List of action films

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List of action films

This is chronological list of action films split by decade. Often there may be considerable overlap particularly between action and other genres (including, horror, comedy, and science fiction films); the list should attempt to document films which are more closely related to action, even if it bends genres.


Contents

[edit] 1960s

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
1960
1961
1962
Dr. No Terence Young Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action
1963
From Russia with Love Terence Young Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Pedro Armendáriz Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action
1964
Goldfinger Guy Hamilton Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman, Harold Sakata Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action
1965
The 10th Victim Elio Petri Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa Martinelli Flag of Italy Flag of France Sci-fi action
Frankenstein Conquers the World Ishiro Honda Flag of Japan
Thunderball Terence Young Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action
1966
Agent for H.A.R.M. Gerd Oswald Flag of the United States
Come Drink with Me King Hu Chen Hung-Lieh, Cheng Pei-Pei, Chung Shen Lao Flag of Hong Kong
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Russ Meyer Tura Satana, Haji, Lori Williams Flag of the United States
1967
One Armed Swordsman Chang Cheh Jimmy Wang Yu, Pan Yin Tze, Chiao Chiao Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts films
You Only Live Twice Lewis Gilbert Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi, Tetsuro Tamba, Mie Hama Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action
1968
Danger: Diabolik Mario Bava John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell, Michel Piccoli, Adolfo Celi Flag of Italy Flag of France [[Superhero crime film
Ice Station Zebra John Sturges Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan Flag of the United States
Planet of the Apes Franklin J. Schaffner Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans Flag of the United States
1969
On Her Majesty's Secret Service Peter Hunt George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Ilse Steppat Flag of the United Kingdom Spy film action

[edit] 1970s

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
1970
Airport George Seaton Burt Lancaster Flag of the United States action disaster film
Brothers Five Lo Wei Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Cold Blade Yuen Chor Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Cotton Comes to Harlem Ossie Davis Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart Flag of the United States Action comedy
A Taste of Cold Steel Feng Yueh Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
1971
Diamonds Are Forever Guy Hamilton Sean Connery Flag of the United Kingdom spy action films
Duel of Fists Chang Cheh David Chiang, Ti Lung Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Fists of Fury Lo Wei Bruce Lee Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
The French Connection William Friedkin Gene Hackman Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Omega Man Boris Sagal Charlton Heston Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
One Armed Boxer Jimmy Wang Yu Flag of the Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong martial arts film
Shaft Gordon Parks Richard Roundtree Flag of the United States
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Melvin Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Hubert Scales Flag of the United States
THX 1138 George Lucas Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Vanishing Point Richard C. Sarafian Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Charlotte Rampling Flag of the United States Action thriller
1972
The 14 Amazons Gang Cheng Lisa Lu, Ivy Ling Po, Chen Yen Yen, Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Five Fingers of Death Cheng Chang Ho Lo Lieh Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
The Getaway Sam Peckinpah Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Legend of Nigger Charley Martin Goldman Thomas Anderson, Don Pedro Colley, Jerry Gatlin Flag of the United States
The Poseidon Adventure Ronald Neame, Irwin Allen Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons Flag of the United States Disaster films
Shaft's Big Score Gordon Parks Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundi Brown Flag of the United States
1973
