Best Military Action
The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 war movie centered on a group of convicted criminals enlisted by Allied forces in 1944. These twelve individuals underwent training to become commandos, preparing for a dangerous and potentially fatal operation preceding the Normandy invasion. The film features an ensemble...
Under Siege is a 1992 action film centering on a retired Navy SEAL, Casey Ryback, tasked with defending the USS Missouri from a mercenary takeover. The film involves a conflict between Ryback and a group of armed individuals aboard the battleship. Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey also star in the thri...
Executive Decision is a 1996 action thriller concerning a team’s attempt to secure an airliner taken over by terrorists during its flight. The film features Kurt Russell and Steven Seagal, alongside other actors, in a rescue operation set within the confines of a hijacked aircraft. It achieved comme...
Den of Thieves is a 2018 crime action film centering on a group of LAPD deputies pursuing a team of former Marine operatives. The plot involves an attempted robbery of the Federal Reserve in Los Angeles, with law enforcement attempting to apprehend the thieves. Gerard Butler and Pablo Schreiber star...
John Rambo returns to Laos in 1985, confronting remnants of the Vietnam War and seeking retribution for past wrongs. The film explores themes of PTSD and American foreign policy through the lens of a former soldier’s desperate struggle. *Rambo: First Blood Part II* is notable for its action sequence...
Airwolf is a television series centered around a cutting-edge attack helicopter and its specialized US military team. The show’s complex missions during the Cold War explored espionage and covert operations. Primarily aimed at viewers interested in action, adventure, and military themes, it remains...
The Delta Force is a 1986 action film depicting an elite Special Operations Forces unit, based on the U.S. Army Delta Force. Featuring a cast including Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, the movie draws inspiration from the TWA Flight 847 hijacking incident. It marks the beginning of a trilogy consisting...
Red Scorpion is a 1988 action film featuring Dolph Lundgren as a Spetsnaz operative who defects to an African rebel group after being tasked with assassination. Filmed in South West Africa with government support, the movie marks the beginning of the Red Scorpion franchise. Its release occurred on A...
Act of Valor is a 2012 action film featuring real U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Crewmen alongside professional actors. The production utilized the talents of active-duty military personnel in leading roles alongside a supporting cast including Roselyn Sánchez. It was directed by Mouse McCoy an...
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq is a 2006 Turkish film following a Turkish commando unit dispatched to Iraq. Their mission involves investigating the actions of a U.S. military commander linked to an unspecified incident, known as the “Hood event.” The film centers on this operation within the Iraqi land...
The Marine is a 2006 thriller centered on a former United States Marine, played by John Cena in his film debut. The story follows his relentless pursuit of criminals after his wife’s abduction, driven by a desire for justice and revenge. It's geared toward audiences interested in action-oriented cri...
