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Epic Action movies

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

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

1. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Azrael

2. Azrael

Action Horror Thriller Epic Action Folk Horror
5.3
20241h 26min

Overview

In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Isolation and survival, Deceptive leadership dynamics, Spectral threat and human fear, Silence as sin, Coercive ritual violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Jackpot!

3. Jackpot!

Comedy Action Dark Comedy Epic Action
5.8
20241h 47min

Overview

In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Institutional corruption, Surveillance and control, Survival under rule, Protection for profit, Spectacle of risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Long Distance

4. Long Distance

Science Fiction Comedy Action Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.7
20241h 27min

Overview

After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.

Themes

"movie: long distance. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Action, Science fiction, Comedy, Action main themes: galaxy, Alien, Space, Galaxy, Alien, Space full keywords list: galaxy, Alien, Space, Planet, Spaceship, Survivor, Asteriod. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human need for connection in the face of adversity. it highlights the resilience of the human spirit as individuals confront their traumas and find hope through companionship."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Rakuten TV
Apple TV
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Twisters

5. Twisters

Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.5
20242h 3min

Overview

As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Themes

Loss and trauma, Risk management under crisis, Profit at disaster cost, Teamwork vs rivalry, Celebrity influence vs science, Public funding and research incentives

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Count of Monte Cristo

6. The Count of Monte Cristo

Adventure Action Drama Adventure Epic Epic Action
7.6
20242h 58min

Overview

Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Betrayal and trust, Identity through disguise, Wrongful imprisonment, Revenge through ascent, Wealth as instrument

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

7. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Action Comedy Crime Epic Action Parody
6.4
20241h 55min

Overview

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Corruption and accountability, Family bonds under danger, Improvised teamwork under threat, Framing and misdirection, Cartel influence on law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Under Paris

8. Under Paris

Action Horror Epic Action Monster Horror
5.2
20241h 42min

Overview

In order to save Paris from an international bloodbath, a grieving scientist is forced to face her tragic past when a giant shark appears in the Seine.

Themes

Environmental crisis response, Public safety vs event economy, Economic priorities over safety, Scientific responsibility and policy, Deception and beacon manipulation, Urban infrastructure under threat

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

9. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Action Science Fiction Adventure Epic Action Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
7.5
20242h 29min

Overview

As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Gendered violence, Betrayal and loyalty, Power and control dynamics, Survival under scarcity, Tyranny and resistance, Maternal bond under duress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

10. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Science Fiction Adventure Action Dystopian Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.8
20242h 25min

Overview

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Memory and legacy, Leadership under threat, Technology as leverage, Empire building and oppression, Interspecies coexistence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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