32 Best Movies like Bird Box (2018)

A Quiet Place explores the tension of surviving against mysterious entities, but shifts the sensory threat from sight to sound, creating a uniquely suspenseful atmosphere. Its minimalistic storytelling and gripping pacing make it a standout in post-apocalyptic horror thrillers.

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. A Quiet Place is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 7.4 by 15,544 people. The movie made an estimated total of $340,955,294 in the box office.

The Road is included for its deeply emotional journey through a devastated world, focusing on a parent's desperate struggle to protect their child. This makes it a powerful, somber drama that is both harrowing and tender in its portrayal of perseverance.

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. The Road is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 51m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.0 by 4,351 people. The movie made an estimated total of $27,635,305 in the box office.

The Happening earns its spot with a chilling premise of an environmental catastrophe triggering mass suicides, using an unseen threat to build constant dread. Its unsettling tone and dramatic unfolding differentiate it as a thought-provoking thriller.

When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliot Moore and his wife Alma flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon -- or something even more sinister? The Happening is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 30m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 5.4 by 4,031 people. The movie made an estimated total of $163,403,799 in the box office.

The Mist uses the uncertainty and terror of an unknown menace to generate intense suspense, capitalizing on claustrophobic tension and social dynamics among survivors. It stands out for its psychological depth and shocking narrative turns.

After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity. The Mist is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 6m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 7.0 by 5,976 people. The movie made an estimated total of $57,470,220 in the box office.

Children of Men is recognized here for depicting humanity on the brink of collapse, heightening urgency through themes of hope and survival. The film's gripping narrative and emotional stakes make it a compelling dystopian thriller.

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. Children of Men is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 49m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 7.6 by 7,987 people. The movie made an estimated total of $70,595,464 in the box office.

It Comes at Night keeps audiences on edge with its isolating post-apocalyptic setting where trust is scarce and danger is unseen. Deliberate pacing and an atmosphere of paranoia distinguish this psychological horror.

Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge. It Comes at Night is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 5.9 by 2,660 people. The movie made an estimated total of $19,280,931 in the box office.

The Silence is featured for its unique twist on sensory-based survival in a world plagued by predatory threats. The film's tension and fast-moving plot invite viewers into a relentless fight for safety.

With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult. The Silence is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 6.0 by 1,719 people. The movie made an estimated total of $2,325,977 in the box office.

The Divide makes the list for its intense survival drama in a confined space after apocalypse strikes. The escalating psychological conflict among characters adds a raw, unfiltered energy to this chilling scenario.

Survivors of a nuclear attack are grouped together for days in the basement of their apartment building, where fear and dwindling supplies wear away at their dynamic. The Divide is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 2h 2m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 5.9 by 763 people. The movie made an estimated total of $156,362 in the box office.

Stake Land is recognized for mapping a journey across a devastated landscape fraught with peril, pushing its characters to their limits. The mix of horror and grit offers a tense, action-driven ride through a hostile world.

Martin was a normal teenage boy before the country collapsed in an empty pit of economic and political disaster. A vampire epidemic has swept across what is left of the nation's abandoned towns and cities, and it's up to Mister, a death dealing, rogue vampire hunter, to get Martin safely north to Canada, the continent's New Eden. Stake Land is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 38m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 6.2 by 885 people. The movie made an estimated total of $33,245 in the box office.

The Survivalist appears for its depiction of a stripped-down, unforgiving future, where every decision carries life-or-death consequences. Its minimalist approach and relentless tension set it apart as a stark, immersive thriller.

In a time of starvation, a survivalist lives off a small plot of land hidden deep in forest. When two women seeking food and shelter discover his farm, he finds his existence threatened. The Survivalist is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 2015 with an average rating of 6.2 by 392 people.

Cargo explores the resilience of a parent protecting their child amid chaos, echoing the emotional urgency found in Bird Box. The film is distinguished by its haunting landscapes and intimate storytelling.

After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter. Cargo is a movie from Australia in English, with a total 1h 45m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 6.4 by 1,884 people. The movie made an estimated total of $56,385 in the box office.

