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Suspense movies

Nerve-Tingling Tension

Clock's ticking, traps are set, and every shadow could change everything. These stories grab you by the collar and don't let go. The most popular suspense movies on GoodWatch come first.

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Star Wars
Star Wars (1977)
GoodWatch score 89
Joker
Joker (2019)
GoodWatch score 73
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
GoodWatch score 80
Whiplash
Whiplash (2014)
GoodWatch score 89
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024)
GoodWatch score 61
Blue Lock
Blue Lock (2026)
GoodWatch score 73
The Beast
The Beast (2026)
GoodWatch score 54
Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe (2026)
GoodWatch score 64
Gladiator
Gladiator (2000)
GoodWatch score 79
Remain Calm
Remain Calm (2026)
GoodWatch score 72
Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike (2026)
GoodWatch score 55
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
GoodWatch score 65
Dracula
Dracula (2025)
GoodWatch score 57
The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974)
GoodWatch score 92
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
GoodWatch score 85
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
GoodWatch score 90
Schindler's List
Schindler's List (1993)
GoodWatch score 93
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
GoodWatch score 81
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
GoodWatch score 79
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
GoodWatch score 78
Jurassic World Rebirth
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
GoodWatch score 53
Shelter
Shelter (2026)
GoodWatch score 60
Fury
Fury (2014)
GoodWatch score 73
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men (1957)
GoodWatch score 94
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
GoodWatch score 75
Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional (1994)
GoodWatch score 77
Facing El Chapo
Facing El Chapo (2026)
GoodWatch score 72
Shutter Island
Shutter Island (2010)
GoodWatch score 73
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025)
GoodWatch score 85
By Any Means
By Any Means (2026)
GoodWatch score 55
The Furious
The Furious (2026)
GoodWatch score 84
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner (2014)
GoodWatch score 65
The Substance
The Substance (2024)
GoodWatch score 77
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
GoodWatch score 63
GoodFellas
GoodFellas (1990)
GoodWatch score 91
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
GoodWatch score 76
La venganza del Charro Negro
La venganza del Charro Negro (2026)
GoodWatch score 68
The Invite
The Invite (2026)
GoodWatch score 82
Django Unchained
Django Unchained (2012)
GoodWatch score 85
The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew (2026)
GoodWatch score 67

Frequently Asked Questions

How is suspense different from action?

It's all about the buildup - suspense makes you lean forward wondering what's next, while action delivers constant payoffs. The best stories balance both.

What creates good suspense?

High stakes with personal consequences. Whether it's a bomb defusal or a family secret, you need to truly care about what happens next.