3 thriller movies coming to Netflix with over 89% on Rotten Tomatoes

Emily Blunt in Sicario
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March is bringing us a fresh load of movies on Netflix, and it's a good time to be a thriller fan as some action-packed flicks are being added to the best streaming service.

Out of everything new on Netflix in March 2025, I've picked out three thriller movies with over 89% on Rotten Tomatoes for you to watch this month. Oh, and they all make it onto our best Netflix movies list, so you know you're in for a good time.

Cell 211

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  • RT score: 98%
  • Age rating: R
  • Length: 113 minutes
  • Director: Daniel Monzón

Based on the novel of the same name by Francisco Pérez, Cell 211 (Celda 211 in Spanish) follows rookie prison guard Juan Oliver (Alberto Ammann) as he impersonates a prisoner in a desperate bid to survive a riot led by Malamadre (Luis Tosar). While this tense thriller is strong on brutal violence, it serves as a narrative purpose to illustrate how dangerous prisons can be. There's also a Netflix series adapted from the same book called Prison Cell 211, which made it onto the streamer's top 10 when it was released in February 2025.

Sicario

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  • RT score: 92%
  • Age rating: R
  • Length: 120 minutes
  • Director: Denis Villeneuve

In Sicario, Emily Blunt stars as FBI agent Kate Macer, who is recruited by a government task force to stop a dangerous drug cartel operating between the US and Mexico. Kate is exposed to harrowing realities, making this a real edge-of-your-seat thriller filled with suspense.

TechRadar's Carrie Marshall writes that: "Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt light up the screen in this dark and involving thriller," and I couldn't agree more. Also, since Dune's Denis Villeneuve directs it, you can expect some visually striking elements.

Blade Runner: The Final Cut

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  • RT score: 89%
  • Age rating: R
  • Length: 120 minutes
  • Director: Ridley Scott

This restored cut of the cult classic sees ex-police officer Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) return to his old job as Replicant Hunter to exterminate a group of violent androids in dystopian LA. However, Rick's mission is made even more complicated when he falls in love with a Replicant girl created by the sinister Tyrell Corporation.

There's no denying that this 80s epic has become a trailblazer for modern sci-fi, and if you're interested, you can see where Blade Runner ranked in our best Ridley Scott movies list.

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Grace Morris
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate. 

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