Blood of the Dragon Pao-Shu Kao Jimmy Wang Yu Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Cleopatra Jones Jack Starrett Tamara Dobson, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes Flag of the United States
Coffy Jack Hill Pam Grier, Booker Bradshaw, Robert Do'Qui Flag of the United States
The Crazies George A. Romero Edith Bell, Lane Carroll, Will Disney Flag of the United States Action thriller
Enter the Dragon Robert Clouse Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Live and Let Die Guy Hamilton Roger Moore Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
Shaft in Africa John Guillermin Richard Roundtree Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Spook Who Sat By the Door Ivan Dixon Lawrence Cook Flag of the United States
Way of the Dragon Bruce Lee Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Chuck Norris Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Westworld Michael Crichton Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1974
Airport 1975 Jack Smight Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy Flag of the United States Disaster film
Black Belt Jones Robert Clouse Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Juggernaut Richard Lester Richard Harris, Omar Sharif, David Hemmings Flag of the United Kingdom Disaster film
The Man with the Golden Gun Guy Hamilton Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
The Street Fighter Shigehiro Ozawa Sonny Chiba, Gerald Yamada, Tony Cetera Flag of Japan Martial arts film
The Towering Inferno Irwin Allen, John Guillermin Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden Flag of the United States Disaster film
1975
The Black Gestapo Lee Frost Rod Perry, Charles P. Robinson, Phil Hoover Flag of the United States
Brannigan Douglas Hickox John Wayne, Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson Flag of the United Kingdom Action thriller
Death Race 2000 Paul Bartel David Carradine, Simone Griffeth, Sylvester Stallone Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Hard Times Walter Hill Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland Flag of the United States
French Connection II John Frankenheimer Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson Flag of the United States Action thriller]]
Master of the Flying Guillotine Jimmy Wang Yu Jimmy Wang Yu, Kam Kong, [[Lung Kun Yee] Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts films
1976
Assault on Precinct 13 John Carpenter Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Tony Burton Flag of the United States Action thriller
Bruce Lee Fights Back From The Grave Umberto Lenzi Bruce Lea, Flag of Italy Martial arts film
Cannonball Paul Bartel David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel Flag of Hong KongFlag of the United States
Logan's Run Michael Anderson Michael York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Seven Man Army Chang Cheh David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan-Tai Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Shaolin Chamber of Death Chan Jeung Wa Jackie Chan Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
The Super Inframan Hua-Shan Li Hsiu-hsien, Wang Hsieh, Lin Wen-wei Flag of Hong KongFlag of Japan Superhero film
1977
Airport '77 Jerry Jameson Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Brenda Vaccaro Flag of the United States Disaster film, Action thriller
The Clones of Bruce Lee Joseph Kong Bruce Lai, Dragon Lee Martial arts film
The Gauntlet Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Spy Who Loved Me Lewis Gilbert Roger Moore, Barbara Bach, Curd Jürgens Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action films
Star Wars George Lucas Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1978
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Lau Kar-Leung Gordon Lau, John Cheung Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Drunken Master Yuen Woo Ping Jackie Chan Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film, Action comedy
Game of Death Robert Clouse Flag of Hong Kong Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Superman Richard Donner Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of the United States Superhero film
1979
Angels Revenge Greydon Clark Sylvia Anderson Flag of the United States
City on Fire Alvin Rakoff Barry Newman, Susan Clark, Shelley Winters Flag of Canada Disaster film
The Concorde: Airport '79 David Lowell Rich Alain Delon, Susan Blakely, Robert Wagner Flag of the United States Disaster film, action thriller
Mad Max George Miller Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne Flag of Australia Sci-fi action
Moonraker Lewis Gilbert Roger Moore Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of France Spy action

