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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.

Believer

961. Believer

Crime Action Thriller
6.6

20182h 3min

Director: Lee Hae-young

After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.


Deadpool 2

962. Deadpool 2

Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy
7.6

20182h

United States

Director: David Leitch

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Antihero ethics, Protecting the vulnerable, Humor amid violence, Time-travel implications, Sequel identity

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Solo: A Star Wars Story

963. Solo: A Star Wars Story

Science Fiction Adventure Action Space Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
6.9

20182h 15min

United States

Director: Ron Howard

Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Risk and improvisation, Deception in crime, Rebellion against oppression, Illicit networks and ambition, Betrayal and alliances

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Angel

964. The Angel

Action Drama History Thriller War
6.7

20181h 54min

United States, Bulgaria

Director: Ariel Vromen

True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Shifting alliances and diplomacy, Strategic manipulation and restraint, Secrecy and trust, Corruption exposure and ascent, Personal cost of public service

Available on

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Terminal

965. Terminal

Crime Drama Thriller Action Comedy
5.4

20181h 35min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Vaughn Stein

In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, two assassins carry out a sinister mission, a teacher battles a fatal illness, and an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress lead dangerous double lives. Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night, as their lives intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind who is hell-bent on revenge.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Illness as leverage, Power and disguise, Revenge and deceit, Contract killings, Double lives

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Breaking In

966. Breaking In

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.5

20181h 28min

United States

Director: James McTeigue

Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in the countryside. The family soon gets an unwelcome surprise when four men break into the house to find hidden money. After managing to escape, Shaun must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the desperate thieves and save her captive children.

Themes

"movie: breaking in. genres: action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller main themes: mother, Hostage, Home invasion, Mother, Hostage, Home invasion full keywords list: mother, Hostage, Home invasion. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Highlighting themes of resilience and survival in the face of overwhelming odds. it also examines the moral complexities of desperation and the impact of crime on familial bonds."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

967. Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

Action Adventure Science Fiction Survival Adventure Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.0

20181h 38min

United States, South Africa

Director: Don Michael Paul

Burt Gummer and Travis Welker find themselves in a fight for survival after investigating deadly giant worm attacks in the Canadian arctic.

Themes

"movie: tremors: a cold day in hell. genres: action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction main themes: monster, Sequel, Creature, Monster, Sequel, Creature full keywords list: monster, Sequel, Creature, Graboids, Giant worm, Power wagon. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival against nature's monstrous creations and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the manipulation of biological entities for human gain. it raises questions about the consequences of scientific experimentation and the lengths individuals will go to protect their loved ones and their way of life."

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Amazon Video
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Avengers: Infinity War

968. Avengers: Infinity War

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.4

20182h 29min

United States

Director: Anthony Russo

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Destiny and choice, Alliances under threat, Collective duty, Moral cost of ambition, Power and sacrifice

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Inuyashiki

969. Inuyashiki

Action Adventure Science Fiction Fantasy
6.6

20182h 7min

Director: Shinsuke Sato

A middle-aged office worker encounters aliens and is gifted with alien technology and limitless powers.


Traffik

970. Traffik

Thriller Action Survival Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action
5.9

20181h 36min

United States

Director: Deon Taylor

A couple off for a romantic weekend in the mountains are accosted by a biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea and John must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.

Themes

"movie: traffik. genres: thriller, Action, Thriller, Action main themes: small town, Sheriff, Husband wife relationship, Small town, Sheriff, Husband wife relationship full keywords list: small town, Sheriff, Husband wife relationship, Corruption, Fight, Gas station, Kidnapping, Human trafficking, Biker, Flashback, Murder, Death, Phone, Traffik. concept analysis: the film explores the harrowing realities of human trafficking and the moral corruption that can exist within law enforcement. it serves as a critique of societal complicity in the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, Highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action against such injustices."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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