Action on Hoopla: what is worth streaming right now (free with a library card)

142 action titles on Hoopla (free with a library card) at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Gladiator (2000)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Netflix · Paramount+ · Kanopy85
2. 2Naruto (2002) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
3. 3Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
4. 4JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
5. 5Braveheart (1995)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA Scottish warrior's personal tragedy ignites a gritty, epic war for freedom against English rule.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
6. 6Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A martial artist's life gets whimsically complicated when cold water brings a most unexpected transformation.Hulu · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
7. 7Train to Busan (2016)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless zombie outbreak traps passengers on a speeding train, making every moment a gritty fight for survival.Peacock · Hoopla
8. 8Ghost in the Shell (1995)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · mildly scary · NRCybernetically enhanced cops pursue a master hacker, blurring the lines between humanity and technology in a gritty, measured pursuit.Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free) · YouTube (free)
9. 9Slugterra (2012) · seriesWholesome humor · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7A teen hero enters a secret subterranean world, embracing his destiny with brisk, wholesome, animated action.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
10. 10Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000) · seriesEpic · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-YAn ancient puzzle unleashes an epic, pulpy spirit, transforming a timid boy into a dueling champion.Prime Video · Crunchyroll · Hoopla
11. 11The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)Epic · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRAn innocent man escapes prison to deliver epic, gritty revenge on those who stole his life.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
12. 12Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)Big broad humor · feel good · family watch · brisk · PGA speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
13. 13Sonic Prime (2022) · seriesWhimsical · family watch · relentless · TV-Y7A relentless, whimsical adventure shatters the universe as Sonic races through parallel dimensions to save his friends.Netflix · Hoopla
14. 14Black Hawk Down (2001)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAmerican soldiers face relentless urban combat when a mission to capture a warlord's lieutenants goes awry.Apple TV+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
15. 15Doctor Who (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA two-hearted alien travels all of time and space, saving planets with whimsy, suspense, and heart.AMC+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
16. 16Dragon Ball GT (1996) · seriesBig broad humor · epic · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-PGA child-like hero, his granddaughter, and Trunks blast into space for relentless, campy, high-octane adventures.Hulu · Crunchyroll · Hoopla
17. 17Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012) · seriesWholesome humor · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Animated ninja heroes use elemental powers and wholesome humor to save their world from constant threats.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
18. 18The Hunt for Red October (1990)Suspenseful · brisk · PG-13A rogue Soviet submarine captain steers his advanced vessel toward America, sparking a tense, gritty chase.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
19. 19The Man from Nowhere (2010)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
20. 20Ip Man 2 (2010)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA kung fu master defends his art and family against powerful rivals in gritty, post-war Hong Kong.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
21. 21Transformers (2007)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Giant robots clash in an epic, relentless battle for Earth, with humanity caught in the high-octane crossfire.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
22. 22Battle Royale (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTeenagers on a remote island are forced into a brutal fight to the death by a dystopian government.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
23. 23Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Big broad humor · pulpy · comfort watch · strong violence · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
24. 24Face/Off (1997)High octane · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · RAn FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.AMC+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
25. 25They Call Me Jeeg (2016)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violenceA misanthropic brute gains super-strength from radioactive waste, finding purpose through a deluded girl's anime fantasy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
26. 26Shooter (2007)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, pulpy thriller unfolds as a framed sniper fights a brisk, suspenseful battle for justice.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
27. 27Hotel Mumbai (2019)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTerrorists seize a luxury hotel, and staff and guests make unthinkable sacrifices to survive a relentless night.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
28. 28Gangs of London (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · TV-MAA brutal power vacuum ignites a relentless, pulpy war among London's most dangerous criminal factions.AMC+ · Hoopla
29. 29Equilibrium (2002)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless enforcer of emotional suppression secretly rebels against the gritty, totalitarian world he upholds.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
30. 30They Call Me Trinity (1970)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · GTwo rough-and-tumble brothers use broad humor and slapstick to save Mormons from land-hungry bullies.Hoopla · Tubi
31. 31Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA kung fu master battles prejudice and protects his family's future in 1960s San Francisco.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
32. 32The Boondock Saints (1999)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RIrish Catholic twin brothers deliver their own zealous, darkly comic vigilante justice to Boston's criminals.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
33. 33Shaolin Soccer (2001)Big broad humor · feel good · family watch · brisk · PGMartial arts masters reunite to play soccer, bringing absurd, high-flying action and feel-good, campy humor to the field.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
34. 34Into the Badlands (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A ruthless warrior guides a boy through a feudal land, facing relentless action and pulpy, gritty adventure.AMC+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
