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50 Under-the-Radar International Thrillers You Need to Discover (2010-2020)

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  1. 1Eye for an EyeMovie · 2019 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeMario, a kind and respected nurse working in a coastal Galician nursing home, is well-liked by the residents. The arrival of Antonio Padín, a recently released local drug lord, disrupts the peace. Padín’s sons, Kike and Toño, now run the family's criminal enterprise. A failed operation threatens to send Kike to prison and leaves them deeply indebted to a Colombian supplier. Desperate, Toño seeks out Mario's help to persuade his father to take responsibility for the debt. However, Mario has his own agenda.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  2. 2The OathMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerA father is forced to intervene when his daughter's boyfriend starts posing a danger to the family. He must step in to keep them safe.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  3. 3Easy MoneyMovie · 2010 · 124m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeTo support his secret life, JW starts transporting drugs, and his path crosses with two men. There's Jorge, a fugitive wanted by both the Serbian mafia and the police. And then there's Mrado, a ruthless enforcer for the mafia, who is determined to find Jorge.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  4. 4LiverleafMovie · 2018 · 114m · Horror, Thriller, DramaNozaki Haruka, a middle school student, transfers to a new school in a small town because of her father's job. She is then subjected to severe bullying. However, with the school scheduled to close in two months, she finds herself without support.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  5. 5Sweet CountryMovie · 2018 · 113m · Western, Crime, ThrillerAustralia, 1929. An Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner during a confrontation and flees, becoming the target of a relentless posse.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
  6. 6RaaziMovie · 2018 · 138m · Thriller, Action, DramaDuring the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, an Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  7. 7Turks & CaicosMovie · 2014 · 95m · Thriller, Drama, ActionThe second film in David Hare’s Johnny Worricker trilogy finds the restless spy living under an assumed identity on a Caribbean island, enjoying a quiet life as a poet named Tom Eliot. His peace is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious American man, played by Christopher Walken, who claims to know him. This leads Worricker into the orbit of several enigmatic American businessmen supposedly attending a conference on the global financial crisis. When one of them drowns, the financial PR representative’s evasiveness suggests a deeper story. Worricker uncovers their illegal activities and must act fast when connections to British Prime Minister Alec Beasley are revealed, putting his life in danger.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2
  8. 8Scenic RouteMovie · 2013 · 85m · Drama, ThrillerTwo lifelong friends are stranded on a remote desert road and must fight to survive. Their already difficult relationship deteriorates, leading to a violent confrontation.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  9. 9AppearancesMovie · 2020 · 108m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeÈve and Henri are considered the elite of Vienna's French community. Their seemingly perfect life is shattered when Ève discovers Henri's infidelity. Driven by a sudden desire for revenge, she seeks out Jonas, a charming young Austrian. However, Jonas is not as he appears, and their involvement sets them on a path with no return.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8
  10. 10Article 15Movie · 2019 · 130m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA newly assigned IPS officer in rural India is forced to confront deep-seated caste issues and difficult realities when a horrific crime occurs. Three girls vanish from the village of Lalgaon; two are discovered dead, and the search for the third intensifies. The officer must uncover her whereabouts and identify those responsible for this brutal act.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.6
  11. 11Steel Rain 2: SummitMovie · 2020 · 132m · Action, Thriller, WarIn a near-future world, a global crisis looms as three leaders are abducted by a North Korean nuclear submarine. The kidnapping occurs during a summit between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States, triggering a coup d'état. The event pushes the world to the brink of war.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 7.0
  12. 12Jasper JonesMovie · 2017 · 105m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerFourteen-year-old Charlie's world is upended when Jasper asks for his help disposing of the body of his girlfriend, Laura. Charlie then sets out to find her killer and develops feelings for Laura's younger sister.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  13. 13SpoorMovie · 2017 · 128m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerJanina Duszejko, an elderly woman living in the isolated Klodzko Valley, finds herself at the center of a series of baffling crimes. She's certain she knows the culprit, but her warnings are dismissed by everyone around her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  14. 14Cold War IIMovie · 2016 · 110m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA suspected criminal mastermind breaks free from police custody, causing widespread chaos. The police department is fractured, and competing chiefs escalate their conflict into a violent showdown across Hong Kong.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  15. 15MadaariMovie · 2016 · 134m · Thriller, DramaDriven by grief and a thirst for justice, an ordinary man kidnaps the Home Minister's son. He seeks answers about his own son's death, which he believes was caused by illegal actions committed by corrupt government officials.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
