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

133 action titles on Kanopy (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. 2Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reprogrammed cyborg protects a young boy and his mother from a relentless, shape-shifting assassin.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
3. 3Seven Samurai (1954)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Kanopy · Plex
4. 4Braveheart (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
5. 5Warrior (2011)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Two estranged brothers, forged by a gritty past, collide in the ring for a melancholy fight for redemption.Prime Video · Kanopy
6. 6Apocalypto (2006)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
7. 7Ip Man (2008)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
8. 8Platoon (1986)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA naive recruit confronts the horrors of Vietnam, facing moral decay amidst the gritty, bleak landscape of war.MGM+ · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
9. 9Ran (1985)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
10. 10Minority Report (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A cop in a future where murder is foreseen races to outwit a system that predicts his own crime.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
11. 11First Blood (1982)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.Kanopy · YouTube (free) · Tubi
12. 12The 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
13. 13Sonic 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
14. 14Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An unstoppable force within Starfleet detonates the fleet, leading to a brisk, suspenseful manhunt across a war-zone world.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
15. 15The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA crime boss and a relentless detective form an uneasy alliance, hunting a sadistic serial killer with high-octane grit.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
16. 16Black 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
17. 17Doctor 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
18. 18Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)Dry wit · suspenseful · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as a rogue organization threatens global stability with gritty, witty suspense.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
19. 19The Chaser (2008)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A disgraced detective hunts for his missing women, uncovering a chilling pattern of disappearances and a relentless predator.AMC+ · Kanopy
20. 20Total Recall (1990)Pulpy · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA construction worker's virtual vacation to Mars becomes a gritty, relentless fight for a shifting reality.Paramount+ · Kanopy
21. 21Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as disavowed agents race to prevent global nuclear catastrophe.Paramount+ · Kanopy
22. 22World War Z (2013)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless global pandemic unleashes gritty, high-octane action as one man races to save humanity.Paramount+ · Peacock · Starz
23. 23The 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
24. 24The 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
25. 25Ip 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
26. 26Mission: Impossible (1996)Suspenseful · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A framed agent races against time to expose a mole, navigating a world of relentless, high-octane espionage.Max · Paramount+ · Kanopy
27. 27Transformers (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
28. 28Battle 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
29. 29Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Epic · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
30. 30From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · brisk · RKidnapping brothers find their seedy Mexican bar hideout is a bloody, raunchy, and campy den of vampires.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
31. 31Beverly 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
32. 32Face/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
33. 33They 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
34. 34Snowpiercer (2013)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless journey through a frozen, class-divided world unfolds with bleak, gritty suspense.Kanopy · Tubi
35. 35Shooter (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
36. 36Hotel 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)
37. 37Point Break (1991)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.Netflix · Peacock · Kanopy
38. 38Equilibrium (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
39. 39Ip 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
40. 40The 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
41. 41Star Trek: First Contact (1996)Epic · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Starfleet races through time to stop cyborgs from rewriting history and assimilating the entire galaxy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
42. 42Shaolin 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
43. 43Mission: Impossible III (2006)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A retired agent faces a high-octane, relentless battle against a ruthless arms dealer threatening his love.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
44. 44Star Trek Beyond (2016)Dry wit · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A witty and brisk adventure pushes the Enterprise crew to their limits against a formidable new enemy.Paramount+ · Kanopy
45. 45Escape from New York (1981)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA hardened war hero has one day to rescue the president from a lawless, island-sized maximum-security prison.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
46. 46Ong-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
47. 47OSS 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
48. 48Jack Reacher (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An enigmatic ex-military investigator uncovers a conspiracy while pursuing a ruthless sniper in this brisk, gritty thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Peacock
49. 49Hellboy (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
50. 50Tropic Thunder (2008)Big broad humor · satirical · party watch · strong violence · RSelf-absorbed actors stumble into a real war zone, creating a darkly comic and briskly paced adventure.Apple TV+ · Paramount+ · Kanopy
51. 51Bloodsport (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
