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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.

Creed II

911. Creed II

Drama Action Sports Competition
7.1

20182h 10min

United States

Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Pregnancy and responsibility, Media glare and manipulation, Boxing discipline and training, Legacy and family obligations, Mentor influence and guidance

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Godzilla: The Planet Eater

912. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1

20181h 31min

Japan

Director: Hiroyuki Seshita

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

"movie: godzilla: the planet eater. genres: animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger full keywords list: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Anime, King ghidorah, Godzilla. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of destruction and the consequences of hatred, Emphasizing the importance of hope and coexistence with nature. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking power through vengeance and the need for understanding in the face of overwhelming adversity."

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Kursk

913. Kursk

Drama History Thriller Action Historical Event
6.6

20181h 58min

Belgium, France

Director: Thomas Vinterberg

Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts.

Themes

External aid hesitancy, Bureaucracy vs rescue, Families press for information, Military competence under doubt, Survival under extreme deadlines, Political tension during crisis

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Ordinary People

914. Ordinary People

Action Crime Thriller Mystery
6.1

20181h 39min

Director: Im Jin-soon

A gym teacher and his female student look for her missing friend. But as they investigate, they find that her disappearance is a part of a larger conspiracy.


Robin Hood

915. Robin Hood

Adventure Action Thriller Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.4

20181h 56min

United States

Director: Otto Bathurst

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Themes

Corruption of authority, Loyalty under pressure, Leadership from outsiders, Disguise as strategy, Uprising of the oppressed, Church-state manipulation

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Slaughterhouse Rulez

916. Slaughterhouse Rulez

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Parody
5.3

20181h 44min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Crispian Mills

An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site unleashing unspeakable horror.

Themes

"movie: slaughterhouse rulez. genres: action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror main themes: countryside, England, Boarding school, Countryside, England, Boarding school full keywords list: countryside, England, Boarding school, Roommates, Fracking, Social elite. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding technological exploitation. it serves as a commentary on the fragility of safety and the hidden horrors that can emerge from the pursuit of profit."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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The Girl in the Spider's Web

917. The Girl in the Spider's Web

Action Crime Thriller Spy Action Organized Crime
6.1

20181h 55min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Fede Álvarez

After being enlisted to recover a dangerous computer program, hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Crime syndicate power, Abusive family dynamics, Vigilantism vs institutions, Sisterly ties and rivalry, Reliance on technology

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Hunter Killer

918. Hunter Killer

Action Adventure Thriller Military Action Political Thriller
6.6

20182h 1min

France, United States

Director: Donovan Marsh

Captain Glass of the USS Arkansas discovers that a coup d'état is taking place in Russia, so he and his crew join an elite group working on the ground to prevent a war.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Trust across loyalties, Military coup dynamics, War avoidance tension, Political conspiracy, Covert operations under threat

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Killing

919. Killing

Drama Action
6.5

20181h 20min

Director: Shinya Tsukamoto

In Edo period Japan, a lone ronin lives in a village helping the farmers tend to their land. One day, a group of outlaw swordsmen enter the village.


Paskal

920. Paskal

Action War Drama History Adventure
6.5

20181h 55min

Director: Adrian Teh

The true events of Lieutenant Commander Arman Anwar of PASKAL, an elite unit in the Royal Malaysian Navy, and his team's mission to rescue the MV Bunga Laurel, a tanker which was hijacked by Somalian Pirates in 2011.