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If you’re in the mood for on-screen fighting and high-speed chases, you’ve come to the right genre. From crime thrillers to sci-fi and comedys, here are the best action movies available to stream now.
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1. Munich, 2005
From Steven Spielberg, Munich is the sharp and thrilling depiction of Mossad agents on a mission to avenge the Munich Massacre, the killing of 11 Israeli Olympic team members at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Despite being based on real events, it’s a work of fiction. This allows the film to stand on clear yet nuanced grounds, focusing on the moral dilemmas that may rise for the secret agents and the perpetrators, now targets. The ensemble cast including Daniel Craig and Eric Bana allow Spielberg to deliver the film you can tell he wanted to make. A personal and striking effort.
2. Upgrade, 2018
This film really satisfied my craving for an original thriller, despite the fact that I spent most of it thinking about how Logan Marshall-Green looks like a budget Tom Hardy.
He plays a guy whose wife is killed during a violent mugging that also leaves him paralyzed in the aftermath. When a billionaire approaches him with an Artificial Intelligence solution that would "upgrade" his body, he has a chance to take vengeance.
This is Robocop meets Ex Machina meets Blade Runner. It's original, low-budget without feeling low-budget, and honestly just so thrilling. It gives the genre of sci-fi a much needed upgrade.
3. The Last Kingdom, 2020
This historical fantasy show is based on the best-selling novel The Saxon Stories, a story set during the Viking / Dane invasion of Britain.
Uhtred was a small boy when he was kidnapped and then raised by the Danes. When he unexpectedly gets caught up in the conflict, his half-Saxon half-Dane mix makes at the same time valuable and untrustworthy for both sides.
There has never been a better alternative to Game of Thrones. The great writing and great performances from a cast of newcomers inevitably induce the same sense of addiction.
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4. Serenity, 2005
Serenity is a futuristic sci-fi film that serves as a feature-length continuation of the story-line from the TV program Firefly (2002-2003). The story revolves around the captain (Nathan Fillion) and crew of the titular space vessel that operate as space outlaws, running cargo and smuggling missions throughout the galaxy. They take on a mysterious young psychic girl and her brother, the girl carrying secrets detrimental to the intergalactic government, and soon find themselves being hunted by a nefarious assassin (Chiwetel Ejiofor). The first feature-length film from Joss Whedon (The Avengers), Serenity is a lively and enjoyable adventure, replete with large-scale action sequences, strong characterizations and just the right touch of wry humor. An enjoyable viewing experience that stands alone without demanding that you have familiarity with the original program beforehand.
5. Okja, 2017
Director Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer) does something quite amazing with the $50 million budget Netflix gave him: he makes a simplistic movie. But man, is it good. Okja tells the story of a “super pig” experiment that sends genetically modified pigs to top farmers around the world. In Korea, a farmer’s granddaughter forms a special relationship with one of these super pigs (Okja). When the company who originally ran the experiment want their pig back (performances by Jake Gyllenhaal and Tilda Swinton) – the two find an ally in an animal advocacy group led by Jay (Paul Dano). This is a straightforward movie, but nevertheless it is entertaining and full of thought-provoking themes and performances from an excellent cast.
6. Snowpiercer, 2013, 2014
Snowpiercer is an under-the-rader post-apocalyptic thriller that offers the grittiness that many times only Asian cinema may achieve. South Korean director Joon-ho Bong forces audiences to forget that Chris Evans was ever a Marvel superhero, as he leads a revolt of his fellow “low-class” citizens against the self-appointed gentry in a trainthat contains all remaining members of the planet. With immersive environments and a layered script, this film melds together social commentary and moral discourse in a visually arresting and vastly entertaining package.
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7. RRR, 2022
Set in 1920s India, RRR follows two revolutionaries who strike up an unlikely bond and fend off the British regime from their home. In their epic journey to protect their people, they encounter a number of setbacks that prompts them to put their incredible combat skills on full display.
Despite its three-hour run, RRR never drags, thanks in large part to its breathtaking action sequences and eye-popping visuals. It may contain all the familiar beats of a blockbuster, but RRR is notably grounded in its central, political theme of anti-colonialism, the sincerity of which keeps the film's big heart beating palpably throughout.
8. The Umbrella Academy, 2019
An eccentric billionaire. A freakishly strong character who is ashamed of his strength. A Captain America-esque leader. An old mentor in the form of a wise talking monkey. You guessed it; The Umbrella Academy is about superheroes.
One fateful day in 1989 many women across the globe give birth at the same time, but at the start of that day, none of them were pregnant. The eccentric billionaire adopts a number of these children to form The Umbrella Academy, a collective similar to X-Men or The Avengers. Except, because they are all kind of related, this show is about their family dynamic as much as it is about their superpowers.