52. 52Bumblebee (2018)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A heartwarming adventure unfolds when a teenager revives a battle-scarred robot in a brisk, wholesome 80s tale.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
53. 53Ronin (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
54. 54No Escape (2015)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn American family frantically seeks escape during a violent coup where foreigners are immediately executed.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
55. 55Allied (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
56. 56The 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
57. 57Bronson (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
58. 58OSS 117: Lost in Rio (2009)Dry wit · campy · date night · briskA clueless French spy stumbles through 1960s Rio, satirizing international intrigue with brisk, dark humor.Prime Video · Kanopy · Plex
59. 59Tears 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
60. 60Ip Man 3 (2015)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A martial arts master takes a gritty, relentless stand against brutal gangsters threatening his city.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
61. 61Crank (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
62. 62Logan 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
63. 63Never Back Down (2008)Gritty · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An angry new kid finds purpose and discipline in the high-octane world of underground fighting.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
64. 64Four 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
65. 65The Grey (2012)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RStranded oilmen fight for survival against brutal elements and a relentless pack of wolves.Netflix · Kanopy
66. 66The Last Boy Scout (1991)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA disgraced detective and a former quarterback uncover a darkly comic, high-octane conspiracy in Los Angeles.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Tubi
67. 67Taxi (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
68. 68Payback (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
69. 69District B13 (2004)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RIn a gritty 2010 Paris, an undercover cop and an ex-thug relentlessly race to defuse a neutron bomb.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
70. 70Peninsula (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
71. 71Defiance (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
72. 72Free State of Jones (2016)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, epic historical drama unfolds as a defiant farmer leads an earnest rebellion against injustice.Kanopy · Tubi
73. 73Transformers: 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
74. 74The 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
75. 75Transformers: 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
76. 76Pandorum (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
77. 77The 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
78. 78The Score (2001)Gritty · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn aging thief plans one last gritty heist, but a young upstart makes every move suspenseful and uncertain.Paramount+ · MGM+ · Kanopy
79. 79Knowing (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
80. 80Eagle 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
81. 81Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RGritty citizens and reviled figures collide in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy urban thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
82. 82Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RA Chevalier and his Native American companion hunt a mysterious beast in a gritty, atmospheric 18th-century France.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
83. 83The Marksman (2021)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk thriller unfolds as a reluctant defender and a young boy flee relentless cartel assassins across the border.Prime Video · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
84. 84The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA bleak future unfolds as scientists and a unique girl journey to save humanity from a fungal plague.Prime Video · Kanopy · Fandango at Home (free)
85. 85Ghost 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
86. 86Mission: Impossible II (2000)High octane · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as an agent races to stop a biological weapon.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
87. 87Get 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
88. 88All 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
89. 89The Family (2013)Dark satire · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · RA mob family in witness protection finds their old habits clash hilariously with their quiet new French town.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
90. 90Clear 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
91. 91Man on a Ledge (2012)Suspenseful · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ex-cop's rooftop standoff in Manhattan masks a gritty, tense diamond heist unfolding with brisk suspense.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
92. 92Transformers: 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
93. 93Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)Epic · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA measured, suspenseful adventure unfolds as McCoy harbors Spock's living essence, revealing an epic journey.Paramount+ · Kanopy
94. 94Hardcore Henry (2015)High octane · late-night trip · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA resurrected cyborg battles a telekinetic tyrant and his army through a relentless, high-octane, pulpy Moscow.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
95. 95The 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)
96. 96Guns Akimbo (2020)Pulpy · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA dark website forces an ordinary guy into a relentless, high-octane battle for survival and rescue.Kanopy · The Roku Channel
97. 97Deep 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
98. 98Nacho 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
99. 99Star Trek: Generations (1994)Epic · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGStar systems face destruction as two legendary captains unite across time to stop a renegade scientist.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
100. 100The 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

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