Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment OpenAI announcement Switch 2 Restock Galaxy Z Fold 7 iPhone 17 Air Best laptops Wordle Today Best Mattress Recommended reading 5 best Netflix thrillers to stream right now 5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes 5 best single-location thrillers on Netflix — stream these gripping movies now Prime Video 5 best Prime Video thrillers to stream right now 5 best spy thriller movies to stream on Netflix Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now Prime Video Prime Video top 10 shows — here’s the 3 I’m binge-watching this weekend Entertainment 3 best mystery thriller movies on Netflix to stream right now Alyse Stanley 18 July 2025 These riveting Netflix movies will keep you sleuthing this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Leah Gallo/Netflix) Between the sci-fi puzzle box "Brick," twist-filled "Wall to Wall," and slow-burning "Untamed" TV series topping Netflix's charts, mystery thrillers are having a moment right now. It's clear audiences can't get enough of movies that hook you, haunt you and leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. There's something so compelling about unraveling the mystery at the heart of a story, following the breadcrumbs the director and writers leave until you crack the case like a streaming Sherlock Holmes. If you're looking to find your next gripping fix that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, we've got you covered. We've rounded up the most mind-bending mystery thrillers on Netflix worth adding to your watchlist, ones with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Here are some of the best mystery thrillers on Netflix to watch right now. For even more recommendations on what to watch, be sure to check out everything new to Netflix this month. You may like 5 best Netflix thrillers to stream right now 5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes 5 best single-location thrillers on Netflix — stream these gripping movies now 'Woman of the Hour' (2024) WOMAN OF THE HOUR Trailer 4K (2024) | Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto | Crime, Drama, Mystery - YouTube You know a mystery thriller is seriously good when you're watching it on a tiny screen on a plane and still glued to every moment. That's how I first saw "Woman of the Hour," and it's haunted my brain ever since. Netflix's stranger-than-fiction true crime thriller, which marks Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, follows aspiring actress Cheryl Bradshaw (Kendrick), who agrees to appear on the hit reality show The Dating Game in 1979 to boost her career. But things take a dark turn during the taping when one of the contestants, Rodney Alcala (Daniel Zovatto), turns out to be a charming yet sinister man who had already murdered several women. It’s rare for a serial killer film to focus on the victims and survivors rather than the killer, but "Woman of the Hour" offers a refreshing and necessary shift in perspective. There's an all-too-familiar tension as Cheryl balances trusting her gut with playing Hollywood's game and, later, placating a potentially dangerous man until she can escape that pulls you in from the get-go. There's one scene in a dimly lit parking lot that makes the hairs rise on the back of my neck just thinking about it. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Watch it now on Netflix 'Leave the World Behind' (2023) Leave The World Behind | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube If you enjoyed "Brick's" sci-fi edge, you'll want to add "Leave the World Behind" to your watchlist next. From the creator of "Mr. Robot," which recently landed on Netflix, this apocalyptic thriller centers on a family — Amanda (Julia Roberts), her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), and their two teenage children — who rent a luxurious vacation home in a remote location for a peaceful getaway. But their much-needed break is interrupted when the home's owners, G.H. Scott (Mahershala Ali) and his daughter Ruth (Myha’la Herrold), show up claiming a massive cyberattack has struck the city. As confusion and paranoia set in, the two families are forced to shelter together, unsure of what’s happening beyond the walls and what might come next. Cut off from the outside world and with no clear information about the crisis unfolding beyond their refuge, tensions between them intensify. Who's telling the truth and who's not, and if the world as they know it really is gone forever, who's to blame? Watch it now on Netflix 'It's What's Inside' (2024) It’s What’s Inside | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube For a mystery thriller that doesn't take itself too seriously, look no further than "It's What's Inside." Packed with tension, mystery, and psychological mind games, it’s a must-watch for fans of unpredictable twists. The premise is simple but with enough intrigue to draw you in: What begins as a joyful reunion of old friends on the eve of a lavish wedding quickly unravels into a nightmare when an uninvited guest arrives carrying a mysterious suitcase. What's inside kicks off a surreal body-swapping nightmare that quickly spirals out of control. Buried secrets surface, loyalties crack, and the once-close group turns on each other as they navigate life while trapped in someone else's skin. But the real tension erupts when they launch into a twisted game of “guess who’s in whose body,” turning paranoia and manipulation into the evening’s main event. Watch it now on Netflix More from Tom's Guide Netflix’s new mystery thriller series is one of the best binge-watches of 2025 so far — and you can stream it now Netflix’s new psychological thriller movie is a twist-filled pressure cooker with an ending you won’t see coming 7 new Netflix shows and movies I’d stream this week Streaming service deals not to miss Disney+ Annual Premium Get first month fr... Hulu - Monthly (with Ads) Max Monthly With Ads Paramount Plus Premium - Monthly Peacock Premium We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices See more Entertainment News Alyse Stanley News Editor Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. 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