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

231. Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic
Action Adventure Animation Horror Epic Action2010•1h 24min
United States, Japan
Director: Lee Seung-Gyu
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Dante journeys through the nine circles of Hell -- limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery -- in search of his true love, Beatrice. An animated version of the video game of the same name.
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232. Avatar
Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Epic Action2009•2h 42min
United States, United Kingdom
Director: James Cameron
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In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
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233. Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
Adventure Drama Action Epic Action Historical Drama2009•1h 55min
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Director: Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
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When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders — but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?
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234. Black Dynamite
Comedy Action Parody Epic Action2009•1h 25min
United States
Director: Scott Sanders
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This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
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Afro Samurai avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past. The sparks of violence dropped along Afro’s bloody path now burn out of control – and nowhere are the flames of hatred more intense than in the eyes of Sio.
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236. Prison Break: The Final Break
Action Drama Thriller Epic Action Relationship Drama2009•1h 29min
United States
Director: Kevin Hooks
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Michael and Sara wed, but the happiness is short-lived when the Feds apprehend her for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. Once a hit is ordered on Sara, the team reunite to break out the increasingly vulnerable target.
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237. Tidal Wave
Action Drama Thriller Epic Action Tragic Drama2009•2h
South Korea
Director: JK Youn
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On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.
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238. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Animation Science Fiction Action Drama Anime2009•1h 52min
Japan
Director: Masayuki
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Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
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239. Star Trek
Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Epic Action2009•2h 7min
United States
Director: J.J. Abrams
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The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.
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240. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Fantasy Action Thriller Dark Fantasy Epic Action2009•1h 32min
United States
Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
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A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
