If you enjoyed the gritty, fast-paced thrills of 'Chasers' (1994), this article is for you. We've curated a list of 10 movies and shows that capture the same chaotic energy, dark humor, and unpredictable twists. Whether you're a fan of military misadventures or crime capers, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Fugitive (1993)
Description: A high-stakes thriller featuring an innocent man on the run, framed for a crime he didn't commit, pursued relentlessly by authorities while trying to uncover the truth.
Fact: The train crash scene was one of the most expensive stunts ever filmed at the time, using a real train. The film was based on a popular 1960s TV series of the same name.


The Pelican Brief (1993)
Description: A political thriller featuring an amateur investigator uncovering dangerous secrets that put them in the crosshairs of powerful forces, requiring constant movement to stay alive.
Fact: Based on John Grisham's novel, it was one of the first major films to deal with environmental conspiracy theories. The production faced challenges securing filming locations in Washington D.C.


Speed (1994)
Description: A relentless, high-concept action thriller where characters must maintain constant motion to survive, with tension building through the protagonist's quick thinking under pressure.
Fact: The bus jump scene was performed with a real bus at 55 mph. The film's success launched a new era of high-concept action movies in the 1990s.


The Net (1995)
Description: A tech-savvy protagonist finds their identity erased and becomes a target in a world where digital information can be weaponized, forcing them to go on the run.
Fact: The film was remarkably prescient about internet privacy issues that would become major concerns years later. It featured one of the first mainstream depictions of identity theft via digital means.


The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Description: An action-packed thriller featuring a protagonist with a hidden past that resurfaces, forcing them to use forgotten skills while being pursued by shadowy organizations.
Fact: The screenplay was sold for a then-record $4 million. Many of the action sequences were praised for their realistic portrayal of a trained operative's skills.


Breakdown (1997)
Description: An intense chase thriller where an ordinary person must navigate dangerous situations and outsmart pursuers in remote locations to survive and rescue a loved one.
Fact: Most of the film was shot on location in the American Southwest, giving it an authentic, gritty feel. The director insisted on practical effects for all the vehicle stunts.


Conspiracy Theory (1997)
Description: A paranoid thriller blending action and psychological elements, where seemingly delusional theories might contain dangerous truths that powerful people want suppressed.
Fact: The film's portrayal of government mind control experiments drew from real-life conspiracy theories. The taxi cab used in the film was actually driven by the actor in many scenes.


The Game (1997)
Description: A psychological thriller where reality becomes increasingly uncertain as the protagonist is drawn into an elaborate, dangerous game with unclear rules and participants.
Fact: The film's intricate plot required meticulous planning, with every scene containing clues about the true nature of the game. The ending was kept secret from most of the cast during filming.


Enemy of the State (1998)
Description: A fast-paced conspiracy thriller where an ordinary man becomes entangled in a dangerous web of government surveillance and must evade capture while exposing the truth.
Fact: The film's portrayal of surveillance technology was considered cutting-edge at the time. Many of the surveillance techniques shown have since become reality.


Run Lola Run (1998)
Description: A kinetic, time-sensitive thriller with a protagonist racing against the clock to prevent disaster, featuring multiple perspectives on how small changes affect outcomes.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 20 days. It popularized the 'multiple timeline' narrative structure that would influence many subsequent films.
