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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.

Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.

Themes

Medieval tension, Quest as test, Enchantress threat, Sword as symbol, Knight code

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Reign of the Supermen

902. Reign of the Supermen

Science Fiction Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
6.8

20191h 27min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

In the wake of The Death of Supermen, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Deception and impersonation, Leadership legitimacy, Power through technology, Legacy vs replacement, Public trust and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Dude in Me

903. The Dude in Me

Fantasy Comedy Action
6.9

20192h 2min

Director: Kang Hyo-jin

Dong-hyun is a high school student. One day, he falls from the rooftop and bumps into Pan-soo who is a passerby. Pan-soo is a member of a criminal organization. When the two men wake up in the hospital, they discover that they have switched bodies.


Rust Creek

904. Rust Creek

Thriller Drama Action Crime Survival Thriller
5.9

20191h 48min

United States

Director: Jen McGowan

When an overachieving college senior makes a wrong turn, her road trip becomes a life-changing fight for survival in rural Kentucky.

Themes

"movie: rust creek. genres: thriller, Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action, Crime main themes: sheriff, Kentucky, Woods, Sheriff, Kentucky, Woods full keywords list: sheriff, Kentucky, Woods, Survival, Murder, Meth lab, Woman director, Corrupt police, Rural america, Criminal enterprise. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival against overwhelming odds and the moral complexities of human nature when faced with desperation. it highlights the struggle for autonomy and the fight against both physical and societal threats in a hostile environment."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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One Piece: Stampede

905. One Piece: Stampede

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
7.5

20191h 41min

Director: Takashi Otsuka

The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a sinister score to settle.


Destroyer

906. Destroyer

Thriller Crime Drama Action Mind Game Thriller
6.2

20182h 1min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Karyn Kusama

When Erin Bell was a young cop, she was given an undercover assignment that ended badly and destroyed her life. Years later, she must face her demons in order to make peace with her past.

Themes

Undercover ethics conflict, Parental guilt with teenage daughter, Policewoman guilt and deception, Gang conflict consequences, Downward spiral coping, Memory trauma accountability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Dragon Ball Super: Broly

907. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Action Science Fiction Animation Epic Action Anime
7.7

20181h 41min

Japan

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Duty vs survival, Transformation and control, Alliances and betrayal, Exile and revenge, Power and destiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Aquaman

908. Aquaman

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Maritime Adventure
6.8

20182h 23min

United States

Director: James Wan

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

Themes

Leadership legitimacy, Diplomatic deception, Duty vs heritage, Alliances and betrayal, Two kingdoms conflict, Environmental crisis tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.


Unstoppable

910. Unstoppable

Crime Action Thriller Comedy
6.6

20181h 56min

Director: Kim Min-ho

Dong-chul and Ji-soo are a happily married couple. One day, Dong-chul comes home to find his house in disarray and his wife missing.