[edit] 1980s

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
1980
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Irvin Kershner Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness, Jeremy Bulloch, John Hollis, Jack Purvis, Des Webb, Clive Revill Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Flash Gordon Mike Hodges Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, Max Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Peter Wyngarde, Mariangela Melato, John Osborne, Richard O'Brien, John Hallam, Philip Stone, Suzanne Danielle, William Hootkins Flag of the United StatesFlag of the United Kingdom Superhero film
Superman II Richard Lester Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder Flag of the United KingdomFlag of the United States Superhero film
1981
Condorman Charles Jarrott Michael Crawford, Oliver Reed, Barbara Carrera Flag of the United States Superhero film, Action thriller
Escape from New York John Carpenter Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
For Your Eyes Only John Glen Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
Nighthawks Bruce Malmuth Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer Action thriller
Knightriders George A. Romero Ed Harris, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini Flag of the United States
Raiders of the Lost Ark Steven Spielberg Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Denholm Elliott Flag of the United States
The Road Warrior George Miller Mel Gibson, Virginia Hey, Syd Heylen Flag of Australia
1982
48 Hrs. Walter Hill Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy Flag of the United States Action comedy
Blade Runner Ridley Scott Harrison Ford Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
First Blood Ted Kotcheff Sylvester Stallone Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Prodigal Son Sammo Hung Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Tron Steven Lisberger Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1983
1990: The Bronx Warriors Enzo G. Castellari Vic Morrow, Christopher Connelly, Fred Williamson Flag of Italy Sci-fi action
Blue Thunder John Badham Roy Scheider, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Oates Flag of the United States
Octopussy John Glen Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
Project A Jackie Chan Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Return of the Jedi Richard Marquand Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Superman III Richard Lester Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper Flag of the United States Superhero film
Never Say Never Again Irvin Kershner Sean Connery, Kim Basinger, Max Von Sydow Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
1984
Dune David Lynch Francesca Annis, Leo Cimino, Brad Dourif Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Ghostbusters Ivan Reitman Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson Flag of the United States Action comedy
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Steven Spielberg Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri Flag of the United States
Missing in Action Joseph Zito Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, Lenore Kasdorf Flag of the United States Action thriller
Sheena John Guillermin Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott Flag of the United States
The Terminator James Cameron Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1985
A View to a Kill John Glen Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts Flag of the United Kingdom Action spy film
Commando Mark L. Lester Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vernon Wells, Bill Duke, David Patrick Kelly Flag of the United States
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome George Ogilvie, George Miller Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Angelo Rossitto Flag of Australia Sci-fi action
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning Lance Hool Chuck Norris, Soon-Teck Oh, Cosie Costa Flag of the United States Action thriller
Mr. Vampire Ricky Lau Ricky Hui, Moon Lee, Chin Suit Ho Flag of Hong Kong
Police Story Jackie Chan Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Cho Yuen Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
Rambo: First Blood Part II George Pan Cosmatos Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier Flag of the United States Action thriller
Runaway Train Andrei Konchalovsky Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay Flag of the United States Action thriller
Spies Like Us John Landis Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest Flag of the United States Spy action
1986
A Better Tomorrow John Woo Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Ti Lung Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Heroic bloodshed
Aliens James Cameron Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Big Trouble in Little China John Carpenter Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall Flag of the United States Action comedy, Martial arts film
Cobra George Pan Cosmatos Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni Flag of the United States Action thriller
Heroes Shed No Tears John Woo Yuet Sang Chin, Doo Hee Jang, Ho Kon Kim Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Jumpin' Jack Flash Penny Marshall Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Collins, Jonathan Pryce Flag of the United States Action comedy
1987
Armour of God Jackie Chan Jackie Chan, Alan Tam, Rosamund Kwan Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Lethal Weapon Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Living Daylights John Glen Timothy Dalton, Maryam D'Abo, Jeroen Krabbé Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action, Action thriller
Marte Dam Tak Flag of India
Predator John McTiernan Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Prison on Fire Ringo Lam Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Kar-Fai, Roy Cheung Flag of the People's Republic of ChinaFlag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Robocop Paul Verhoeven Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Sidney J. Furie Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Jackie Cooper Flag of the United States Superhero film
1988
A Better Tomorrow II John Woo Chow Yun-Fat, Emily Chu, Waise Lee Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Heroic bloodshed
Die Hard John McTiernan Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia Flag of the United States Action thriller
Midnight Run Martin Brest Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto Flag of the United States Action comedy
Rambo III Peter MacDonald Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge Flag of the United States Action thriller
Shoot to Kill Roger Spottiswoode Sidney Poitier, Tom Berenger, Kirstie Alley Flag of the United States Action thriller
They Live John Carpenter Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1989
A Better Tomorrow 3 Tsui Hark Chow Yun-Fat, Anita Mui, Tony Leung Kar-Fai Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Batman Tim Burton Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger Flag of the United States Superhero film
Ghostbusters 2 Ivan Reitman Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver Flag of the United States Action comedy
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Steven Spielberg Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott Flag of the United States
The Killer John Woo Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Heroic bloodshed
Lethal Weapon 2 Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci Flag of the United States Action thriller
Licence to Kill John Glen Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi Flag of the United Kingdom Action spy film, Action thriller
The Punisher Mark Goldblatt Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett, Jr., Jeroen Krabbé Flag of the United StatesFlag of Australia Superhero film, Action thriller
Tango & Cash Andrei Konchalovsky Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher Flag of the United States Action comedy

