Thriller on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

153 thriller titles on Netflix at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Psycho (1960)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA woman on the run finds a chilling, atmospheric motel where dread steadily builds to a shocking twist.Netflix · Peacock89
2. 2Memento (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu82
3. 3The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
4. 4Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
5. 5Nightcrawler (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
6. 6Jaws (1975)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA seaside town's police chief, a biologist, and a hunter face a monstrous shark in a gritty, tense adventure.Netflix
7. 7Split (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A chilling war for survival unfolds as one man's submerged personality threatens to dominate all others.Netflix · YouTube (free)
8. 8The Bourne Identity (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An amnesiac with deadly skills races to uncover his identity while shadowy figures relentlessly pursue him.Netflix
9. 9The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A former assassin unearths buried memories, relentlessly pursued by a shadowy organization determined to silence him.Netflix · Starz
10. 10The Black Phone (2022)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA kidnapped boy in a soundproof basement receives ghostly calls from a killer's past victims.Netflix
11. 11The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA disgraced journalist and a punk hacker uncover immense corruption in a bleak, gritty mystery.Netflix · Apple TV+
12. 12The Equalizer (2014)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man with a mysterious past unleashes his brutal skills to protect the helpless from Russian gangsters.Netflix
13. 13Shoplifters (2018)Gritty · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty, intimate drama where a found family's shoplifting ways lead to heartbreakingly bleak revelations.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
14. 14Upgrade (2018)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA paralyzed man's AI implant grants superhuman abilities for relentless, gritty revenge in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.Netflix
15. 15The Impossible (2012)Tense · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A family's idyllic holiday shatters into a harrowing fight for survival against nature's terrifying wrath.Netflix
16. 16Donnie Brasco (1997)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn FBI agent's undercover life with the mob slowly erodes his identity, leading to a melancholy, gritty immersion.Netflix
17. 17Furious 7 (2015)High octane · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, high-octane chase for revenge turns into an epic, suspenseful battle for family.Netflix
18. 18The Bourne Supremacy (2004)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty thriller where a trained assassin is forced back into a high-octane world of espionage.Netflix · Starz
19. 19Wind River (2017)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn FBI agent and a game tracker navigate a bleak, suspenseful murder mystery on a snowy reservation.Netflix
20. 20The Warriors (1979)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Coney Island gang fights for survival on a gritty, relentless journey through a hostile city.Netflix · Tubi
21. 21Law Abiding Citizen (2009)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's vengeful quest for justice unravels a darkly-comic, pulpy thriller with gritty suspense.Netflix
22. 22Fast Five (2011)High octane · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Ex-cons in Rio pull off one last high-stakes job, outrunning relentless authorities for their freedom.Netflix
23. 23Extraction (2020)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hardened gun-for-hire faces a relentless, gritty fight for survival while rescuing a kidnapped son.Netflix
24. 24Speed (1994)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA rigged bus hurtles through Los Angeles, and every dip below fifty miles per hour means explosive death.Netflix
25. 25The Fast and the Furious (2001)Gritty · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Undercover street racing and high-stakes truck heists collide as a cop chooses between duty and a new family.Netflix
26. 26War Machine (2026)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA combat engineer leads his unit against a giant otherworldly killing machine in a relentless, high-octane battle.Netflix
27. 27Extraction 2 (2023)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA commando fights through a relentless, gritty gauntlet to save a gangster's family, pushing the limits of survival.Netflix
28. 28What Happened to Monday (2017)Suspenseful · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RSeptuplets evade a strict one-child policy, enduring relentless action and gritty suspense to find their missing sister.Netflix
29. 29Mirage (2018)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · RA mysterious thunderstorm links two timelines, creating a tense, atmospheric drama with unexpected, disturbing consequences.Netflix
30. 30The Platform (2019)Bleak · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RIn a vertical prison, a descending feast reveals humanity's brutal hierarchy, sparking a desperate rebellion.Netflix
31. 31El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA bleak, brisk journey follows a man grappling with his past to forge a future, all while the tension mounts.Netflix
32. 32Starship Troopers (1997)Satirical · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RYoung soldiers fight giant alien bugs in a relentless, high-octane, and darkly satirical space war.Netflix
33. 33Point Break (1991)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Netflix · Peacock · Kanopy
34. 34The Devil All the Time (2020)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RSinister characters converge around a young man fighting evil forces in a bleak, darkly comic, and suspenseful world.Netflix
35. 35Red Dragon (2002)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA former FBI agent must re-enter a chilling world of crime to confront his most dangerous adversary.Netflix · Peacock
