These must-watch action thrillers to watch after Ad Vitam

If you liked Ad Vitam, here are five action thrillers to discover in streaming.

Experience the action with Ad Vitam

Have you recently enjoyed Netflix’s new French thriller, “Ad Vitam”? Looking for new thriller movie recommendations? Look no further. Released on Friday January 10, this film by Rodolphe Lauga quickly rose to the top of Netflix's listssurpassing favorites like “Despicable Me” and the “Rush Hour” trilogy.

While “Ad Vitam” may not be the most original action film ever seen, it nevertheless manages to deliver solid action. With Franck (Guillaume Canet) drawn into a conspiracy linked to his painful past, if you like simple, straightforward action with a personal touch, this film is a good choice.

Five action films to watch after Ad Vitam

If you've already watched “Ad Vitam” on Netflix and are looking for another action gem, here are five other great action thrillers you can watch right now and where to find them.

Athena (2022)

Romain Gavras' “Athena” isn't as straightforward a thriller as “Ad Vitam,” but this French action effort is absolutely worth a watch. Focusing on social problems in the communities of the “suburbs” of Paris, it follows the conflict between residents of the “Athena” block and the French police. Despite differing opinions on the success of its sociopolitical arguments, “Athena” is widely praised for its electrifying and immersive action sequences. Available on Netflix

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

George Miller's “Mad Max: Fury Road” is, without exaggeration, one of the most thrilling action thrillers ever seen. If you're looking for more action on Netflix, 'Fury Road' is the film to watch next. Available on Netflix

Monkey Man (2024)

“Monkey Man,” Dev Patel’s directorial debut, is a brutal revenge thriller that sees an anonymous young man rise up against India’s corrupt upper classes. Available on Amazon Prime Video

Rebel Ridge (2024)

Jeremy Saulnier's “Rebel Ridge” was one of Netflix's best films last year. With incredibly personal stakes, this is the ideal film to watch after “Ad Vitam”. Available on Netflix

Taken (2008)

“Taken” is the most obvious recommendation after “Ad Vitam,” as it features a similar setup: an elite family man finds himself entangled in a conspiracy that involves his loved ones. Available on Max