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Drishyam 2 (2021)
Plot Summary:
7 years after the events of Drishyam, the family lives with the trauma from that fateful night. A gripping tale of an investigation and a family threatened by it. Will Georgekutty be able to protect his family this time?
Duration: 152 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: investigation, dysfunctional family, family secret, family relations, neighbor, father daughter relationship, husband wife relationship, neighbor neighbor relationship, fish out of water, criminal, life is a bitch, social problems, relationship problems, family problems, secret, money problems, marital problem, plot twist, perfect crime, police, funeral, interrogation, witness, skeleton, casting
Malik (2021)
Plot Summary:
A past ridden with crime, death and pain is recounted to Freddy, a juvenile criminal, who has been assigned to eliminate his estranged uncle Sulaiman, an aging patriarch, while behind bars
Duration: 162 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Action, Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: criminal, gangster, murderer, murder, bandit, criminal gang, troubled past, gang, crime boss, life is a bitch, organized crime, crime and punishment, gang war, gang member, dark past, cause and meaning, mission, politics, love, death, past, dysfunctional family, malayalam, hindi, crimes
Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021)
Plot Summary:
Pushpa Raj is a coolie who rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling. Along the way, he doesn’t shy from making an enemy or two
Duration: 179 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 84000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: rags to riches, smuggling, bandit, gang, criminal, criminal gang, fight, sibling rivalry, flashback, telugu, bollywood, shot to death, slow motion action scene, shot in the hand, crimes
Boiling Point (2021)
Plot Summary:
A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London
Duration: 92 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Plot tags: restaurant, food, chef, art, bartender, drug, gastronomy, food critic, christmas, depression, addiction, mental health, stress, alcoholism, wine, waiter, team, cooking, paramedic, advice, customer, friend, yelling, marital problem, allergy
The Mauritanian (2021)
Plot Summary:
A detainee at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center is held without charges for over a decade and seeks help from a defense attorney for his release
Duration: 129 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 59000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller, War
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: lawyer, courtroom, islamic terrorism, al qaeda, prisoner, brutality, american politics, interrogation, prison, torture, american imperialism, war on terror, imprisonment, falsely accused, terrorism, jail cell, defense attorney, injustice, trial, taliban, sex, freedom, terrorist, violence, faith
Master (2021)
Plot Summary:
An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities
Duration: 179 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 82000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: professor, teacher, drug smuggling, criminal, drug, school teacher, bandit, gang, crime boss, smuggler, organized crime, gang leader, showdown, outlaw gang, criminal gang, gangster, women, train, alcoholic, letter, male protagonist, action violence, final battle, final showdown, drinking
The Last Duel (2021)
Plot Summary:
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire by challenging him to a duel
Duration: 152 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 176000
Genere: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Plot tags: medieval, duel, rape, knight, husband wife relationship, showdown, revenge, sword duel, murder, battles, violence, female nudity, group sex, jousting, nudity, courtroom drama, sword, friendship, brutality, male female relationship, joust, dishonesty, feminism, castle, legal action
Nobody (2021)
Plot Summary:
Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind
Duration: 92 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 312000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Japan, China
Plot tags: one man army, tough guy, martial arts, secret identity, home invasion, retribution, revenge, one against many, twists and turns, secret organization, vigilante, vengeance, chase, violence, gangster, nightclub, showdown, action violence, double life, organized crime, drug lord, crime boss, fire, husband, turning the tables
No Time To Die (2021)
Plot Summary:
James Bond is retired and living a peaceful life, but after a visit from Felix Leiter, Bond must follow the trail of a dangerous new villain with never before seen technology
Duration: 163 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 434000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: james bond, spy, espionage, agent, cia, 007, cia agent, secret service, british intelligence, master criminal, british secret service, infection, murder, heroes, suv, woman fights a man, secret service agent, mission, courage, spy hero, death, terrorist, rescue, female warrior, genetics
Black Box (2021)
Plot Summary:
Matthieu is a young and talented black box analyst on a mission to solve the reason behind the deadly crash of a brand new aircraft. Yet, when the case is closed by authorities, Matthieu cannot help but sense there is something wrong with the evidence. As he listens to the tracks again, he starts detecting some seriously disturbing details. Could the tape have been modified? Going against his boss' orders, Matthieu begins his own rogue investigation - an obsessional and dangerous quest for truth that will quickly threaten far more than his career
Duration: 129 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: France, Belgium
