If you loved the gripping revenge thriller 'Eye for Eye' (2022), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same intense action, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes drama. Whether you're drawn to tales of vengeance or complex characters seeking justice, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A Man Apart (2003)
Description: A DEA agent seeks revenge after his wife is killed, featuring gritty action and a personal vendetta.
Fact: Vin Diesel trained with real DEA agents for the role. The film was originally titled 'Diablo' during production.


Man on Fire (2004)
Description: A former CIA operative turns vengeful protector, blending emotional depth with brutal action and a gritty visual style.
Fact: The film is based on a 1980 novel of the same name. It was shot in Mexico City, adding to its authentic, raw atmosphere.


The Equalizer (2014)
Description: Features a retired operative with a particular set of skills who comes out of retirement to help those in need, blending action with a moral code.
Fact: The movie is loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same name. Denzel Washington performed most of his own stunts.


Taken (2008)
Description: Follows a retired CIA operative who uses his skills to rescue his daughter, emphasizing relentless pursuit and tactical combat.
Fact: The film's famous phone monologue was improvised by Liam Neeson. It became a cultural phenomenon and spawned two sequels.


Death Wish (2018)
Description: A surgeon becomes a vigilante after a violent attack on his family, focusing on justice and retribution.
Fact: This is a remake of the 1974 film. Bruce Willis' character was originally written as a doctor to modernize the story.


Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
Description: A man takes the law into his own hands after a plea bargain sets his family's killers free, featuring strategic revenge and moral dilemmas.
Fact: The film's ending was reshot after test audiences found the original too dark. It was Gerard Butler's first major villain role.


The Foreigner (2017)
Description: A grieving father uses his military skills to track down terrorists, focusing on vengeance and tactical precision.
Fact: Jackie Chan performed his own stunts despite being in his 60s. The film is based on the novel 'The Chinaman' by Stephen Leather.


The Accountant (2016)
Description: A math savant with lethal combat skills uncovers dangerous secrets, combining action with a unique protagonist.
Fact: Ben Affleck trained with a Navy SEAL to prepare for the role. The film's script was on the Black List of best unproduced screenplays.


John Wick (2014)
Description: Centers on a former hitman seeking vengeance, showcasing intense action sequences and a protagonist with a dark past.
Fact: The film's iconic pencil scene was inspired by a real-life incident involving a stuntman. It revitalized Keanu Reeves' action career.


Nobody (2021)
Description: A seemingly ordinary man reveals his deadly past when his family is threatened, blending dark humor with high-octane action.
Fact: The bus fight scene took five days to shoot. The film was written by the same screenwriter as John Wick.
