The 50 Best PG Suspense Movies

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List of PG suspense movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This list takes the best PG suspense movies and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest PG Suspense movie of all time is. This list of popular PG suspense movies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top PG Suspense movie isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great PG Suspense films on this list. If you're trying to find a specific PG Suspense film you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.

List contains movies like Rear Window and The Conversation.

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Clint Eastwood and Steven Spielberg are among the directors that have worked on a Suspense PG film.

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  • Rear Window
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    Rear Window

    James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey
    13 votes
    • Released: 1954
    • Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
    In Alfred Hitchcock's classic suspense thriller Rear Window, James Stewart portrays the role of L.B. Jeff Jefferies, a photographer confined to his New York apartment due to a broken leg. Grace Kelly stars as Lisa Fremont, Jeff's high-society girlfriend, who becomes embroiled in his voyeuristic routine. As Jeff observes his neighbors through his rear window, he suspects one of them may have committed murder. This Academy Award-nominated film cleverly combines elements of mystery with intense character development, making it a masterclass in the genre of psychological thrillers.

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  • The Conversation
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    The Conversation

    Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic Forrest
    14 votes
    • Released: 1974
    • Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
    In the suspenseful drama The Conversation, surveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. A solitary man, he is hired to record a seemingly innocuous conversation between a couple (Cindy Williams and Frederic Forrest). As he delves deeper into the recording, paranoia grips him, suspecting that his work may lead to dire consequences. Nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Picture, this film offers an intense exploration of privacy invasion and moral responsibility. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it's a compelling look at the world of eavesdropping and its implications.

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  • The 'Burbs
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    The 'Burbs

    Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher
    7 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Joe Dante
    In the heart of suburbia, Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) grapples with an unsettling mystery. His seemingly ordinary neighborhood is disrupted by the peculiar Klopek family, sparking curiosity and suspicion amongst Peterson and his quirky neighbors. The 'Burbs, a dark comedy directed by Joe Dante, dives into the mundane turned uncanny, as the intrigue unfolds in a labyrinth of slapstick humor and unexpected revelations. A suburban satire that explores the thin veneer of normalcy, it's a comedic ride that peels back layers of suburban life to reveal its hidden eccentricities. With an ensemble cast featuring Bruce Dern and Carrie Fisher, The 'Burbs offers a unique blend of laughter and suspense.

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  • Twilight Zone: The Movie
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    Twilight Zone: The Movie

    Vic Morrow, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan
    9 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, George Miller
    A trip into the uncanny, Twilight Zone: The Movie is an anthology film that revisits and reimagines four classic episodes of Rod Serling's iconic television series. Directed by a quartet of visionary filmmakers - John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller - it weaves together tales of horror and science fiction. The audience meet characters like Bill Connor (Vic Morrow), a bigot who learns a harsh lesson in empathy, or Helen Foley (Kathleen Quinlan) who encounters a strange boy with unnerving powers. Then there's Mr. Valentine (Scatman Crothers) who has a magical ability to bring youthful joy to an old folks home, and finally John Valentine (John Lithgow) whose fear of flying takes on terrifying proportions. Each director brings their distinctive touch to the segments they helm, creating a chilling mosaic of suspense and wonder that pays homage to the original show's spirit. With its unique blend of terror and moral lessons, Twilight Zone: The Movie captures the eerie allure of stepping into another dimension.

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  • Strangers on a Train
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    Strangers on a Train

    Robert Walker, Farley Granger, Ruth Roman
    13 votes
    • Released: 1951
    • Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
    In the suspenseful thriller, Strangers on a Train, tennis star Guy Haines (Farley Granger) encounters eccentric Bruno Antony (Robert Walker) during a chance meeting on a train. A conversation ensues, with Antony proposing an unthinkable pact: murder swapping. The chilling plot spirals when Antony takes their conversation as a binding agreement and acts upon it, plunging Haines into an unfathomable dilemma. Directed by the renowned Alfred Hitchcock, this film is a masterwork of tension and terror. It was nominated for the Best Cinematography award at the 1952 Academy Awards.
  • Death on the Nile
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    Death on the Nile

    Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, David Niven
    7 votes
    • Released: 1978
    • Directed by: John Guillermin
    On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.

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