Rebel Ridge is a crime action thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The Netflix film is set in the town of Shelby Springs and it follows the story of Terry Richmond, a former marine as he comes to town to post bail for his cousin but when his savings are unlawfully taken by corrupt local police officers led by Chief Sandy Burnne, he decides to fight against the ones spreading corruption. Rebel Ridge stars Aaron Pierre in the lead role with Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Steve Zissis, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the brutal action, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Rebel Ridge here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Wrath of Man (Rent on Prime Video)
Wrath of Man is an action thriller drama film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay co-written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies. Based on the 2004 French film titled Le Convoyeur by Nicolas Boukhrief and Éric Besnard, the 2021 film revolves around a mysterious man as he joins a cash moving truck company and becomes known for great aim and ruthlessly neutralizing robbers but what his colleagues don’t know is that he has his own reasons. Wrath of Man stars Jason Statham in the lead role with Scott Eastwood, Niamh Algar, Josh Hartnett, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Post Malone, and Andy Garcia starring in supporting roles.
Shooter (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Shooter is an action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Jonathan Lemkin. Based on the 1993 novel titled Point of Impact by author Stephen Hunter, the 2007 film follows the story of Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine Corps sniper as he is called back into action to protect the President of the United States but when he is double-crossed and finds himself framed for the assassination he must find the people behind the assassination plot. Shooter stars Mark Wahlberg in the lead role with Kate Mara, Michael Peña, Danny Glover, Elias Koteas, Rhona Mitra, Rade Šerbedžija, and Ned Beatty starring in supporting roles.
Walking Tall (Rent on Prime Video)
Walking Tall is a vigilante action thriller film directed by Kevin Bray from a screenplay co-written by David Klass, Channing Gibson, David Levien, and Brian Koppelman. Based on the 1973 biographical film of the same name by Mort Briskin, the 2004 film follows the story of Chris Vaughn, a former US Special Forces soldier as he returns to his hometown only to find it overrun by a shady casino owner and corrupt police officers, and decides to clean up his town. Walking Tall stars Dwayne Johnson in the lead role with Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, Kevin Durand, Ashley Scott, Cobie Smulders, Kristen Wilson, and John Beasley starring in supporting roles.
Jack Reacher (Netflix, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Jack Reacher is an action thriller film written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Based on the 2005 novel titled One Shot by author Lee Child, the 2012 film follows the story of Jack Reacher, a former US Military Police Officer as he begins to investigate a case involving a former US Army Sniper who is accused of killing five people. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise in the lead role with Rosamund Pike, Jai Courtney, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo, and Richard Jenkins starring in supporting roles.
Cold in July (AMC+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Cold in July is a crime thriller film directed by Jim Mickle from a screenplay co-written by Nick Damici and Jim Mickle. Based on the 1989 novel of the same name by author Joe R. Lansdale, the 2014 film follows the story of Richard Dane, a protective family man who shoots an intruder to save himself and his family but when the deceased intruder’s father threatens to kill them, he must take action. Cold in July stars Michael C. Hall in the lead role with Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Nick Damici, Vinessa Shaw, and Wyatt Russell starring in supporting roles.
Safe (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Safe is an action thriller film written and directed by Boaz Yakin. The 2012 film follows the story of Luke Wright, a fighter whose family was killed by gangsters leaving him to wander destitute on the streets of New York. Soon he comes across a 12-year-old girl with a dangerous secret being chased by the same gangsters who killed his family and also corrupt cops leaving him no choice but to protect her. Safe stars Jason Statham in the lead role with Catherine Chan, Anson Mount, James Hong, Chris Sarandon, Robert John Burke, and Reggie Lee starring in supporting roles.
Man on Fire (Prime Video)
Man on Fire is an action thriller film directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Brian Helgeland. Based on the 1980 novel of the same name by author A.J. Quinnell, the 2004 film follows the story of an assassin in Mexico who takes a job as a bodyguard to protect a child. Soon, he gets attached to the little girl and when she is kidnapped he promises her family that he will get her back safe and sound to them. Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington in the lead role with Dakota Fanning, Christopher Walken, Radha Mitchell, Mickey Rourke, Marc Anthony, and Giancarlo Giannini starring in supporting roles.
