7 Must-Watch Thrillers on Paramount+ Right Now (June 2025)

Currently, there aren’t many thriller options on Paramount+, surprisingly given Paramount’s extensive history of producing numerous films in this genre over the years.

One effective rephrase for your statement could be: Despite a relatively small catalog, Paramount+ stands out by featuring some of the best suspenseful movies ever produced.

Over the past five decades, Paramount’s best thrillers have surpassed most of what its competitors in streaming services can provide, from the ’70s right up to today.

The Watch With Us team has carefully chosen seven exceptional thrillers for your viewing pleasure on Paramount+. These top-tier thrillers stand out among the rest.

‘No Country for Old Men’ (2007)

Joel and Ethan Coen truly excelled in their film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “No Country for Old Men.” Their exceptional work earned them multiple Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Javier Bardem also shone brightly, winning the award for Best Supporting Actor for his chilling portrayal of Anton Chigurh, one of the most formidable cinematic villains of the 21st century.

Llewelyn Moss (portrayed by Josh Brolin) stumbles upon a case filled with cash following a botched drug transaction. The culprits are determined to reclaim their lost funds, dispatching a ruthless individual named Chigurh to do so, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones) is compelled to address the chaos wrought by Moss and Chigurh, a burden that could shatter even the strongest spirit.

No Country for Old Men is streaming on Paramount+.

‘The Untouchables’ (1987)

Director Brian De Palma and screenwriter David Mamet likely took significant creative liberties with the true tale of Eliot Ness and Al Capone, but who wouldn’t be satisfied when the film The Untouchables proves to be so thrilling? Kevin Costner plays a youthful Eliot Ness, a tenacious Bureau of Prohibition agent determined to dismantle the criminal empire of Al Capone (portrayed by Robert De Niro).

Sean Connery, who passed away, received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Jimmy Malone, a seasoned police officer assisting Ness in recruiting honest officers to combat Capone. George Stone (Andy García) and Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith) become part of their mission, but they are unaware of the depth of corruption within Chicago’s law enforcement and Capone’s capacity for retaliation when they defy him.

The Untouchables is streaming on Paramount+.

‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ (1999)

Back in the days when Matt Damon was just starting out, I found myself utterly captivated as he slipped into the cunning shoes of Tom Ripley in “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. But let me tell you, this movie title is a bit misleading – it’s not so much about talent as it is about deceit and the artful manipulation of the affluent elite.

Tom, our anti-hero, is such a master of disguise that he even convinces James Rebhorn’s character, Herbert Greenleaf, to send him on an exotic journey across Europe in search of his prodigal son, none other than the dashing Jude Law as Dickie Greenleaf.

Despite Dickie being in a relationship with the stunning Gwyneth Paltrow’s character, Marge Sherwood, it is Dickie himself who captivates Tom. And let me tell you, Tom isn’t the type to handle rejection gently. Instead, he orchestrates a grand deception, but convincing everyone that he is Dickie will be no small feat, especially when confronted by those who know the truth.

The Talented Mr. Ripley is streaming on Paramount+.

‘Chinatown’ (1974)

Jack Nicholson was well-established in the film industry before ‘Chinatown’, but this movie significantly contributed to his iconic status as a Hollywood legend. In ‘Chinatown’, Nicholson plays the character of private investigator J.J. “Jake” Gittes, who initially accepts a seemingly straightforward case from Evelyn Cross-Mulwray (played by Diane Ladd) to investigate her husband Hollis I. Mulwray (portrayed by Darrell Zwerling).

In a twist of events, I find myself embroiled in an investigation when the man I once knew as Hollis is brutally murdered and disgraced. As his widow, Evelyn Cross-Mulwray – portrayed by the legendary Faye Dunaway – fumes with anger towards me before, with reluctance, enlists my help to uncover the truth behind his demise. This journey leads me down a path where I encounter none other than the formidable Noah Cross, played by the iconic John Huston, and unveil a lethal conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything I could have ever imagined.

Chinatown is streaming on Paramount+.

‘Fatal Attraction’ (1987)

Glenn Close’s character, Alex Forrest, is unyielding in the movie “Fatal Attraction”, one of the most renowned ’80s erotic thrillers. Alex and her coworker, Dan Gallagher (played by Michael Douglas), share a passionate yet fleeting relationship. Despite knowing that Dan is married to Beth (Anne Archer) and has a daughter named Ellen (Ellen Hamilton Latzen), Alex is shocked when Dan decides to end their relationship to focus on his family.

Alex struggles to handle rejection gracefully, escalating from a mere nuisance to someone truly threatening. She’ll go to great lengths, including potentially harmful actions, just to be with the man she adores, as finding happiness with him is of utmost importance to her.

Fatal Attractions is streaming on Paramount+.

‘Changing Lanes’ (2002)

In the movie “Changing Lanes,” characters portrayed by Ben Affleck as Lawyer Gavin Banek and Samuel L. Jackson as Doyle Gipson initially have no connection, but a small traffic mishap sets off a chain of events that significantly impacts both their lives. Gavin’s oversight in assisting Doyle results in his tardiness to court, which ultimately leads the judge to grant Valerie Gipson (Kim Staunton), Doyle’s estranged wife, full custody of their children to him.

Initially, Gavin carelessly forgot a critical legal document at the site of the accident, which now lies with Doyle. This oversight sets off a chain reaction of escalating confrontations between the two, as they both seek retribution against each other. In this game of revenge, they might inadvertently bring about their own downfall.

Changing Lanes is streaming on Paramount+.

‘Basic Instinct’ (1992)

Around three decades past, the film “Basic Instinct” elevated the genre of erotic thrillers with an outstanding performance by Sharon Stone, portraying Catherine Tramell. This character is a successful author of crime novels and also a potential suspect in the demise of her rock star lover. Not only does Catherine appear incredibly guilty, but she also seems to relish taunting the police about their failure to apprehend her.

Detective Nick Curran from the SFPD, portrayed by Michael Douglas, displays a series of questionable choices during this investigation. To start with, he allows himself to be drawn into a romantic entanglement with Catherine while simultaneously engaged in an affair with his therapist, Dr. Beth Garner, played by Jeanne Tripplehorn. However, Nick’s most serious misstep might be allowing Catherine to come too close, risking the disruption of his personal life or even his life itself.

Basic Instinct is streaming on Paramount+.

2025-06-26 19:53