20 Movies Like The Gift

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Gone Girl

Gone Girl
Gone Girl
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 79/100
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Runtime: 149 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 64 wins & 188 nominations total
Writer: Gillian Flynn
Actors: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Gone Girl” is a psychological thriller novel by Gillian Flynn about a woman who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, and the subsequent investigation that reveals dark secrets about her marriage and her husband’s involvement. The story explores themes of deception, manipulation, and the complexities of relationships.

The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 44%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 13 nominations total
Writer: Erin Cressida Wilson, Paula Hawkins
Actors: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, India
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“The Girl on the Train” is a psychological thriller about a woman named Rachel who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation after witnessing something suspicious from her daily train commute. As she tries to uncover the truth, Rachel’s own troubled past and unreliable memory blur the lines between reality and her imagination.

Shutter Island

Shutter Island
Shutter Island
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 11 wins & 66 nominations
Writer: Laeta Kalogridis, Dennis Lehane
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo
Language: English, German
Country: United States
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“Shutter Island” is a psychological thriller film about two U.S. Marshals investigating the disappearance of a patient from a mental asylum on an isolated island, only to uncover a web of dark secrets and deception that challenges their own sanity. As they delve deeper into the case, they become entangled in a mind-bending game of reality and illusion.

Prisoners

Prisoners
Prisoners
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 153 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 38 nominations total
Writer: Aaron Guzikowski
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Prisoners” is a suspenseful thriller about a desperate father who takes matters into his own hands when his daughter and her friend go missing. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of dark secrets and must confront his own morality to find the truth.

Mystic River

Mystic River
Mystic River
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 56 wins & 144 nominations total
Writer: Brian Helgeland, Dennis Lehane
Actors: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon
Language: English
Country: United States, Australia
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“Mystic River” is a crime drama film about three childhood friends whose lives are forever changed when one of them becomes a prime suspect in the murder of another friend’s daughter. As they navigate the investigation, their pasts and secrets resurface, testing their loyalty and unraveling the bonds of their friendship.

Oldboy

Oldboy
Oldboy
Internet Movie Database: 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery
Awards: 40 wins & 27 nominations
Writer: Garon Tsuchiya, Nobuaki Minegishi, Park Chan-wook
Actors: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea
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“Oldboy” is a South Korean psychological thriller film about a man who is mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years and then released, seeking revenge and answers about his captor. As he delves deeper into the twisted web of his past, he uncovers shocking truths that challenge his perception of reality.

The Machinist

The Machinist
The Machinist
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: 7 wins & 15 nominations
Writer: Scott Kosar
Actors: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Language: English, Spanish
Country: Spain, France, United Kingdom, United States
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“The Machinist” is a psychological thriller film about an insomniac machinist plagued by severe weight loss and hallucinations, who becomes embroiled in a mysterious and disturbing series of events that push him to the brink of insanity.”

Memento

Memento
Memento
Internet Movie Database: 8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 57 wins & 59 nominations total
Writer: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Actors: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano
Language: English
Country: United States
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“Memento” is a psychological thriller about a man with anterograde amnesia who uses tattoos and Polaroid photos to track down his wife’s killer, while a parallel storyline reveals the truth behind his condition and the events leading up to his wife’s murder.

The Prestige

The Prestige
The Prestige
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 44 nominations total
Writer: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Priest
Actors: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“The Prestige” is a psychological thriller about two rival magicians in the late 19th century who engage in a dangerous game of one-upmanship, using increasingly elaborate tricks and illusions to outwit and sabotage each other’s careers, leading to tragic consequences.

The Others

The Others
The Others
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 29 wins & 55 nominations total
Writer: Alejandro Amenábar
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan
Language: English
Country: Spain, United States, France, Italy
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The Others is a psychological horror film about a woman and her two children who live in a secluded mansion, believing they are haunted by a supernatural presence. As they unravel the mystery, they discover a shocking truth about their own existence.

