All the New Thriller Movies Coming to Paramount+ in November 2026

Paramount+ is expanding its streaming catalog with a diverse lineup of high-stakes thriller films ranging from espionage dramas and political conspiracies to edge-of-your-seat survival stories. Subscribers can explore gripping cat-and-mouse investigations, pulse-pounding heist operations, and true-life survival accounts headlined by prominent Hollywood talent.

Whether you prefer psychological tension, courtroom battles, or explosive military encounters, this slate offers a wide selection of suspenseful storytelling across multiple decades and subgenres.

‘Ballistic’ (2025)

Directed by Chad Faust, ‘Ballistic’ follows a grieving mother named Nance who works at an ammunition factory. After her son is killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan, she discovers that the fatal bullet was manufactured at the plant where she is employed. Consumed by the revelation, she launches a clandestine investigation to uncover supply chain corruption and hold those responsible accountable. The action thriller stars Lena Headey alongside Hamza Haq and Amybeth McNulty. ‘Ballistic’ makes its streaming debut on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Gone Girl’ (2014)

Directed by David Fincher and adapted from Gillian Flynn’s bestselling novel, ‘Gone Girl’ examines the media frenzy surrounding a woman’s sudden disappearance. When Amy Dunne vanishes from her Missouri home on the day of her fifth wedding anniversary, suspicion immediately falls on her husband Nick. As detectives sift through diary entries and physical evidence, the couple’s dark marital secrets are revealed to the public. Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike deliver central performances in the mystery thriller, with Pike earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The 2014 psychological thriller arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The Hunt for Red October’ (1990)

Adapted from Tom Clancy’s 1984 novel, ‘The Hunt for Red October’ centers on Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius. Ramius commands an experimental nuclear vessel equipped with a stealth propulsion system and sets an unauthorized course for the United States. Central Intelligence Agency analyst Jack Ryan must convince American military officials that the captain intends to defect rather than launch an attack. Directed by John McTiernan, the techno-thriller features Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin in pivotal roles. The 1990 Cold War classic premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Allied’ (2016)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ‘Allied’ follows Canadian intelligence officer Max Vatan during World War II. While on a dangerous assassination mission in Casablanca, Vatan falls in love with French Resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour. The couple later marries and settles into family life in London until British authorities suspect Marianne of being a German operative. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star as the central couple racing against a seventy-two-hour deadline to uncover the truth. The 2016 romantic espionage thriller debuts on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The Manchurian Candidate’ (2004)

Jonathan Demme directed ‘The Manchurian Candidate’, an updated adaptation of Richard Condon’s political thriller novel. Major Ben Marco begins to suffer from recurring nightmares that suggest his Gulf War platoon was brainwashed during a covert operation. His suspicions intensify when former squad member Raymond Shaw ascends toward the vice presidency under the orchestration of his powerful mother. Marco navigates corporate corruption and psychological manipulation to uncover the truth behind Shaw’s political rise. Starring Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, and Meryl Streep, the 2004 thriller lands on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The Italian Job’ (2003)

Directed by F. Gary Gray, ‘The Italian Job’ is a contemporary reimagining of the classic 1969 heist film of the same name. Master thief Charlie Croker assembles his crew to retrieve thirty-five million dollars in gold stolen by a treacherous former associate. To execute the complicated Los Angeles heist, the team hacks the metropolitan traffic control grid to engineer gridlock for their getaway. The ensemble cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, and Jason Statham navigating customized Mini Coopers. The 2003 action heist film begins streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Virtuosity’ (1995)

In ‘Virtuosity’, former police officer Parker Barnes is recruited from prison to test an experimental virtual reality combat simulation. The simulation contains SID 6.7, a composite entity engineered from the behavioral profiles of violent historical criminals. When the digital antagonist manages to enter reality using an advanced synthetic body, Barnes is tasked with hunting him down across Los Angeles. Directed by Brett Leonard, the science-fiction action thriller stars Denzel Washington opposite Russell Crowe. The 1995 sci-fi thriller becomes available to stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Internal Affairs’ (1990)

Directed by Mike Figgis, ‘Internal Affairs’ is a neo-noir crime thriller set within the Los Angeles Police Department. Raymond Avilla joins the Internal Affairs Division and begins investigating allegations of misconduct surrounding veteran officer Dennis Peck. As the inquiry deepens, Avilla discovers that Peck operates an extensive network of extortion, contract killings, and police corruption. Andy Garcia and Richard Gere star as the adversarial law enforcement figures engaged in a psychological war of wills. The 1990 police thriller arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Twister’ (1996)

