8 must-watch revenge thriller films  

Arshi Khanam

Oldboy  (Prime Video)

This epic action-thriller film revolves around Oh Dae-su, who is released from captivity after 15 years. He is then driven by vengeance and to reveal his captor’s identity. 

Cold Pursuit (Lionsgate Play)

A poignant transformation of a morally upright man to a coldblooded revenge seeker, the film revolves around a vengeful father (Liam Neeson) as he exacts revenge on his son’s wrongdoers.

Promising Young Woman (ZEE5) 

Carey Mulligan stars as a troubled woman, Cassie, who embarks on a brutal revenge journey for her best friend, Nina, while navigating her moral dilemmas.

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (Prime Video)

Starring Uma Thurman, the actioner revolves around a pregnant assassin as she seeks vengeance from her ex-boss and associates after deadly betrayals.  

Badlapur (ZEE5) 

A riveting action thriller, starring Varun Dhawan, tells the story of a violent revenge seeker as he hunts down the criminals who killed his wife and son. 

The Crow (Prime Video)

This fantasy action movie marks Brandon Lee’s final role and has garnered acclaim for his impressive performances. It revolves around a rock musician who returns from the dead to seek revenge.  

Memento (Dailymotion)

Christopher Nolan’s psychological thriller is among the best revenge films for its unique plot about a man seeking revenge against his wife’s killer despite his anterograde amnesia.  

John Wick (Lionsgate Play)

A gripping action thriller featuring Keanu Reeves as the titular hitman. It revolves around a vengeful assassin whose life takes a turn when a group of goons kill his dog and steal his car.