35. 35Digimon Adventure: (2020) · seriesFamily watch · strong violence · mildly scary · brisk · TV-PGFifth-graders discover a hidden Digital World where mysterious creatures battle on a runaway train.Crunchyroll · Hoopla
36. 36Mako: Island of Secrets (2013) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-GMischievous mermaids guard a magical moon pool, leading to heartwarming, wholesome adventures with a land-dweller.Netflix · Hoopla
37. 37Ong-Bak (2003)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless martial artist takes on a gritty criminal underworld to retrieve a stolen sacred relic.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
38. 38OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)Dry wit · campy · date night · brisk · NRA French secret agent blunders through 1955 Cairo, unraveling a campy, pulpy web of international intrigue.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
39. 39Hellboy (2004)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A super-powered demon fights supernatural evil with brisk action, pulpy humor, and darkly-comic camp.Kanopy · Hoopla
40. 40Bloodsport (1988)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RAn American soldier fights through an underground martial arts tournament in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk epic.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
41. 41Ronin (1998)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RElite operatives hunt a mysterious briefcase across Europe, navigating a relentless, high-octane world of betrayal and shifting loyalties.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
42. 42Allied (2016)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA spy and a resistance fighter fall in love, then face a gritty, suspenseful test of their wartime romance.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
43. 43The Last Castle (2001)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA disgraced general inspires inmates to rebel against an unjust system, leading to an epic, gritty confrontation.Hoopla · YouTube (free)
44. 44The Island (2005)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A man uncovers a terrifying truth about his utopian existence and fights for survival against a relentless system.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
45. 45Highlander (1986)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · brisk · RAn immortal Scottish warrior battles for centuries, leading to a gritty, epic showdown in modern New York.Prime Video · Peacock · Hoopla
46. 46Bronson (2009)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RA man's identity dissolves into a violent alter ego during decades of surreal, darkly comic confinement.Peacock · Kanopy · Hoopla
47. 47Bonanza (1959) · seriesEpic · family watch · measured · TV-PGEpic High-Sierra adventures unfold as a father and his sons defend their ranch and help their community.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
48. 48Tears of the Sun (2003)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RNavy SEALs face a gritty, suspenseful choice between duty and humanity amidst an epic war.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
49. 49Ender's Game (2013)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Gifted children train for gritty space wars, facing suspenseful, epic battles with measured, bittersweet determination.Hoopla · Tubi
50. 50Crank (2006)High octane · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA poisoned hitman races through the city, maintaining a relentless adrenaline rush to survive and find an antidote.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
51. 51Logan Lucky (2017)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13Brothers with a family curse attempt a darkly comic, pulpy heist at a legendary NASCAR race.Kanopy · Hoopla
52. 52Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)Gritty · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA former boxer's drug courier past ignites a brutal prison battleground of enemies and forced violence.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Pluto TV
53. 53The Magnificent Seven (2016)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Seven gritty gunslingers deliver brisk, pulpy action as they liberate a town from a greedy industrialist.Hoopla · YouTube (free)
54. 54Warm Bodies (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · PG-13A zombie's whimsical romance with a human sparks heartwarming change, proving love can reanimate the undead.Hoopla · Plex
55. 55Four Brothers (2005)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RFour adopted brothers in Detroit exact brutal revenge for their mother's murder in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk tale.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
56. 56Nikita (2010) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless spy assassin, betrayed by her agency, fights to expose their dark secrets.Hoopla · Plex · Tubi
57. 57Taxi (1998)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · briskA speedy taxi driver and a bumbling cop chase German bank robbers through Marseilles in a broad, brisk caper.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
58. 58Payback (1999)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA betrayed criminal’s brutal quest for vengeance unfolds with gritty, darkly comic suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
59. 59Need for Speed (2014)Pulpy · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A framed street racer embarks on a relentless, high-octane cross-country journey for gritty revenge.Hoopla · Tubi
60. 60Power Rangers (1993) · seriesBig broad humor · crowd pleasing · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7Teenagers with attitude morph into heroes, battling an evil witch and her monsters in brisk, broad, campy adventures.Netflix · Prime Video · Tubi
61. 61Peninsula (2020)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA soldier fights relentlessly through bleak, zombie-ridden Korean wastelands, pushing the limits of survival.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
62. 62Defiance (2008)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RFour Jewish brothers lead an epic, gritty fight for survival against Nazis in war-torn Belarus.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
63. 63Three Kings (1999)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · RAmerican soldiers hunt for stolen gold in a darkly comic, briskly paced, and satirical Gulf War adventure.Hoopla
64. 64Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A young man's mind becomes a battleground as ancient robots wage a relentless, high-octane war for Earth.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
65. 65The Librarians (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Whimsical librarians embark on brisk, feel-good adventures to save ancient artifacts with wholesome, campy charm.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
66. 66Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Giant robots battle for Earth's future in a relentlessly paced, high-octane adventure with epic stakes.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
67. 67Team America: World Police (2004)Big broad humor · satirical · party watch · brutal violence · RA brisk, darkly comic adventure unfolds as puppets battle global terrorists and Hollywood elites.Hoopla
