Nothing gets my blood pumping like a good thriller, and right now,Peacockis showcasing some good ones. From action and adventure to psychological and horror thrillers, all of these movies have heart-pounding moments that’ll either get your adrenaline flowing or make those baby hairs on the back of your neck stand at full attention.
So, what are you waiting for? Now’s the time to jump into any or all of these edge-of-your-seat thrillers currently streaming on Peacock!
2022
1 hour 33 minutes
Starring
Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Riley Keough
Ever wondered what it might be like to go on vacation in South Africa and be stalked by a pissed-off lion? Me either. Someone did, though, and that’s the premise ofBeast.
Recently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels (Idris Elba) and his two teenage daughters are in need of some healing after their matriarch’s death. After traveling to a South African game reserve managed by family friend and wildlife biologist Martin Battles (District 9’s Sharlto Copley), they find themselves in a breath-holding fight for survival when a vicious lion, who’s the survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.
Beastis thrilling, realistic, and chock-full of breath-holding moments. It drops you right into the kind of action that hits you like a ton of bricks. You’ll love it.
2025
Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Pierce Brosnan
Michael Fassbender plays quite the spy inBlack Bag, a new thriller from award-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh.
When a top-secret software program is leaked, intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett) is one of five suspected of betraying the nation. Her husband George (Fassbender), also an intelligence agent, finds himself faced with the ultimate test after his superior gives him one week to find the source. So, does he remain loyal to his marriage or to his country?
What’s thrilling aboutBlack Bagis the way George goes about his investigation, and the cat-and-mouse game that ensues with his wife. You’ll enjoy its sleek style, sharp writing, and strong character performances, not to mention the film’s respect for your intelligence.
1 hour 40 minutes
Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Ed Weeks
If there’s one thing I know about mothers, it’s that they’re never to be underestimated, which is whatDropproves.
Meghann Fahy—star of Netflix’sSirens—is Violet, a widowed mother who goes to an upscale restaurant to meet Henry (Brandon Sklenar) for a date. Things take a chilling turn when she starts receiving phone messages from a mysterious, hooded figure threatening to kill her son and sister if she doesn’t kill Henry.
While the premise might sound silly, I urge you not to judge this book by its cover.Dropfeatures sharp, clever writing and serves as a Hitchcockian thriller in its creative use of modern technology for its twists and turns. It’s definitely a weekend must-watch.
1975
2 hours 10 minutes
Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Robert Shaw
Sharks? No thank you. I was born in 19-none-of-your-business, and the first time I sawJaws, I never looked at the ocean the same way again, and I never went in past my knees. The ocean was no longer a place of peace, wonder, and fun because of what lurked beneath the surface.
Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary this year,Jawsistheshark movie of all shark movies.
When a young woman is killed while skinny-dipping near the tourist town of Amity Island in New England, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but the mayor doesn’t want to miss out on the tourist revenue that summer brings. Enter ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzly ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw). Together with Brody, the three engage in an unforgettable epic battle of man vs. nature as they hunt the massive beast.
While Spielberg initially thought he’d made a cinematic flop,Jawsgrossed over $260M at the box office and went on to inspire a cult-classic franchise.Jaws,Jaws 2,Jaws 3, andJaws: The Revengeare all available to stream on Peacock.
1993
2 hours 7 minutes
Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? I’m sure that’s what Director Steven Spielberg was thinking when he madeJurassic Park(wink).
In this massive blockbuster, industrialist billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) has created Jurassic Park, an animal theme park of cloned dinosaurs, on the island of Isla Nublar, near the coast of Costa Rica. After a Velociraptor kills a handler, the park’s investors demand a safety certification.
Enter paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), as well as mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), who show up to inspect the park. Though assured of the facility’s safety, they find out otherwise when various prehistoric predators break free and go on the hunt, making for one hell of an edge-of-your-seat thriller.
The entireJurassic Parkfranchise is currently available to stream on Peacock. In release order, they areJurassic Park,The Lost World: Jurassic Park,Jurassic Park III,Jurassic World,Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, andJurassic World Dominion.