[edit] 1990s

A list of action films released in the 1990s.

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
1990
Another 48 Hrs. Walter Hill Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy Flag of the United States Action comedy
Bird on a Wire John Badham Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine Flag of the United States Action comedy
Bullet in the Head John Woo Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Heroic Bloodshed
Darkman Sam Raimi Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Dick Tracy Warren Beatty Warren Beatty Madonna Flag of the United States Action comedy
Die Hard 2 Renny Harlin Bruce Willis Flag of the United States Action thriller
La Femme Nikita Luc Besson Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade Flag of France Flag of Italy Action thriller
Lionheart Sheldon Lettich Jean-Claude Van Damme Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
Marked for Death Dwight H. Little Steven Seagal, Basil Wallace, Keith David Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Steven Barron Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Ray Serra Flag of the United States Martial arts film, Action comedy
Total Recall Paul Verhoeven Arnold Schwarzenegger Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
White Hunter, Black Heart Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Jeff Fahey, George Dzundza Flag of the United States
1991
Armour of God II: Operation Condor Jackie Chan Jackie Chan, Carol Cheng, Eva Cobo Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Backdraft Ron Howard Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro Flag of the United States Action thriller, disaster films
Captain America Albert Pyun Matt Salinger Flag of the United States Flag of Yugoslavia Superhero film
F/X2 Richard Franklin Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Rachel Ticotin Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Last Boy Scout Tony Scott Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans Flag of the United States
Once Upon a Time in China Tsui Hark Jet Li Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Out for Justice John Flynn Steven Seagal, William Forsythe, Jerry Orbach Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts films
Point Break Kathryn Bigelow Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Rocketeer Joe Johnston Bill Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, [[Alan Arkin] Flag of the United States
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Michael Pressman Paige Turco, David Warner, Ernie Reyes, Jr. Flag of the United States Martial arts film, Action comedy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day James Cameron Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
1992
El Mariachi Robert Rodriguez Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gomez[[Reinol Martinez] Flag of the United States Action thriller
Full Contact Ringo Lam Chow Yun-Fat Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Hard-Boiled John Woo Chow Yun-Fat, Bowie Lam, Philip Chan Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Heroic bloodshed
Lethal Weapon 3 Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci Flag of the United States Action thriller
Passenger 57 Kevin Hooks Wesley Snipes, Bruce Payne, Tom Sizemore Flag of the United States Action thriller
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky Simon Nam Fan Siu-Wong, Philip Kwok Flag of Hong KongFlag of Japan
Stop! or My Mom Will Shoot Roger Spottiswoode Sylvester Stallone, Estelle Getty, Flag of the United States Action comedy
Under Siege Andrew Davis Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey Flag of the United States Action thriller
1993
The Bride with White Hair Ronny Yu Brigitte Lin, Leslie Cheung, Nam Kit-Ying Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Cliffhanger Renny Harlin Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker Flag of the United States Action thriller
Demolition Man Marco Brambilla Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Fong Sai-Yuk Corey Yuen Jet Li, Josephine Siao Fong-fong Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
The Fugitive Andrew Davis Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones Flag of the United States Action thriller
In the Line of Fire Wolfgang Petersen Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich Flag of the United States Action thriller
Iron Monkey Yuen Woo Ping Yu Rongguang, Donnie Yen, [[Jean Wang] Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Jurassic Park Steven Spielberg Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Flag of the United States
The Meteor Man Robert Townsend Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin Flag of the United States Action comedy
Once Upon a Time in China III Tsui Hark Rosamund Kwan, Lau Shun, Jet Li Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Point of No Return John Badham Bridget Fonda Flag of the United States Action thriller
Striking Distance Rowdy Herrington Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Farina Flag of the United States Action thriller film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Stuart Gillard Paige Turco, Stuart Wilson, Vivian Wu Flag of the United States Action comedy, Martial arts film
Undercover Blues Herbert Ross Kathleen Turner, Dennis Quaid, Fiona Shaw Flag of the United States Action comedy
1994
Ashes of Time Wong Kar-Wai Brigitte Lin, Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Clear and Present Danger Phillip Noyce Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer Flag of the United States
Double Dragon James Yukich Robert Patrick, Mark Dacascos, Scott Wolf Flag of the United States Martial arts film
The Legend of Drunken Master Lau Kar-Leung Jackie Chan, Ti Lung Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, Martial arts film
Léon: The Professional Luc Besson Jean Reno, Natalie Portman Flag of France Action thriller
No Escape Martin Campbell Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
On Deadly Ground Steven Seagal Steven Seagal, Michael Caine, Joan Chen Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Specialist Luis Llosa, Dennis P. Maguire, Allan Graf Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone Flag of the United States Action thriller
Speed Jan de Bont Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock Flag of the United States Action thriller
Street Fighter Steven E. de Souza Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, Ming-Na Wen Flag of the United States Action thriller, Martial arts
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie Gisaburo Sugii Flag of JapanFlag of the United States Martial arts film, Anime film
Timecop Peter Hyams Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
True Lies James Cameron Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold Flag of the United States
Wing Chun Yuen Woo Ping Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, Martial arts film
1995
Batman Forever Joel Schumacher Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey Flag of the United States Superhero film
Crimson Tide Tony Scott Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, George Dzundza Flag of the United States Action thriller
Desperado Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida Flag of the United States Action thriller
Die Hard With a Vengeance John McTiernan Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson Flag of the United States Action thriller
GoldenEye Martin Campbell Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco Flag of the United States Action thriller
Johnny Mnemonic Robert Longo Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Beat Takeshi Kitano Flag of Canada Sci-fi action
Judge Dredd Danny Cannon Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Diane Lane Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Mortal Kombat Paul W.S. Anderson Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson Flag of the United States Martial arts
