Top 250 action movies
List of the Best 250 action Movies Liked By both Critics and Users. Total 250 Titles and 41293 Views.
1. The Dark Knight(2008) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Drama|Action|Adventure|Thriller|Crime | Release Date:16 Jul 2008 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Mandarin | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Stars:
Christian Bale
, Heath Ledger
, Aaron Eckhart
, Michael Caine
Tags:
Criminal Mastermind Violence Heist Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Gangster Superhero Investigation Dc Comics Police Brutality Neo Noir Detective Mafia Organized Crime Prison Escape Tragedy Rescue Mission Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Insanity Good Versus Evil Friendship Politics
2. Inception(2010) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Mystery|Sci-Fi|Crime|Adventure|Action|Thriller | Release Date:14 Jul 2010 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Japanese | French | Rating:PG-13 |
Description: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.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Stars:
Leonardo DiCaprio
, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
, Ellen Page
, Tom Hardy
Tags:
Violence Heist Tough Guy One Against Many Cult Film Psycho Thriller Nonlinear Timeline Neo Noir Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Japanese Blockbuster
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Drama|Adventure | Release Date:18 Dec 2001 |
| Countries: New Zealand| USA | Languages:English | Sindarin | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:A meek Hobbit and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord Sauron.
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Alan Howard
, Noel Appleby
, Sean Astin
, Sala Baker
Tags:
Saving The World Violence Monster Based On Novel Betrayal Good Versus Evil Friendship Road Movie Compassion Voice Over Narration
4. The Matrix(1999) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Thriller|Sci-Fi | Release Date:30 Mar 1999 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a malevolent hacker known as Neo, who finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker, who reveals the shocking truth about our reality.
Directors:
Lana Wachowski
, Lilly Wachowski
Stars:
Keanu Reeves
, Laurence Fishburne
, Carrie-Anne Moss
, Hugo Weaving
Tags:
Violence Post Apocalypse Man Versus Machine Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Neo Noir Dystopia Slavery Artificial Intelligence Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Drama|Adventure | Release Date:01 Dec 2003 |
| Countries: USA| New Zealand | Languages:English | Quenya | Old English | Sindarin | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring closer to the heart of Mordor, the dark lord's realm.
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Noel Appleby
, Ali Astin
, Sean Astin
, David Aston
Tags:
Survival Violence Monster Based On Novel Tragedy Betrayal Insanity Good Versus Evil Friendship
6. The Dark Knight Rises(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Adventure|Thriller|Crime | Release Date:16 Jul 2012 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Arabic | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, the Dark Knight, with the help of the enigmatic Selina, is forced from his imposed exile to save Gotham City, now on the edge of total annihilation, from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Stars:
Christian Bale
, Gary Oldman
, Tom Hardy
, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Tags:
Survival Heist Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Superhero Investigation Dc Comics Action Heroine Neo Noir Detective Prison Escape U.S. Army Trapped Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Drama|Adventure | Release Date:18 Dec 2002 |
| Countries: USA| New Zealand | Languages:English | Sindarin | Old English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description: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.
Director:
Peter Jackson
Stars:
Bruce Allpress
, Sean Astin
, John Bach
, Sala Baker
Tags:
Violence Cult Film Monster Based On Novel Tragedy Betrayal Good Versus Evil Friendship Compassion Blockbuster
8. Gladiator(2000) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Adventure | Release Date:01 May 2000 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.
Director:
Ridley Scott
Stars:
Russell Crowe
, Joaquin Phoenix
, Connie Nielsen
, Oliver Reed
Tags:
Survival Violence Family Relationships Slavery Revenge Martial Arts Betrayal Politics
9. Batman Begins(2005) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Adventure|Crime | Release Date:14 Jun 2005 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Urdu | Mandarin | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
Director:
Christopher Nolan
Stars:
Christian Bale
, Michael Caine
, Liam Neeson
, Katie Holmes
Tags:
Coming Of Age Violence Courtroom Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Gangster Superhero Investigation Dc Comics Nonlinear Timeline Neo Noir Detective Mafia Organized Crime Revenge Hitman Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Insanity Serial Killer Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
10. The Avengers(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:11 Apr 2012 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Russian | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Director:
Joss Whedon
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
, Chris Evans
, Mark Ruffalo
, Chris Hemsworth
Tags:
Space Travel Alien Tough Guy Action Hero Superhero Alien Invasion Action Heroine Monster Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence Rescue Mission Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
11. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope(1977)Original Title: Star Wars |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:20 Mar 1977 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG |
Description:Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.
