Best Thriller Movies: Gripping, Tense, Until the Very End on Disney+

Looking for great Thriller movies on Disney+? This page combines curated Thriller picks with what Disney+ actually has to offer – filtering out the filler on both sides. Use the genre filter to explore further.

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Jason Bourne

2016

123 Min

MOVIE

Action Adventure Thriller

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Available on: Disney+ Sky

Trance

2013

101 Min

MOVIE

Thriller Crime Mystery

A violent gang enlists the help of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to locate a painting which somehow vanished in the middle of a heist.

Available on: Disney+

Chronicle

2012

84 Min

MOVIE

Science Fiction Drama Thriller

Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of cont…

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In Time

2011

109 Min

MOVIE

Action Thriller Science Fiction

In the not-too-distant future, the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest struggle to negotiate…

Available on: Disney+ Prime Video

Surrogates

2009

89 Min

MOVIE

Science Fiction Action Thriller

Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.

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Inglourious Basterds

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Al…

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Grindhouse

2007

191 Min

MOVIE

Thriller Action Horror

Grindhouse combines Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, a horror comedy about a group of survivors who battle zombie-like creatures, and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof, an action thriller about a murderous stuntman who kills young women wit…

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Man on Fire

2004

146 Min

MOVIE

Action Drama Thriller

Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save …

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Phone Booth

A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed... and the little red light from a laser rifle sight is proof that the caller isn't kidding.

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Fight Club

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the w…

Available on: Disney+ Prime Video

The Sixth Sense

1999

107 Min

MOVIE

Mystery Thriller Drama

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

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Enemy of the State

1998

132 Min

MOVIE

Action Drama Thriller

When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the…

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Starship Troopers

1997

129 Min

MOVIE

Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction

Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an in…

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L.A. Confidential

1997

138 Min

MOVIE

Crime Mystery Thriller

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

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The Rock

1996

137 Min

MOVIE

Action Adventure Thriller

When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have…

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True Lies

A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.

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Speed

Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.

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Reservoir Dogs

A botched robbery indicates a police informant, and the pressure mounts in the aftermath at a warehouse. Crime begets violence as the survivors -- veteran Mr. White, newcomer Mr. Orange, psychopathic parolee Mr. Blonde, bickering weasel Mr…

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Die Hard

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office's Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from…

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Predator

1987

107 Min

MOVIE

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller

A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.

Available on: Disney+ Sky

FAQ

How are these Thriller picks selected on Disney+?

Each pick on this page is curated based on community ratings, professional reception and lasting relevance. We focus on films that hold up over time rather than chasing every new release.

Can I filter Thriller on Disney+ by streaming service?

Yes — use the streaming filter at the top of the page to narrow down to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Sky, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Magenta TV or freevee. Availability is updated regularly.

Are these recommendations updated for 2026?

Yes. The list reflects current availability and ratings. New films are added when they meet the quality threshold; older entries stay listed when they remain genuinely worth watching.

What makes a Thriller good for Disney+?

We only list films that are actually streamable on Disney+ for users in your region. The streaming filter respects current licensing — when a title leaves the platform, it's removed from the list.