Get ready for an adrenaline rush! This list explores the best action movies currently available on Netflix, offering something for every fan. From high-octane heists to pulse-pounding thrillers, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Here’s our countdown, presented with exciting summaries to pique your interest:
#10: Lift
This action heist flick features a team of international thieves led by Cyrus Whitaker (along with his ex-girlfriend!). They attempt the audacious task of stealing gold bars worth a staggering $500 million during a passenger plane flight from London to Zurich – at a dizzying altitude of 12,000 meters!
#9: Damsel
Damsel takes a more comedic approach to action. Princess Elodie is pressured into a marriage for financial gain, but soon discovers the prince and his family are hiding a dark secret – they’re involved in a scam! Prepare for some action-packed moments as she navigates this unexpected situation.
#8: Under Paris
Environmental activist Sophia is on the trail of a dangerous shark named Lilith while researching climate-related mutations. But when Lilith takes a deadly turn, the Seine River becomes a battleground. This action film explores the thrilling world beneath the City of Lights.
#7: Heart of the Hunter
Zuko Kumalo, a former hitman, has built a peaceful life with his family in South Africa. However, his past comes back to haunt him when his best friend, an investigative journalist, is kidnapped. Forced back into action, Zuko must use his skills to rescue his friend within a tight 72-hour deadline.
#6: 60 Minutes
This action-packed race against time follows Octavio, an MMA fighter on a mission. He has only 60 minutes to reach his daughter’s birthday party to maintain custody. But his journey is far from smooth, filled with car accidents, police chases, and confrontations with criminal gangs. Can he overcome the obstacles and reach his daughter in time?
#5: The Wages of Fear
Four characters from vastly different backgrounds find themselves thrown together in this action thriller. Each with their own fears and motivations, they must work as a team on a near-impossible mission: driving a truck filled with nitroglycerin across treacherous terrain to extinguish a burning oil well within 24 hours.
#4: The Killer
A deadly assassin known only as “The Killer” accepts a hit job from a lawyer. However, when the mission goes wrong and his life is threatened, he flees to the United States with a new identity. This action film follows his struggle for survival in a foreign land.
#3: Interceptor
Captain JJ Collins, a highly skilled soldier, gets a chance to redeem herself after being unfairly fired from her dream job. She’s tasked with leading the only nuclear missile interceptor base in the Pacific Ocean. But her new assignment takes a dangerous turn when the station is attacked by terrorists.
#2: How It Ends
News of a meteor hurtling towards Earth throws the world into chaos. Liza, upon learning this devastating news, decides to take charge of her life and experience everything she’s ever wanted before the end. This action film explores themes of survival and facing your fears.
#1: Project Power
Project Power takes the action genre to a whole new level with a mysterious pill that grants superpowers for five minutes. However, the power comes at a deadly cost, with unpredictable and fatal side effects. A cop, a teen drug dealer, and a former soldier form an unlikely alliance to stop the distribution of this dangerous pill.