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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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The Pianist
The Pianist (2002)
GoodWatch score 88
War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
GoodWatch score 82
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
GoodWatch score 71
Akira
Akira (1988)
GoodWatch score 80
American History X
American History X (1998)
GoodWatch score 79
The Hunt
The Hunt (2020)
GoodWatch score 58
The Isolate Thief
The Isolate Thief (2026)
GoodWatch score 62
Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
GoodWatch score 70
City of God
City of God (2002)
GoodWatch score 83
Exit 8
Exit 8 (2025)
GoodWatch score 74
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
GoodWatch score 79
High and Low
High and Low (1963)
GoodWatch score 90
Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko (2001)
GoodWatch score 75
My Dearest Assassin
My Dearest Assassin (2026)
GoodWatch score 50
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta (2006)
GoodWatch score 74
Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky (1986)
GoodWatch score 85
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down (2001)
GoodWatch score 76
Mercy
Mercy (2026)
GoodWatch score 44
Snatch
Snatch (2000)
GoodWatch score 73
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
GoodWatch score 53
Lolita
Lolita (1997)
GoodWatch score 62
Drive
Drive (2011)
GoodWatch score 82
In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love (2000)
GoodWatch score 87
Cerita Lila
Cerita Lila (2026)
GoodWatch score 56
Ben-Hur
Ben-Hur (1959)
GoodWatch score 86
Mirzapur: The Movie
Mirzapur: The Movie (2026)
GoodWatch score 69
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight (2015)
GoodWatch score 74
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
GoodWatch score 84
Trap
Trap (2024)
GoodWatch score 54
First Blood
First Blood (1982)
GoodWatch score 76
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
GoodWatch score 79
The Menu
The Menu (2022)
GoodWatch score 75
Hero
Hero (2002)
GoodWatch score 84
Conclave
Conclave (2024)
GoodWatch score 80
Ran
Ran (1985)
GoodWatch score 91
The Storm
The Storm (2026)
GoodWatch score 58
Unforgiven
Unforgiven (1992)
GoodWatch score 87
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
GoodWatch score 55
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity (2002)
GoodWatch score 78
The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
GoodWatch score 68

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.