Outbreak Wolfgang Petersen Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman Flag of the United States Action thriller, disaster film
Rumble in the Bronx Stanley Tong Jackie Chan Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, martial arts
Screamers Christian Duguay Ron White, Peter Weller, Jennifer Rubin Flag of the United StatesFlag of CanadaFlag of Japan Sci-fi action, Action thriller
Tank Girl Rachel Talalay Lori Petty, Malcolm McDowell, Ice-T Flag of the United States Sci-fi action, Action comedy
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory Geoff Murphy Steven Seagal, Eric Bogosian, Katherine Heigl Flag of the United States Action thriller, Martial arts
1996
The Blade Tsui Hark Valerie Chow, Xiong Xin Xin Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Broken Arrow John Woo John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis Flag of the United States Action thriller
Bulletproof Ernest R. Dickerson Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler Flag of the United States Action comedy
The Chinese Feast Tsui Hark Kenny Bee, Leslie Cheung Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, Martial arts film
Eraser Chuck Russell Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, Vanessa L. Williams Flag of the United States Action thriller
Escape from L.A. John Carpenter Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Ghost in the Shell Mamoru Oshii Flag of Japan Sci-fi action, Anime film
Independence Day Roland Emmerich Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Last Man Standing Walter Hill Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken, Bruce Dern Flag of the United States
The Long Kiss Goodnight Renny Harlin Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide Flag of the United States Action thriller
Maximum Risk Ringo Lam Jean-Claude Van Damme, Natasha Henstridge Flag of the United States Action thriller, Martial arts film
Mission: Impossible Brian De Palma Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart Flag of the United States Action thriller
Police Story 4: First Strike Stanley Tong Jackie Chan Flag of Hong KongFlag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
The Quest Jean-Claude Van Damme Jean-Claude Van Damme Flag of the United States Martial arts film
The Rock Michael Bay Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Ed Harris Flag of the United States Action thriller
Sci-Fighters Peter Svatek Roddy Piper, Jayne Heitmeyer, Billy Drago Flag of the United States Sci-fi action, action thriller
Twister Jan de Bont Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes Flag of the United States Disaster film
1997
Air Force One Wolfgang Petersen Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close Flag of the United States Action thriller
Batman & Robin Joel Schumacher Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell Flag of the United States Superhero film
Beverly Hills Ninja Dennis Dugan Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Robin Shou Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
Black Mask Daniel Lee Jet Li Flag of Hong Kong Superhero film, Martial arts film
Con Air Simon West Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich Flag of the United States Action thriller
Conspiracy Theory Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart Flag of the United States Action thriller
Double Team Tsui Hark Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Rodman Flag of the United States Action thriller
Face/Off John Woo Nicolas Cage, John Travolta Flag of the United States Action thriller
Fire Down Below Felix Enriquez Alcala Steven Segal Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
God of Cookery Li Lik-Chi, Stephen Chow Stephen Chow Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy
The Jackal Michael Caton-Jones Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier Flag of the United States Action thriller
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation John R. Leonetti Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Mr. Nice Guy Sammo Hung Jackie Chan Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film, Action comedy
Once Upon a Time in China and America Sammo Hung Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Speed 2: Cruise Control Jan de Bont Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe Flag of the United States Action thriller, disaster film
Starship Troopers Paul Verhoeven Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards Flag of the United States Action thriller, sci-fi action
Steel Kenneth Johnson Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson Flag of the United States Superhero film
Tomorrow Never Dies Roger Spottiswoode Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh Flag of the United States Action thriller
Volcano Mick Jackson Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann Flag of the United States Action thriller, disaster film
1998
Armageddon Michael Bay Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Blade Steve Norrington Wesley Snipes, [[Stephen Dorff] Flag of the United States Superhero film, Martial arts film
Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane Joe Carnahan Dan Leis, Joe Carnahan, Dan Harlan Flag of the United States Action comedy
Enemy of the State Tony Scott Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight Flag of the United States Action thriller
Godzilla Roland Emmerich Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo Flag of the United States
Killer Darezhan Omirbayev Flag of FranceFlag of Kazakhstan
Knock Off Tsui Hark Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider Flag of the United StatesFlag of Hong Kong Action thriller, Martial arts film
Lethal Weapon 4 Richard Donner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci Flag of the United States Action comedy, action thriller
The Mask of Zorro Martin Campbell Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones Flag of the United States
Mercury Rising Harold Becker Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Miko Hughes Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Replacement Killers Antoine Fuqua Chow Yun-Fat, Mira Sorvino Flag of the United States Action thriller
Ronin John Frankenheimer Robert De Niro, Jean Reno Flag of the United States Action thriller
Rush Hour Brett Ratner Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
The Siege Edward Zwick Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis Flag of the United States Action thriller
Taxi Gérard Pirès Samy Naceri, Frederic Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard Flag of France Action comedy
Vampires John Carpenter James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee Flag of the United States Action thriller
Who Am I? Jackie Chan, Benny Chan Jackie Chan, Michelle Ferre Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, martial arts film
1999
The Corruptor James Foley Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young Flag of the United States Action thriller
Dead or Alive Takashi Miike Riki Takeuchi, Sho Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi Flag of Japan Action thriller
Double Jeopardy Bruce Beresford Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, Bruce Greenwood Flag of the United States Action thriller
Gen-X Cops Benny Chan Toru Nakamura, Eric Tsang Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film, Action comedy
The Matrix Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
The Mod Squad Scott Silver Claire Danes, Giovanni Ribisi, Omar Epps Flag of the United States Action thriller
Shiri Jacky Kang Han Suk-Kyu, Choe Min-sik, Song Kang-ho Flag of South Korea Action thriller
The World Is Not Enough Michael Apted Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle Flag of the United StatesFlag of the United Kingdom Spy action

