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The Transporter
The Transporter
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 51/100
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Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: N/A
Writer: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Actors: Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Matt Schulze
Language: English, French, Mandarin
Country: France, United States
“The Transporter” is an action film about a skilled driver, Frank Martin, who specializes in delivering packages without asking any questions. However, when he breaks his own rules and opens a package, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of betrayal, revenge, and high-stakes action.
John Wick
John Wick
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 5 wins & 10 nominations
Writer: Derek Kolstad
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
Language: English, Russian, Hungarian
Country: United States
John Wick is a retired hitman who seeks vengeance after the son of a Russian mobster steals his car and kills his dog, which was a gift from his late wife. He goes on a relentless killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies in his quest for justice and revenge.
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 61%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 9 nominations
Writer: Richard Wenk, Michael Sloan, Richard Lindheim
Actors: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz
Language: English, Russian, Spanish, German, Ukrainian
Country: United States
The Equalizer is a movie about a retired intelligence agent who becomes a vigilante, using his skills to help a young woman in danger from a Russian mob.
Taken
Taken
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 60%
Metacritic: 51/100
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Actors: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen
Language: English, French, Albanian, Arabic
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States
The Taken movie is about a former CIA operative who embarks on a relentless pursuit to rescue his daughter after she is kidnapped by human traffickers while on vacation in Europe. He uses his skills and resourcefulness to track down and eliminate the criminals responsible for her abduction.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 44%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Awards: 1 win & 8 nominations
Writer: Tom O'Connor
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman
Language: English, Russian, French, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Spanish
Country: United States, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Canada, United Kingdom, France
“The Hitman’s Bodyguard is an action-comedy film about a top-rated bodyguard who is assigned to protect and transport his arch-nemesis, a notorious hitman, to testify against a ruthless dictator at the International Court of Justice. As they embark on a dangerous journey, they must put aside their differences and work together to survive various obstacles and attempts on their lives.”
Death Wish
Death Wish
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 18%
Metacritic: 31/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 4 nominations
Writer: Joe Carnahan, Brian Garfield, Wendell Mayes
Actors: Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Canada
The Death Wish movie is about a man named Paul Kersey who becomes a vigilante after his wife is murdered and daughter is sexually assaulted, seeking revenge on the criminals in his city. It explores the theme of justice and the moral complexities of taking the law into one’s own hands.
Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 50/100
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Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations
Writer: Lee Child, Christopher McQuarrie
Actors: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins
Language: English
Country: United States
The Jack Reacher movie follows the story of an ex-military investigator who gets pulled into a high-stakes conspiracy after being falsely accused of a crime, leading him to uncover a larger plot and seek justice.
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Tony Gilroy, William Blake Herron, Robert Ludlum
Actors: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper
Language: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Yoruba
Country: United States, Germany, Czech Republic
“The Bourne Identity” is a spy thriller film about a man who wakes up with amnesia and discovers he possesses exceptional combat skills. As he tries to uncover his true identity, he becomes hunted by both the CIA and a mysterious organization, forcing him to fight for his survival and search for answers about his past.
A Man Apart
A Man Apart
Internet Movie Database: 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 11%
Metacritic: 36/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Christian Gudegast, Paul T. Scheuring
Actors: Vin Diesel, Timothy Olyphant, Larenz Tate
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Germany
“A Man Apart” is a crime thriller film about a DEA agent seeking revenge against a drug lord who killed his wife. As he delves deeper into the dangerous world of drug trafficking, he becomes a vigilante determined to dismantle the entire organization.
Collateral
Collateral
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 22 wins & 73 nominations total
Writer: Stuart Beattie
Actors: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith
Language: English, Spanish, French, Korean
Country: United States
The Collateral movie is about a contract killer who forces a taxi driver to drive him around Los Angeles to complete his assignments in one night, while the taxi driver tries to find a way to escape.
The Italian Job
The Italian Job
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 111 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 7 wins & 9 nominations
Writer: Troy Kennedy Martin, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton
Language: English, Russian, Italian
Country: United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany
“The Italian Job” is a heist film about a group of skilled thieves who plan and execute a gold robbery in Italy. After successfully stealing the gold, they face betrayal and must navigate a series of obstacles to get revenge and reclaim their stolen loot.
The Professional
The Professional
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Writer: Patrick Alexander, Georges Lautner, Jacques Audiard
Actors: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair
Language: French
Country: France
“The Professional” is a 1994 action thriller film directed by Luc Besson. It follows the story of a professional hitman, Leon, who forms an unlikely bond with a young girl named Mathilda, as they navigate through a dangerous world of corruption and revenge in New York City.
The Accountant
The Accountant
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 51/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Bill Dubuque
Actors: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons
Language: English, Indonesian, French
Country: United States
“The Accountant” is a thriller film about a highly skilled accountant who leads a double life as a deadly assassin. As he takes on a legitimate client, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that puts his skills to the ultimate test.
Shooter
Shooter
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 48%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Stephen Hunter, Jonathan Lemkin
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra
Language: English
Country: United States
The Shooter movie is about a highly skilled sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, who is framed for an assassination attempt and must clear his name while uncovering a conspiracy. With his expertise and determination, he seeks justice and exposes those responsible for his betrayal.
Safe House
Safe House
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Action, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 7 nominations
Writer: David Guggenheim
Actors: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick
Language: English, Afrikaans
Country: United States, Japan
The Safe House movie is about a CIA agent who must protect a rogue operative in a safe house, but when the safe house is compromised, they must go on the run together to survive.
Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 26%
Metacritic: 34/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Awards: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Kurt Wimmer
Actors: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb
Language: English
Country: United States
“Law Abiding Citizen” is a thriller film about a man who seeks revenge on the criminals who murdered his wife and daughter, as well as the justice system that failed to bring them to justice. He meticulously plans a series of violent acts to expose the flaws in the legal system and confront the corrupt individuals responsible.
Drive
Drive
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Action, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 79 wins & 180 nominations total
Writer: Hossein Amini, James Sallis
Actors: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
“Drive” is a neo-noir crime thriller about a Hollywood stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. When a heist goes wrong, he must protect himself and the woman he loves from a dangerous underworld.
The Raid: Redemption
The Raid: Redemption
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Awards: 9 wins & 23 nominations
Writer: Gareth Evans
Actors: Iko Uwais, Ananda George, Ray Sahetapy
Language: Indonesian, English
Country: Indonesia, France, United States
“The Raid: Redemption is an action-packed Indonesian film about a rookie cop who must fight his way through a heavily fortified apartment building filled with dangerous criminals in order to survive and rescue his fellow officers. The movie is known for its intense martial arts sequences and relentless violence.”
Haywire
Haywire
Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 7 nominations
Writer: Lem Dobbs
Actors: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender
Language: English, Spanish
Country: Ireland, United States
“Haywire” is a 2011 action-thriller film about a highly skilled covert operative who seeks revenge against those who betrayed her, while uncovering a larger conspiracy. The movie showcases intense fight scenes and suspense as the protagonist navigates a dangerous world of espionage and deceit.
The Expendables
The Expendables
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 42%
Metacritic: 45/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Awards: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Dave Callaham, Sylvester Stallone
Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States, Bulgaria, Spain, Germany
The Expendables is an action film about a team of elite mercenaries who are hired to overthrow a ruthless dictator in a fictional South American country. They must navigate through dangerous missions, epic battles, and personal conflicts to complete their mission and save the day.