10 Cloverfield Lane is included for immersing viewers in psychological turmoil, using a confined setting to amplify dread and uncertainty. Its gripping character dynamics and intense plot twists sustain high suspense throughout.

After a catastrophic car crash, a young woman wakes up in a survivalist's underground bunker, where he claims to have saved her from an apocalyptic attack that has left the outside world uninhabitable. 10 Cloverfield Lane is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.0 by 8,808 people. The movie made an estimated total of $110,216,998 in the box office.

Right at Your Door gains a place with its immediate post-disaster scenario, where fear and confusion dominate. The film delivers anxiety-filled storytelling and raises challenging questions about self-preservation versus compassion.

A dirty bomb goes off in Los Angeles, jamming freeways and spreading a toxic cloud. Right at Your Door is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 5.9 by 264 people. The movie made an estimated total of $2,043,704 in the box office.

Monsters is recognized for its journey through dangerous quarantine zones, using environmental tension to fuel the narrative. The film’s atmospheric visuals and understated approach give it a unique place in post-apocalyptic cinema.

Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures," while a journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border. Monsters is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 6.2 by 1,807 people. The movie made an estimated total of $5,639,730 in the box office.

The Girl with All the Gifts takes its spot for reimagining survival amid a transformed world, driven by the evolution of humanity’s threat. Its blend of drama and horror crafts an original vision with emotional and thematic depth.

In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into thoughtless, flesh-eating monsters. When a scientist and a teacher find a girl who seems to be immune to the fungus, they all begin a journey to save humanity. The Girl with All the Gifts is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 51m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.6 by 2,198 people.

How I Live Now is included because it captures the turmoil of navigating adolescence amid the breakdown of society. The movie’s character-driven perspective and intense emotional focus create a striking survival drama.

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her. How I Live Now is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 6.6 by 956 people.

Blindness earns inclusion through its unique crisis, where a mysterious epidemic removes a core human sense. The film’s distinctive premise and exploration of societal breakdown deliver both suspense and philosophical weight.

When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine. Blindness is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 2h 1m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.5 by 1,402 people. The movie made an estimated total of $19,844,979 in the box office.

Love and Monsters approaches its post-apocalyptic world with energetic adventure and heart, blending humor with danger as characters undertake a risky journey. Its lively tone and creative creature encounters make it especially engaging.

Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way. Love and Monsters is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 49m runtime, released in 2020 with an average rating of 7.3 by 4,524 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,122,066 in the box office.

The Book of Eli commands attention for its portrayal of a lone journey across a ravaged landscape in search of salvation. The movie's fusion of action and spiritual themes offers a layered and thrilling experience.

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. The Book of Eli is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 58m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 6.8 by 6,793 people. The movie made an estimated total of $157,107,755 in the box office.

I Am Legend is present for visualizing survival in a deserted, threat-filled world, focusing on isolation and endurance. The film stands out for its blend of tension, emotional resonance, and striking imagery.

Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he is not alone. I Am Legend is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 7.2 by 17,101 people. The movie made an estimated total of $585,410,052 in the box office.

The Road Within is included for addressing internal struggles and personal growth amidst adversity, offering a more intimate take on survival. Its focus on character relationships distinguishes it within this list.

A young man with Tourette's Syndrome embarks on a road trip with his recently-deceased mother's ashes. The Road Within is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 6.8 by 410 people.

Bird Box Barcelona belongs here as it revisits the world introduced in Bird Box, expanding the gripping premise with fresh perspectives. This companion film deepens the universe and offers new emotional stakes within the same terrifying circumstances.

After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows. Bird Box Barcelona is a movie from Spain in Spanish, with a total 1h 52m runtime, released in 2023 with an average rating of 5.9 by 863 people.

Extinction merits inclusion due to its portrayal of apocalyptic threat and human persistence, heightening suspense through shifting alliances and unexpected dangers. The film appeals with its unpredictable progression and action-infused storytelling.

