In the world of thriller movies, with their tense buildups, it's hard to find the best of the best. Thankfully, one of the best streaming services, Max, has a lineup of thriller films that have not only impressed audiences but also earned critical acclaim.

Rotten Tomatoes can help you decide which movies are worth watching, but remember that everyone has their own opinion. You just have to find a movie that fits your tastes. Whether you like psychological warfare or a gripping crime drama, you may want to start with the list of thriller movies.

Let's get started with Max's best thriller movies, which received over 90% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.

"Mona Lisa" is a British neo-noir crime thriller featuring George (Bob Hoskins), a thug gangster recently released from prison. Struggling to make a comeback, he accepts a job chauffeuring high-class call girl Simone (Cathy Tyson). As George becomes absorbed in Simone's world, he finds himself searching for one of her missing friends.

The story aims to explore the difficulties of their relationship and the unexpected connections that can be made between people from different walks of life. Most notably, however, the atmosphere of the film is filled with a sense of imminent danger arising from the unpredictable plot. What more could one want from a classic thriller?

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98 View at Max

The next thriller, "Eye in the Sky," revolves around Colonel Catherine Powell (Helen Mirren), a British-based military officer who leads a drone mission to apprehend a high-ranking terrorist group meeting in Nairobi. But when the operation unexpectedly escalates, Powell and her team are forced to make difficult decisions in real time.

This war thriller film has been praised for its ability to portray the legal and ethical implications of drone warfare and the human cost of decisions made from afar. It raises questions about the legitimacy of collateral damage, the role of technology in warfare, and the personal sacrifices of those involved in conducting and overseeing such operations.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95 View at Max

"Fargo" is a darkly comedic crime thriller set in the frozen landscape of Minnesota and North Dakota. The plot centers around Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a financially desperate car salesman who creates a plan to have his wife kidnapped in order to extort money from his wealthy father-in-law (yes, really).

Jerry hires two criminals, Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi) and Geert Grimsrud (Peter Stormare), to carry out the kidnapping. But when the kidnapping goes wrong, things quickly get out of hand, resulting in multiple murders and attracting the attention of hardworking, pregnant local police chief Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand). It's a surprising comedy that will have you laughing one moment and gasping in shock the next.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94 Watch with Max

"You" is one of the best thrillers ever made. Starring Zoe Kravitz as an agitated technician named Angela Childs, who works as a program designer for a voice assistant. When Angela hears what appears to be a violent crime being committed through her program's microphone, she delves deeper into the mystery and finds herself becoming increasingly paranoid and entangled in a web of dangerous intrigue.

The film was praised for Zoe Kravitz's performance, its tense atmosphere, and its timely exploration of privacy concerns in the digital age. Kimi offers a harrowing and suspenseful story that addresses contemporary issues surrounding technology and personal security."

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 See on Max

"Ex Machina" is on A24's list of best films for tackling the complex theme of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. The story follows Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a young programmer at a major high-tech company who wins a competition and spends a week at the mountain mansion of the company's reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac).

There, Caleb learns that Nathan is working on developing artificial intelligence. Nathan introduces Caleb to Eva (Alicia Vikander), an advanced humanoid robot with artificial intelligence. However, as Caleb interacts with Eva, he becomes increasingly fascinated by her intelligence and personality. At the same time, he begins to question Nathan's true motives and the ethical implications of creating a sentient being.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92 View at Max

"War Games" is a classic science fiction thriller about David Reitman, a young computer genius who accidentally hacks into a top-secret U.S. military supercomputer named WOPR (War Operation Plan Response) ( Matthew Broderick) is the protagonist. Mistaking the system for a simple computer game, David simulates a nuclear war scenario. However, the computer interprets the game as a real attack plan and begins preparing for an actual nuclear attack.

As you can imagine, the threat of global annihilation becomes real. David must team up with his friend Jennifer (Ally Sheedy) and the computer's creator to convince the military that the attack is a false alarm and stop the countdown to World War III.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94 View at Max

Another crime thriller on this list is "Uncut Gems," which revolves around Howard Ratner, a charismatic, fast-talking New York City jeweler played by Adam Sandler. Howard is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and the film follows him as he makes a series of risky bets and deals to pay off his ballooning debts. Tensions escalate as he acquires rare, uncut opals that he hopes will be his ticket to financial salvation. Throughout the film, Howard's life spirals out of control as he juggles the dangerous worlds of business, personal relationships, and gambling.

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91 View at Max