Plot tags: airplane, airport, investigation, hunting, evil, judiciary, airplane crash, main character dies, die, journalist, missing person, mission, plane crash, aeroplane, car crash, conflict of interest, hacking, disappearance, drone, husband wife relationship, female journalist, husband wife conflict, government agency, young, ear bleeding
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Plot Summary:
Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself
Duration: 105 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 38000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: shakespeare, murder, treason, medieval, ambition, rise to power, king, betrayal, royal family, intrigue, knight, military, couples, life & death, macbeth, horse, combat, witchcraft, death, battles, sword, sword fight, conspiracy, death of protagonist, duel
Wrath of Man (2021)
Plot Summary:
A cold and mysterious new security guard for a Los Angeles cash truck company surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score
Duration: 119 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 200000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: revenge, heist, crime boss, fighting crime, lone hero, security guard, working undercover, robbery, criminal gang, gang, father son relationship, fight, gangster, afghanistan veteran, ex soldier, violence, vengeance, death of son, murder of son, murder, male protagonist, death, criminal, brutality, attempted robbery
Nitram (2021)
Plot Summary:
Based on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never fitting in. As his anger grows, he begins a slow descent into a nightmare that culminates in the most heinous of acts
Duration: 112 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Australia
Plot tags: murder, mass murder, serial killer, murderer, life is a bitch, homicidal maniac, psychological trauma, psycho killer, serial murder, social problems, relationship problems, new year, killer, winter, mental disorder, illness, gun control, dog, sea, swinger, cat, police, death, swing, hospital
Dhamaka (2021)
Plot Summary:
When a cynical ex-TV news anchor gets an alarming call on his radio show, he sees a chance for a career comeback — but it may cost his conscience
Duration: 103 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 42000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: terrorist, radio, opportunity, blackmail, news anchor, terrorist attack, threat, terrorism, social problems, social climber, workplace, mental health, journalist, danger, hindi, bridge, explosion, station, bollywood, tv news
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Plot Summary:
An ambitious young carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is
Duration: 150 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 160000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Mexico, Canada
Plot tags: murder, infidelity, supernatural, carnival, con artists, alcoholic, mentor, death, alcohol abuse, female psychiatrist, lie, deception, male nudity, flash forward, secret, lie detector, gullibility, escapades, family relations, rivalry, love and romance, cheating, apocalypse, travel, ghost
Ferry (2021)
Plot Summary:
Before he built a drug empire, Ferry Bouman returns to his hometown on a revenge mission that finds his loyalty tested — and a love that alters his life
Duration: 106 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Plot tags: criminal, undercover, vengeance, revenge, crime boss, changing lives, lifestyle change, homecoming, cat, police, corruption, drug, drug crime, family relations, mission, empire, drug dealer, apple, crimes, drugs
Last Night in Soho (2021)
Plot Summary:
A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences
Duration: 116 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 168000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK, China
Plot tags: time travel, murder, female serial killer, rape, brothel, fashion designer, grandmother granddaughter relationship, plot twist, nightmare, nostalgia, ghost, macabre, psychic, female singer, broken dream, seeing dead people, female teacher, supernatural, murder mystery, secret, psychic power, landlady tenant relationship, prostitute, clairvoyance, landlady
The Innocents (2021)
Plot Summary:
Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen
Duration: 117 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, UK
Plot tags: supernatural, supernatural power, cruelty, mysticism, mind control, summer vacation, teenager, friendship, friends, supernatural ability, teenage life, children, mental disorder, past, girl, telepathy, demonic possession, coming of age, disorder, superpower, nordic, power, paranormal activity, autism, snake
Kurup (2021)
Plot Summary:
The Film is based on the infamous 'Charlie Murder Case' in the Indian State of Kerala where the main culprit Sukumara Kurup has been on the run for decades and is still not been caught. The story revolves around the perspective of Sukumara Kurup and the Police officers who were investigating the case
Duration: 140 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: murder, criminal, fleeing, breaking the law, bandit, murderer, runaway, greed, greedy man, police, investigation, insurance, insurance fraud, fraud, fugitive, deception, cheating, masquerade, hiding, true crime, malayalam, hindi, telugu, burn injury, crimes
The Black Phone (2021)
Plot Summary:
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney
Duration: 103 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 182000
Genere: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: child abduction, basement, kidnapping, murder, locked in a basement, struggle for survival, serial child killer, phone terror, victim, kidnapped, masked killer, escape attempt, small town, serial killer, homicidal maniac, psycho killer, kidnapped boy, child killer, locked in a room, bullying, teenager, clue, supernatural, serial murder, teenage boy
Munich: The Edge of War (2021)