Director:
George Lucas
Stars:
Mark Hamill
, Harrison Ford
, Carrie Fisher
, Peter Cushing
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Monster Family Relationships Prison Escape Hitman Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
12. Avatar(2009) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:10 Dec 2009 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Spanish | Rating:PG-13 |
Description: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.
Director:
James Cameron
Stars:
Sam Worthington
, Zoe Saldana
, Sigourney Weaver
, Stephen Lang
Tags:
Self Discovery Space Travel Survival Violence Alien Surprise Ending Monster Psychopath Racism Revenge Martial Arts Betrayal Insanity Good Versus Evil Friendship
13. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back(1980)Original Title: The Empire Strikes Back |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:01 Jan 1980 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG |
Description:After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke.
Director:
Irvin Kershner
Stars:
Mark Hamill
, Harrison Ford
, Carrie Fisher
, Billy Dee Williams
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Action Hero Monster Prisoner Of War Civil War Family Relationships Tragedy Rescue Mission Betrayal Good Versus Evil Friendship
14. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:28 Jun 2003 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Jack Sparrow, a freewheeling 17th-century pirate who roams the Caribbean Sea butts heads with a rival pirate bent on pillaging the village of Port Royal. When the governor's daughter is kidnapped, Sparrow decides to help the girl's love save her. But their seafaring mission is hardly simple.
Director:
Gore Verbinski
Stars:
Johnny Depp
, Geoffrey Rush
, Orlando Bloom
, Keira Knightley
Tags:
Insanity Friendship
15. V for Vendetta(2005) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Drama|Thriller | Release Date:11 Dec 2005 |
| Countries: USA| UK| Germany | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of "V", plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman.
Director:
James McTeigue
Stars:
Natalie Portman
, Hugo Weaving
, Stephen Rea
, Stephen Fry
Tags:
Violence Cult Film Superhero Investigation Dc Comics Police Brutality Neo Noir Detective Dystopia Satire Social Injustice Revenge Martial Arts Serial Killer Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Reference To William Shakespeare Politics Voice Over Narration
16. Guardians of the Galaxy(2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:30 Jul 2014 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Director:
James Gunn
Stars:
Chris Pratt
, Zoe Saldana
, Dave Bautista
, Vin Diesel
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Tough Guy Action Hero Escape From Prison Superhero Action Heroine Marvel Comics Prison Escape Escape Plan Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship Blockbuster
17. Terminator 2: Judgment Day(1991) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Thriller | Release Date:01 Jul 1991 |
| Countries: USA| France | Languages:English | Spanish | Rating:R |
Description:A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her young son, John Connor, from a more advanced cyborg, made out of liquid metal.
Director:
James Cameron
Stars:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
, Linda Hamilton
, Edward Furlong
, Robert Patrick
Tags:
Alternate History Violence Post Apocalypse Man Versus Machine Tough Guy Time Travel Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Dystopia Artificial Intelligence Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Friendship Compassion Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
18. Kill Bill: Vol. 1(2003) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Crime | Release Date:10 Oct 2003 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Japanese | French | Rating:R |
Description:An assassin is shot at the altar by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle. But "The Bride" lives to plot her vengeance. Setting out for some payback, she makes a death list and hunts down those who wronged her, saving Bill for last.
Director:
Quentin Tarantino
Stars:
Uma Thurman
, Lucy Liu
, Vivica A. Fox
, Daryl Hannah
Tags:
Black Comedy Violence Samurai Female Protagonist One Against Many Cult Film Action Heroine Nonlinear Timeline Neo Noir Organized Crime Tragedy Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Compassion Voice Over Narration Japanese
19. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi(1983)Original Title: Return of the Jedi |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:23 May 1983 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG |
Description:After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force.
Director:
Richard Marquand
Stars:
Mark Hamill
, Harrison Ford
, Carrie Fisher
, Billy Dee Williams
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Gangster Monster Family Relationships Tragedy Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Compassion Blockbuster
20. Iron Man(2008) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:30 Apr 2008 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Persian | Urdu | Arabic | Hungarian | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:After being held captive in an Afghan cave, a billionaire engineer creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Director:
Jon Favreau
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
, Terrence Howard
, Jeff Bridges
, Gwyneth Paltrow
Tags:
Friendship Between Men Violence Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Superhero Nonlinear Timeline Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence U.S. Army Betrayal Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
21. Deadpool(2016) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Romance|Comedy|Adventure | Release Date:08 Feb 2016 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.