And suddenly, overnight, the world came to a halt. Two men, two survivors, one kid, and hatred that separates them. A place forgotten by everyone, including the creatures that inhabit the Earth... until now. Extinction is a movie from Spain in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2015 with an average rating of 6.3 by 784 people. The movie made an estimated total of $2,350,695 in the box office.

Leave No Trace is recognized here for its emphasis on living at society’s margins, conveying a quiet intensity through a parent’s journey with their child. Its gentle yet absorbing character study adds emotional richness to the theme of survival.

A father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Oregon, rarely making contact with the world. But when a small mistake tips them off to authorities, they are sent on an increasingly erratic journey in search of a place to call their own. Leave No Trace is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 49m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.8 by 1,399 people.

Into the Forest captures the fragility of civilization as sisters navigate dwindling resources, emphasizing close relationships during crisis. Its atmospheric storytelling and intimate focus provide a distinctive perspective on enduring upheaval.

In the not too distant future, two young women who live in a remote ancient forest discover the world around them is on the brink of an apocalypse. Informed only by rumor, they fight intruders, disease, loneliness & starvation. Into the Forest is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 5.8 by 728 people. The movie made an estimated total of $9,995 in the box office.

The Host secures a place by confronting humanity with a monstrous, mysterious threat that disrupts daily life. Its balance of suspense, action, and character moments contributes to its lasting appeal.

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her. The Host is a movie from South Korea in Korean, with a total 2h 0m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 7.0 by 3,193 people. The movie made an estimated total of $88,489,643 in the box office.

The Night Eats the World enters this list for its take on survival in isolation, exploring how solitude shapes the human mind when the outside world becomes alien. The film’s contemplative pace and eerie silence build a unique, almost meditative horror.

After waking up to find himself all alone in an apartment where a massive party was being held the night before, Sam is immediately forced to face a terrifying reality: the living dead have invaded the streets of Paris. The Night Eats the World is a movie from France in French, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.0 by 819 people. The movie made an estimated total of $95,208 in the box office.

Z for Zachariah makes the list for depicting fragile human dynamics in the aftermath of disaster, spotlighting the tensions and alliances that arise. Its focus on personal interaction rather than spectacle adds complexity and nuance.

In the wake of a nuclear war, a young woman survives on her own, fearing she may actually be the proverbial last woman on earth, until she discovers the most astonishing sight of her life: another human being. A distraught scientist, he’s nearly been driven mad by radiation exposure and his desperate search for others. A fragile, imperative strand of trust connects them. But when a stranger enters the valley, their precarious bond begins to unravel. Z for Zachariah is a movie from Iceland in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2015 with an average rating of 5.7 by 1,012 people. The movie made an estimated total of $121,461 in the box office.

After the Dark engages with end-of-the-world scenarios through thought-provoking hypotheticals, inviting viewers to consider moral and philosophical dilemmas. The film stands out for its cerebral approach to apocalyptic storytelling.

At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. After the Dark is a movie from Indonesia in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 6.0 by 739 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,770,376 in the box office.

The Domestics is chosen for thrusting characters into a brutally segmented world where survival depends on navigating new tribal threats. Its adrenaline-driven plot and explosive confrontations deliver high-stakes entertainment.

A young husband and wife must fight to return home in a post-apocalyptic mid-western landscape ravaged by gangs. The Domestics is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.1 by 528 people.

Hidden is featured for its intense, suspense-driven depiction of a family concealing themselves from an unknown danger outside. The focus on claustrophobic tension and close-knit relationships heightens its dramatic impact.

A family takes refuge in a fallout shelter to avoid a dangerous outbreak. Hidden is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 23m runtime, released in 2015 with an average rating of 7.0 by 1,224 people.

The Last Winter concludes the list with its depiction of mounting dread as isolated characters grapple with an environmental crisis. The film’s atmospheric build-up and eerie setting create a haunting mood that lingers.

In the Arctic region of Northern Alaska, an oil company's advance team struggles to establish a drilling base that will forever alter the pristine land. After one team member is found dead, a disorientation slowly claims the sanity of the others as each of them succumbs to a mysterious fear. The Last Winter is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 5.4 by 242 people.