The Umbrella Academy is an entertaining story of superheroes that is rarely original but always enjoyable. Ellen Page plays one of the kids (the black sheep of the family who has no superpowers), and she’s a joy to watch.
And substantial bonus: Mary J. Blige (!) plays a hitman.
9. Spy Game, 2001
Robert Redford and Brad Pitt make quite the ensemble in this edgy game ofespionage. With performances as strong as their jawlines, this action-packedrescue mission will keep you in suspense! Be sure to keep up with all the wittybanter and interesting plot twists shifting between flashbacks and present-dayscenarios. Keep in mind that this isn't your average spy movie, with a morerealistic approach and a character-driven storyline, most of the flash happenscinematically.
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10. A Cop Movie, 2021
In the Mexican film A Cop Movie, director Alonso Ruizpalacios mixes fact and fiction, documentary and narrative, to tell the tale of Teresa and Montoya, two police officers whose dreams are dashed by the corruption of their trade and who, eventually, find love and comfort in each other.
Ruizpalacios takes thrilling risks in structuring this genre-bending story—cutting stories into parts, jumping back and forth between the harrowingly real and captivatingly non-real. For all the experimental maneuvers he makes, however, the through-line is always Teresa and Montoya: particularly, their love for each other and for an institution that should have, in an ideal world, supported them and the people they vowed to protect.
To its credit, instead of merely humanizing the controversial police force, A Cop Movie adds some much-needed nuance to the big picture. At the end of the day, they’re no different than any other underpaid laborers working desperately to make end meets. A Cop Movie doesn’t gloss over the fact that the police, like so many other workers, are stuck in a rotten system that’s long overdue for a major overhauling.
, 2000
The title says it all: this is a story of love and basketball, one where the two intertwine and excitedly inform one another. Two childhood friends with a passion for ball develop deep feelings for one another. They have ambitions to go pro, but as Monica discovers how uneven the playing field really is for female athletes, and as Quincy grapples with his own needs and career, they reconsider their relationship both to each other and to the game they so love.
Love & Basketball is a beautiful and sensitive movie that breaks stereotypes about Black love, which exists here as soft and nuanced as any other expertly drawn pairings in movies, and about Black women; Monica gets angry, but also vulnerable, hardworking, and loving. The sports component of the movie is just as finely detailed, with the energy of the matches bouncing off the screen walls. Clearly ahead of its time, Love & Basketball gets at the core of the game without losing sight of its talented players.
12. Hot Fuzz, 2007
One of the many good movies from director Edgar Wright - if you loved Shaun of the Dead, then this Buddy-Cop Homage will make you double over (and question humanity – or lack, thereof) just as much. Sandford is a small English village with the lowest crime and murder rates, so when overachieving police Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) gets sent there because he was so good he intimidated those around him, he just about loses it. From car-chasing, bone-thrilling, head-blowing action, he graduates to swan-calling, thrill-seeking, sleep-inducing madness. But all that’s about to change – for the worse? For the better? You decide. An obscenely funny flick that has an intriguing plot and an even greater set of characters, Hot Fuzz wasn’t named the best film of the Cornetto trilogy for nothing, clearly cementing Pegg and Nick Frost as the ultimate action duo of the genre.
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13. The Wolf's Call, 2019
A thrilling French movie about a nuclear submarine division that is confronted with a world-ending scenario.
One sonar agent is at the center of the story, his exceptional hearing capabilities are the main resource of the submarine commanders he works for (one of whom is played by the masterful Reda Kateb).
Wolf’s Call tries very hard to be a Hollywood movie, but even if it serves as a reminder that countries like France don’t have to always make arthouse films to be noticed, the visual effects and the writing fall short of that big-budget feel.
Still, if you’re looking for a fun movie that’s full of surprises, solid acting, and a great heroism tale, you’ll love this.
14. Snatch, 2001
Snatch is all things great. The film strings together multiple plots with a great ensemble of actors - which turns it into an excellent thriller movie. Jason Statham leads the film with Brad Pitt close behind, both turning in performances of enormous physicality. You’ll recognize many actors in the film as well, but the acting is not the only area where this movie shines. The style, quick cuts, and narration will surely keep you on your toes and engaged.
15. Clark, 2022
With the current deluge of biopics streaming, it’s easy to overlook Clark, Netflix’s fictionalized take on Clark Olofssonm, from whom the term “Stockholm Syndrome” was coined. Bill Skarsgård, Hollywood’s favorite onscreen creep, returns to his native Sweden and plays the titular criminal with such feverish passion that it’s impossible to take your eyes off the screen.