Directed by Jan de Bont, ‘Twister’ follows a dedicated team of storm chasers tracking extreme weather across rural Oklahoma. Meteorologist Dr. Jo Harding and her estranged husband Bill attempt to deploy a revolutionary ground-sensing apparatus directly into a funnel cloud. The group must overcome lethal atmospheric conditions while competing against a well-funded rival research outfit. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star as the scientists confronting dangerous storms in the Academy Award-nominated blockbuster. The 1996 disaster thriller arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’ (2016)

Michael Bay directed ’13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi’, adapting the non-fiction book by Mitchell Zuckoff. The plot depicts the coordinated assault on a United States diplomatic compound and a nearby Central Intelligence Agency outpost in Benghazi, Libya. A six-man private security team takes up arms to defend American diplomatic personnel against waves of hostile fighters. John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber, and Max Martini star as the military contractors holding their defensive perimeter through the night. The 2016 military action thriller premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Four Brothers’ (2005)

Directed by John Singleton, ‘Four Brothers’ revolves around four adopted siblings who return to Detroit following the murder of their foster mother. Although the killing initially appears to be a random convenience store robbery, the brothers uncover evidence of an orchestrated execution. Their pursuit of answers leads them into direct conflict with corrupt municipal authorities and a ruthless local gang syndicate. Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin, and Garrett Hedlund star as the siblings united by vengeance and family loyalty. The 2005 revenge crime thriller lands on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The General’s Daughter’ (1999)

Based on Nelson DeMille’s bestselling novel, ‘The General’s Daughter’ explores a murder investigation on a Georgia military installation. Warrant Officer Paul Brenner of the Criminal Investigation Division is summoned to solve the death of Captain Elizabeth Campbell. Brenner’s inquiry becomes complicated by the fact that the victim is the daughter of the base commander, Lieutenant General Joseph Campbell. John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, and James Cromwell lead the cast as institutional secrets within the military ranks come to light. The 1999 mystery thriller becomes available on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘First Blood’ (1982)

Directed by Ted Kotcheff, ‘First Blood’ introduces the cinematic character of John Rambo, a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. While passing through a Washington town, Rambo is harassed and unlawfully detained by an antagonistic local sheriff. After escaping into the surrounding mountains, Rambo relies on his special forces survival training to evade local police and the National Guard. Sylvester Stallone stars as the title character alongside Brian Dennehy and Richard Crenna in the seminal action drama. The 1982 survival thriller makes its debut on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (1985)

John Rambo returns to active service in ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’, which was directed by George P. Cosmatos. Recruited from prison for a reconnaissance assignment, Rambo is tasked with gathering photographic proof of remaining American prisoners of war in Vietnam. When government officials abandon him in the jungle after discovering captives, Rambo defies his orders to mount an armed rescue operation. Sylvester Stallone reprises his signature role opposite Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, and Steven Berkoff. The 1985 action thriller joins the Paramount+ catalog on Sunday, November 1.

‘Rambo III’ (1988)

Directed by Peter MacDonald, ‘Rambo III’ sends John Rambo into Soviet-occupied Afghanistan on a high-stakes extraction mission. After learning that his former commanding officer Colonel Sam Trautman has been captured, Rambo leaves his secluded life in Thailand behind. He coordinates with local Afghan guerrillas to infiltrate an imposing desert fortress held by a hostile military commander. Sylvester Stallone and Richard Crenna reprise their roles in this large-scale military combat thriller. The 1988 action film arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Behind Enemy Lines’ (2001)

Directed by John Moore, ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ depicts an American naval flight officer stranded during the Bosnian War. Lieutenant Chris Burnett’s aircraft is shot down after photographing secret troop movements and evidence of mass atrocities. While pursued across treacherous terrain by Serbian paramilitary forces, Burnett races toward a viable extraction zone. Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman star as the downed navigator and the commanding admiral coordinating an unauthorized rescue operation. The 2001 war thriller premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Rules of Engagement’ (2000)

Directed by William Friedkin, ‘Rules of Engagement’ examines the legal fallout of a military rescue operation in Yemen. Marine Colonel Terry Childers orders his men to fire upon an armed crowd outside the United States embassy to protect evacuated personnel. Accused of violating the rules of engagement, Childers faces a court-martial that could result in life imprisonment. Samuel L. Jackson and Tommy Lee Jones star as the decorated officers navigating classified evidence and political maneuvering in military court. The 2000 legal drama lands on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Domestic Disturbance’ (2001)

In ‘Domestic Disturbance’, boat builder Frank Morrison navigates the challenging dynamics of co-parenting following a divorce. His concerns escalate when his young son Danny claims to have witnessed his wealthy new stepfather commit a homicide. Because the local authorities dismiss the boy’s story as a fabrication, Frank decides to investigate the stepfather’s past himself. Directed by Harold Becker, the psychological thriller stars John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, and Teri Polo. The 2001 crime thriller premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Hard Rain’ (1998)

