Your guide to the smartest, most satisfying revenge films streaming now. From psychological thrillers to stylish international cinema, these films prove revenge is a dish best served cold.

1. Hard Candy (2005)

A 14-year-old girl suspects a photographer is a predator, so she traps him in his own home for a night of psychological warfare. Disturbing, brilliant, and deeply satisfying. Streaming on: Prime Video. 

2. Femme (2023)

After a brutal homophobic attack destroys his career as a drag artist, Jules gets an unexpected second chance when he recognizes his attacker at a gay sauna — without his drag on. What follows is a psychologically tense revenge thriller that’s as much about identity and power as it is about getting even. Streaming on: Netflix.

3. Lady Vengeance (2005)

After spending 13 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit, Lee Geum-ja executes the most elaborate revenge plan you’ve ever seen. Director Park Chan-wook crafts a visually stunning film that’s as beautiful as it is brutal. Streaming on: PLEX, AMC.

4. Glass Onion (2022)

Janelle Monáe is the standout in this Knives Out sequel — equal parts murder mystery and social satire. Watching her systematically dismantle a tech billionaire’s empire from the inside is deeply satisfying. Streaming on: Netflix.

5. Promising Young Woman (2020)

Cassie drops out of med school to hunt down the men who prey on drunk women at bars, when an opportunity for revenge presents itself. Carey Mulligan’s Oscar-nominated performance is unforgettable in this revenge thriller that tackles rape culture head-on. Streaming on: Peacock, Hulu.