Movies like The Trigger Effect: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Trigger Effect (1996) — a drama and thriller film directed by David Koepp — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Trigger Effect most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like blackout, riot and power outage. 10 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Light It Up 1999★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, Thriller
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Leave the World Behind 2023★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Killing of Two Lovers 2021★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Thriller
In a rural Utah town, David, a father of four, grapples with his separation from wife Nikki as she pursues a new relationship.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rogue Agent 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Thriller, Drama
Conman Robert Freegard poses as an undercover MI5 agent and kidnaps countless victims amidst a high-stakes manhunt, until the woman who fell for him brings him to justice.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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The Good Neighbor 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Thriller, Drama
A nightmarish evening unfolds for neighbors David and Robert when they accidentally hit a woman on her bike and flee the scene. While David is increasingly plagued by feelings of guilt, Robert shows no remorse and becomes overbearing and possessive.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Coldwater 2013★ 6.4
Shares: Thriller, Drama
A teenage boy is sent to a juvenile reform facility in the wilderness. As we learn about the tragic events that sent him there, his struggle becomes one for survival with the inmates, counselors, and the retired war colonel in charge.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Dry White Season 1989★ 6.7
Shares: Drama, Thriller
During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Rose Plays Julie 2021★ 5.8
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A story of a young woman searching for her biological mother. Set against a backdrop of misogyny, revenge, and longing, Rose undertakes a journey that leads her to revelations that are both devastating and dangerous.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Magpie 2024★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller, Drama
A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Franklyn 2008★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Drama
Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Lords of Discipline 1983★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, Thriller
Will arrives for his last year at Military Academy, in the Deep South USA, in the 1960's. A black student, Pearce, has been accepted, for the first time and Will is asked to keep an eye out for the inevitable racism. The racists come in the form of The Ten, a secret group of the elite students. They want Pearce to leave on his own free will, but are prepared to torture him to make it 'his free will'. Will is forced to help Pearce and he is prepared to risk his own career to do so.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Lockdown 2000★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Thriller
Avery (Jones) returns to college as a competitive swimmer after getting his life back on track. But his life takes another unexpected turn when he and his two friends (Bonds, Casseus) are wrongly accused of murder and end up in prison.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Lila & Eve 2015★ 6.2
Shares: Thriller, Drama
Lila, a grief-stricken mother reeling from her son’s murder, attends a support group where she meets Eve, who urges her to take matters into her own hands to track down her son’s killers.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Amber Alert 2024★ 7.1
Shares: Thriller, Drama
A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER Alert.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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Off the Grid 2025★ 6.5
Shares: Thriller
After a morally-bankrupt company tries to weaponize a brilliant scientist's revolutionary technology, he goes off the grid to safeguard humanity. When the company sends a strike force to find him, they make their biggest mistake of all – they weaponize the man they are trying to catch.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Tyler Perry's Duplicity 2025★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller, Drama
High-powered attorney Marley faces her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the murder of her best friend Fela’s husband. With the help of her boyfriend – a former cop turned private investigator – Marley’s search for what really happened leads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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First Snow 2006★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A psychic's ominous reading sends a man into a tailspin.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Luce 2019★ 6.4
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A star athlete and top student, Luce's idealized image is challenged by one of his teachers when his unsettling views on political violence come to light, putting a strain on family bonds while igniting intense debates on race and identity.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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180 2026★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Drama
When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Lou 2022★ 6.4
Shares: Thriller
A young girl is kidnapped during a powerful storm. Her mother joins forces with her mysterious neighbour to set off in pursuit of the kidnapper. Their journey will test their limits and expose the dark secrets of their past.
Stream in India on Netflix