Best Action Movies

1,011 films · 561 with 3+ critic reviews

Mass entertainers, stunt spectacle and the star vehicles that drive the box office. Critical scores here run lower than audience enthusiasm.

The best action movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01The OdysseyEnglish · 2026“Overall, The Odyssey is easier to admire than to love. Its scale is staggering, craft…” — Rishabh Suri

7.9

13 criticsExceptional02Avengers: EndgameEnglish · 2019“They're insisting that this is the end, but it's like Tony choosing pizza over…” — Rohan Naahar

7.8

21 criticsExceptional03DunkirkEnglish · 2017“Dunkirk is one of the greatest war movies ever made – it's certainly the tightest, most…” — Rashid Irani

7.8

11 criticsExceptional04Star Wars: The Force AwakensEnglish · 2015“Smartly paced and full of wit characteristic of the series, this film is a copybook…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

7.7

17 criticsExceptional05Black PantherEnglish · 2018“Marvel's new film will be discussed for decades, groundbreaking in so many ways” — Rohan Naahar

7.7

11 criticsExceptional06LoganEnglish · 2017“Hugh Jackman's final Wolverine film changes the face of superhero movies forever. It's…” — Rohan Naahar

7.6

18 criticsExceptional07Star Wars: The Last JediEnglish · 2017“Director Rian Johnson has made the best, most spiritual Star Wars movie since the Empire…” — Rashid Irani

7.6

12 criticsExceptional08Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseEnglish · 2018“The freindly neighbourhood superhero is back on the big screen and has brought along a…” — Soumya Srivastava

7.5

11 criticsExceptional09The Lego MovieEnglish · 2014“The LEGO movie has it all, jokes, references, exciting action sequences and brilliant…” — Danish Bagdadi

7.5

12 criticsExceptional10Thor: RagnarokEnglish · 2017“Thor Ragnarok is a true rock and roll original, and the reason it exists is because…” — Raja Sen

7.4

13 criticsRecommended11Mad Max: Fury RoadEnglish · 2015“A visceral reboot of a franchise that tries to rise above the fun and frivolity of a…” — Anuj Kumar

7.4

15 criticsRecommended12Mission: Impossible – FalloutEnglish · 2018“Tom Cruise's latest film has some of the greatest action ever put on film, and a plot…” — Rohan Naahar

7.3

9 criticsRecommended13RushEnglish · 2013“"Rush" is an engaging biopic with intense performances that will thrill you even if you…” — Troy Ribeiro

7.3

7 criticsRecommended14Bāhubali: The BeginningTelugu · 2015“What really makes the film work is that it is, at its heart, a fast-paced adventure,…” — Mihir Fadnavis

7.2

46 criticsRecommended15Captain America: The Winter SoldierEnglish · 2014“Captain America: The Winter Soldier has verve and nerve. It's popcorn entertainment, in…” — Anupama Chopra

7.2

15 criticsRecommended16Wonder WomanEnglish · 2017“If you can forgive the ending, like I have (actually, I did take away a star for it) and…” — Soumya Srivastava

7.2

14 criticsRecommended17KILLHindi · 2024“Once Kill gets down to business, it explodes. This is one of the gnarliest Hindi action…” — Shilajit Mitra

7.2

14 criticsRecommended18HaiderHindi · 2014“An absolutely delightful and lyrical adaptation of Hamlet that takes some liberties, for…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.1

41 criticsRecommended19Baahubali 2Telugu · 2017“Baahubali is a delight for all those who enjoy cinema as a visual medium, there is not…” — Hindustan Times

7.1

35 criticsRecommended20RRRTelugu · 2022“There is a story that can potentially move you, make you weep for the characters — but it…” — Sangeetha Devi Dundoo

7.1

20 criticsRecommended21Captain America: Civil WarEnglish · 2016“Civil War shows how effective action sequences can be when done well. Right from the…” — Sankhayan Ghosh

7.1

20 criticsRecommended22The MartianEnglish · 2015“The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott -- in rare form, is a throwback to those brave days…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

7.1

15 criticsRecommended23Spider-Man: HomecomingEnglish · 2017“Tom Holland brings an innocence to Peter Parker we've never seen before. Robert Downey Jr…” — Rohan Naahar

7.1

13 criticsRecommended24Deadpool 2English · 2018“Ryan Reynolds' sequel is bigger, more violent, filthier and surprisingly, much better…” — Rohan Naahar

