Jessica Alba starrer, Trigger Warning, recently landed on Netflix and deserved plenty of praise for being an entertaining and engaging action-thriller. This movie was directed by Mouly Surya (Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts, This City Is a Battlefield) and is available to stream on Netflix.
So if you’re in the mood for a seat-gripping storyline, this might be the right movie for you, however, if you have already watched it and are looking for something similar to stream, we have got you covered.
In this listicle, we explore 5 different titles that you can stream after you have watched Trigger Warning and want more, so make sure you stick around!
1. Atomic Blonde
Released in 2017 and directed by David Leitch (The Fall Guy, Bullter Train), Atomic Blonde is an action-thriller, much like Trigger Warning, that follows Lorraine Broughton, who works for the coveted MI6 and has been sent to Berlin for the mission of a lifetime.
If you love a strong female lead, then Atomic Blonde deserves to be at the top of your list.
This movie is led by none other than Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Old Guard) who plays the role of Loraine and is joined by many talented actors and actresses like Sofia Boutella, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones, and Sam Hargrave.
2. Heart of Stone
A more recent action-thriller that took the internet by storm with its engaging promotional tactics paired with a star-studded is Heart of Stone, directed by none other than Tom Harper (The Aeronauts, Wild Rose) and distributed by Netflix.
This streaming platform is home to several movies similar to what you witness in Trigger Warning, and Heart of Stone is part of the mix.
This movie stars Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman, Red Notice) as Rachel Stone, the lead character, and she is joined by Alia Bhatt, Jamie Dornan, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, Glenn Close, Sophie Okonedo, Archie Madekwe, and Jon Kortajarena.
3. The Man from Nowhere
Released over a decade ago in 2010, The Man from Nowhere is still one of the most popular action-thrillers with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This movie also goes down as one of Lee Jeong-beom’s best works as a director, along with movies like Cruel Winter Blues and No Tears for the Dead.
The Man from Nowhere revolves around the life of an ex-special agent who gets dragged into a complicated drug ring drama. This movie stars an impressive cast with Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Sung-oh, Kim Tae-hoon, Kim Hee-won, Thanayong Wongtrakul, and Lee Jong Pil.
4. Interceptor
If you are a sucker for a good action-thriller with a strong female lead, much like Trigger Warning, then Interceptor deserves to be on your watchlist.
This movie was released in 2022 and directed by Matthew Reilly, who is better known for his books like Seven Deadly Wonders and Ice Station, Interceptor might not be the movie critically acclaimed action-thriller out there, but is certainly entertaining.
One of the more attractive aspects of this movie is the cast, which is led by the beloved couple Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and his wife, Elsa Pataky (Fast Five, 12 Strong).
5. Road House
Released not too long before Trigger Warning, is the Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain, Presumed Innocent) starter Road House, directed by Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Smith).
This movie received a mixed response from audiences and critics but overall was deemed a splendid movie in terms of action, which is precisely why it belongs on our list.
Gyllenhaal, who plays the role of an Ex-UFC fighter Dalton, was joined by the likes of Conor McGregor, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Hannah Lanier, Lukas Gage, and even Post Malone in Road House.
Conclusion
Trigger Warning had some commendable action scenes, and after watching those, one can’t help but want more, and hopefully this list is more than enough to keep you occupied. If you have any recommendations you’d like to add to the list, do let us know in the comments below!