36. 36Fast & Furious 6 (2013)High octane · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13High-octane car chases and pulpy action collide as a presumed-dead love interest reappears, complicating a thrilling mission.Netflix
37. 37Snowden (2016)Tense · emotionally heavy · measured · RA determined man exposes government secrets, igniting a tense, gritty thriller with global consequences.Netflix · Starz · Kanopy
38. 38The Fate of the Furious (2017)High octane · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A mysterious woman's seduction pulls Dom into crime, forcing his crew into relentless, high-octane trials.Netflix
39. 39Bird Box (2018)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA mother and her children navigate a bleak, unseen threat where one glimpse means certain death.Netflix
40. 40Bugonia (2025)Satirical · measured · RTwo paranoid men kidnap a CEO, convinced she is an alien, leading to darkly comedic and suspenseful absurdity.Netflix
41. 41Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)Suspenseful · light gore · measured · PG-13A charismatic priest's murder draws a renowned detective into a darkly comic, logic-defying mystery.Netflix
42. 42Zero Dark Thirty (2012)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, suspenseful drama chronicles the measured, decade-long hunt for a notorious terrorist leader.Netflix · Paramount+
43. 43Violent Night (2022)Campy · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA darkly comic Santa delivers relentless, pulpy action when mercenaries crash Christmas Eve.Netflix
44. 44The Da Vinci Code (2006)Suspenseful · light gore · measured · PG-13A murder in the Louvre ignites a cerebral, suspenseful quest to uncover a 2,000-year-old religious mystery.Netflix · Starz
45. 45Safe Haven (2013)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A mysterious woman's new romance in a quiet town awakens a past she desperately tries to outrun.Netflix · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
46. 46Nowhere (2023)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA pregnant refugee hides in a cargo container, giving birth alone on the open sea, fighting for every breath.Netflix
47. 47Fast & Furious (2009)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller reignites a feud between an ex-con and an agent, pushing limits behind the wheel.Netflix
48. 48The Gray Man (2022)High octane · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A shadowy agent uncovers damning secrets, leading to a relentless, globe-trotting hunt by a sociopathic operative.Netflix
49. 49Angels & Demons (2009)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A symbologist races through Vatican City, unraveling ancient conspiracies as a secret society seeks revenge.Netflix · Starz
50. 50Homefront (2013)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired agent's quiet life shatters when a local crime boss targets his family in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.Netflix · The Roku Channel · Tubi
51. 51Nope (2022)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA lonely California gulch holds an uncanny, chilling discovery, unfolding with measured, witty suspense.Netflix
52. 52The Rip (2026)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RMiami cops find millions in a stash house, quickly unraveling trust in a gritty, tense thriller.Netflix
53. 53Scream VI (2023)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RFour survivors flee a masked killer, but a new chapter in a new city brings only relentless, gritty terror.Netflix · Paramount+ · Pluto TV
54. 54The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)Gritty · relentless · PG-13A high-octane thrill ride through Tokyo's gritty underworld where street racing is a way of life.Netflix
55. 5528 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA doctor's shocking new relationship and a nightmare encounter unleash chilling, world-altering consequences.Netflix
56. 56Elysium (2013)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man fights for survival on a ruined Earth while the wealthy live in bleak, pristine luxury above.Netflix
57. 57Jurassic World Dominion (2022)Epic · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Dinosaurs hunt alongside humans, creating an epic and suspenseful adventure that reshapes the future of the planet.Netflix
58. 58Crimson Peak (2015)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA gothic romance unfolds with atmospheric dread as a mysterious house remembers past tragedies and present dangers.Netflix
59. 59Carry-On (2024)Suspenseful · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless Christmas Eve thriller where an airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious, dangerous traveler.Netflix
60. 60Hush (2016)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA deaf woman fights for survival against a relentless killer in a chilling, gritty home invasion.Netflix · Prime Video · Peacock
61. 61M3GAN 2.0 (2025)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13A brilliant creator upgrades her sentient doll for a gritty, brisk battle against a weaponized imitation.Netflix
62. 622 Fast 2 Furious (2003)Pulpy · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Former cops and ex-cons double-cross a Miami dealer in a relentless, high-octane thrill ride.Netflix
63. 63Spy Game (2001)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA retiring CIA agent races against time to save his protégé from execution and an agency cover-up.Netflix
64. 64Rebel Ridge (2024)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Marine battles small-town corruption and fights for justice with measured, gritty intensity.Netflix
65. 65Fractured (2019)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · RA father's frantic search for his missing family becomes a tense, gritty descent into uncertainty.Netflix
66. 66Apex (2026)Properly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA grieving woman's solo trek in the Australian wild becomes a relentless, twisted game of cat and mouse.Netflix
67. 67Nobody 2 (2025)Darkly comic · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA family vacation to a theme park becomes a relentless, darkly comic brawl against crime and corruption.Netflix
68. 68The Grey (2012)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RStranded oilmen fight for survival against brutal elements and a relentless pack of wolves.Netflix · Kanopy