The delirious editing (bordering on excess or camp, depending on your taste) also makes it quite the standout among all the sober real-life adaptations. Clark will surely be hit-or-miss for most people, but its riskiness alone is enough reason to watch.
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FAQs
What movie on Netflix has the most action? ›
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- Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
1. All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.
What is the top 10 best action movie? ›- 1 Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Best action film ever made. ...
- 2 Die Hard. Die Hard is the quintessential action film. ...
- 3 The Matrix. ...
- 4 The Dark Knight. ...
- 5 The Lord of The Rings - The Return of The King. ...
- 6 Gladiator. ...
- 7 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. ...
- 8 Saving Private Ryan.
Netflix's most watched movies, ranked
Red Notice, an action movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds -- 364 million hours. Don't Look Up, a dark comedy with a star-packed cast -- 359.8 million hours. Bird Box, a post-apocalyptic movie starring Sandra Bullock -- 282 million hours.
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022– ) ...
- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) ...
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- The Walking Dead (2010–2022) ...
- Inside Man (II) (2022) ...
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- American Horror Story (2011– )
- Manifest.
- Breaking Bad.
- Stranger Things.
- The Walking Dead.
- The Last Kingdom.
- Vikings.
- Outlander.
- Dynasty.
- Manifest. Year: 2022. Creator: Jeff Rake. ...
- Love Is Blind 3. Year: 2022. Creator: Chris Coelen. ...
- From Scratch. Year: 2022. ...
- Killer Sally. Year: 2022. ...
- Buying Beverly Hills. Year: 2022. ...
- Enola Holmes 2. Year: 2022. ...
- The Bad Guys. Year: 2022. ...
- Hotel Transylvania 2. Year: 2022.
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- Rookie Blue.
- Vikings.
- Heartland.
- Travelers.
- Total Drama.
- Frontier.
- Murdoch Mysteries.
- Schitt's Creek.
- Prey (I) (2022) R | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. ...
- The Gray Man (2022) PG-13 | 122 min | Action, Thriller. ...
- Bullet Train (2022) R | 127 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller. ...
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- Black Adam.
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- Avatar: The Way of Water.
- Violent Night.
- Shadow Master.
- Black Panther: Wakanda F...
- Strange World.
- The Menu.
- #1. Black Adam (2022) 40% 90% ...
- #2. All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) 92% 90% ...
- #3. Enola Holmes 2 (2022) 93% 80% ...
- #4. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) 85% 87% ...
- #5. The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) 98% 77% ...
- #6. Barbarian (2022) 92% 67% ...
- #7. My Policeman (2022) 45% 93% ...
- #8. Terrifier 2 (2022)
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- The Godfather Part II (1974) R | 202 min | Crime, Drama. ...
- 300 (2006)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Whether as part of the Conan and Terminator franchises or in Commando, Predator, or Total Recall — he even poked fun at himself in Last Action Hero — Arnold truly is the lord of the action movie world.
Rank | Name | Movies |
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1 | Scarlett Johansson | 34 |
2 | Robert Downey, Jr. | 43 |
3 | Samuel L. Jackson | 64 |
4 | Chris Hemsworth | 25 |
1. Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022– )
What is the biggest action movie of all time? ›- 8/11 Speed.
- 7/11 John Wick.
- 6/11 James Bond.
- 5/11 Mad Max.
- 4/11 Die Hard.
- 3/11 Face/Off.
- 2/11 Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- 1/11 Mission Impossible.
Most viewed English-language Netflix films 2022
Action comedy film "Red Notice" was the most popular English-language Netflix movie of all time as of October 2022, based on the number of hours viewed in its first 28 days on Netflix. The film counted around 364 million hours viewed.
What is hot on Netflix? ›
- Manifest.
- Breaking Bad.
- The Empress.
- Good Girls.
- The Walking Dead.
- Shooter.
- Stranger Things.
- Jane The Virgin.
- Titanic (1997) ...
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- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) ...
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- Manifest: Season 4 — 57 million hours viewed.
- Inside Man: Season 1 — 52.9 million hours viewed.
- From Scratch — 50.4 million hours viewed.
- Love is Blind: Season 3 — 47.1 million hours viewed.
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities: Season 1 — 38.8 million hours viewed.
1. | Squid Game | 53 days |
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2. | The Queen's Gambit | 46 days |
3. | Stranger Things | 44 days |
4. | Bridgerton | 39 days |
5. | Money Heist | 37 days |
To date, Leave No Trace holds the site's record, with a rating of 100% and 251 positive reviews.
What are the top 5 Netflix? ›- The Great British Baking Show.
