There are many great action movies that have been produced over the years, making it difficult to narrow down to just 10. However, here are 10 of the best action movies in the world, in no particular order:
The Matrix (1999) – Directed by the Wachowskis, this sci-fi action movie stars Keanu Reeves as a computer programmer who discovers he’s living in a simulated reality.
Die Hard (1988) – Bruce Willis stars as John McClane, a cop who must save his wife and others taken hostage in a Los Angeles high-rise by terrorists.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – Directed by James Cameron, this sci-fi action movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a cyborg sent back in time to protect a young boy who is the key to the future.
The Raid: Redemption (2011) – An Indonesian martial arts movie directed by Gareth Evans, this film follows a SWAT team trapped in a building filled with criminals they must fight their way through.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) – Quentin Tarantino’s revenge flick stars Uma Thurman as The Bride, a former assassin who seeks revenge on her former boss and his team.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – Directed by George Miller, this post-apocalyptic action movie stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron as they fight to survive in a world of warlords and mutants.
John Wick (2014) – Keanu Reeves stars as a retired hitman who seeks revenge against those who killed his dog and stole his car.
Léon: The Professional (1994) – Luc Besson’s crime thriller stars Jean Reno as a hitman who forms an unlikely bond with a young girl (Natalie Portman) he takes under his wing.
The Bourne Identity (2002) – Based on the novel by Robert Ludlum, this action thriller stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, a man with amnesia who discovers he is a highly trained CIA assassin.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – Ang Lee’s martial arts epic is set in ancient China and follows two warriors (Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh) as they pursue a stolen sword while dealing with their own personal conflicts.
