Diablo is an action thriller film directed by Ernesto DÃaz Espinoza from a screenplay by Mat Sansom. The 2025 film follows Kris Chaney, an ex-convict who kidnaps the daughter of a Colombian gangster to keep his promise to the girl’s mother. They are soon chased by ruthless killers hired by her father, and now Kris must do everything he can to stay alive. Diablo stars Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Alana De La Rossa, Lucho Velasquez, and Diana Hoyos. So, if you loved the bloody action, thrilling story, and entertaining characters in Diablo, here are some similar movies you should check out now.
Avengement (Prime Video, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Vix, & Plex)
Avengement is an action thriller film directed by Jesse V. Johnson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Stu Small. The 2019 film follows Cain Burgess, a convicted criminal who breaks out of prison to get his revenge against the people who turned him into a bloodthirsty killer. Avengement stars Scott Adkins, Craig Fairbrass, Thomas Turgoose, Nick Moran, Kierston Wareing, Mark Strange, and Leo Gregory.
The Night Comes for Us (Netflix)
The Night Comes for Us is an Indonesian action thriller film written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto. The 2018 film follows Ito, a former Triad enforcer who becomes the target of a murderous crime syndicate after he decides to rescue a young girl from them. The Night Comes for Us stars Joe Taslim, Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang, and Zack Lee.
Safe (Fandango & Rent on Prime Video)
Safe is an action thriller film written and directed by Boaz Yakin. The 2012 film follows Luke Wright, a former cop and cage fighter who reluctantly ends up protecting a young girl who is being chased by corrupt NYPD officers, the Russian mafia, and the Chinese triads. Safe stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Robert John Burke, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount, James Hong, Reggie Lee, and Joseph Sikora.
Extraction (Netflix)
Extraction is an action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by Joe Russo. Based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Andre Parks, Joe Russo, and Anthony Russo, the 2020 film follows Tyler Rake, an Australian mercenary who is hired to rescue an Indian mob boss’ son who has been kidnapped by a rival gang. Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda, Priyanshu Painyuli, Golshifteh Farahani, Pankaj Tripathi, and David Harbour.
Blood Father (Prime Video, Pluto TV & The Roku Channel)
Blood Father is an action crime thriller film directed by Jean-François Richet from a screenplay co-written by Peter Craig and Andrea Berloff. Based on Craig’s 2005 novel of the same name, the 2016 film follows John, an ex-convict whose estranged daughter suddenly asks for his help when she accidentally kills her boyfriend, who has connections with the cartel. Blood Father stars Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna, Michael Parks, and William H. Macy.
Run All Night (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Run All Night is an action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra from a screenplay by Brad Ingelsby. The 2015 film follows Jimmy ‘The Gravedigger’ Conlon, a Mob hitman who must go on the run with his estranged son after he reluctantly kills a mob boss’ son. Run All Night stars Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Vincent D’Onofrio, Nick Nolte, Bruce McGill, Genesis Rodriguez, Common, and Ed Harris.
Léon: The Professional (Xumo Play, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Léon: The Professional is an action thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. The 1994 film follows Léon, a professional hitman who reluctantly takes in a young girl after her parents are killed and teaches her the tricks of his trade. Léon: The Professional stars Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman, and Danny Aiello.
The Equalizer (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Equalizer is a vigilante action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wenk. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim, the 2014 film follows Robert McCall, an ex-Marine and retired DIA officer, who puts his life at risk to protect a teen girl from being trafficked by the Russian mafia. The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.
Man on Fire (Hulu, AMC+, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
Man on Fire is an action thriller film directed by Tony Scott from a screenplay by Brian Helgeland. Based on the 1980 novel of the same name by A.J. Quinnell, the 2004 film follows John W. Creasy, a former CIA operative now working as a mercenary and bodyguard. John reluctantly takes up the job of protecting a young girl, but soon develops a friendly relationship with her. When she gets kidnapped, she does everything he can to get her back. Man on Fire stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell, Christopher Walken, Marc Anthony, and Giancarlo Giannini.
Kate (Netflix)
Kate is an action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan from a screenplay by Umair Aleem. The 2021 film follows Kate, a young woman who was trained to be a lethal assassin from childhood by her mentor, Varrick. During her final job, she is poisoned and discovers that she only has 24 hours to live, and she uses this time to get her revenge against the people who poisoned her. Kate stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson, and Jun Kunimura.