Plot Summary:
At the tense 1938 Munich Conference, former friends who now work for opposing governments become reluctant spies racing to expose a Nazi secret
Duration: 130 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 35000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: world war two, nazi, war, intrigue, politics, nazi germany, spy, emergency, conspiracy, political conspiracy, political unrest, political intrigue, government conspiracy, holocaust, soldier, communism, mission, diplomacy, secrets, secret mission, interwar period, civil war, espionage, business, hitler
Passing (2021)
Plot Summary:
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, UK, Canada
Plot tags: racism, childhood, jealousy, african american, lesbian, women, friends, destiny, interracial relations, girl, demonic possession, woman, black, lgbtq, black history, interwar period, feeling, best friend, lesbian subtext, ambiguity, female friendship, love, sex, dancing, school
Stillwater (2021)
Plot Summary:
Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter
Duration: 139 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 53000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: father daughter relationship, mother in law son in law relationship, prisoner, father, american football, murder, investigation, framed for murder, accused of murder, hopes, teenager, rescue, family relations, parents and children, life is a bitch, society, family problems, fight for justice, social injustice, social relations, police investigation, disorder, estranged father, estrangement, accusation
The Tomorrow War (2021)
Plot Summary:
An ordinary man is recruited by time travellers from 30 years in the future to fight in a war against deadly aliens
Duration: 138 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 222000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: alien invasion, future war, time travel, alien, military, struggle for survival, soldier, evil alien, alien encounter, father daughter relationship, alien monster, fictional war, resistance, ufo, changing the past or future, final battle, end of the world, monster, heroes, battles, creature feature, snow, ice, city, husband wife relationship
Titane (2021)
Plot Summary:
Following a series of unexplained crimes, a former firefighter is reunited with his son who has been missing for 10 years
Duration: 108 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 54000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: France, Belgium
Plot tags: female serial killer, body horror, serial killer, machismo, psycho killer, car accident, party, killing spree, pretending to be someone else, violence, pregnancy, missing person, father son relationship, airport, injection, delusional man, fireman, cutting one's own hair, lgbt, missing son, lesbian sex, murder, childbirth, european, aggression
Oxygen (2021)
Plot Summary:
A woman wakes in a cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there, and must find a way out before running out of air
Duration: 100 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 43000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: France, USA
Plot tags: isolation, oxygen, trapped in space, memory loss, cryogenics, virus, outer space, space travel, panic, survival, clone, female protagonist, escape, pandemic, computer, memory lapse, repressed memory, trapped, running, flashback, human clone, trap, saving a life, twists and turns, spacecraft
No Sudden Move (2021)
Plot Summary:
A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways
Duration: 115 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: organized crime, heist, cons and scams, gang, mafia, heist gone wrong, gangster, bandit, con artists, investigation, puzzle, teamwork, criminal gang, mysterious villain, attempted robbery, crime solving, secret revealed, uncover truth, partners in crime, fraud, criminal, apocalypse, ghetto, caper, murder
The Vault (2021)
Plot Summary:
When an engineer learns of a mysterious, impenetrable fortress hidden under The Bank of Spain, he joins a crew of master thieves who plan to steal the legendary lost treasure locked inside while the whole country is distracted by Spain's World Cup Final. With thousands of soccer fans cheering in the streets, and security forces closing in, the crew have just minutes to pull off the score of a lifetime
Duration: 118 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Action, Thriller
Country: Spain, France
Plot tags: heist, bank, master criminal, bank robbery, perfect crime, secret plan, criminal heroes, danger, chase, plan, engineer, twists and turns, violence, hostage, hacking, planning, assault, partner, thief, football, organized crime, world cup, sea, safecracking, treasure
Army of Thieves (2021)
Plot Summary:
A prequel to Zack Snyder's upcoming Army of the Dead that is said to be 'international'
Duration: 127 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Country: Germany, USA
Plot tags: zombie, thief, safecracking, heist, safecracker, bank teller, zombie outbreak, organized crime, interpol, bank robbery, weapons, childhood memory, sting operation, red herring, safe, burglary, computer nerd, bank clerk, political persecution, survival, gang, violence, party, death, criminal
Girl in the Basement (2021)
Plot Summary:
Sara is a teen girl who is looking forward to her 18th birthday to move away from her controlling father Don. But before she could even blow out the candles, Don imprisons her in the basement of their home
Duration: 88 min
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: basement, abusive father, hostage, domineering father, captivity, father and daughter, father, rescue, strict father, violent father, bomb shelter, hidden room, sexual abuse, mother daughter relationship, father daughter incest, father daughter relationship, incest rape, serial killer, kidnapping, torture, pregnancy, deadbeat dad, relationship problems, imprisonment, teenager