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7,498 action movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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The Spy Who Loved Me
1977 · Action
The Brave Archer
1977 · Drama
Doberman Cop
1977 · Action
Greased Lightning
1977 · Action
The Invincible Armour
1977 · Action
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977 · Action
Exo-Man
1977 · Action
Tentacles
1977 · Action
Rollercoaster
1977 · Action
In the Zone of Special Attention
1977 · Action
Moonshine County Express
1977 · Drama
Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 · Action
Smokey and the Bandit
1977 · Action
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1977 · Action
Iphigenia
1977 · Action
Sudden Death
1977 · Action
Black Oak Conspiracy
1977 · Drama
Crime Busters
1977 · Comedy
Breaker! Breaker!
1977 · Adventure
The Domino Principle
1977 · Action
Airport '77
1977 · Action
The Farmer
1977 · Crime
Hokuriku Proxy War
1977 · Comedy
SST: Death Flight
1977 · Drama
The Finishing Line
1977 · Action
Sweeney!
1977 · Drama
Bruce and the Shaolin Bronzemen
1977 · Action
Shaolin Temple
1976 · Adventure
The Enforcer
1976 · Action
Victory at Entebbe
1976 · History
Silver Streak
1976 · Action
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1976 · Drama
Two-Minute Warning
1976 · Action
Adalat
1976 · Action
The Next Man
1976 · Action
Nightmare in Badham County
1976 · Action
Assault on Precinct 13
1976 · Action
Yakuza Graveyard
1976 · Drama
Shaolin Wooden Men
1976 · Action
Blind Rage
1976 · Crime
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What Makes a Action Movie? Action Movies Explained
Action films are filled with adrenaline-pumping sequences that often involve explosive stunts, daring escapes, and fierce battles. These movies are driven by heroes who face overwhelming odds, and their stories usually unfold in fast-paced environments. Whether it’s car chases, fight scenes, or large-scale battles, action movies keep audiences engaged through sheer spectacle and excitement.
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- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
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