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The best thrillers to stream right now

Right now the best thrillers and thriller series in the United States are The Dark Knight (2008), Sherlock (2010) and The Mentalist (2008). This is the top 30 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 1. The Dark Knight2008

    Film · 2h 32mAction, Thriller, Crime★ 8.5

    Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets.

    Stream onHBO MaxYouTube TV

  2. 10. Pulp Fiction1994

    Film · 2h 34mThriller, Crime, Comedy★ 8.5

    A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

    Stream onApple TVParamount+YouTube TVKanopy (free)

  3. 12. Fight Club1999

    Film · 2h 19mDrama, Thriller★ 8.4

    A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy.

    Stream onPluto TV (free)

  4. 15. Se7en1995

    Film · 2h 7mCrime, Mystery, Thriller★ 8.4

    Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

  5. 17. Whiplash2014

    Film · 1h 47mDrama, Music, Thriller★ 8.4

    Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

    Stream onNetflix

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  7. 19. Obsession2026

    Film · 1h 49mHorror, Thriller★ 8.2

    After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

    Stream onPeacock

  8. 20. Parasite2019

    Film · 2h 13mComedy, Thriller, Drama★ 8.5

    All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

    Stream onParamount+Kanopy (free)

  9. 26. Psycho1960

    Film · 1h 49mHorror, Thriller, Mystery★ 8.4

    When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

    Stream onNetflix

  10. 29. Inglourious Basterds2009

    Film · 2h 33mDrama, Thriller, War★ 8.2

    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.

    Stream onPrime VideoMovieSphere+

  11. 30. Shutter Island2010

    Film · 2h 18mDrama, Thriller, Mystery★ 8.2

    World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+Kanopy (free)YouTube Free (free)

Questions

What are the best thrillers and thriller series right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: The Dark Knight (2008), rated 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB, then Sherlock and The Mentalist.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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