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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.

U311 Cherkasy

811. U311 Cherkasy

War Action Drama
6.5

20201h 42min

Ukraine

Director: Timur Yashchenko

The crew of Ukrainian NAVY minesweeper U311 "Cherkasy" is resisting seizure of the vessel by Russian army in Crimea in 2014.


Guns Akimbo

812. Guns Akimbo

Action Comedy Crime Thriller One-Person Army
6.3

20201h 38min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Jason Lei Howden

An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Coercion under threat, Spectacle of violence, Surveillance via live streams, Entertainment vs exploitation, Family ties in crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Decline

813. The Decline

Thriller Action Survival Thriller
6.0

20201h 23min

Canada

Director: Patrice Laliberté

Anticipating a disaster, Antoine, a father, attends a survivalist training given by Alain in his autonomous hideout. In fear of a natural, economic or social crisis, the group trains to face the different possible apocalyptic scenarios. But the disaster they will experience will not be the one they predicted.

Themes

Survival under crisis, Isolation and dependence, Group dynamics under stress, Self-sufficiency vs dependence, Violence as consequence of training, Leadership manipulation in extremis

Available on

Netflix
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Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

Themes

Alliances and rivalries, Technology as leverage, Dissident suppression, State ideology expansion, Global influence, Propaganda and power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Time to Hunt

815. Time to Hunt

Drama Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.3

20202h 15min

South Korea

Director: Yoon Sung-hyun

Four young men want to leave their dystopian world behind and go to a distant paradise to execute a money robbery, a daring act that will have unexpected consequences.

Themes

Deception and betrayal dynamics, Vigilantism and retaliation, Dystopian survival pressures, Manipulated media narratives, Group coordination under stress, Blurred loyalties and rivalries

Available on

Netflix
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Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

816. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
7.5

20201h 35min

Japan

Director: Tomohisa Taguchi

Tai is now a university student, living alone, working hard at school, and working every day, but with his future still undecided. Meanwhile, Matt and others continue to work on Digimon incidents and activities that help people with their partner Digimon. When an unprecedented phenomenon occurs, the DigiDestined discover that when they grow up, their relationship with their partner Digimon will come closer to an end.


Sonic the Hedgehog

817. Sonic the Hedgehog

Action Science Fiction Comedy Family Superhero Action
6.5

20201h 39min

Japan, United States

Director: Jeff Fowler

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Belonging through friendship, Pursuit of power and domination, Responsibility and guardianship, Adaptation to unfamiliar world, Deception and mislabeling

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who had a hit placed on her after she stole a rare diamond from a crime lord.

Themes

Betrayal within crime networks, Vigilante justice vs institutions, Trauma shaping resilience, Female empowerment through alliance, Power dynamics in organized crime, Outsider alliance building

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Rhythm Section

819. The Rhythm Section

Action Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
5.4

20201h 49min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Reed Morano

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

Themes

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Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Last Full Measure

820. The Last Full Measure

Drama Action War Vietnam War Historical Drama
6.8

20201h 50min

United States

Director: Todd Robinson

The incredible true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen medic who personally saved over sixty men. Thirty-two years later, Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman investigates a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger and uncovers a high-level conspiracy behind the decades-long denial of the medal, prompting Huffman to put his own career on the line to seek justice for the fallen airman.

Themes

Duty under fire, Based on true story, True story grounding, Vietnam war context, Valor and sacrifice, Political infighting

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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