  16. 16TextMovie · 2019 · 132m · Drama, ThrillerAfter serving seven years for a false drug conviction, Ilya Goryunov returns to a life that no longer exists. He hadn't planned to seek revenge on those who framed him, but now he sees no other option.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
  17. 17J'irai mourir dans les CarpatesMovie · 2020 · 96m · Comedy, ThrillerWhile filming his documentary series *I'll Sleep at Your Place* in the Carpathian Mountains in 2005, Antoine de Maximy disappeared following a car accident. His editor, Agnès, uses the footage from his trip to search for him.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4
  18. 18Children...Movie · 2011 · 132m · Crime, Thriller, DramaIn March 1991, five boys went frog hunting in the mountains and disappeared without a trace. Years later, a documentary producer, a detective, and a professor investigate the unsolved case. As they delve deeper, suspicion falls on one of the boys' parents.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3
  19. 19Simon KillerMovie · 2012 · 105m · Drama, ThrillerAfter a breakup, a recent college graduate goes to Paris. There, his relationship with a prostitute starts to bring hidden aspects of his recent history to light.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8
  20. 20Greatful DeadMovie · 2013 · 97m · Comedy, Drama, HorrorNami is a young woman struggling with emotional issues stemming from a difficult upbringing. After inheriting a considerable sum of money, she begins exploring a wide range of unusual pursuits.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9
  21. 21Cruel & UnusualMovie · 2014 · 95m · Thriller, Science FictionFalsely accused of murdering his wife, a man is imprisoned in an unusual facility. There, he's subjected to a chilling sentence: he must repeatedly experience her death, endlessly.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  22. 22ControlMovie · 2017 · 126m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerThe close friendship between police officers Vincke and Verstuyft is severely tested as they investigate a series of brutal murders. Their partnership is strained further when Verstuyft becomes captivated by a survivor of the attacks. At the same time, the serial killer is planning his next kill.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0
  23. 23X - The eXploitedMovie · 2018 · 111m · Crime, ThrillerIn present-day Budapest, a troubled policewoman with severe panic disorders has spent over a decade working in a desk job, unable to handle crime scenes. She's also a single mother struggling to make ends meet while raising her rebellious teenage daughter. Unexpectedly, this former detective stumbles upon a serial murder case. The story weaves together personal struggles and a gripping mystery against the backdrop of Budapest, a city grappling with its past as pre-election demonstrations fill the streets. In a city where honesty is elusive, the truth emerges through the perspective of the emotionally unstable policewoman and her daughter, who seeks to uncover the identity of her missing father.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5
  24. 24SethupathiMovie · 2016 · 121m · Action, ThrillerInspector Sethupathi investigates the murder of a fellow officer and discovers that Vaathiyar, a powerful figure, is the killer. After arresting Vaathiyar, Sethupathi's career is threatened by an unforeseen event linked to the very case he's working on.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5
  25. 25Blood Moon PartyMovie · 2020 · 118m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerAt a sophisticated dinner party, four friends and their wives debate the impact of smartphones on their lives. They jokingly suggest a late-night game: everyone puts their phones on the table, and whoever receives a text, notification, or call must share it with everyone else. The seemingly harmless game quickly spirals out of control.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  26. 26Black and BlueMovie · 2019 · 109m · Action, Crime, DramaA new police officer accidentally records the murder of a young drug dealer on her body camera. Discovering that corrupt officers committed the crime, she partners with the only person in her community willing to help her. Together, they must evade both vengeful criminals and the police determined to suppress the evidence.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8
  27. 27The Invisible ManMovie · 2020 · 124m · Thriller, Science Fiction, HorrorAfter her abusive ex-partner dies by suicide and leaves her his wealth, Cecilia begins to believe his death was staged. A series of increasingly dangerous coincidences lead her to suspect she's being stalked by an unseen force, and she fights to uncover the truth.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
  28. 28NightcrawlerMovie · 2014 · 118m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerSeeking a job, Lou Bloom enters the world of crime journalism in Los Angeles, gradually becoming involved in the stories he covers. He and Nina, a seasoned TV news professional, work together.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7
  29. 29Jason BourneMovie · 2016 · 123m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerA highly skilled ex-CIA operative, living in seclusion, is forced back into the world he left behind. His mission: to expose long-buried secrets about his own history.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
  30. 30Self/lessMovie · 2015 · 117m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerA wealthy elderly man with terminal cancer undergoes a groundbreaking procedure to transfer his consciousness into a healthy young man's body. However, his new existence takes a dark turn as he begins to investigate the body's mysterious past and the powerful organization willing to do anything to protect its secrets.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  31. 31The Girl in the Spider's WebMovie · 2018 · 115m · Action, Crime, ThrillerHacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist are asked to retrieve a dangerous computer program. Their mission plunges them into a world of spies, cybercriminals, and dishonest government figures.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
