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By Griff Griffin
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There's nothing quite like an action film to get the adrenaline going.
Whether in the mood for some classic ‘80s fare in “Die Hard,” a skilled man on a mission with “John Wick,” or absolutely filled with impossible stunts à la Fast and “Fast Furious,” these 50 best action films of all time will be sure to send the blood pumping.
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The list encompasses all major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Hulu, so no matter the platform of choice, there is always something thrilling to watch. There's just one constant: explosions, shootouts, car chases and combat all feature.
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50 Best Action Films of All Time
50. Enter the Dragon
- Year: 1973
- Director: Robert Clouse
49. Fast & Furious 6
- Year: 2013
- Director: Justin Lin
48. The Fast and the Furious
- Year: 2001
- Director: Rob Cohen
47. Predators
- Year: 2010
- Director: Nimród Antal
46. Black Hawk Down
- Year: 2001
- Director: Ridley Scott
45. 300
- Year: 2006
- Director: Zack Snyder
44. Bad Boys
- Year: 1995
- Director: Michael Bay
43. Bullet to the Head
- Year: 2012
- Director: Walter Hill
42. The Raid 2
- Year: 2014
- Director: Gareth Evans
41. RoboCop
- Year: 1987
- Director: Paul Verhoeven
40. Dredd
- Year: 2012
- Director: Pete Travis
39. Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
- Year: 2003
- Director: Prachya Pinkaew
38. Face/Off
- Year: 1997
- Director: John Woo
37. Edge of Tomorrow
- Year: 2014
- Director: Doug Liman
36. The Bourne Identity
- Year: 2002
- Director: Doug Liman
35. Predator
- Year: 1987
- Director: John McTiernan
34. Top Gun: Maverick
- Year: 2022
- Director: Joseph Kosinski
33. The Spy Who Loved Me
- Year: 1977
- Director: Lewis Gilbert
32. Rambo: First Blood Part II
- Year: 1985
- Director: George P. Cosmatos
31. Hero
- Year: 2002
- Director: Zhang Yimou
30. Vanishing Point
- Year: 1971
- Director: Richard C. Sarafian
29. The Fugitive
- Year: 1993
- Director: Andrew Davis
28. Heat
- Year: 1995
- Director: Michael Mann
27. The Dark Knight Rises
- Year: 2012
- Director: Christopher Nolan
26. Spider-Man 2
- Year: 2004
- Director: Sam Raimi
25. GoldenEye
- Year: 1995
- Director: Martin Campbell
24. Casino Royale
- Year: 2006
- Director: Martin Campbell
23. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Year: 2000
- Director: Ang Lee
22. Top Gun
- Year: 1986
- Director: Tony Scott
21. Assault on Precinct 13
- Year: 1976
- Director: John Carpenter
20. The Road Warrior (Mad Max 2)
- Year: 1981
- Director: George Miller
19. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
- Year: 1978
- Director: Lau Kar-leung
18. Police Story
- Year: 1985
- Director: Jackie Chan
17. Hard Boiled
- Year: 1992
- Director: John Woo
16. The Rock
- Year: 1996
- Director: Michael Bay
15. Point Break
- Year: 1991
- Director: Kathryn Bigelow
14. Speed
- Year: 1994
- Director: Jan de Bont
13. Aliens
- Year: 1986
- Director: James Cameron
12. Die Hard with a Vengeance
- Year: 1995
- Director: John McTiernan
11. Mission: Impossible – Fallout
- Year: 2018
- Director: Christopher McQuarrie
10. John Wick
- Year: 2014
- Director: Chad Stahelski
9. John Wick: Chapter 2
- Year: 2017
- Director: Chad Stahelski
8. The Raid: Redemption
- Year: 2011
- Director: Gareth Evans
7. Die Hard
- Year: 1988
- Director: John McTiernan
6. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Year: 1991
- Director: James Cameron
5. The Matrix
- Year: 1999
- Director: Lana & Lilly Wachowski
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Year: 1981
- Director: Steven Spielberg
3. Mad Max: Fury Road
- Year: 2015
- Director: George Miller
2. The Dark Knight
- Year: 2008
- Director: Christopher Nolan
1. Gladiator
- Year: 2000
- Director: Ridley Scott
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