardy ends up fighting his uncle after the murder of his father. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Firebreak
2026 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 168 votes
Little Lide disappears in the forest while her family packs up their home. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Space Cowboys
2000 · TMDB 6.4/10 · 1,553 votes
Frank Corvin, ‘Hawk’ Hawkins, Jerry O'Neill and ‘Tank’ Sullivan were hotdog members of Project Daedalus, the US Air Force's test program for space travel, but their hopes were dashed in 1958 with the formation of NASA and the use of trained chimps. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025 · TMDB 5.7/10 · 221 votes
Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire the seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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[REC]²
2009 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 2,228 votes
The action continues from [REC], with the medical officer and a SWAT team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009 · TMDB 6.4/10 · 3,449 votes
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Inheritance
2020 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 745 votes
The patriarch of a wealthy and powerful family suddenly passes away, leaving his wife and daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and destroy their lives. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 3,145 votes
After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Safe Haven
2013 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 2,445 votes
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Eight Legged Freaks
2002 · TMDB 5.8/10 · 1,366 votes
The residents of a rural mining town discover that an unfortunate chemical spill has caused hundreds of little spiders to mutate overnight to the size of SUVs. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Poseidon Adventure
1972 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 1,038 votes
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Broken City
2013 · TMDB 6.0/10 · 1,597 votes
In a broken city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure, the mayor. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Alex Cross
2012 · TMDB 5.1/10 · 780 votes
Alex Cross, a genius homicide detective/psychologist is trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Bullitt
1968 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 1,313 votes
Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Hurricane Heist
2018 · TMDB 5.7/10 · 1,085 votes
Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Extinction
2018 · TMDB 6.0/10 · 2,029 votes
A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Land of the Dead
2005 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 1,839 votes
The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they cope with the situation. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
88 Minutes
2007 · TMDB 5.8/10 · 1,203 votes
Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.