Directed by Mikael Salomon, ‘Hard Rain’ combines elements of an action thriller and a natural disaster movie. During a catastrophic regional flood in Indiana, armored car driver Tom is ambushed while transporting three million dollars. Tom manages to conceal the money within an inundated cemetery before seeking refuge from the heavily armed heist crew. Christian Slater, Morgan Freeman, Randy Quaid, and Minnie Driver lead the cast as floodwaters rise and alliances shift. The 1998 disaster heist film arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Reindeer Games’ (2000)

Directed by John Frankenheimer, ‘Reindeer Games’ follows Rudy Duncan, a recently released convict who assumes the identity of his deceased cellmate. Rudy impersonates the man to meet his pen pal, but the deception pulls him into an armed robbery conspiracy. The woman’s brother forces Rudy to assist in robbing a Michigan casino where the real cellmate was once employed. Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, and Gary Sinise star in this narrative filled with shifting loyalties, double-crosses, and gunfights. The 2000 crime thriller begins streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The Rainmaker’ (1997)

Francis Ford Coppola directed ‘The Rainmaker’, an adaptation of the bestselling legal thriller by John Grisham. Recent law graduate Rudy Baylor takes on a predatory insurance company that refused to pay for a young man’s bone marrow transplant. Working with an experienced paralegal who has never passed the bar exam, Rudy presents his case before a civil jury against elite corporate litigators. The ensemble cast features Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes, and Jon Voight. The 1997 courtroom drama lands on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘The A-Team’ (2010)

Directed by Joe Carnahan, ‘The A-Team’ adapts the popular 1980s television series of the same name into a feature-length action thriller. An elite United States Special Forces unit is framed for a crime during a covert operation in Baghdad. After breaking out of military detention, the four soldiers work outside the law to retrieve counterfeit plates and clear their names. Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, and Sharlto Copley star as the operatives executing high-octane tactical operations. The 2010 action thriller premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘No Code of Conduct’ (1998)

Directed by Bret Michaels, ‘No Code of Conduct’ explores the dangers of law enforcement corruption in Phoenix, Arizona. Police detective Jake Peterson is targeted by criminals after discovering an illicit shipment of narcotics. Jake enlists the help of his father, a veteran police officer, to uncover the syndicate’s distribution network and expose compromised precinct members. Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, and Mark Dacascos lead the cast in this fast-paced crime thriller. The 1998 action film becomes available to stream on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Safe Haven’ (2013)

Directed by Lasse Hallström, ‘Safe Haven’ is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s bestselling romantic suspense novel. A young woman named Katie flees an abusive relationship in Boston and attempts to build an anonymous life in Southport, North Carolina. She forms a close bond with a widowed store owner and his two young children while attempting to keep her past identity hidden. Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, and Cobie Smulders star as Katie’s safety is threatened by an obsessive detective tracking her location. The 2013 romantic thriller arrives on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

‘Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas’ (2023)

Directed by Nicole G. Leier, ‘Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas’ is a holiday-themed kidnapping thriller. On Christmas Eve, a detective and her district attorney partner receive ominous communications claiming that the other has been abducted. Locked out of their communication devices, they must obey the instructions of an unknown caller to ensure each other’s survival. Mishael Morgan and Leland B. Martin lead the cast alongside Vivica A. Fox in a race against time. The 2023 crime thriller debuts on Paramount+ on Wednesday, November 18.

‘Hanging by a Wire’ (2026)

Directed by Mohammed Ali Naqvi, ‘Hanging by a Wire’ documents a high-altitude emergency in the Himalayan foothills of Pakistan. The film chronicles the true story of eight passengers, including six schoolchildren, stranded inside a malfunctioning cable car suspended nine hundred feet above a valley. When two supporting cables snap, the passengers face structural collapse while local residents and military personnel mount an improvised rescue effort. The feature captures the technical complications and aerial maneuvers executed under intense international scrutiny. The suspenseful survival documentary arrives on Paramount+ on Wednesday, October 28.

‘Enemy at the Gates’ (2001)

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, ‘Enemy at the Gates’ is set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. Soviet sniper Vasily Zaitsev becomes a central figure in military propaganda after inflicting heavy casualties on invading forces. To eliminate Zaitsev and break Soviet morale, the German high command dispatches master marksman Major Erwin König. Jude Law, Ed Harris, Rachel Weisz, and Joseph Fiennes lead the ensemble cast of this wartime cat-and-mouse duel. The 2001 historical war thriller begins streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday, November 1.

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