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Action movies

Explosive stunts, high-speed chases, and adrenaline-pumping battles where heroes face impossible odds.

Subgenres include: Epic Action, Vehicle-Driven Action, One-Person Army.

The Union

461. The Union

Action Comedy Spy Action High-Concept Comedy
5.5

20241h 49min

United States

Director: Julian Farino

A New Jersey construction worker goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission.

Themes

"movie: the union. genres: action, Comedy, Action, Comedy main themes: espionage, Spy, Old flame, Espionage, Spy, Old flame full keywords list: espionage, Spy, Old flame, Miscegenation, Construction worker, Awestruck, Baffled, Defiant. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and transformation, Highlighting how ordinary individuals can be thrust into extraordinary circumstances. it also delves into the complexities of love and loyalty amidst the backdrop of espionage and betrayal."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Jackpot!

462. Jackpot!

Comedy Action Dark Comedy Epic Action
5.8

20241h 47min

United States

Director: Paul Feig

In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Institutional corruption, Surveillance and control, Survival under rule, Protection for profit, Spectacle of risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mission: Cross

463. Mission: Cross

Action Comedy
6.1

20241h 40min

South Korea

Director: Lee Myung-hoon

In the ultimate test of marriage, an agent-turned-househusband gets tangled in a perilous mission with his detective wife, who's clueless about his past.


My Hero Academia: You're Next

464. My Hero Academia: You're Next

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction
7.0

20241h 50min

Japan

Director: Tensai Okamura

In a society devastated by the effects of an all-out war between heroes and villains, a mysterious giant fortress suddenly appears, engulfing towns and people one after another. Then, a man reminiscent of All Might, the 'symbol of peace', stands in front of Izuku and his friends...


Deadpool & Wolverine

465. Deadpool & Wolverine

Action Comedy Science Fiction Superhero Action Parody
7.5

20242h 8min

United States

Director: Shawn Levy

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.

Themes

Anti hero tensions, Time monitoring authority, Mutant power dynamics, Aftercreditsstinger hints, Hero under surveillance, Superhero teamup tensions, Anchor-based deterioration

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Spy The Eternal City

466. My Spy The Eternal City

Action Comedy Family Spy Action Buddy Comedy
5.7

20241h 52min

United States

Director: Peter Segal

JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Loyalty under danger, Intergenerational mentorship, Duty vs protection, Supervision vs independence, Youth agency under risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Kingdom: Return of the Great General

467. Kingdom: Return of the Great General

Action Adventure
7.2

20242h 26min

Japan

Director: Shinsuke Sato

Depicts a continuation of the "Battle of Mayang", an all-out war against the neighboring country Zhao that Shin and Wang Ki fought in in the previous work "Flame of Fate".


Long Distance

468. Long Distance

Science Fiction Comedy Action Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.7

20241h 27min

United States, India

Director: Josh Gordon

After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.

Themes

"movie: long distance. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Action, Science fiction, Comedy, Action main themes: galaxy, Alien, Space, Galaxy, Alien, Space full keywords list: galaxy, Alien, Space, Planet, Spaceship, Survivor, Asteriod. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human need for connection in the face of adversity. it highlights the resilience of the human spirit as individuals confront their traumas and find hope through companionship."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Rakuten TV
Apple TV
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Twisters

469. Twisters

Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.5

20242h 3min

United States

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Themes

Loss and trauma, Risk management under crisis, Profit at disaster cost, Teamwork vs rivalry, Celebrity influence vs science, Public funding and research incentives

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Escape

470. Escape

Action Drama Thriller
6.4

20241h 36min

South Korea

Director: Lee Jong-pil

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.