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Best Action Movies

High-octane movies built on chase, fight, and spectacle.


These action films are ranked by IMDb score — the ones that audiences worldwide have voted, re-watched, and argued over the most. Refine by year or cross-reference with another genre. The list begins with the best.
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  1. 01.
    The Dark Knight

    The Dark Knight

    2008·Dir. Christopher Nolan·152 min·9.1

    Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

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  2. 02.
    Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

    Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama

    1993·Dir. Ram Mohan·135 min·9.1

    In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the forest with his beautiful wife Sita. When Rama vanquishes the demons of the forest, he invites the wrath of the demon king Ravana, who kidnaps Sita. Based on the Indian epic the Ramayana.

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  3. 03.
    Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK

    Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK

    2024·Dir. Yuichiro Hayashi·145 min·9.0

    A colossal-sized omnibus film bringing together the last two episodes of Attack on Titan in the franchise's first-ever theatrical experience. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the "Rumbling," a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a motley crew of Eren's former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission. The only question is, can they stop him?

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  4. 04.
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    2003·Dir. Peter Jackson·201 min·9.0

    As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

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  5. 05.
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    2001·Dir. Peter Jackson·179 min·8.9

    Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

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  6. 06.
    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    2002·Dir. Peter Jackson·179 min·8.8

    Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

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  7. 07.
    Inception

    Inception

    2010·Dir. Christopher Nolan·148 min·8.8

    Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

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  8. 08.
    The Empire Strikes Back

    The Empire Strikes Back

    1980·Dir. Irvin Kershner·124 min·8.7

    The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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  9. 09.
    The Matrix

    The Matrix

    1999·Dir. Lana Wachowski·136 min·8.7

    Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

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  10. 10.
    Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

    Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

    2011·Dir. Quentin Tarantino·254 min·8.7

    A former assassin, known simply as The Bride, wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill attempts to murder her on her wedding day. Fueled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even with every person who contributed to the loss of her unborn child, her entire wedding party, and four years of her life. After devising a hit list, The Bride sets off on her quest, enduring unspeakable injury and unscrupulous enemies.

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    Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-

    Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-

    2024·Dir. Shunsuke Nakashige·116 min·8.7

    Over a decade after 'gates' connecting worlds appeared, awakening 'hunters' with superpowers, weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo encounters a double dungeon and accepts a mysterious quest, becoming the only one able to level up, changing his fate. A catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.

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  12. 12.
    Star Wars

    Star Wars

    1977·Dir. George Lucas·121 min·8.6

    Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

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  13. 13.
    Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    1991·Dir. James Cameron·137 min·8.6

    Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000. Together with his mother Sarah, he fights to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse.

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    Soorarai Pottru

    Soorarai Pottru

    2020·Dir. Sudha Kongara Prasad·149 min·8.6

    Nedumaaran Rajangam "Maara" sets out to make the common man fly and in the process takes on the world's most capital intensive industry and several enemies who stand in his way.

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  15. 15.
    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

    2023·Dir. Kemp Powers·140 min·8.5

    After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

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  16. 16.
    Léon: The Professional

    Léon: The Professional

    1994·Dir. Luc Besson·111 min·8.5

    Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.

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  17. 17.
    Gladiator

    Gladiator

    2000·Dir. Ridley Scott·155 min·8.5

    After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

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  18. 18.
    Thalapathi

    Thalapathi

    1991·Dir. Mani Ratnam·157 min·8.5

    Surya, a courageous man who was raised in the slums, fights for the rights of the poor and befriends Deva, who hires him as his commander and changes his life completely.

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    Sarpatta Parambarai

    Sarpatta Parambarai

    2021·Dir. Pa. Ranjith·174 min·8.5

    When Sarpatta Parambarai is challenged to a do-or-die match, Kabilan, a young labourer, must choose whether to put on the gloves himself and lead his clan to victory, or be dissuaded by his disapproving mother and dangerous politics.

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    Mahavatar Narsimha

    Mahavatar Narsimha

    2025·Dir. Ashwin Kumar·131 min·8.5

    Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.

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  21. 21.
    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    2018·Dir. Bob Persichetti·117 min·8.4

    Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.

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  22. 22.
    Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame

    2019·Dir. Anthony Russo·181 min·8.4

    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

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  23. 23.
    Avengers: Infinity War

    Avengers: Infinity War

    2018·Dir. Joe Russo·149 min·8.4

    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

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  24. 24.
    Aliens

    Aliens

    1986·Dir. James Cameron·137 min·8.4

    Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

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  25. 25.
    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    1981·Dir. Steven Spielberg·115 min·8.4

    When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

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    Vada Chennai

    Vada Chennai

    2018·Dir. Vetrimaaran·166 min·8.4

    Anbu, a young carrom player in North Chennai becomes inadvertently involved in an ongoing conflict between two local gangsters.

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  27. 27.
    The Legend of Maula Jatt

    The Legend of Maula Jatt

    2022·Dir. Bilal Lashari·153 min·8.4

    Maula Jatt, a fierce prizefighter with a tortured past seeks vengeance against his arch nemesis Noori Natt, the most feared warrior in the land of Punjab.

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  28. 28.
    The Dark Knight Rises

    The Dark Knight Rises

    2012·Dir. Christopher Nolan·165 min·8.4

    Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.

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  29. 29.
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    2025·Dir. Haruo Sotozaki·156 min·8.4

    The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

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    Kaithi

    Kaithi

    2019·Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj·147 min·8.4

    Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on a mission to save the life of police officers.

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  31. 31.
    Asuran

    Asuran

    2019·Dir. Vetrimaaran·141 min·8.4

    A family from the underprivileged class is on the run after the teenaged son kills a rich man from the upper caste. Can the pacifist father be able to save his hot-blooded son?

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    Thani Oruvan

    Thani Oruvan

    2015·Dir. Mohan Raja·159 min·8.4

    An idealistic cop and an ambitious scientist-businessman indulge in a high-stake battle of wits.

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    The Lizard

    The Lizard

    2004·Dir. Kamal Tabrizi·111 min·8.4

    The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?

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  34. 34.
    Anniyan

    Anniyan

    2005·Dir. Shankar·181 min·8.4

    Unable to bear the growing corruption in society and rejection from his love interest, a meek lawyer becomes diagnosed with multiple personality disorder due to which the personalities of a vigilante killer and a metrosexual start existing within him.

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  35. 35.
    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    2025·Dir. Tatsuya Yoshihara·99 min·8.3

    In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

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    Scarface

    Scarface

    1983·Dir. Brian De Palma·170 min·8.3

    After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.

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    Oldboy

    Oldboy

    2003·Dir. Park Chan-wook·120 min·8.3

    With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

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