17 Free Tension Stock Videos

Couple in Tension Inside a Vintage Car

A couple sits in a vintage car, the woman turned toward the window, distant and tense. Her partner looks at her, trying to reconnect. Perfect for dramatic scenes, relationship storytelling, or emotional music videos.

Old woman sore her neck from tension

A young woman in a dark room thinking about her chess move suddenly looks to the camera in anticipation for the other player

In a dark room, a young woman contemplates her next chess move. Suddenly, she looks towards the camera, her expression filled with anticipation as she awaits the other player's response, heightening the tension.

A Worried Woman Calling from a Vintage Telephone Booth

A worried woman is making a call from inside a vintage telephone booth. She grips the phone tightly, her expression tense. The booth, with its old-fashioned design and glass panels, stands out in the modern city. Rain trickles down the glass, and the city lights create a dim reflection.

Couple Disagreeing with City Backdrop

A silhouette of two men in the midst of a disagreement, creating tension in their body language. The rooftop setting and glowing cityscape backdrop add drama to the scene, making it perfect for storytelling, emotional moments, or creating tension in a narrative.

Old woman with tension in her neck

Woman relieving tension on her back

Man tightens the tension in his neck

Older woman with neck tension

Woman in white gazes out, startled by shadow at window

A person in a robe pulls back curtains in a dim room, gazing out at trees. A mysterious figure outside casts tension, while shadows add to the calm.

Cinematic Chess Pieces Ready for Battle

A cinematic shot of chess pieces neatly arranged, setting the stage for a strategic battle. The sleek composition and dramatic lighting make it perfect for themes of competition, strategy, or tension in films, ads, or creative projects.

Winning Big at the Poker Table

A person with a colorful, patterned shirt gestures over a large pile of poker chips on a casino table, suggesting a bold move or win. The scene conveys tension and excitement in a gambling setting.

Dealer handling cards at a casino table.

A dealer arranges a stack of poker cards on a casino table with a focused hand. Opposite, a person in a white shirt observes the action, adding to the anticipation and tension of the game being played.

Woman Pressures Coworker While Working

A woman works on her computer while another person’s hands type on a typewriter in the same frame. She makes a subtle pressure gesture toward them. Perfect for content about deadlines, teamwork, tech contrasts, or creative tension.

Silhouette enters as a woman in white gazes out the window

A woman stands in a dimly lit room, holding her head in her hands. She faces a window, where a mysterious figure is silhouetted against the light, heightening the sense of tension and foreboding.

Green liquid with bubbles, close up

Green liquid with bubbles of many sizes and a large one in the center with a red drop, while breaking the surface tension and mixing.

Cards Being Dealt at a Poker Table

A close-up view of cards being dealt at a poker table, with stacks of casino chips enhancing atmosphere. The scene captures the tension and excitement of a classic casino setting.