Director:
Tim Miller
Stars:
Ryan Reynolds
, Karan Soni
, Ed Skrein
, Michael Benyaer
Tags:
Black Comedy Violence Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Superhero Action Heroine Nonlinear Timeline Marvel Comics Breaking The Fourth Wall Satire Christmas Boxing Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship Voice Over Narration
22. Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure | Release Date:12 Jun 1981 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | German | Hebrew | Spanish | Arabic | Nepali | Rating:PG |
Description: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.
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Stars:
Harrison Ford
, Karen Allen
, Paul Freeman
, Ronald Lacey
Tags:
Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Submarine Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
23. Star Wars: The Force Awakens(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:14 Dec 2015 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Stars:
Harrison Ford
, Mark Hamill
, Carrie Fisher
, Adam Driver
Tags:
Coming Of Age Space Travel Survival Violence Alien Tough Guy Female Protagonist Action Hero One Against Many Action Heroine Monster Prisoner Of War Rescue Mission Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Missing Person Blockbuster
24. Mad Max: Fury Road(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Thriller|Sci-Fi | Release Date:07 May 2015 |
| Countries: Australia| USA | Languages:English | Russian | Rating:R |
Description:A woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in postapocalyptic Australia in search for her home-land with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named Max.
Director:
George Miller
Stars:
Tom Hardy
, Charlize Theron
, Nicholas Hoult
, Hugh Keays-Byrne
Tags:
Black Comedy Survival Violence Post Apocalypse Tough Guy Female Protagonist Action Hero Action Heroine Dystopia Slavery Female Lead Revenge Martial Arts Betrayal Insanity Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Road Movie Road Trip Voice Over Narration
25. The Terminator(1984) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Thriller | Release Date:26 Oct 1984 |
| Countries: UK| USA | Languages:English | Spanish | Rating:R |
Description:A human-looking indestructible cyborg is sent from 2029 to 1984 to assassinate a waitress, whose unborn son will lead humanity in a war against the machines, while a soldier from that war is sent to protect her at all costs.
Director:
James Cameron
Stars:
Arnold Schwarzenegger
, Michael Biehn
, Linda Hamilton
, Paul Winfield
Tags:
National Film Registry Alternate History Violence Post Apocalypse Tough Guy Female Protagonist Time Travel Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Neo Noir Dystopia Artificial Intelligence Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
26. Die Hard(1988) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Thriller | Release Date:15 Jul 1988 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | German | Italian | Rating:R |
Description:John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Director:
John McTiernan
Stars:
Bruce Willis
, Bonnie Bedelia
, Reginald VelJohnson
, Paul Gleason
Tags:
Black Comedy Based On Book Violence Heist Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Cult Film Police Brutality Detective Disaster Rescue Mission Christmas Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Good Versus Evil Blockbuster
27. Alien(1979) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Horror|Sci-Fi|Thriller | Release Date:25 May 1979 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | Spanish | Rating:R |
Description:After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as distress call, their landing on the source planet finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform. Continuing their journey back to Earth with the attacked crew having recovered and the critter deceased, they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.
Director:
Ridley Scott
Stars:
Tom Skerritt
, Sigourney Weaver
, Veronica Cartwright
, Harry Dean Stanton
Tags:
Space Travel Female Protagonist Minimal Cast
28. 300(2006) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Fantasy|Adventure|War | Release Date:09 Dec 2006 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:King Leonidas of Sparta and a force of 300 men fight the Persians at Thermopylae in 480 B.C.
Director:
Zack Snyder
Stars:
Gerard Butler
, Lena Headey
, Dominic West
, David Wenham
Tags:
Violence Cult Film Monster Slavery Betrayal Politics Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
29. Iron Man 3(2013) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:18 Apr 2013 |
| Countries: USA| China | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Director:
Shane Black
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
, Gwyneth Paltrow
, Don Cheadle
, Guy Pearce
Tags:
Black Comedy Friendship Between Men Violence Action Hero Superhero Investigation Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence Christmas Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
30. Thor(2011) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:21 Apr 2011 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.
Director:
Kenneth Branagh
Stars:
Chris Hemsworth
, Natalie Portman
, Tom Hiddleston
, Anthony Hopkins
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Superhero Action Heroine Monster Marvel Comics Family Relationships Artificial Intelligence Martial Arts Betrayal Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
31. Captain America: The Winter Soldier(2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:20 Mar 2014 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | French | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.
