Top 10 Netflix crime-thriller movies to watch in 2023

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If you’re looking for adrenaline-pumping entertainment, Netflix has you covered with various crime-thriller movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you prefer heists, mysteries, action, or comedy, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Here are our top 10 picks for the best crime-thriller movies to watch on Netflix in 2023.

1. Extraction 2

The sequel to the smash-hit action thriller starring Chris Hemsworth as a mercenary who rescues a kidnapped boy from a ruthless drug lord. This time, he faces new enemies and allies as he embarks on another global dangerous mission. Directed by Sam Hargrave and produced by The Russo Brothers, Extraction 2 promises more explosive stunts and breathtaking cinematography.

2. The Killer

Based on the graphic novel by Matz and Luc Jacamon, this neo-noir thriller follows a cold-blooded assassin who becomes hunted by his former employers after he refuses to kill an innocent witness. Starring Michael Fassbender and directed by David Fincher, The Killer is expected to be a stylish and suspenseful adaptation of the cult comic book series.

3. Heart of Stone

Gal Gadot stars as a spy who goes rogue in this espionage thriller that aims to be a female-led version of James Bond or Mission: Impossible. Directed by Tom Harper and written by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder, Heart of Stone is described as a globe-trotting adventure that will showcase Gadot’s action skills and charisma.

4. Leave the World Behind

Based on the novel by Rumaan Alam, this psychological thriller explores what happens when two families are forced to share a remote vacation home during a mysterious blackout that plunges the world into chaos. Starring Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts as the homeowners and John David Washington and Amandla Stenberg as their unexpected guests, Leave the World Behind is directed by Sam Esmail and promises to be a tense and timely drama.

5. Pain Hustlers

Inspired by true events, this crime drama follows two women who become involved in an illegal scheme to distribute painkillers through their pharmacy business. Starring Sandra Bullock and Viola Davis as the unlikely partners in crime, Pain Hustlers is directed by Nora Fingscheidt and written by Peter Craig.

6. Luther The Fallen Sun

Idris Elba reprises his iconic role as DCI John Luther in this feature film spin-off of the acclaimed BBC series. Set after the events of season five, Luther The Fallen Sun finds the troubled detective facing his biggest challenge yet: a global conspiracy that threatens his life and everything he holds dear. Directed by Jamie Payne and written by Neil Cross, Luther’s The Fallen Sun also stars Cynthia Erivo as an FBI agent who crosses paths with Luther.

7. The Mother

Jennifer Lopez stars as a deadly assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter from her former enemies. Directed by Niki Caro and written by Misha Green, The Mother is billed as an action-packed revenge thriller that will showcase Lopez’s martial arts skills.

8. They Cloned Tyrone

A sci-fi comedy thriller that follows three unlikely heroes who uncover a sinister plot involving clones, aliens, and government conspiracies. Starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris,
They Cloned Tyrone is directed by Juel Taylor and co-written by Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier.

9. The Good Nurse

Based on the book by Charles Graeber, this true-crime thriller tells the story of Charlie Cullen, a nurse who killed hundreds of patients over 16 years while evading capture. Starring Eddie Redmayne as Cullen and Jessica Chastain as Amy Loughren, a fellow nurse who helped expose him,
The Good Nurse is directed by Tobias Lindholm and written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns.

10. Army of Thieves

A prequel to Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, this heist comedy follows Ludwig Dieter, a safecracker who joins a crew of misfits to pull off a series of daring robberies across Europe during a zombie outbreak. Starring Matthias Schweighöfer as Dieter.