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Epic Action movies

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

Robin Hood

1. Robin Hood

Adventure Action Thriller Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.4
20181h 56min

Overview

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Themes

Corruption of authority, Loyalty under pressure, Leadership from outsiders, Disguise as strategy, Uprising of the oppressed, Church-state manipulation

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Mandy

2. Mandy

Fantasy Action Horror Dark Fantasy Epic Action
6.5
20182h 2min

Overview

The Shadow Mountains, 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful existence; but when their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Isolation and paranoia, Cult manipulation and control, Drug-induced perception, Surreal violence aesthetics, Trauma and recovery dynamics

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Next Gen

3. Next Gen

Animation Action Adventure Comedy Family
6.6
20181h 45min

Overview

A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.

Themes

Belonging and identity, Bullying power dynamics, Protective technology, Family dependence on tech, Trust across unlikely bonds, Memory versus erase

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Outlaw King

4. Outlaw King

Action History War Epic Action Historical Event
6.9
20182h 2min

Overview

Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.

Themes

Loyalty vs oaths, Exile and rebellion, Legitimacy and crown, Power vs popular support, Alliance through marriage, Guerilla warfare

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The Quake

5. The Quake

Action Drama Thriller Epic Action Family Drama
6.2
20181h 46min

Overview

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.

Themes

Survivor guilt, Family strain under crisis, Earthquake risk management, Disaster response constraints, Catastrophe scale and fear, Trust in geologist, Bureaucratic downplaying risk

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Kin

6. Kin

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller Epic Sci-Fi
5.8
20181h 42min

Overview

A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.

Themes

"movie: kin. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller main themes: brother, High technology, Strip club, Brother, High technology, Strip club full keywords list: brother, High technology, Strip club, Parole, Detroit, Michigan. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the consequences of violence, Illustrating how desperation can drive individuals to make life-altering choices. it also delves into themes of identity and belonging, As eli grapples with his origins and the responsibilities that come with them."

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A-X-L

7. A-X-L

Science Fiction Action Adventure Family AI Sci-Fi
5.3
20181h 38min

Overview

The life of a teenage boy is forever altered by a chance encounter with cutting edge military technology.

Themes

"movie: a-x-l. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Family, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Family main themes: friendship, Technology, Friends, Friendship, Technology, Friends full keywords list: friendship, Technology, Friends, Robot, Robot dog. concept analysis: a-x-l delves into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the bonds formed between humans and technology. it highlights themes of loyalty and friendship, Questioning the extent to which technology can influence human emotions and relationships."

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky

8. The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky

Action Adventure Fantasy Animation Mythological Fantasy
7.0
20181h 39min

Overview

Traveling in search of the rare ingredient, “sky fish” Meliodas and Hawk arrive at a palace that floats above the clouds. The people there are busy preparing a ceremony, meant to protect their home from a ferocious beast that awakens once every 3,000 years. But before the ritual is complete, the Six Knights of Black—a Demon Clan army—removes the seal on the beast, threatening the lives of everyone in the Sky Palace.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Power and responsibility, Demon versus divine order, Identity and mistaken identity, Coexistence of species

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Extinction

9. Extinction

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller Epic Action
5.8
20181h 36min

Overview

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Themes

"movie: extinction. genres: action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien, Space, Mechanic full keywords list: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien invasion, Spaceship, Cautionary, Bold, Foreboding. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the consequences of technological oppression, Questioning what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings possess emotions and memories. it delves into the potential for reconciliation between humans and synthetics, Highlighting the struggle for acceptance and understanding in the face of fear and prejudice."

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The First Purge

10. The First Purge

Action Horror Thriller Epic Action Gore Horror
5.2
20181h 37min

Overview

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Themes

"movie: the first purge. genres: action, Horror, Thriller, Action, Horror, Thriller main themes: new york city, New jersey, Dystopia, New york city, New jersey, Dystopia full keywords list: new york city, New jersey, Dystopia, Sequel, Prequel, Murder, Church, Survival horror, Social media, Staten island, New york city, Purge, Abuse of power, Apartment buildings. concept analysis: the film explores the moral implications of societal violence and the lengths to which the government will go to control and manipulate its citizens. it serves as a critique of socioeconomic disparities, Highlighting how the powerful exploit the vulnerable under the guise of freedom and catharsis."

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