Directors:
Anthony Russo
, Joe Russo
Stars:
Chris Evans
, Samuel L. Jackson
, Scarlett Johansson
, Robert Redford
Tags:
Violence Tough Guy Political Thriller Action Hero One Against Many Superhero Action Heroine Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence Rescue Mission Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Neo Nazi Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship Politics
32. Man of Steel(2013) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:12 Jun 2013 |
| Countries: USA| Canada| UK | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Director:
Zack Snyder
Stars:
Henry Cavill
, Amy Adams
, Michael Shannon
, Diane Lane
Tags:
Coming Of Age Space Travel Violence Alien Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Superhero Dc Comics Alien Invasion Nonlinear Timeline Civil War Artificial Intelligence U.S. Army Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
33. Spider-Man(2002) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:02 May 2002 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:After being bitten by a genetically altered spider, nerdy high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers.
Director:
Sam Raimi
Stars:
Tobey Maguire
, Willem Dafoe
, Kirsten Dunst
, James Franco
Tags:
Violence Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Superhero U.S. Military Marvel Comics High School Martial Arts Insanity Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship Voice Over Narration Belief In God Blockbuster
34. Avengers: Age of Ultron(2015) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:22 Apr 2015 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.
Director:
Joss Whedon
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
, Chris Hemsworth
, Mark Ruffalo
, Chris Evans
Tags:
Violence Man Versus Machine Tough Guy Action Hero Superhero Action Heroine Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Neo Nazi Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
35. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith(2005) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:17 May 2005 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:During the near end of the clone wars, Darth Sidious has revealed himself and is ready to execute the last part of his plan to rule the Galaxy. Sidious is ready for his new apprentice, Lord...
Director:
George Lucas
Stars:
Ewan McGregor
, Natalie Portman
, Hayden Christensen
, Ian McDiarmid
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Action Hero Tragedy Martial Arts Betrayal Good Versus Evil Compassion
36. Iron Man 2(2010) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:28 Apr 2010 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | French | Russian | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.
Director:
Jon Favreau
Stars:
Robert Downey Jr.
, Gwyneth Paltrow
, Don Cheadle
, Scarlett Johansson
Tags:
Action Hero Superhero Marvel Comics Artificial Intelligence Prison Escape Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Blockbuster
37. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade(1989) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:24 May 1989 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | German | Greek | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must team up with Marcus Brody, Sallah, and Elsa Schneider to follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life.
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Stars:
Harrison Ford
, Sean Connery
, Denholm Elliott
, Alison Doody
Tags:
Tough Guy Action Hero Betrayal Good Versus Evil Missing Person Blockbuster
38. X-Men: Days of Future Past(2014) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:15 May 2014 |
| Countries: USA| UK| Canada | Languages:English | Vietnamese | French | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
Director:
Bryan Singer
Stars:
Hugh Jackman
, James McAvoy
, Michael Fassbender
, Jennifer Lawrence
Tags:
Time Paradox Survival Violence Post Apocalypse Tough Guy Time Travel Action Hero Superhero Action Heroine Marvel Comics Dystopia Vietnam War Artificial Intelligence Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
39. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest(2006) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:20 Jun 2006 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Turkish | Greek | Mandarin | French | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:The high-seas adventures of happy-go-lucky troublemaker Captain Jack Sparrow, young Will Turner and headstrong beauty Elizabeth Swann continues as Sparrow works his way out of a blood debt with the ghostly Davey Jones, he also attempts to avoid eternal damnation.
Director:
Gore Verbinski
Stars:
Johnny Depp
, Orlando Bloom
, Keira Knightley
, Jack Davenport
Tags:
Steampunk Cult Film Monster Slavery Betrayal Blockbuster
40. X-Men: First Class(2011) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:24 May 2011 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Languages:English | German | French | Spanish | Russian | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start World War III.
Director:
Matthew Vaughn
Stars:
James McAvoy
, Laurence Belcher
, Michael Fassbender
, Bill Milner
Tags:
Concentration Camp Tough Guy Action Hero Cult Film Superhero Action Heroine Marvel Comics Submarine U.S. Army Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Tough Girl Good Versus Evil Based On Comic Book Friendship
41. Kill Bill: Vol. 2(2004) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Thriller|Crime | Release Date:16 Apr 2004 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Cantonese | Mandarin | Spanish | Rating:R |
Description:The Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle.
