Best action movies of all time metacritic
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best action movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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1. Seven Samurai (1954)
Seven Samurai (1954): A poor village hires seven samurai to train and defend them from bandits. Bonds form, sacrifices occur, and a brutal final battle yields an epic, morally rich film. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.4
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98
/100
8.6
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8.9
/10
2. The Wild Bunch (1969)
The Wild Bunch (1969): In 1913 Pike Bishop's aging gang flees to Mexico after a botched robbery, agrees to hijack U.S. arms for General Mapache, then faces pursuers, fraying loyalties, brutal violence and the death of an era. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Western
8.0
/10
98
/100
7.9
/10
8.6
/10
3. Ran (1985)
Ran (1985) is Kurosawa’s operatic samurai tragedy: an ageing warlord divides his realm, triggering betrayal, civil war and madness. Visually stunning, brutal and emotionally devastating, with strong themes of ambition and loss. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, War
8.1
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97
/100
8.2
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8.7
/10
4. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938): a Technicolor swashbuckler where outlaw Robin Hood leads Merry Men in guerrilla raids against Prince John’s oppression, wooing Maid Marian amid swordplay, archery and heroic rebellion. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance
7.2
/10
97
/100
7.9
/10
8.3
/10
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Return of the King closes Jackson’s trilogy: Frodo and Sam, led and betrayed by Gollum, push into Mordor while Aragorn claims Gondor and great battles, sacrifice and hope culminate in a bittersweet, epic finale. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
94
/100
9.0
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9.2
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6. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): a lyrical wuxia in which master Li Mu Bai's Green Destiny is stolen by a headstrong young woman. With Yu Shu Lien he uncovers vengeance, unspoken desire and the clash of duty vs. freedom amid balletic swordplay. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
7.0
/10
94
/100
7.9
/10
8.1
/10
7. Dunkirk (2017)
Dunkirk (2017) dramatizes the 1940 evacuation via three interwoven perspectives—beach, sea, air—delivering visceral visuals, sparse exposition, relentless sound and sustained tension. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, History
7.0
/10
94
/100
7.8
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8.1
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8. The French Connection (1971)
The French Connection (1971) is a gritty, fast crime drama following NYPD detectives Doyle and Russo as they unravel a $32M heroin smuggling ring linked to a Marseille boss. Friedkin's documentary style fuels tense stakeouts, moral ambiguity and a legendary car chase. read more
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
7.3
/10
94
/100
7.7
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8.1
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9. Badlands (1973)
Badlands (1973) is a lyrical crime drama about restless drifter Kit and teenage Holly whose secret affair turns deadly. Shot in melancholic, poetic style, it emphasizes mood, alienation and quiet catastrophe. read more
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
7.3
/10
94
/100
7.7
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8.1
/10
10. Yojimbo (1961)
Yojimbo follows Sanjuro, a clever ronin who pits two rival gangs in a 19th‑century town against each other while protecting locals. His plots lead to violence, culminating in a tense, justice‑seeking showdown. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
8.0
/10
93
/100
8.2
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8.5
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11. Rio Bravo (1959)
Rio Bravo (1959): Sheriff John T. Chance arrests a man and endures a tense siege as a rancher’s hired guns close in. With a ragged team he faces loyalty, dry humor and sudden violence in a character-driven Western. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, Western
8.0
/10
93
/100
8.0
/10
8.4
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12. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Young hobbit Frodo inherits the One Ring and, warned by Gandalf of Sauron’s threat, joins a diverse Fellowship on a perilous quest to destroy it in Mount Doom—an epic journey of friendship, sacrifice and looming darkness. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.0
/10
92
/100
8.9
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8.7
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13. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Luke Skywalker leaves Tatooine to join Obi-Wan, Han Solo and allies to rescue Princess Leia, battle Darth Vader and destroy the Death Star in a thrilling, mythic space adventure. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
90
/100
8.6
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8.8
/10
14. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road plunges into a brutal post-apocalyptic chase as Furiosa rescues Immortan Joe's captive wives with Max. Nonstop vehicular mayhem and stunts, with a human core of courage, sacrifice and redemption. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
7.1
/10
90
/100
8.1
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8.1
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15. The Incredibles (2004)
The Incredibles (2004) blends superhero spectacle with warm family drama: the Parrs hide powers; when Mr. Incredible returns to action, the family must unite to resolve a high-stakes crisis. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.0
/10
90
/100
8.0
/10
8.0
/10
16. United 93 (2006)
United 93 is a restrained, documentary-style dramatization of Flight 93’s Sept 11 hijacking. Using recorded calls and multiple viewpoints, it depicts passengers’ choice to fight back and the day’s institutional failures. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, History
6.7
/10
90
/100
7.6
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7.8
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17. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)
Gangs of Wasseypur is a raw, multi‑generational crime epic about blood, honor and revenge. Generational feuds fuel brutal violence, dark comedy and corrupt politics, shaping families and communities. read more
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime
89
/100
8.2
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8.6
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18. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
Letters from Iwo Jima portrays the Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese side, following General Kuribayashi and soldier Saigo. A humane, somber war drama of strategy, fear, friendship and moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
7.4
/10
89
/100
7.8
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8.0
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19. House of Flying Daggers (2004)
House of Flying Daggers (2004) is a visually lush wuxia about loyalty, deception and forbidden love. Two captains use a ruse involving blind dancer Mei to expose rebels; romance, betrayal and tragedy lead to a bittersweet, haunting climax. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
7.0
/10
89
/100
7.5
/10
7.8
/10
20. Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976): A nearly abandoned LA station’s officers, a secretary and prisoners must band together after phones and power are cut, enduring a tense, brutal night besieged by a bloodthirsty gang. read more
Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
6.9
/10
89
/100
7.3
/10
7.7
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