By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 16, 2026 · Last updated: November 16, 2026 · 3 min read

These thriller films were all released in 2022 and received at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. They feature diverse settings ranging from extreme natural environments to urban centers.

Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: thriller movies released in 2022 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 16, 2026.

1. Thirteen Lives (2022)

Poster for Thirteen Lives (2022)

A rescue team attempts to save twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a flooded cave system in Thailand.

TMDB score7.8/10 (1627 votes)
Runtime147 minutes
GenresDrama, Thriller
DirectorRon Howard
StarringViggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton
LinksIMDb · TMDB

2. The Batman (2022)

Poster for The Batman (2022)

Batman investigates corruption in Gotham City and confronts a serial killer known as the Riddler during his second year fighting crime.

TMDB score7.7/10 (12898 votes)
Runtime177 minutes
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
DirectorMatt Reeves
StarringRobert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright
LinksIMDb · TMDB

3. Prey (2022)

Poster for Prey (2022)

A Comanche warrior named Naru attempts to protect her people from a highly evolved alien predator stalking her territory.

TMDB score7.6/10 (8134 votes)
Runtime100 minutes
GenresThriller, Action, Science Fiction
DirectorDan Trachtenberg
StarringAmber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush
LinksIMDb · TMDB

4. The Black Phone (2022)

Poster for The Black Phone (2022)

After being abducted by a killer, a 13-year-old boy attempts to communicate using a disconnected phone in his basement cell.

TMDB score7.5/10 (6226 votes)
Runtime103 minutes
GenresHorror, Thriller
DirectorScott Derrickson
StarringMason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke
LinksIMDb · TMDB

5. Bullet Train (2022)

Poster for Bullet Train (2022)

An assassin named Ladybug encounters various lethal adversaries while attempting to complete a mission on a high-speed train.

TMDB score7.4/10 (8173 votes)
Runtime126 minutes
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller
DirectorDavid Leitch
StarringBrad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
LinksIMDb · TMDB

6. Fall (2022)

Poster for Fall (2022)

Two friends become stranded after climbing to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower 2,000 feet in the air.

TMDB score7.2/10 (5091 votes)
Runtime107 minutes
GenresThriller
DirectorScott Mann
StarringGrace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Mason Gooding
LinksIMDb · TMDB

7. The Outfit (2022)

Poster for The Outfit (2022)

A tailor in Chicago faces challenging circumstances after relocating from London following a personal tragedy.

TMDB score7.1/10 (1475 votes)
Runtime105 minutes
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
DirectorGraham Moore
StarringMark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn
LinksIMDb · TMDB

8. Fresh (2022)

Poster for Fresh (2022)

Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a…

TMDB score6.9/10 (2003 votes)
Runtime114 minutes
GenresHorror, Thriller, Comedy
DirectorMimi Cave
StarringDaisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jojo T. Gibbs
LinksIMDb · TMDB

9. The Gray Man (2022)

Poster for The Gray Man (2022)

A CIA agent is pursued across the globe by a rogue operative after uncovering sensitive agency secrets.

TMDB score6.9/10 (4596 votes)
Runtime128 minutes
GenresAction, Thriller
DirectorJoe Russo, Anthony Russo
StarringRyan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas
LinksIMDb · TMDB

10. Barbarian (2022)

Poster for Barbarian (2022)

A woman discovers her rental home is double-booked and occupied by a strange man upon arriving for a job interview.

TMDB score6.9/10 (3706 votes)
Runtime103 minutes
GenresHorror, Mystery, Thriller
DirectorZach Cregger
StarringGeorgina Campbell, Justin Long, Bill Skarsgård
LinksIMDb · TMDB

More guides: 10 Best Movies of 2026, Ranked by Audience Score · 10 Best Movies of 2025, Ranked by Audience Score · 10 Best Horror Movies of 2020, Ranked by Audience Score

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these movies ranked?

They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: thriller movies released in 2022 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.

Are there spoilers in this list?

No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.

Data checked on November 16, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.


About this page. Published by Morfeli on November 16, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer, Ticketmaster and entertainment news feeds) and are compiled with AI assistance. Review roundups summarize public scores and audience reviews; they are not a critic’s review, and nobody here claims to have watched or rated a title for the page. Dates, scores and availability change over time. See our Editorial Policy.