Director:
Quentin Tarantino
Stars:
Vivica A. Fox
, Ambrosia Kelley
, Michael Parks
, James Parks
Tags:
Black Comedy Violence Samurai Female Protagonist Cult Film Superhero Action Heroine Nonlinear Timeline Neo Noir Breaking The Fourth Wall Revenge Hitman Martial Arts Betrayal Tough Girl Voice Over Narration
42. Skyfall(2012) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Thriller | Release Date:25 Oct 2012 |
| Countries: UK| USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Director:
Sam Mendes
Stars:
Daniel Craig
, Judi Dench
, Javier Bardem
, Ralph Fiennes
Tags:
Survival Violence Courtroom Tough Guy Action Hero Investigation Revenge Mixed Martial Arts Betrayal Good Versus Evil Politics Blockbuster
43. Aliens(1986) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Horror|Sci-Fi|Thriller|Adventure | Release Date:18 Jul 1986 |
| Countries: USA| UK | Language:English | Rating:R |
Description:The planet from Alien (1979) has been colonized, but contact is lost. This time, the rescue team has impressive firepower, but will it be enough?
Director:
James Cameron
Stars:
Sigourney Weaver
, Carrie Henn
, Michael Biehn
, Paul Reiser
Tags:
Space Travel Violence Alien Female Protagonist Cult Film Dark Humor Action Heroine Monster Creature Feature Tragedy Rescue Mission Betrayal Friendship Blockbuster
44. The Bourne Ultimatum(2007) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Drama|Thriller|Mystery | Release Date:03 Aug 2007 |
| Countries: USA| Germany | Languages:English | French | Arabic | Russian | Spanish | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Jason Bourne dodges a ruthless CIA official and his agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer.
Director:
Paul Greengrass
Stars:
Matt Damon
, Julia Stiles
, David Strathairn
, Scott Glenn
Tags:
Violence Tough Guy Action Hero One Against Many Based On Novel Mixed Martial Arts Blockbuster
45. The Incredibles(2004) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Animation|Adventure|Family | Release Date:04 Nov 2004 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | French | Rating:PG |
Description:Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
Director:
Brad Bird
Stars:
Craig T. Nelson
, Holly Hunter
, Samuel L. Jackson
, Jason Lee
Tags:
Violence Action Hero Superhero Action Heroine Satire Revenge Good Versus Evil Blockbuster Cgi Animation
46. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire(2013) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Thriller|Adventure | Release Date:15 Nov 2013 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
Director:
Francis Lawrence
Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence
, Liam Hemsworth
, Jack Quaid
, Taylor St. Clair
Tags:
Survival Violence Post Apocalypse Female Protagonist Action Heroine Based On Novel Dystopia Based On Young Adult Novel Satire Tough Girl Blockbuster
47. Transformers(2007) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Adventure|Sci-Fi | Release Date:27 Jun 2007 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Spanish | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.
Director:
Michael Bay
Stars:
Shia LaBeouf
, Megan Fox
, Josh Duhamel
, Tyrese Gibson
Tags:
Space Travel Teen Comedy Alien Alien Invasion High School Artificial Intelligence U.S. Army Good Versus Evil Voice Over Narration Blockbuster
48. Star Trek(2009) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Sci-Fi|Adventure | Release Date:06 May 2009 |
| Countries: USA| Germany | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy with Commander Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time.
Director:
J.J. Abrams
Stars:
Chris Pine
, Zachary Quinto
, Leonard Nimoy
, Eric Bana
Tags:
Alternate History Space Travel Time Paradox Alien Tough Guy Time Travel Action Hero Alien Invasion Interracial Love Rescue Mission Revenge Good Versus Evil
49. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End(2007) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Action|Fantasy|Adventure | Release Date:19 May 2007 |
| Country: USA | Language:English | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Captain Barbossa, long believed to be dead, has come back to life and is headed to the edge of the Earth with brave Will Turner and feisty Elizabeth Swann. And what of Jack Sparrow? Nothing is as it seems.
Director:
Gore Verbinski
Stars:
Johnny Depp
, Geoffrey Rush
, Orlando Bloom
, Keira Knightley
Tags:
Steampunk Cult Film Monster Betrayal Blockbuster
50. World War Z(2013) |
| Runtime: | Genres:Sci-Fi|Horror|Drama|Adventure|Action|Thriller | Release Date:20 Jun 2013 |
| Country: USA | Languages:English | Spanish | Hebrew | Arabic | Rating:PG-13 |
Description:Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself.
Director:
Marc Forster
Stars:
Brad Pitt
, Mireille Enos
, Daniella Kertesz
, James Badge Dale
Tags:
Saving The World Survival Violence Action Hero Investigation Based On Novel Family Relationships Zombie Apocalypse Voice Over Narration
