From medieval times to the near future, here's our list of the 20 best and most exhilarating action movies on Netflix right now.

It's too soon to say how action movie fans will remember 2025, but so far, the year has done right by them. Although successful flicks like Superman and Sinners both have some great action moments, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fistfights, explosions, car chases, Tom Cruise running in a straight line—there's nothing like a good ...

Katrina Anderson has an avid interest in film, TV, and pop-culture. She has a MA in English Literature from Simon Fraser University. Her thesis project described the literary qualities of the ...

Let's be honest: the best action movies are often better—or at least more entertaining—than the best movies from any other genre. Good action movies are worth celebrating, and that's what the ...

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja ...

As the halfway point of 2025 approaches, it’s become clear that the 2020s have been a great decade for action movies. The genre is very popular among the various streamers, but it’s also still the top ...

There are a fair few masterful action movies that don't get enough love, including cult classics like The In-Laws and The Man Who Stole the Sun.

Although it has plenty of problems, HBO Max also has one of the deepest movie libraries of any streaming service. If you’re looking for a great action movie on the streamer, there are actually plenty ...

Action movies test their protagonists both physically and mentally, and there are just as many great action movies with female leads as there are with male leads. One of the long-standing perceptions ...

Getting the perfect balance between sci-fi and action isn’t easy, and when it’s done well, the result is often wildly popular. However, even great sci-fi action movies can flop, causing them to fade ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...