Woody Harrelson, Finn Cole, Simu Liu, Cliff Curtis
Last Breathis an edge-of-your-seat thriller that will have you holding your breath as you watch its death-defying undersea rescue mission play out.
This feature film remake of the 2019 documentary centers on a trio of saturation divers working to repair an oil rig 300 feet below the surface of the North Sea. It’s just another day on the job for these guys until things go sideways, and one of the divers is left stranded on the sea floor, with his umbilical lifeline completely severed.
This thrilling survival blockbuster pulls you into a race against time as these workers risk their lives to save their friend.Last Breathis fully crafted in reality, and it’s fascinating—also harrowing—to see what these divers must go through just to do their job.
2000
1 hour 56 minutes
Guy Pearce, Joe Pantoliano, Carrie-Anne Moss
I remember whenMementocame out and splintered everyone’s minds with its thrilling twist. It kept me on the edge of my seat, so I know it’ll keep you on yours.
Guy Pearce stars as Leonard Shelby, a man who suffers from a rare, untreatable form of memory loss as a result of physical trauma—he cannot make new memories. After his wife’s rape and murder, Shelby sets out to track down the culprit, but that task proves difficult with his affliction. While he can recall details of his life before his accident, he cannot remember what happened 15 minutes ago, where he’s going, or why. As such, he uses a combination of notes, Polaroid photos, and tattoos (for the most important stuff) to create little mementos to serve as reminders and direct him to his next clue.
Mementois an exceptional achievement in modern filmmaking, as it carries a style that mirrors Shelby’s own mental condition while also presenting viewers with his perspective.
2020
1 hour 30 minutes
Betty Gilpin, Ike Barinholtz, Emma Roberts, Ethan Suplee
I thoroughly enjoyed the horror thrillerThe Hunt. By its end, you’ll feel just as empowered and satisfied as I did with this entertaining, heart-pounding satire on the profound political divide between the American left and right.
When 12 working-class strangers wake up in a clearing, they have no idea where they are or how they got there. What they don’t know is that, in the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, some ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt them for sport—not cool. When one of the hunted, Crystal (Betty Gilpin), takes control and becomes the hunter, their elitist master plan is jeopardized, showing us just how easily the tables can turn.
The Huntis a brilliant dark satire meant to be one of the most divisive films of the last few years. No doubt, it succeeds in its mission.
2 hours 5 minutes
Elisabeth Moss, Michael Dorman, Aldis Hodge, Nick Kici
More of a science fiction/horror film,The Invisible Manis also thrilling in its plot, and that’s why it’s on this list.
Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss stars as Cecilia “Cee” Kass, a woman whose ex-boyfriend, a crazed scientist, stages his own suicide, then uses his power to become invisible so he can stalk and terrorize her. When the police basically laugh in her face, she must take matters into her own hands and fight back … but how do you fight back against something you can’t see?
Directed by Leigh Whannell, ofSawfame,The Invisible Manis full of suspense, twists, chills, and thrills specifically because it doesn’t show or reveal anything too quickly. The film is chilling and brilliant in its storytelling, proving why Whannell is one of today’s best filmmakers.
2016
Logan Marshall-Green, Tammy Blanchard, Michiel Huisman
Logan Marshall-Green deliciously stars in the slow-burning psychological suspense thrillerThe Invitation.
When his ex-wife and her new husband invite Will (Green) and his girlfriend to a dinner party at his former house, he starts to suspect the couple has sinister plans for their guests as old wounds reopen and create new tensions.The Invitationkeeps you on the edge of your seat, guessing, as it secures you in its atmospheric tension created by its exploration of grief and paranoia.
You’ll dig this intriguing plot full of psychological depth and character development, and the climax is so shocking, it’ll leave you speechless. It also features extremely clever staging and a subtly creepy soundtrack.
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Stream these edge-of-your-seat action, horror, and psychological thrillers today on Peacock!
If these 10 edge-of-your-seat thrillers leave you craving more, buckle up for thrilling action inThe Fast and the Furiousfranchise, horror thrills inNope, or just downright exploitation inAmerican Psycho. Whatever your preference, Peacock has you covered. In fact, if you’re not in the mood for a movie, check out thesemust-watch Peacock Originals.
