Desire is a Spanish erotic thriller drama film directed by Teresa Simone from a screenplay co-written by Giulia Cardamone and Vanessa Miklos. The Netflix film follows Lucero, a woman with a picture-perfect family who is dissatisfied with her life, but things take a dangerous turn when she begins a passionate affair with her daughter’s much younger swimming coach. Desire stars Ludwika Paleta, José MarÃa Yazpik, Óscar Casas, Leonardo Ortizgris, and MatÃas Coronado. So, if you loved the intense story, steamy thrills, and entertaining characters in Netflix’s Desire, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Mea Culpa (Netflix)
Mea Culpa is a legal thriller film written and directed by Tyler Perry. The 2024 film follows Mea Harper, a seasoned defense attorney with a happy marriage, as she takes on the case of an artist accused of murdering his girlfriend. She soon finds herself getting attracted to him, but her attraction has dangerous consequences. Mea Culpa stars Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sagar, Sean Sagar, RonReaco Lee, and Shannon Thornton.
Fatal Affair (Netflix)
Fatal Affair is a psychological thriller film directed by Peter Sullivan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rasheeda Garner. The 2020 film follows Ellie Warren, a successful attorney with a family, but when she begins an affair with an ex-lover, things turn dangerous as he is far more unstable than she had originally thought. Fatal Affair stars Nia Long, Omar Epps, Stephen Bishop, and KJ Smith.
Damage (Buy on Amazon)
Damage is an erotic psychological drama film directed by Louis Malle from a screenplay by David Hare. Based on Josephine Hart’s 1991 novel of the same name, the 1992 film follows a British politician who begins a secret affair with his son’s fiancée and soon finds himself getting obsessed with her. Damage stars Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, Ian Bannen, and Leslie Caron.
Queen of Hearts (Plex, Xumo Play, & Rent on Prime Video)
Queen of Hearts is a Danish drama film directed by May el-Toukhy, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Maren Louise Käehne. The 2019 film follows a successful lawyer with a husband and twin daughters, but when her troubled stepson moves into their home, she begins a passionate secret affair with him. Queen of Hearts stars Trine Dyrholm, Gustav Lindh, Magnus Krepper, and Preben Kristensen.
Fatal Attraction (Paramount+, Pluto TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
Fatal Attraction is a psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne from a screenplay by James Dearden. Based on Dearden’s 1980 short film Diversion, the 1987 film follows Dan Gallagher, a publishing attorney who has an extramarital affair with his colleague, but things take a dangerous turn after he ends his affair and she begins stalking him. Fatal Attraction stars Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, and Stuart Pankin.
The Boy Next Door (Rent on Prime Video)
The Boy Next Door is a psychological thriller film directed by Rob Cohen from a screenplay by Barbara Curry. The 2015 film follows Claire Peterson, a high school teacher living alone with her teenage son after separating from her husband. She has a one-night stand with a much younger man, but things get out of control when he gets dangerously obsessed with her. The Boy Next Door stars Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, Ian Nelson, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Addicted (Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
Addicted is a thriller drama film directed by Billie Woodruff from a screenplay co-written by Christina Welsh and Ernie Barbarash. Based on Zane’s 1998 novel of the same name, the 2014 film follows Zoe, a successful businesswoman with a picture-perfect family, but her whole life spirals out of control after she begins a passionate affair with a talented artist. Addicted stars Sharon Leal, Boris Kodjoe, Tasha Smith, Tyson Beckford, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and William Levy.
Match Point (Prime Video, Paramount+, Tubi, Pluto TV, YouTube, & The Roku Channel)
Match Point is a psychological thriller film written and directed by Woody Allen. The 2005 film follows Chris, a former tennis pro who jeopardizes his upcoming wedding and friendship to have an affair with his friend’s actress girlfriend. Match Point stars Brian Cox, Matthew Goode, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Penelope Wilton.
Little Children (Rent on Prime Video)
Little Children is a satirical melodrama film directed by Todd Field, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tom Perrotta. Based on Perrotta’s 2004 novel of the same name, the 2006 film follows Sarah Pierce, an unhappy housewife who begins a passionate affair with a married neighbor, but their relationship faces several hurdles. Little Children stars Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Noah Emmerich, Gregg Edelman, and Phyllis Somerville.
Unfaithful (Prime Video)
Unfaithful is an erotic thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne from a screenplay co-written by Alvin Sargent and William Boyles Jr. Based on the 1969 French film The Unfaithful Wife, the 2002 film is set in New York City and revolves around a married couple as their lives are turned upside down after the wife begins a passionate but dangerous affair with a stranger. Unfaithful stars Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, and Erik Per Sullivan.