  32. 32UnstoppableMovie · 2010 · 98m · Action, ThrillerA runaway train, massive and unmanned, poses a deadly threat. It's carrying toxic chemicals, and a crash would be catastrophic, endangering countless lives and the environment. Veteran engineer Frank Barnes and young conductor Will Colson are humanity's last chance to stop it. They must risk everything to prevent disaster. Based on a true story.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  33. 33Before I Go to SleepMovie · 2014 · 92m · Thriller, MysteryFollowing a traumatic accident, a woman has no memory of her past. But when unsettling truths begin to surface, she's forced to confront the possibility that everyone she knows may not be who they seem.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  34. 34The WaveMovie · 2015 · 105m · Action, Thriller, DramaA massive landslide in Norway's Geirangerfjord creates a devastating, 300-foot-high tsunami. Caught in the chaos is a geologist.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  35. 35Bad SamaritanMovie · 2018 · 111m · Thriller, Crime, HorrorA thief's break-in reveals a disturbing secret within the house. Returning with an accomplice, he finds the property transformed into something unexpected.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  36. 36SynchronicMovie · 2020 · 101m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerThe lives of two New Orleans paramedics are shattered when they begin responding to a string of disturbing deaths connected to a new, potent drug. The drug causes strange and unsettling effects.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
  37. 37SolaceMovie · 2015 · 101m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryDr. John Clancy is a psychic who partners with an FBI special agent to hunt a serial killer.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
  38. 38The Book of HenryMovie · 2017 · 105m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerSusan, a single mother with two children, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, an 11-year-old with a remarkable intellect, handles the family finances and provides emotional support to his mother and younger brother. When Henry uncovers a troubling secret about the girl next door, he urges Susan to intervene.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 7.5
  39. 39ParasiteMovie · 2019 · 133m · Comedy, Thriller, DramaWith no jobs, Ki-taek's family develops an unusual fascination with the affluent Park family, hoping to make a living from them. Their lives become complicated when they are unexpectedly drawn into an unforeseen event.Stream onIMDb 8.5TMDB 8.5
  40. 40MacheteMovie · 2010 · 105m · Action, Comedy, ThrillerA former federal agent is betrayed by the man who hired him to kill a Texas Senator. He then embarks on a violent path of revenge against his former employer.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
  41. 41In SecretMovie · 2014 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeParis, 1860s. Therese is confined to a loveless marriage with the ill Camille, controlled by her overbearing aunt, Madame Raquin. Days are spent working in a small shop, evenings observing Madame’s domino games with a diverse group of people. An affair with Laurent, her husband's friend, begins and spirals into tragedy. Based on Emile Zola’s novel, *Thérèse Raquin*.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  42. 42Black ButterflyMovie · 2017 · 93m · Thriller, Mystery, DramaScreenwriter Paul, struggling to find work, takes in a drifter. The situation quickly turns dangerous when the stranger takes Paul hostage, demanding he write for him. This unsettling arrangement forces a confrontation with long-hidden secrets.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
  43. 43The Reluctant FundamentalistMovie · 2013 · 130m · ThrillerIn New York City, a Pakistani man's aspirations for the American Dream are shattered following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  44. 44CommitmentMovie · 2013 · 113m · Action, Thriller, DramaA man whose father was a North Korean spy chooses a similar path to safeguard his younger sister.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3
  45. 4514 BladesMovie · 2010 · 114m · Drama, Action, ThrillerCommander Qinglong is a devoted leader within the emperor's assassin organization. However, his comrades plot a revolt against the emperor, placing him in a precarious situation.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  46. 46The ChaseMovie · 2017 · 110m · Thriller, Crime, DramaWhen bodies begin appearing in his town, a curmudgeonly landlord is visited by a stranger. The stranger shares details of a cold case – a serial murder from three decades prior – suggesting it might be connected to the current killings.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  47. 47MarshlandMovie · 2014 · 104m · Crime, Mystery, Thriller1980s rural Spain. A string of horrific murders targeting teenage girls in a secluded town draws together two detectives from the homicide division, who are very different from each other, to solve the crimes.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  48. 48The PerfectionMovie · 2018 · 90m · Horror, Thriller, DramaHaunted by her past, gifted musician Charlotte reconnects with Elizabeth, the school's promising new music student. Their reunion unexpectedly leads them both toward a dark and dangerous course, resulting in devastating outcomes.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5
  49. 49SavagesMovie · 2012 · 131m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerBen and Chon, who grow marijuana together, are forced to confront a Mexican drug cartel after their girlfriend is kidnapped.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  50. 50Black BearMovie · 2020 · 106m · Drama, ThrillerIn a secluded lake house in the Adirondacks, a couple hosts a visitor hoping to find inspiration for her film. Their gathering quickly escalates into a complex interplay of longing, control, and envy, with unforeseen and potentially devastating consequences for everyone involved.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4