The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 6 Oscars. 37 wins & 56 nominations total
Writer: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette
Language: English, Latin, Spanish
Country: United States
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“The Sixth Sense” is a psychological thriller about a young boy who can see and communicate with the dead, and a child psychologist who tries to help him while grappling with his own personal demons.”

Nocturnal Animals

Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 153 nominations total
Writer: Tom Ford, Austin Wright
Actors: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon
Language: English
Country: United States, China
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“Nocturnal Animals” is a psychological thriller that tells the story of a successful art gallery owner who receives a haunting manuscript from her ex-husband, which forces her to confront her dark past and the consequences of her actions. The film weaves together two narratives, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, exploring themes of revenge, regret, and the destructive power of love.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 5 Oscars. 10 wins & 81 nominations total
Writer: Patricia Highsmith, Anthony Minghella
Actors: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law
Language: English, Italian
Country: United States
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The Talented Mr. Ripley is a psychological thriller about a young man named Tom Ripley who becomes obsessed with the luxurious lifestyle of a wealthy playboy named Dickie Greenleaf. In his quest to maintain his newfound life, Ripley resorts to deception, manipulation, and even murder.

Atonement

Atonement
Atonement
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 52 wins & 150 nominations total
Writer: Ian McEwan, Christopher Hampton
Actors: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn
Language: English, French
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
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“Atonement is a period drama film that explores the consequences of a young girl’s false accusation, which leads to a series of tragic events and ultimately tests the boundaries of love, guilt, and redemption.”

The Handmaiden

The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 145 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award69 wins & 104 nominations total
Writer: Sarah Waters, Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook
Actors: Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong
Language: Korean, Japanese
Country: South Korea
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“The Handmaiden” is a South Korean erotic psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. It follows the story of a young Korean woman who becomes a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese heiress, but soon gets entangled in a complex web of deception and betrayal.

The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 53 wins & 43 nominations total
Writer: Eduardo Sacheri, Juan José Campanella
Actors: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago
Language: Spanish
Country: Argentina, Spain
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“The Secret in Their Eyes” is a crime thriller film about a retired legal counselor who revisits an unsolved murder case from 25 years ago, uncovering dark secrets and seeking justice. As he delves into the investigation, he also reflects on lost love and the power of memory.

The Vanishing

The Vanishing
The Vanishing
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 7 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Tim Krabbé, George Sluizer
Actors: Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege
Language: Dutch, French, English
Country: Netherlands, France, West Germany
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“The Vanishing” is a psychological thriller about three lighthouse keepers who mysteriously disappear on a remote island, leading to a gripping tale of obsession, paranoia, and the search for the truth. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the film explores the dark depths of human nature and the consequences of obsession.

The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award28 wins & 69 nominations total
Writer: Pedro Almodóvar, Agustín Almodóvar, Thierry Jonquet
Actors: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet
Language: Spanish
Country: Spain, United States
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“The Skin I Live In” is a psychological thriller about a brilliant plastic surgeon who develops a synthetic skin that he uses to create a new identity for a woman he holds captive in his mansion, blurring the lines between identity, desire, and revenge.”

The Game

The Game
The Game
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Actors: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn
Language: English, Cantonese, German, Spanish, Thai
Country: United States
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“The Game” is a psychological thriller film about a wealthy investment banker who becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dangerous game that blurs the line between reality and illusion, forcing him to question his sanity and ultimately confront his past.”

The Orphanage

The Orphanage
The Orphanage
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Awards: 32 wins & 43 nominations
Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
Actors: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep
Language: Spanish
Country: Spain, Mexico, France, Belgium
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The Orphanage is a Spanish horror film about a woman who returns to her childhood orphanage to open a home for disabled children, but soon discovers dark secrets and supernatural occurrences that threaten her family. As she investigates the mysteries, she becomes entangled in a chilling and heartbreaking tale of loss, ghosts, and the power of imagination.

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