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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.

Yaksha: Ruthless Operations

651. Yaksha: Ruthless Operations

Action Crime Thriller Spy Action Undercover Sting Crime
6.3

20222h 5min

South Korea, Taiwan

Director: Na Hyun

Nicknamed after a human-devouring spirit, the ruthless leader of an overseas black ops team takes up a dangerous mission in a city riddled with spies.

Themes

Covert operations under pressure, Defection as leverage, Prosecutor in covert missions, Spy intelligence dynamics, Espionage and double agents, National intelligence service pressure

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The Northman

652. The Northman

Action Adventure Fantasy Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.0

20222h 17min

United States

Director: Robert Eggers

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.

Themes

Betrayal and alliance, Prophecy and destiny, Ritual violence, Duty vs fate, Slavery and autonomy, Revenge and kinship

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

653. Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Action Adventure Family Comedy Superhero Action
6.5

20222h 3min

Japan, United States

Director: Jeff Fowler

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Live action and animation blend, Mad scientist schemes, Based on video game legacy, Sequel expectations shaping plot, Duringcreditsstinger tease

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Morbius

654. Morbius

Action Science Fiction Fantasy Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.1

20221h 45min

United States

Director: Daniel Espinosa

Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Michael Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.

Themes

"movie: morbius. genres: action, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Science fiction, Fantasy main themes: vampire, Superhero, Based on comic, Vampire, Superhero, Based on comic full keywords list: vampire, Superhero, Based on comic, Duringcreditsstinger, Supervillain, Frustrated. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of scientific experimentation and the consequences of playing god. it delves into themes of identity, Loss, And the struggle between one's humanity and darker instincts."

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Mother daughter relationship, Lgbt visibility, Laundromat life pressures, Divorce and family strains, Interdimensional travel exploration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Lost City

656. The Lost City

Action Adventure Comedy Treasure Hunt Parody
6.1

20221h 52min

United States

Director: Aaron Nee

Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.

Themes

Wealth as leverage, Romantic tension under pressure, Treasure versus belief, Isolation and resilience under danger, Bond through adversity, Escape and survival dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Black Crab

657. Black Crab

Action Thriller Military Action Survival Thriller
5.7

20221h 49min

Sweden

Director: Adam Berg

To end an apocalyptic war and save her daughter, a reluctant soldier embarks on a desperate mission to cross a frozen sea carrying a top-secret cargo.

Themes

"movie: black crab. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: research, Mission, Civil war, Research, Mission, Civil war full keywords list: research, Mission, Civil war, Based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Military, Ice. concept analysis: the film explores the devastating impact of war on personal relationships and the moral complexities faced by individuals in extreme circumstances. it serves as a poignant commentary on the lengths a mother will go to protect her child, Even in the face of overwhelming despair."

Available on

Netflix
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The Bad Guys

658. The Bad Guys

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
6.9

20221h 40min

United States

Director: Pierre Perifel

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Ambulance

659. Ambulance

Thriller Action Crime Heist Vehicle-Driven Action
6.1

20222h 16min

United States, Japan

Director: Michael Bay

Decorated veteran Will Sharp, desperate for money to cover his wife's medical bills, asks for help from his adoptive brother Danny. A charismatic career criminal, Danny instead offers him a score: the biggest bank heist in Los Angeles history: $32 million.

Themes

Financial desperation, Family loyalty under pressure, Bank robbery dynamics, Civilian risk in pursuit, Deception under strain, Police-criminal dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Contractor

660. The Contractor

Action Thriller Military Action Political Thriller
5.8

20221h 43min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tarik Saleh

After being involuntarily discharged from the U.S. Special Forces, James Harper decides to support his family by joining a private contracting organization alongside his best friend and under the command of a fellow veteran. Overseas on a covert mission, Harper must evade those trying to kill him while making his way back home.

Themes

"movie: the contractor. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: mission, Berlin, Germany, Betrayal, Mission, Berlin, Germany, Betrayal full keywords list: mission, Berlin, Germany, Betrayal, Debt, Best friend, Veteran, National security, Military discharge, Black ops, Ex military, Family man, Ex special forces, Reconnaissance, Terrorist threat, Private contractor, Army veteran, Airborne ranger, Covert mission. concept analysis: the film explores themes of betrayal and the moral complexities of loyalty in the face of corruption. it highlights the personal cost of war and the struggle for redemption amidst a backdrop of violence and deception."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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