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If what you seek is heart-pounding action, intense drama, or stories driven by chaos and pure adrenaline, then you're in luck because Netflix has everything from couch-gripping thrillers to nuanced character-driven narratives, as well as extravagant heists.
Regardless of whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush or just enjoy watching someone get pushed to their limits, you'll definitely have plenty to choose from. Keep reading to see our top action movie picks from the streaming giant.
Scroll to see all the best action movies you can watch on Netflix right now!
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1. Havoc (2025)
Tom Hardy dives deep into the chaos as a detective battling through a corrupt city’s criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s missing son.
Directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid), this one promises the kind of raw, visceral action he’s known for—brutal, fast-paced, and impossible to look away from.
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2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of Furiosa in this Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, which digs into the character’s backstory and the brutal world she grew up in.
Directed once again by George Miller, the film leans into the franchise’s signature chaos—think dusty wastelands, high-speed chases, and a closer look at what shaped Furiosa into the fighter we met in Fury Road.
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3. The Killer (2023)
Michael Fassbender stars as a calculating assassin whose world starts to unravel when he begins to question everything he’s built his life around.
Directed by David Fincher, this isn’t your typical hitman story—it’s slow-burning, stylish, and surprisingly introspective.
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4. Back in Action (2025)
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz reunite for a fun, fast-paced action-comedy about two ex-CIA agents pulled back into the field to protect their family.
It’s packed with espionage twists, quick banter, and the kind of energy that comes from watching two pros do what they do best.
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5. Counterstrike (2025)
Set against the backdrop of cartel violence, this Mexican action thriller follows a special ops team dropped into hostile ground with one mission: take down a ruthless criminal organization.
But beyond the heavy firepower, Counterstrike leans into the human side of combat—brotherhood, sacrifice, and what it means to stay alive when the odds are stacked against you.
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6. Exterritorial (2025)
This German action-drama follows a former special forces operative grappling with PTSD as she searches for her missing son, last seen entering the U.S. Consulate.
What starts as a personal mission quickly turns into a race against red tape and time. Exterritorial mixes emotional depth with edge-of-your-seat suspense, delving into themes of trauma, determination, and the lengths a parent will go to when the system fails to help.
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7. Carry-On (2024)
Taron Egerton plays a TSA agent who’s coerced into letting a dangerous package through airport security on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
As the flight takes off, so does the suspense. With a single bad decision spiraling into a mid-air nightmare, this one taps into a very real fear: what if the system fails?
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8. Lift (2024)
Kevin Hart trades punchlines for precision in this action-comedy about a globe-trotting crew trying to pull off a half-billion-dollar heist—on a plane.
Directed by F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job), Lift delivers slick visuals, witty energy, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting at cruising altitude.
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9. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)
Gerard Butler is back as “Big Nick,” but this time the lines between cop and criminal get even blurrier. Located all over Europe, this sequel has him joining forces with former
foes for a diamond heist that is both deeply personal and heavily consequential. As always, Pantera leans into the franchise’s gritty, no-holds-barred vibe, full of gunfights and questionable partnerships.
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10. HIT: The Third Case (2025)
Nani is featured in this Telugu-language thriller as a detective trying to solve a case with multiple layers. People have been talking about the film because of the great writing and the suspenseful pacing.
It’s definitely worth considering if you appreciate slow-burn mysteries with a satisfying reveal.
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