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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.

Bloody Hell

771. Bloody Hell

Horror Comedy Action Mystery Thriller
6.6

20201h 34min

Australia, United States

Director: Alister Grierson

A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell... only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Outsider status and belonging, Media scrutiny and blame, Violence as problem-solving

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hoopla
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Enforcement

772. Enforcement

Action Crime Epic Action Police Procedural
6.5

20201h 48min

Denmark

Director: Anders Ølholm

The exact details of what took place while Talib Ben Hassi was in police custody remain unclear. Police officers Jens and Mike are on routine patrol in Svalegården's ghetto when news of Talib's death comes in over the radio, igniting uncontrollable, pent-up rage in the ghetto's youth, who lust for revenge. Suddenly, the two officers find themselves fair game and must fight tooth and claw to find a way out.

Themes

Minority communities under scrutiny, Youth-led unrest and responses, Policing under public pressure, Racial tension under strain, Urban distrust and inequality, Institutional accountability pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jiang Ziya

773. Jiang Ziya

Animation Action Fantasy Adventure
6.6

20201h 45min

China

Director: Cheng Teng

Atop the ruins of war, top commander Jiang Ziya is given the task to banish the Nine-tailed Fox Demon who threatens all mortals' very existence. When he discovers the Nine-tailed Fox's life linked to the soul of an innocent girl, he is faced with a challenging decision: follow the will of heaven or find his own path to righteousness.


Secret Society of Second Born Royals

774. Secret Society of Second Born Royals

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Superhero Action
5.0

20201h 37min

Canada, United States

Director: Anna Mastro

Sam is a teenage royal rebel, second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just as her disinterest in the royal way of life is at an all-time high, she discovers she has super-human abilities and is invited to join a secret society of similar extraordinary second-born royals charged with keeping the world safe.

Themes

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Available on

Disney Plus
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The Swordsman

775. The Swordsman

Action Drama History Martial Arts Action Historical Drama
6.8

20201h 41min

South Korea

Director: Choi Jae-hoon

After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.

Themes

Kidnapping as leverage, Foreign domination via tribute, Loyalty under political pressure, Court corruption and resistance, Adoption as political tool, Martial code under siege

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mulan

776. Mulan

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Military Action
5.8

20201h 55min

United States

Director: Niki Caro

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and consequences, Family duty vs autonomy, Resilience and leadership, Gender disguise and agency, Honor vs personal choice

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night in Paradise

777. Night in Paradise

Crime Thriller Action Organized Crime Revenge Thriller
6.8

20202h 11min

South Korea

Director: Park Hoon-jung

An assassin named Tae-goo is offered a chance to switch sides with his rival Bukseong gang, headed by Chairman Doh. Tae-goo rejects the offer that results in the murder of his sister and niece. In revenge, Tae-goo brutally kills Chairman Doh and his men and flees to Jeju Island where he meets Jae-yeon, a terminally ill woman. Though, the henchman of the Bukseong gang, Executive Ma is mercilessly hunting Tae-goo to take revenge.

Themes

Betrayal within crime networks, Loyalty vs self-preservation, Violence as currency, Power struggles in gangs, Cycles of revenge, Family loss and vengeance

Available on

Netflix
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Honest Thief

778. Honest Thief

Thriller Action Crime Political Thriller Heist
6.0

20201h 39min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mark Williams

A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.

Themes

Pursuit of legitimacy, Deception within institutions, Agency corruption, Loyalties under pressure, Violence under pressure, Desire for a normal life

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Superman: Man of Tomorrow

779. Superman: Man of Tomorrow

Animation Action Science Fiction
6.4

20201h 27min

United States

Director: Chris Palmer

It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and x-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon.


Tenet

780. Tenet

Action Thriller Science Fiction Spy Action Mindfuck Thriller
7.3

20202h 30min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Christopher Nolan

A secret service agent learns to use time inversion to save the world from criminals from the future who are trying to destroy the planet.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Espionage and secrecy, Terrorist plots and attacks, Global catastrophic stakes, Arms dealing networks, Dual timelines paradoxes

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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