7.1

14 criticsRecommended25JawanHindi · 2023“Jawan is a wholesome watch that won't give you any dull moment. Atlee makes sure he…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

7.1

14 criticsRecommended26KamineyHindi · 2009“The entire two hours 10 minutes of taut drama is backed by some great music. The least…” — Keshav Chaturvedi

7.1

9 criticsRecommended27LooperEnglish · 2012“Probably the best set-up sci-fi film you are likely to encounter in a while, Looper is…” — Daniel Pinto

7.1

6 criticsRecommended28AirliftHindi · 2016“Turbulence aside, Airlift is an engaging movie that keeps it real, emotional and dramatic.” — Sweta Kaushal

7.0

40 criticsRecommended29DCTamil · 2026“After a point, though, the violence-heavy action feels repetitive and without proper…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

7.0

24 criticsRecommended30The Hunger Games: Catching FireEnglish · 2013“Although The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is somewhat long-drawn-out, it's riveting thanks…” — Rashid Irani

7.0

14 criticsRecommended31Avengers: Infinity WarEnglish · 2018“Still, …Infinity War is a treat, and a welcome addition to the now-decade-old Avengers…” — Rashid Irani

7.0

10 criticsRecommended32Mission: Impossible – Rogue NationEnglish · 2015“Mission Impossible franchise has gathered a momentum all its own and there's just no…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

7.0

11 criticsRecommended33Ready Player OneEnglish · 2018“We invented the movies, and through them, we travelled to worlds both familiar and…” — Rohan Naahar

7.0

10 criticsRecommended34Incredibles 2English · 2018“While it might not be as emotionally powerful as some of Pixar's best films, Brad Bird…” — Rohan Naahar

7.0

9 criticsRecommended35Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1Kannada · 2025“Kantara Chapter 1 will be spoken about for its visual achievements. Rishab attempts to…” — Vivek M.V.

7.0

6 criticsRecommended36Train to BusanEnglish · 2016“Train to Busan is one of the best surprises of the year; a redemption tale that reminds…” — Rohan Naahar

7.0

9 criticsRecommended37Border 2Hindi · 2026“Border 2 is not content with being just another sequel. It wants to make you sit up and…” — Abhimanyu Mathur

6.9

16 criticsRecommended38ThudarumMalayalam · 2025“He features Mohanlal in a role that has a good character arc with emotional depth and is…” — Latha Srinivasan

6.9

13 criticsRecommended39Guardians of the GalaxyEnglish · 2014“Probably the most light-hearted Marvel movie, this one pulls you in with its wacky…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

6.9

11 criticsRecommended40The Lego Batman MovieEnglish · 2017“Its plot works on some surprisingly complex levels, seemingly playing to several…” — Rohan Naahar

6.9

8 criticsRecommended41Kingsman: The Secret ServiceEnglish · 2015“It is down to director Matthew Vaughan (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class) that the film has…” — Jyoti Sharma Bawa

6.9

6 criticsRecommended42SinnersEnglish · 2025“His very long, ever-growing sleeve. The climactic confrontation is what we're waiting…” — Jocelyn Noveck

6.9

9 criticsRecommended43FanHindi · 2016“Fan delivers what it promised in the trailers. Logic may not be its strong point, but…” — Rohit Vats

6.8

40 criticsRecommended44Rogue OneEnglish · 2016“This is our generation's Star Wars story. Go own it...” — Rohan Naahar

6.8

16 criticsRecommended45PathaanHindi · 2023“Pathaan is high on action but it's better if you do not question the logic behind…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

6.8

12 criticsRecommended46DorothyTamil · 2026“Dorothy might be the start of a queer revolution in mainstream Tamil cinema, and Karthik…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.8

17 criticsRecommended47Big Hero 6English · 2014“...as far as having 'fun' goes, be sure that this movie promises 100 minutes of…” — Soumya Srivastava

6.8

10 criticsRecommended48DabanggHindi · 2010“Dabangg is a thorough entertainer, and unflinching at that, the kind audiences lapped up…” — Aniruddha Guha

6.8

7 criticsRecommended49Iron Man 3English · 2013“It's undeniably entertaining – and worth seeing for Kingsley alone – with the misfires…” — Hindustan Times

6.8

8 criticsRecommended50MaaveeranTamil · 2023“Not every Friday do you get the satisfaction of stepping out of a through-and-through…” — Bhuvanesh Chandar

6.8

9 criticsRecommended

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