- Blockbuster.
- The Watcher.
- From Scratch.
- Inside Man.
- Killer Sally.
- Love Is Blind.
- Manifest.
- Phantom Pups.
- Chip and Potato.
- The Imperfects.
- Mighty Express.
- Bakugan: Geogan Rising.
- Fakes.
- Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City.
2022 TV shows
Lord of the Rings, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Paper Girls, Andor, She-Hulk, Halo, The Sandman, Ms. Marvel and more make their debut, while Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The Boys, Westworld and Bridgerton return.
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What is coming to Netflix September 2022? ›
- Aki and Paw Paw.
- Anikulapo (2022) Netflix Original Film.
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- Floor is Lava (Season 3) Netflix Original Series.
- Human Playground (Season 1) Netflix Original Documentary.
- Phantom Pups (Season 1) Netflix Original Series.
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Rank | Release | Release Date |
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1 | Top Gun: Maverick | May 27 |
2 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | May 6 |
3 | Jurassic World: Dominion | Jun 10 |
4 | The Batman | Mar 4 |
Rank | Movie | 2022 Gross |
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1 | Top Gun: Maverick | $716,657,763 |
2 | Doctor Strange in the Multi… | $411,331,607 |
3 | Jurassic World: Dominion | $376,009,080 |
4 | The Batman | $369,345,583 |
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- The Worst Person in the World.
- The Crown.
- Manifest.
- Enola Holmes 2.
- Falling for Christmas.
- Warrior Nun.
- Capturing the Killer Nurse.
- Lost Bullet 2.
- Ancient Apocalypse.
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) ...
- Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) ...
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) ...
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- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
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- If Beale Street Could Talk. Watch on Netflix.
- The Power of the Dog. ...
- Apocalypse Now Redux.
The most popular shows ranking on our guide to the best-reviewed on Netflix include Stranger Things (which aired its fourth season in 2022), phenom Squid Game (which will air its second season in 2023 or 2024), video game curse-breaking adaptations (Arcane: League of Legends, The Witcher, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners), crime ...
What is the number 1 Netflix movie of all time? ›Netflix's most watched movies, ranked
Red Notice, an action movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds -- 364 million hours. Don't Look Up, a dark comedy with a star-packed cast -- 359.8 million hours. Bird Box, a post-apocalyptic movie starring Sandra Bullock -- 282 million hours.
What are the top 10 current movies on Netflix? ›
- The School for Good and Evil (2022) Trailer. ...
- The Takeover (2022) Trailer. ...
- Oblivion (2013) Trailer. ...
- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Trailer. ...
- Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) Trailer. ...
- The Good Nurse (2022) Trailer. ...
- Enola Holmes 2 (2022) Trailer. ...
- The Bad Guys (2022) Trailer. 64 %
- The Bad Guys. #1 this week. ...
- Enola Holmes 2. #2 this week. ...
- The Good Nurse. #3 this week. ...
- Hotel Transylvania 2. #4 this week. ...
- All Quiet on the Western Front. #5 this week. ...
- Oblivion. #6 this week. ...
- The Takeover. #7 this week. ...
- The School for Good and Evil.
In addition to a 92% from both critics and audiences (both scores are higher than all but one movie in the top 10), Hustle has been the most streamed thing on Netflix since its release, with 84,580,000 hours viewed (as of June 12, 2022). That's roughly 9,655 YEARS worth of eyeballs watching.
What is the most viewed movie 2022? ›- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) ...
- Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) ...
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) ...
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) ...
- The Batman (2022) ...
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) ...
- Water Gate Bridge (2022) ...
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness currently has the highest weekend debut of 2022. Top Gun: Maverick broke Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End's record ($114.7 million) for the highest Memorial Day weekend debut.
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Most Popular TV (English)
# | TV (English) | Hours viewed in first 28 days |
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1 | Stranger Things 4 | 1,352,090,000 |
2 | DAHMER: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | 856,220,000 |
3 | Bridgerton: Season 2 | 656,260,000 |
4 | Bridgerton: Season 1 | 625,490,000 |
- Manifest: Season 4 — 57 million hours viewed.
- Inside Man: Season 1 — 52.9 million hours viewed.
- From Scratch — 50.4 million hours viewed.
- Love is Blind: Season 3 — 47.1 million hours viewed.
- Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities: Season 1 — 38.8 million hours viewed.
- Elite.
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
- Never Have I Ever.
- Dead to Me.
- Master of None.
- Ride or Die.
- Your Name Engraved Herein.
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
- Titanic (1997) ...
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) ...
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) ...
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) ...
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) ...
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) ...
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) ...
- The Lion King (1994)