IMDb's Action Top 50

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Action films usually include high energy, big-budget physical stunts and chases, possibly with rescues, battles, fights, escapes, destructive crises, non-stop motion, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous, often two-dimensional 'good-guy' heroes battling 'bad guys' - all designed for pure audience escapism. Includes the James Bond 'fantasy' spy/espionage series, martial arts films, and so-called 'blaxploitation' films. A major sub-genre is the disaster film.

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  1. 1 -

    The Dark Knight

    2008, in 27 top lists Check
  2. 14 -1

    Gladiator

    2000, in 25 top lists Check
  3. 36 -1

    V for Vendetta

    2005, in 10 top lists Check
  4. 15 -1

    Léon

    1994 — a.k.a. Léon: The Professional, in 23 top lists Check
  5. 12 -1

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  6. 23 -1

    Oldeuboi

    2003 — a.k.a. Oldboy, in 34 top lists Check
  7. 22 -1

    Heat

    1995, in 23 top lists Check
  8. 37 -1

    Ran

    1985, in 25 top lists Check
  9. 39 -2

    Yôjinbô

    1961 — a.k.a. Yojimbo, in 19 top lists Check
  10. 13 -1

    Seppuku

    1962 — a.k.a. Hara-Kiri, in 16 top lists Check
  11. 49 -2

    Warrior

    2011, in 4 top lists Check
  12. 48 -2

    Rush

    2013, in 6 top lists Check
  13. 38 new

    Gangs of Wasseypur

    2012, in 7 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 13, 2024; source