[edit] 2000s

A list of action films released in the 2000s.

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
2000
2000 AD Gordon Chan Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
The 6th Day Roger Spottiswoode Arnold Schwarzenegger Flag of the United States Action thriller
Battle Royale Kinji Fukasaku Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto Flag of Japan Action thriller
Battlefield Earth Roger Christian John Travolta, Barry Pepper Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Charlie's Angels McG Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu Flag of the United States Action comedy
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Ang Lee Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi Martial arts film
Get Carter Stephen Kay Sylvester Stallone Flag of the United States Action thriller
Gone In 60 Seconds Dominic Sena Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi Flag of the United States Action thriller
Mission: Impossible II John Woo Tom Cruise Flag of the United States Action thriller
Romeo Must Die Andrzej Bartkowiak Jet Li, Aaliyah Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Shanghai Noon Tom Dey Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu Flag of the United States Action comedy
Taxi 2 Gérard Krawczyk Samy Naceri, Frederic Diefenthal, Emma Sjöberg Flag of France Action thriller
Time and Tide Tsui Hark Nicholas Tse, Wu Bai, Anthony Wong Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Titan A.E. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Versus Ryuhei Kitamura Tak Sakaguchi, Hideo Sakaki Flag of Japan Action thriller, martial arts film
Vertical Limit Martin Campbell Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, Scott Glenn Flag of the United States Action thriller
X-Men Bryan Singer Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Flag of the United States Superhero film
2001
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Shinichiro Watanabe Flag of Japan Sci-fi action
Exit Wounds Andrzej Bartkowiak Steven Seagal, DMX, Isaiah Washington Flag of the United States
The Fast and the Furious Rob Cohen Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez Flag of the United States Action thriller
Kiss of the Dragon Chris Nahon Jet Li, Bridget Fonda Flag of France Flag of the United States
A Knight's Tale Brian Helgeland Heath Ledger Flag of the United States
The One James Wong Jet Li Flag of the United States Sci-fi action, Action thriller
Replicant Ringo Lam Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael Rooker Flag of the United States
Rush Hour 2 Brett Ratner Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
Shaolin Soccer Stephen Chow Stephen Chow, Zhao Wei, Ng Man Tat Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts films
2002
2009 Lost Memories Lee Si-Myung Toru Nakamura, Jang Dong-gun, Ken Mitsuishi Flag of South Korea Action thriller
The Adventures of Pluto Nash Ron Underwood Eddie Murphy Flag of the United States
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever Kaos Lucy Liu, Antonio Banderas Flag of the United States Action thriller
Blade II Guillermo del Toro Wesley Snipes Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Bourne Identity Doug Liman Matt Damon Flag of the United States Spy action, Action thriller
Collateral Damage Andrew Davis Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elias Koteas, Francesca Neri Flag of the United States
Derailed Bob Misiorowsky Jean-Claude Van Damme Flag of the United States Action thriller
Die Another Day Lee Tamahori Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action
Dead or Alive: Final Takashi Miike Sho Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi Flag of Japan Sci-fi action
Equilibrium Kurt Wimmer Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Extreme Ops Christian Duguay Devon Sawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Rupert Graves Flag of the United States Action thriller
Formula 51 Ronny Yu Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Canada Action comedy
Minority Report Steven Spielberg Tom Cruise Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
The Nest Florent Emilio Siri Samy Naceri, Benoît Magimel, Nadia Farès, Pascal Greggory, Sami Bouajila Flag of France Action thriller
Reign of Fire Rob Bowman Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey Flag of the United Kingdom
Returner Takashi Yamazaki Takeshi Kaneshiro, Anne Suzuki, Kirin Kiki Flag of Japan Sci-fi action
So Close Corey Yuen Shu Qi, Zhao Wei, Karen Mok Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Hong Kong Sci-fi action
Spider-man Sam Raimi Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst Flag of the United States Superhero film
The Transporter Corey Yuen Jason Statham, Shu Qi Flag of France Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Tuxedo Kevin Donovan Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt Flag of the United States Action comedy
XXX Rob Cohen Vin Diesel, Asia Argento Flag of the United States Action thriller
2003
2 Fast 2 Furious John Singleton Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes Flag of the United States Action thriller
Bad Boys II Michael Bay Martin Lawrence, Will Smith Flag of the United States Action Comedy
Biker Boyz Reggie Rock Bythewood Laurence Fishburne, Derek Luke Flag of the United States Sci-fi action, disaster film
Bulletproof Monk Paul Hunter Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle McG Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu Flag of the United States Action comedy
The Core Jon Amiel Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo Flag of the United States
Cradle 2 the Grave Andrzej Bartkowiak Jet Li, DMX Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
Daredevil Mark Steven Johnson Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Flag of the United States Superhero film
House of the Dead Uwe Boll Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Clint Howard Flag of Germany Flag of the United States Flag of Canada Action thriller
The Hulk Ang Lee Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott Flag of the United States Superhero film
Kill Bill Vol. 1 Quentin Tarantino Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Jan de Bont Angelina Jolie Flag of the United States
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Steve Norrington Sean Connery, Shane West, Stuart Townsend Flag of the United States Superhero film
The Matrix Reloaded Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
The Matrix Revolutions Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
