Best Action Movies to Watch in 2024

MOVIES

The Hunger Games Trilogy

Follow the adventures of Katnis Everdeen in Panem and beyond in the movie adaptation of the young adult book series, starting with The Hunger Games (2008), Catching Fire (2009) and going up to Mockingjay (2010).

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Kill Bill Vol I & II

The Quentin Tarantino-directed pair of movies has been hailed as one of the greatest action movies of all time, lauded for being a "choreographer of high-concept violence" according to A.O. Scott of The New York Times.

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John Wick

The action franchise known for its stylish gunfights, intricate world-building, and the titular character's unwavering dedication to revenge. The films follow retired hitman John Wick as he is drawn back into the criminal underworld to settle scores and protect those he cares about.

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The Expendables

A group of aging mercenaries portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Dolph Lundgren are hired to overthrow a dictator in a South American country, but the mission quickly becomes more complicated when they discover a larger conspiracy. 

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Atomic Blonde

Starring Charlize Theron as an MI6 agent sent to Berlin in 1989, Atomic Blonde brings brutal fight sequences, neon-lit aesthetic, and Theron's intense performance.

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The Iron Claw

The Von Erich wrestling family is chronicled, exploring the challenges and sacrifices they faced in the world of pro wrestling. There’s raw and honest portrayal of the family's struggles, as well as its ability to capture the excitement and drama of the wrestling world.

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The Beekeeper

In The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham, one man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as "Beekeepers."

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The Marsh King's Daughter

The gripping action thriller starring Daisy Ridley as a woman seeking revenge for her mother's murder. With intense action sequences, a strong female lead, and a haunting atmosphere, this film offers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience.

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