7 Riveting Films Available for Streaming on Netflix
Are you in the mood for a thrill? Let’s get specific. You’re leaning towards a thriller, right? Not horror? While thrillers can be scary, and horror can be thrilling, the distinction lies in their names. Horror intends to horrify with evil to conquer or escape, while thrillers thrive on unpredictability, building tension to exhilarate.
Now, let’s delve into types of thrillers: psychological, mystery, high-stakes operations (think action, crime, legal, political, spy, sci-fi save-the-world scenarios). The best thrillers keep you on the edge, refusing to let you pause even when nature calls urgently.
Without further suspense, here are 7 of the finest thrillers available for streaming:
1. Infernal Affairs (2002)
In the Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Dennis Peck (Richard Gere) is a divisive figure, adored by loyalists and eyed suspiciously by others. His questionable conduct and murky finances draw the attention of Infernal Affairs, leading Sgt. Raymond Avila (Andy Garcia) and his partner (Laurie Metcalf) investigate. When witnesses start turning up dead, Avila realizes his life, along with his wife’s (Nancy Travis), is in peril.
2. Munich (2005)
After the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and their coach at the 1972 Olympics, the Israeli government clandestinely assigns Avner Kaufman (Eric Bana) to execute a series of strategic retaliations. With assistance from a driver (Daniel Craig), a forger (Hanns Zischler), a bomb-maker (Mathieu Kassovitz), and a former soldier (Ciarán Hinds), Avner embarks on a global operation, targeting 11 individuals. But as the body count rises, Avner begins to question the morality of his actions.
3. Inside Man (2006)
A tenacious detective (Denzel Washington) engages in a battle of wits with a cunning bank robber (Clive Owen) amidst a tense hostage crisis. Enter Madaline (Jodie Foster), a mysterious power broker with a hidden agenda, threatening to escalate an already volatile situation beyond repair.
4. Gone Girl (2014)
In Carthage, Mo., former New York writer Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) and his glamorous wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) project an image of marital bliss. However, when Amy vanishes on their fifth anniversary, Nick becomes the prime suspect. The ensuing police scrutiny and media frenzy shatter the facade of their happy union, raising tantalizing questions about who Nick and Amy truly are.
5. Drishyam (2015)
A gripping tale, enriched with an impressive script, technical finesse, and stellar performances, propels Mohanlal’s portrayal as Georgekutty. Despite his limited education, Georgekutty achieves success through hard work, navigating through an enthralling narrative.
6. Uncut Gems (2019)
A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could yield a windfall of a lifetime. Balancing business, family, and adversaries, he embarks on a precarious high-wire act in pursuit of the ultimate victory.
7. Operation Hyacinth (2021)
“Operation Hyacinth” stands as an impeccably executed film-noir. Though the lone wolf policeman archetype is familiar, the backdrop of Iron Curtain Poland paints a drab, gray world on the brink of change, offering a glimpse of what’s to come.
These thrillers promise an electrifying ride, keeping you glued to your screen till the very end.