The Medallion Gordon Chan Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani Flag of Hong Kong Flag of the United States Martial arts film, Action comedy
Moon Child Takahisa Zeze Hideto Takarai, Gackt Camui Flag of Japan Action thriller
Once Upon a Time in Mexico Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Johnny Depp Flag of the United States Action thriller
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior Prachya Pinkaew Tony Jaa Flag of Thailand Martial arts film
Running on Karma Johnny To, Wai Ka-fai Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Cheung Siu Fai Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, action thriller
Shanghai Knights David Dobkin Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson Flag of the United States Action comedy
S.W.A.T. Clark Johnson Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez Flag of the United States Action thriller
Taxi 3 Gérard Krawczyk Samy Naceri, Frederic Diefenthal, Emma Sjöberg Flag of France
Tears of the Sun Antoine Fuqua Bruce Willis Flag of the United States Action thriller
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Jonathan Mostow Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl Sci-fi action
The Twins Effect Dante Lam Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy
Tube Baek Woon-hak Kim Seok-hun, Bae Du-na, Park Sang-min Flag of South Korea Action thriller
Underworld Len Wiseman Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman Flag of the United States Action thriller
X2: X-Men United Bryan Singer Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen Flag of the United States Superhero film
2004
Blade: Trinity David S. Goyer Wesley Snipes Flag of the United States Superhero film, action thriller
Catwoman Pitof Halle Berry Flag of the United States Superhero film
District B13 Pierre Morel Cyril Raffaelli, David Belle, Tony D'Amario Flag of France Action thriller, martial arts film
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Mamoru Oshii Flag of Japan Sci-fi action
Hellboy Guillermo del Toro Ron Perlman, John Hurt, Selma Blair Flag of the United States Superhero film
House of Flying Daggers Zhang Yimou Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau Tak-wah Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
I, Robot Alex Proyas Will Smith Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Izo Takashi Miike Flag of Japan
Kill Bill Vol. 2 Quentin Tarantino Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
Kung Fu Hustle Stephen Chow Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Leung Siu Lung Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong Action comedy, martial arts film
Lethal Dustin Rikert Heather Marie Marsden, Lorenzo Lamas, Frank Zagarino Flag of the United States Action thriller
New Police Story Benny Chan Jackie Chan Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller
Night Watch Timur Bekmambetov Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov, Valery Zolotukhin Flag of Russia Action thriller
The Punisher Jonathan Hensleigh Thomas Jane, John Travolta Flag of the United States Action thriller, Superhero film
Spider-Man 2 Sam Raimi Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco Flag of the United States Superhero film
Taxi Tim Story Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Gisele Bündchen Flag of the United States Action comedy
Torque Joseph Kahn Martin Henderson, Ice Cube, Monet Mazur Flag of the United States Action thriller
Twins Effect II Corey Yuen, Patrick Leung Charlene Choi, Gillian Chung Flag of Hong Kong Flag of the People's Republic of China Action comedy, Martial arts film
Van Helsing Stephen Sommers Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale Flag of the United States
2005
Æon Flux Karyn Kusama Charlize Theron Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Assault on Precinct 13 Jean-François Richet Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne Flag of the United States Action thriller
Batman Begins Christopher Nolan Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson Flag of the United States Superhero film
Domino Tony Scott Keira Knightley, Mickey Rourke, Edgar Ramirez Flag of the United States
Doom Andrzej Bartkowiak Karl Urban, The Rock Flag of the Czech Republic Flag of Germany Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Elektra Rob Bowman Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic Flag of the United States Superhero films
Fantastic Four Tim Story Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis Flag of the United States Superhero film
Four Brothers John Singleton Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, André Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund Flag of the United States
Hostage Florent Emilio Siri Bruce Willis Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Island Michael Bay Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Kill Zone Wilson Yip Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung Flag of the People's Republic of China} Flag of Hong Kong Action thriller, martial arts film
Kung Fu Mahjong Wong Jing Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu Action comedy, martial arts film
Sahara Breck Eisner Matthew McConaughey Flag of the United States
Serenity Joss Whedon Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Seven Swords Tsui Hark Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Charlie Young Flag of South Korea Flag of the People's Republic of China Flag of Hong Kong Martial arts film
Tom-Yum-Goong Prachya Pinkaew Tony Jaa Flag of Thailand Martial arts film
Transporter 2 Louis Leterrier Jason Statham, Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta Flag of France Action thriller, Martial arts film
Unleashed Louis Leterrier Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of the United States Flag of France Martial arts film
War of the Worlds Steven Spielberg Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
XXX: State of the Union Lee Tamahori Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe Flag of the United States Action thriller
2006
Apocalypto Mel Gibson Rudy Youngblood, Dalia Hernandez, Jonathan Brewer Flag of the United States
BloodRayne Uwe Boll Kristanna Loken, Michelle Rodriguez Flag of Germany Flag of Canada
Bon Cop, Bad Cop Eric Canuel Patrick Huard, Colm Feore Flag of Canada
Casino Royale Martin Campbell Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen Flag of the Czech Republic Flag of Germany Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of the United States Spy action, Action thriller
Children of Men Alfonso Cuarón Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine Flag of the United States Action thriller
