Movies like The Girl on the Train

As a complex psychological thriller that toys with perceptions and reality, Gone Girl operates on a tension-filled premise not unlike The Girl on the Train. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn, the film's masterful storytelling and dark twists will resonate with fans of gripping, character-driven mysteries.

Mystic River is a powerful drama featuring a story of childhood friends reunited by a tragic event that leads to an intense investigation. Its focus on character backstory and the convergence of past and present traumas provides a narrative complexity that fans of The Girl on the Train will appreciate.

The Gift is a chilling tale of a young couple's life turned upside down by a figure from the past, leading to a series of disturbing revelations. It shares The Girl on the Train's theme of past secrets haunting the present and will keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Side Effects is a provocative thriller about the unintended consequences of psychiatric medication, which plays with themes of reality versus perception. Viewers who appreciated the psychological depth and suspense of The Girl on the Train will find similar enjoyment in the twists and turns of Side Effects.

Based on a novella by Stephen King, Secret Window pulls the viewer into the mind of a troubled writer who is confronted by a stranger accusing him of plagiarism. The unraveling reality and psychological tension mirror the themes of confusion and suspense that are central to The Girl on the Train.