Looking to enhance your Netflix collection with some exhilarating action?
No matter if you’re into thrilling Westerns, sharp-witted detectives, soaring superheroes, ravenous zombies, boisterous criminals, or formidable heroines, Netflix has an ideal film for every action lover.
We understand that searching through the streaming service can be dull when all you wish to do is unwind. Therefore, we’ve simplified the process by highlighting the most action-packed, conflict-driven, fast-paced films currently available on the platform.
Here are the 24 top action movies on Netflix, available for streaming now.
24. Train to Busan
If you’re a fan of action infused with horror, Train to Busan is a must-watch. This South Korean thriller envisions a zombie apocalypse on a train. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, it follows a dedicated father and his daughter as they encounter spine-chilling obstacles. With heart-pounding action scenes, you’ll never look at trains or escalators the same way again. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
How to watch: Train to Busan is currently available on Netflix.
23. Hanna
For a blend of action and fairy tale, dive into Hanna, a 2011 thriller directed by Joe Wright. Saoirse Ronan portrays a young assassin on a quest to take down a CIA operative. Throughout her journey, she encounters friendship, romance, and exhilarating action. — K.P.
How to watch: Hanna is currently available on Netflix.
22. Upgrade
Logan Marshall-Green stars as Grey, a mechanic turned super-soldier after a car accident. With a microchip controlling his movements, he traverses a realm of cyber-horror. — Jason Adams, Contributing Writer
How to watch: Upgrade is currently available on Netflix.
21. Land of Bad
A unit of soldiers becomes trapped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Directed by William Eubank, this movie offers solid action-packed entertainment. — J.A.
How to watch: Land of Bad is currently available on Netflix.
20. The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Guy Ritchie’s 2015 spy film features Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer as unexpected partners. With an enjoyable storyline and stylish action, it’s a cinematic delight. — J.A.
How to watch: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is currently available on Netflix.
19. Kraven the Hunter
Even with its mediocre rating, Kraven the Hunter provides wild amusement and thrilling action. Aaron Johnson plays a vigilante on a mission to catch criminals. — K.P.
How to watch: Kraven the Hunter is currently available on Netflix.
18. The Union
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry join forces in this action-comedy. Featuring explosive espionage and romantic-comedy chemistry, it’s a great choice for movie night. — K.P.