Thirst is a 2019 American thriller film directed by Nicolai Fuglsig and written by Chris Provenzano. The film stars Sam Claflin, Michelle Monaghan, and Greg Kinnear.
The plot revolves around Mitch (Sam Claflin), a water engineer working on a project to bring clean water to a drought-stricken community in California. He discovers the water supply is being deliberately contaminated. As Mitch investigates, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the local government and threatens not only the water supply but his own life and the lives of those he cares about. He teams up with Sarah (Michelle Monaghan), a local activist, to expose the truth.
The film explores themes of environmental corruption, corporate greed, and the importance of clean water access. Thirst was released in select theaters and on video-on-demand in 2019 and received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the film's suspenseful plot and strong performances, while others criticized its predictable storyline and lack of originality.