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Epic Action movies

Big-scale action movies with city-to-world stakes, massive set pieces, and nonstop spectacle.

151. Attack on Titan

Overview

100 years ago, titans suddenly appeared on Earth. Soon, human civilization veered on collapse due to the titans. Humans then built a giant wall to defend themselves. Within the giant walls, humans lived in peace, but, 100 years later, the giant wall is broken.

Themes

Trust under threat, Survival under siege, Scientific hubris, Loss and sacrifice, Walls as social control, Power and rebellion

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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152. Terminator Genisys

Overview

The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Time travel ethics, Human-machine resistance, Sacrifice and protection, Dystopian system control, Causal paradox

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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153. Jurassic World

Overview

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Themes

Genetic engineering ethics, Scientific hubris, Conservation vs exploitation, Public sentiment and policy, Government oversight vs autonomy, Coexistence with wildlife

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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154. San Andreas

Overview

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter.

Themes

Scientific responsibility under pressure, Crisis-driven family bonds, Duty vs personal risk, Infrastructure collapse and rescue, Looting and social fragmentation, Survival under catastrophic disruption

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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155. Mad Max: Fury Road

Overview

An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.

Themes

Betrayal under pressure, Authoritarian control under siege, Resource scarcity drives pursuit, Loyalty forged through adversity, Leadership through necessity, Survivor solidarity in desert

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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156. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

Overview

One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza's army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Frieza. They succeed, and Frieza subsequently seeks revenge on the Saiyans.

Themes

Loyalty vs autonomy, Enduring imperial pressure, Invasion and resistance, Power form transformation, Warning and mobilization, Time manipulation and consequence

Available on

Apple TV
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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157. Last Knights

Last Knights
Action Adventure Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.2
20151h 55min

Overview

When an evil emperor executes their leader, his band of knights – bound by duty and honour – embarks on a journey of vengeance that will not come to an end until they've destroyed their mortal foe.

Themes

Duty against corruption, Loyalty under empire, Legitimacy and rule, Honor vs vengeance, Power through fear, Collective vengeance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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158. Insurgent

Overview

Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.

Themes

Identity under pressure, Loyalty vs allegiance, Authoritarian control, Rebellion within system, Hope beyond walls, Truth vs deception

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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159. Chappie

Overview

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Ai autonomy through manipulation, Ethics of creation under profit, Deception shaping loyalties, Humans vs machines, Debt-driven coercion and crime

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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160. Tracers

Tracers
Action Epic Action
5.6
20151h 34min

Overview

Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Illicit economies, Organized crime pressure, Debt coercion, Mentorship and belonging

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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