Movies like Desperate Hours

Much like Desperate Hours, Panic Room is a nail-biting home invasion thriller. When a woman and her daughter are trapped in their home's panic room, they must outwit intruders trying to enter. Fans of the intense cat-and-mouse dynamics of Desperate Hours will appreciate Panic Room's claustrophobic suspense.

Breakdown features Kurt Russell in a desperate search for his missing wife after their car breaks down. The film's relentless tension and the protagonist's grit in the face of despair will appeal to fans of the high-stakes drama in Desperate Hours.

The Negotiator is a gripping tale of a police officer who, framed for murder, takes hostages in a desperate quest to clear his name. Like Desperate Hours, it features high-stakes bargaining and a battle of wits that fans of suspenseful negotiation dramas will savor.

Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman star in Trespass, a film about a wealthy couple whose home is invaded by a vicious group of criminals. As the situation escalates, loyalties are tested, similar to the unpredictable manipulations witnessed in Desperate Hours.

Inside Man revolves around a meticulously planned bank heist that turns into a high-stakes negotiation and a psychological standoff between the mastermind and a negotiator. Fans of Desperate Hours will find the negotiation tactics and the tension between the captors and hostages intriguing.

This Bruce Willis-led action thriller follows a former hostage negotiator who must use his skills to save a family held captive. The intense hostage situation and the moral quandaries it presents will resonate with viewers who appreciated the ethical complexities of Desperate Hours.

The Ref rolls out a comedic twist on the home invasion genre, featuring a thief who takes a bickering couple hostage on Christmas Eve. Those who enjoy the tension-filled dynamics of Desperate Hours but are looking for a darkly comedic angle will find The Ref an enjoyable watch.

In Firewall, Harrison Ford plays a security specialist who must break into his own banking system to protect his family from kidnappers. The high-tech spin on the home invasion formula will interest Desperate Hours fans who enjoy a mix of thrills with a family-centered story.