69. 69The Highwaymen (2019)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo former Texas Rangers hunt notorious outlaws, confronting a public that romanticizes their violent crime spree.Netflix
70. 70Green Room (2016)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA punk band's gig turns into a relentless, gritty fight for survival against a brutal skinhead gang.Netflix
71. 71The Pale Blue Eye (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA former constable and a young Edgar Allan Poe unravel a chilling, atmospheric crime at West Point.Netflix
72. 72Angel Has Fallen (2019)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, gritty thriller unfolds as a Secret Service agent fights to clear his name after a treacherous attack.Netflix · Tubi
73. 73I Am Mother (2019)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A robot mother raises humanity's future in a bunker, until a stranger's arrival shatters their isolated world.Netflix
74. 74White House Down (2013)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A Capitol policeman fights relentless, gritty battles to save the president from a paramilitary takeover.Netflix · Starz
75. 75A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13New York City plunges into relentless silence as a woman and her cat navigate an alien invasion.Netflix · Prime Video · Paramount+
76. 76Jason Bourne (2016)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A former operative uncovers dark truths about his past in a relentless, high-octane, and gritty adventure.Netflix
77. 77Blood Red Sky (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA mother with a dark secret unleashes her inner monster to save her son from hijackers on a transatlantic flight.Netflix
78. 7828 Years Later (2025)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, gritty fight for survival unfolds on an isolated island twenty-eight years after a devastating outbreak.Netflix
79. 79I Care a Lot (2021)Darkly comic · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA ruthless guardian preys on the elderly, but her newest victim hides a secret that changes everything.Netflix
80. 80Day Shift (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire hunter in LA races against time to pay for his kid's tuition in this darkly comic, brisk thriller.Netflix
81. 81The Shallows (2016)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A lone surfer's fight for survival against a relentless predator becomes an intense test of human will.Netflix · YouTube (free)
82. 82The Killer (2023)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA meticulous assassin's global manhunt becomes a darkly comic, gritty battle against everyone, including himself.Netflix
83. 83Safe House (2012)Suspenseful · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA rookie operative and a renegade agent fight relentless mercenaries in a gritty, high-octane battle for survival.Netflix · Prime Video · Starz
84. 84Go (1999)Pulpy · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA supermarket clerk's drug deal ignites a relentless, darkly comedic thrill ride through a gritty underworld.Netflix
85. 85The Last House (2026)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A family fights for survival inside their sealed home as a relentless and chilling threat closes in.Netflix
86. 86The Bourne Legacy (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A new operative faces life-or-death stakes as he navigates the gritty, suspenseful fallout from Bourne's actions.Netflix · Starz
87. 87The Ice Road (2021)Tense · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ice road driver races against melting ice and impossible odds to save trapped miners in far northern Canada.Netflix
88. 88Heart of Stone (2023)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A shadowy operative races to stop a hacker from stealing a dangerous weapon in this relentless, gritty thriller.Netflix
89. 89Ambulance (2022)High octane · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo brothers ignite a high-octane Los Angeles bank heist that spirals into a gritty, suspenseful escape.Netflix
90. 90Smile 2 (2024)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA pop star's world tour becomes a relentless spiral of terrifying events and a gritty past.Netflix · Prime Video · Paramount+
91. 91Gerald's Game (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · NRA woman handcuffed to a bed in a remote house confronts chilling visions and dark secrets.Netflix
92. 926 Underground (2019)High octane · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA tech billionaire fakes his death, then assembles a team for a relentless, darkly comic mission against a dictator.Netflix
93. 93Spectral (2016)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A special-ops team battles unseen supernatural entities in a war-torn European city, creating brisk, atmospheric suspense.Netflix
94. 94Leave the World Behind (2023)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · RA luxurious getaway descends into chilling uncertainty as a cyberattack isolates two families from the world.Netflix
95. 95Bright (2017)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RMythical creatures navigate gritty L.A. streets as two cops unravel a prophesied turf war.Netflix
96. 96Spenser Confidential (2020)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA former cop and an aspiring fighter unravel a gritty, darkly comic conspiracy with brisk, witty action.Netflix
97. 97Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA survival expert protects a boy from assassins and a raging forest fire in the tense Montana wilderness.Netflix
98. 98The Guilty (2021)Suspenseful · emotionally devastating · relentless · RA demoted officer races against time, confined to a desk, as a gritty, tense kidnapping unfolds over the phone.Netflix
99. 99Money Monster (2016)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA live television hostage crisis unfolds as a financial guru and his producer face a desperate, armed investor.Netflix
100. 100Gold (2016)Gritty · emotionally heavy · measured · RA desperate prospector and a disgraced geologist chase a pulpy, epic dream of gold in the Indonesian jungle.Netflix · The Roku Channel

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