In the mood for some hard-hitting, edge-of-your-seat action this weekend? Look no further, because these popular action movies from Netflix will satisfy those cravings, and more!
The Old Guard – 2020
If you are craving a brilliant superhero thriller with some kick-ass action sequences, The Old Guard will satisfy you. With a fierce Charlize Theron on the leading role, this movie’s plot revolves around a mercenary group that has protected Earth for many years due to their immortality. The discovery of the mercenaries’ special powers forces them to deal with those responsible for betraying them.
Casino Royale – 2006
Casino Royale is among the best Bond movies on Netflix. The movie stars Daniel Craig as the secret agent in his initial appearance. Daniel Craig makes it his mission to make a terrorist go bankrupt in a poker game. Unlike some of the Bond movies, Casino Royale focuses more on character than gadgets, and it works.
Army of the Dead – 2021
A zombie outbreak occurs in Las Vegas. A mercenary group immediately decides to take a life-changing gamble, and they venture into the quarantine region with a mission: pulling off the greatest heist the world has ever seen. This 2021 American heist film that features Zack Snyder as the director is binge-worthy.
Extraction – 2020
Extraction is among the most well-reviewed Netflix movies ever. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as a notorious mercenary. His task is to rescue the son of an international crime king who was kidnapped. This 2020 American action thriller has received many positive reviews after debuting on Netflix to tremendous acclaim.
The Sleepover – 2020
The Sleepover is a family-friendly action-comedy Netflix original that stars Joe Manganiello and Malin Akerman. The Sleepover’s plot revolves around two siblings who realize that their seemingly normal mother is, in reality, a fugitive in the witness protection program. With Trish She and Sarah Rothschild as the movie’s directors, The Sleepover is a bonafide hit for Netflix.
Project Power – 2020
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jamie Foxx star in Project Power, a Netflix original supernatural thriller. The movie is primarily about a drug that provides its users with temporary superpowers. Project Power will keep your eyes glued to your screen. It earned positive reviews from critics and was also Netflix’s top-streamed film during its debut weekend.
Triple Frontier – 2019
Oscar Isaac, Ben Affleck, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal, and Charlie Hunnam star in Triple Frontier as a group of former Army Delta Force operatives. They reunite to plan a robbery of a South American crime lord. Netflix released this American action-adventure film on 6th March 2019 in theaters. Triple Frontier is a binge-worthy Netflix action movie.
Red Notice – 2021
Dwayne Johnson stars as an FBI profiler who reluctantly teams up with an art thief (Ryan Reynolds) to catch a master criminal (Gal Gadot) who has taken something from both of them. Part heist movie, part action comedy, Red Notice will keep you laughing-and guessing-until the final minutes.
Ava – 2020
Jessica Chastain shows off impressive action chops and remarkable charisma that help Tate Taylor’s Ava shine. Ava is an American action crime thriller whose storyline revolves around an assassin marked for death. Ava co-stars Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, and John Malkovich, making it an excellent action movie for binge-watching.
The Ice Road – 2021
Liam Neeson, the action favorite, stars as an ice driver who spearheads a rescue mission over the frozen water. Netflix released this movie late in the boom of Liam’s formidable career comeback post-Taken. The Ice Road is still thoroughly implausible but fun to watch all day.