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Epic Action movies

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

271. District B13

District B13
Action Thriller Science Fiction Epic Action Dystopian Sci-Fi
7.1
20041h 24minFrance
Director: Pierre Morel

Overview

Set in the ghettos of Paris in 2010, an undercover cop and ex-thug try to infiltrate a gang in order to defuse a neutron bomb.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Survival under siege, State oppression, Urban marginalization

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272. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Mystery Action Thriller Science Fiction Adventure
6.1
20041h 47minItaly, United Kingdom
Director: Kerry Conran

Overview

When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.

Themes

Scientific hubris and control, Master race ideology, Survival under external pressure, Labor exploitation and coercion

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273. Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Horror Action Science Fiction Zombie Horror Epic Action
6.1
20041h 34minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Alexander Witt

Overview

As the city is locked down under quarantine, Alice finds out that the people that died from the previous incident at the Umbrella Corporation have turned into zombies. She then joins a small band of elite soldiers, who are enlisted to rescue the missing daughter of the creator of the mutating T-virus. Once lack of luck and resources happen, they begin to wage an exhilarating battle to survive and escape before the Umbrella Corporation erases its experiment from the face of the earth.

Themes

Control through fear, Corporate malfeasance and secrecy, Ethics of experimentation, Survival under quarantine, Trust under conspiracy, Resilience amid crisis

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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274. Cellular

Cellular
Action Thriller Drama Crime Epic Action
6.5
20041h 34minUnited States, Germany
Director: David R. Ellis

Overview

A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.

Themes

Trust in authorities under pressure, Family under threat, Deception through false identity, Coercion and leverage, Mistrust of security, Police corruption exposure, Video as leverage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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275. Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Comedy Action Animation Adventure Anime
6.6
20041h 22minJapan
Director: Tensai Okamura

Overview

Naruto is thrilled when he is sent on a mission to protect his favorite actress, Yukie Fujikaze, on the set of her new movie, The Adventures of Princess Gale. But when the crew ventures out to film in the icy, foreboding Land of Snow, Yukie mysteriously flees! Naruto and his squad set off to find her... unaware that three Snow Ninja lie in wait, with a sinister purpose that will force Yukie to face her hidden past!

Themes

Technology vs tradition, Royal lineage and legitimacy, Duty under fame pressure, Film production as obstacle, Family betrayal and power, Deception amid pursuit

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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276. Killing Cabos

Killing Cabos
Comedy Action Crime Buddy Comedy Heist
7.4
20041h 38minMexico
Director: Alejandro Lozano

Overview

Two young men get involved with some criminals while trying to free the tycoon they kidnapped.

Themes

Tycoon kidnapping, Two young men deception, Kidnapped hostage chaos, Tycoon party disruption, Two young men alliance, Criminals involvement

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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277. I, Robot

I, Robot
Action Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.1
20041h 55minUnited States, Germany
Director: Alex Proyas

Overview

In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.

Themes

Surveillance and manipulation, Humans versus machines, Ethics of free will, Control vs autonomy, Trust in artificial intelligence, Fear of technological governance

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Amazon Video
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278. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear
Adventure Action Fantasy Treasure Hunt Quest Fantasy
6.2
20041h 46minUnited States
Director: Peter Winther

Overview

When a magical artifact is lifted from his library, a meek librarian sets out to ensure its safe return.

Themes

Power through artifacts, Deception and loyalty, Institutional secrecy, Guardianship autonomy, Prophecy and fate, Legacy of knowledge

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Amazon Video
fuboTV
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279. The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick
Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6
20041h 59minUnited States
Director: David Twohy

Overview

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Coercive faith and conversion, Survival under pursuit, Prophecy vs agency, Authority vs rebellion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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280. Troy

Troy
War Action History Historical Event Epic Action
7.3
20042h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Wolfgang Petersen

Overview

In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Glory versus restraint, Power through conquest, Fate versus choice, Romance amid war, Deception and strategy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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