Is There a ‘Don't Breathe’ Movie Available on Netflix? Where to Watch the 2016 Horror Film?

Published 05/06/2026, 3:27 AM CDT

Three thieves get themselves trapped when what was supposed to be an easy heist goes terribly wrong. That is what happens in the 2016 film, Don’t Breathe. Featuring a strong, star-studded cast, paired with intense suspense, mounting tension, and just the right amount of scares, the thriller movie keeps viewers just as tense as the characters on screen.

But is this film available on Netflix, which is home to several popular suspense thrillers like Leave the World Behind, Bird Box, Carry-On, and more?

Streaming guide for Don’t Breathe

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The 2016 thriller movie, Don’t Breathe, is available on Netflix. For those without a Netflix subscription, the film is also available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Running for nearly 1 hour and 29 minutes, the movie keeps viewers hooked with its intense plot, which follows three Detroit thieves, Rocky, Alex, and Money, who break into the house of a blind war veteran, only to realize that the seemingly easy heist could land them in deadly trouble.

This begins the intense chain of events as the blind veteran, who is far more skilled than expected, traps the trio inside. The film stars Stephen Lang as the war veteran, Norman Nordstrom, alongside Jane Levy as Rocky, Dylan Minnette as Alex, and Daniel Zovatto as Money. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the movie went on to earn $157.1 million worldwide.

Its success led to a sequel in 2021. Co-written by Rodo Sayagues and Fede Álvarez, Don’t Breathe 2 was directed by Sayagues, with Stephen Lang reprising his role. The sequel is available to stream on Hulu or rent on Amazon. 

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While Don’t Breathe 2 is not currently available to watch on Netflix, the platform has yet another thriller gem series, Man on Fire.

What is Man on Fire on Netflix?

Man on Fire is the newest suspense thriller series on Netflix, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Inspired by the novel by A.J. Quinnell, the show features Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former Special Forces soldier who must protect the daughter of his murdered friend. It is also quite different from the 2004 film of the same name that starred Denzel Washington.

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Abdul-Mateen II is joined by Billie Boullet, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, Paul Ben-Victor, and Bobby Cannavale for the series. The seven-episode series dropped on Netflix on April 30, 2026, and quickly became one of the most-watched titles on the platform within its first four days, earning 11 million views. This makes it a fitting next watch after Don’t Breathe.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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