Crank Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Jason Statham, Amy Smart Flag of the United States Action thriller
Curse of the Golden Flower Zhang Yimou Chow Yun-Fat, Gong Li, Jay Chou Flag of Hong Kong Flag of the People's Republic of China Martial arts film
Déjà Vu Tony Scott Denzel Washington, Paula Patton Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Election 2 Johnny To Simon Yam, Louis Koo, Wong Tin-lam Flag of Hong Kong
End Game
Exiled Johnny To Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, Francis Ng Flag of the People's Republic of ChinaFlag of Hong Kong Action thriller
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Justin Lin Lucas Black, Bow Wow, Nathalie Kelley Flag of the United States Action thriller
Fearless Ronny Yu Jet Li, Betty Sun, Dong Yong Flag of the People's Republic of China Martial arts film
The Guardian Andrew Davis Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher Flag of the United States
Kiltro Ernesto Diaz Espinoza Marko Zaror Flag of Chile Martial arts film
The Marine John Bonito John Cena, Robert Patrick, Kelly Clarkson Flag of the United States Action thriller
Miami Vice Michael Mann Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Gong Li Flag of the United States Action thriller
Mission: Impossible III Eric Schwab, J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman Flag of the United States Action thriller
Poseidon Wolfgang Petersen Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell Flag of the United States Action, disaster film
Running Scared Wayne Kramer Paul Walker Flag of Germany Flag of the United States Action thriller
Severance Christopher Smith Danny Dyer, Laura Harris, Tim McInnerny Flag of Germany Flag of the United Kingdom Action thriller
Snakes on a Plane David R. Ellis Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips Flag of the United States Action thriller
Ultraviolet Kurt Wimmer Milla Jovovich Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Underworld: Evolution Len Wiseman Kate Beckinsale Flag of the United States Action thriller
X-Men: The Last Stand Brett Ratner Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen Flag of the United States Superhero film
2007
300 Zack Snyder Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West Flag of the United States
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem Colin Strause, Greg Strause Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
The Bourne Ultimatum Paul Greengrass Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn Flag of the United States Action thriller
The Condemned Scott Wiper "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Vinnie Jones Flag of the United States
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Tim Story Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon Flag of the United States Superhero film
Flash Point Wilson Yip Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Collin Chou Flag of Hong KongFlag of the People's Republic of China
Gabriel Shane Abbess Andy Whitfield Flag of Australia Supernatural action
Ghost Rider Mark Steven Johnson Nicolas Cage Flag of the United States Superhero film
Hitman Xavier Gens Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko Flag of the United States Action thriller
Hot Fuzz Edgar Wright Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton Flag of the United Kingdom Action comedy
Live Free or Die Hard Len Wiseman Bruce Willis Flag of the United States Action thriller
Planet Terror Robert Rodriguez Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin Flag of the United States Action thriller
Redline Andy Cheng Nathan Phillips, Nadia Bjorlin Flag of the United States Action thriller
Rush Hour 3 Brett Ratner Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
Seraphim Falls David Von Ancken Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom
Shoot 'Em Up Michael Davis Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Daniel Pilon Flag of the United States Action thriller
Smokin' Aces Joe Carnahan Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys Flag of the United States Action thriller
Spider-Man 3 Sam Raimi Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace Flag of the United States Superhero film
TMNT Kevin Munroe Flag of the United States Martial arts film
Transformers Michael Bay Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Flag of the United States Sci-fi action
Until Death Simon Fellows Jean-Claude Van Damme Flag of the United States Action thriller
War Phillip Atwell Jet Li, Jason Statham, John Lone, Devon Aoki, Luis Guzmán Flag of the United States Action thriller, martial arts film
2008
Doomsday Neil Marshall Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm McDowell Flag of the United Kingdom
The Forbidden Kingdom Rob Minkoff Michael Angarano, Jackie Chan, Jet Li Flag of the United States Action comedy, martial arts film
In Bruges Martin McDonagh Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes Flag of the United Kingdom Action comedy
Iron Man Jon Favreau Robert Downey, Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow Flag of the United States Superhero film
Rambo Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden Flag of the United States Action thriller
Redbelt David Mamet Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga Flag of the United States

[edit] Forthcoming

 This article or section contains information about one or more scheduled or expected films.
The content will change as the film's release approaches and more information becomes available.

[edit] 2008

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
2008
The Dark Knight Christopher Nolan Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal Flag of the United States Superhero film
The Incredible Hulk Louis Leterrier Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth Flag of the United States Superhero film
Ong Bak 2 Tony Jaa Tony Jaa Flag of Thailand
Quantum of Solace Marc Forster Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Jesper Christensen Flag of the United Kingdom Spy action film, action thriller
Speed Racer Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Sarandon, John Goodman Flag of the United States
2009
Avatar James Cameron Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver Flag of the United States
Castlevania Flag of the United States
Dragonball James Wong Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Emmy Rossum Flag of the United States August 15, 2008
Star Trek J. J. Abrams Flag of the United States

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