Tense Award-Winning Films

Thrillers and dramas that keep you on the edge of your seat from the first scene to the last.

The most awarded is Road to Perdition (2002), with 1 wins, followed by The Patriot (1) and Shanghai Express (1). Among them, 5 won at least one Oscar. They were released between 1928 and 2002.

26 films recognised at the Oscars, the Golden Globes, Cannes or the Berlinale carry this mood. Ranked by wins. Moods are tagged automatically for each film, so treat them as a guide. Other moods.