68. 68Pandorum (2009)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RTwo amnesiac astronauts awaken to a chilling, pulpy nightmare on a gritty, abandoned spacecraft.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
69. 69The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An American teenager obsessed with kung fu classics finds himself in ancient China on an epic, pulpy quest.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
70. 70Knowing (2009)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A father deciphers chilling predictions while a suspenseful, epic mystery unfolds around his family.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
71. 71Eagle Eye (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious caller uses everyday technology to control two strangers, pushing them into relentless, high-octane danger.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
72. 72Small Soldiers (1998)Big broad humor · darkly comic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Action figures with military AI declare war on suburban teens, turning a quiet town into a hilarious battlefield.Prime Video · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
73. 73The Running Man (1987)Pulpy · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wrongly convicted man fights for survival in a relentless, pulpy game show for a totalitarian state.Paramount+ · Starz · Hoopla
74. 74Infinite (2021)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A man's forgotten past unravels through intense action as a secret group reveals his true identity.Prime Video · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
75. 75Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · RA street-smart detective teams with two bumbling cops to chase a weapons kingpin in sunny, pulpy Beverly Hills.Hoopla · Pluto TV
76. 76Ghost in the Shell (2017)Suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A cyber-enhanced soldier hunts dangerous criminals in a future where humanity and technology blur.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
77. 77Safe (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, gritty thriller unfolds as a former agent protects a girl from Triads, the Russian Mafia, and corrupt officials.Prime Video · Hoopla
78. 78Get the Gringo (2012)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA career criminal navigates a brutal Mexican prison, forming an unlikely bond with a resourceful nine-year-old boy.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
79. 79From Paris with Love (2010)Pulpy · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA junior operative gets a brutal education in espionage from a trigger-happy agent on Parisian streets.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
80. 80All Is Lost (2013)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · PG-13A lone sailor fights a relentless, intimate battle against the bleak, unforgiving ocean.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
81. 81Clear and Present Danger (1994)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A CIA analyst uncovers a covert war and fights a corrupt system to expose the truth.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
82. 82Conspiracy Theory (1997)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA paranoid taxi driver's wild theories turn terrifyingly real, thrusting him into a brisk, pulpy thriller.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
83. 83Terminator Genisys (2015)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, gritty battle against machines spans past and future, twisting an epic war.Paramount+ · Starz · Hoopla
84. 8416 Blocks (2006)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, relentless chase unfolds as an aging cop escorts a witness through a gauntlet of danger.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
85. 85Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Relentless action and pulpy sci-fi collide as ancient forces and shadowy groups threaten Earth's future.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
86. 86Jackass 3D (2010)Big broad humor · absurdist · party watch · strong violence · RFearless friends perform outrageous, broad stunts and absurdist pranks with relentless, crowd-pleasing camp.Paramount+ · Hoopla
87. 87The Time Machine (2002)Epic · full attention · measured · PG-13A heartbroken inventor journeys 800,000 years into humanity's future, finding a world of epic, warring races.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
88. 88Deep Impact (1998)Suspenseful · family watch · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13Humanity races against a colossal comet, facing an epic struggle for survival with earnest resolve.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
89. 89Nacho Libre (2006)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA monastery cook moonlights as a clumsy luchador, bringing absurd, feel-good action to hungry orphans.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
90. 90Swordfish (2001)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA rogue agent forces a master hacker to steal billions, sparking a high-octane, gritty, and relentless crime thriller.Hoopla
91. 91The Sum of All Fears (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A sudden nuclear attack ignites global paranoia, and a young analyst races to prevent a world war.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
92. 92Rambo III (1988)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA lone warrior's quest to rescue his mentor unleashes relentless, pulpy action across a war-torn landscape.Hoopla · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
93. 93Next (2007)Suspenseful · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A Las Vegas magician with a two-minute glimpse of the future faces a ticking terrorist plot.Hoopla
94. 94The Crazies (2010)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, high-octane nightmare unfolds as friends confront their chillingly insane small-town neighbors.Prime Video · Peacock · AMC+
95. 95Daybreakers (2010)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · RA blood shortage forces vampires to farm humans while a researcher secretly develops a cure for the plague.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
96. 96Code 8 (2019)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRPowered construction workers fight a militarized police force while a son risks everything for his mother.Netflix · Hoopla
97. 97xXx (2002)Pulpy · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13An extreme sports athlete is forced into espionage, bringing his high-octane attitude to a gritty global threat.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
98. 98Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)Pulpy · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An intrepid archaeologist races to recover an ancient artifact that controls time before a planetary alignment.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
99. 99Hackers (1995)Pulpy · brisk · PG-13Teenage computer wizards race against time to expose a corporate conspiracy while outsmarting the Secret Service.MGM+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
100. 100Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · RTwo raunchy slackers embark on a brisk, absurd road trip to sabotage their own Hollywood movie.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)

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