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Why people love it

Ava (2020) stuck because it commits to its action premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Tate Taylor's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The action and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 36m · ★ 5.8

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  1. 96match

    1.John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

    ★ 7.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.Extraction 2 (2023)

    ★ 7.4 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, Extraction 2 (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.Colombiana (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, Colombiana (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • YouTube TV
    • USA Network
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Memory (2022)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, Memory (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.The International (2009)

    ★ 6.3 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, The International (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Jolt (2021)

    ★ 6.5 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, Jolt (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

    ★ 6.6 · Crime · Action · Mystery · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.The Killer (2024)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, The Killer (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and thriller, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.Hot Fuzz (2007)

    ★ 7.6 · Crime · Action · Comedy · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, Hot Fuzz (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in action and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.The Killer (2023)

    ★ 6.6 · Crime · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Ava clicked for you, The Killer (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Ava?
Try John Wick: Chapter 2, Extraction 2, Colombiana—each shares DNA with Ava while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Ava?
Ava (2020) is best described as Action, Thriller, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Ava worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.8/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this action lane.

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