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)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Paramount+ · Kanopy85
2. 2Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reprogrammed cyborg protects a young boy and his mother from a relentless, shape-shifting assassin.Paramount+ · Kanopy
3. 3Seven Samurai (1954)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
4. 4Braveheart (1995)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA Scottish warrior's personal tragedy ignites a gritty, epic war for freedom against English rule.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
5. 5Warrior (2011)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Two estranged brothers, forged by a gritty past, collide in the ring for a melancholy fight for redemption.Kanopy
6. 6Apocalypto (2006)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
8. 8Ran (1985)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn aging warlord's decision to divide his kingdom unleashes a bleak, gritty, and epic family conflict.Kanopy · Plex · Tubi
9. 9First Blood (1982)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA former Green Beret wages a gritty, tense, one-man war against small-town pursuers in the mountains.AMC+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
10. 10The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRAn innocent man escapes prison to deliver epic, gritty revenge on those who stole his life.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
11. 11Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)No gore · brisk · PGA speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.Hulu · Paramount+ · Kanopy
12. 12Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · 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+ · Peacock · Kanopy
13. 13Black Hawk Down (2001)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAmerican soldiers face relentless urban combat when a mission to capture a warlord's lieutenants goes awry.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
14. 14The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)Mildly scary · 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
15. 15Southpaw (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA boxing champion fights to reclaim his family and career after tragedy, finding an uplifting path through grit and melancholy.Starz · Kanopy
16. 16Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as a rogue organization threatens global stability with gritty, witty suspense.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
17. 17The 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
18. 18Total Recall (1990)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA construction worker's virtual vacation to Mars becomes a gritty, relentless fight for a shifting reality.Paramount+ · Kanopy
19. 19Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane adventure unfolds as disavowed agents race to prevent global nuclear catastrophe.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Tubi
20. 20The Hunt for Red October (1990)No gore · brisk · PG-13A rogue Soviet submarine captain steers his advanced vessel toward America, sparking a tense, gritty chase.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
21. 21The Man from Nowhere (2010)Mildly scary · 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
22. 22Ip Man 2 (2010)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA kung fu master defends his art and family against powerful rivals in gritty, post-war Hong Kong.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
23. 23Mission: Impossible (1996)No gore · 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
24. 24Battle 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.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
25. 25The Magnificent Seven (1960)Light gore · strong violence · measured · NRSeven gritty gunfighters defend a Mexican village, battling injustice with epic, pulpy, feel-good action.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
26. 26Beverly Hills Cop (1984)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA Detroit cop brings his street smarts and broad humor to sunny Beverly Hills to solve a murder.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
27. 27They Call Me Jeeg (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA misanthropic brute gains super-strength from radioactive waste, finding purpose through a deluded girl's anime fantasy.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
28. 28Face/Off (1997)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RAn FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
29. 29Snowpiercer (2013)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless journey through a frozen, class-divided world unfolds with bleak, gritty suspense.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
30. 30Shooter (2007)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA gritty, pulpy thriller unfolds as a framed sniper fights a brisk, suspenseful battle for justice.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Starz
31. 31Hotel 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)
32. 32Point Break (1991)Mildly scary · 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.Peacock · AMC+ · Kanopy
33. 33Transformers (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
34. 34Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
35. 35Equilibrium (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless enforcer of emotional suppression secretly rebels against the gritty, totalitarian world he upholds.Paramount+ · Kanopy
36. 36Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRA kung fu master battles prejudice and protects his family's future in 1960s San Francisco.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
37. 37The Boondock Saints (1999)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
38. 38Star Trek: First Contact (1996)Mildly scary · 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)
39. 39Shaolin Soccer (2001)No gore · 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
40. 40Mission: Impossible III (2006)Mildly scary · 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
41. 41Star Trek Beyond (2016)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A witty and brisk adventure pushes the Enterprise crew to their limits against a formidable new enemy.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
42. 42Escape from New York (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA hardened war hero has one day to rescue the president from a lawless, island-sized maximum-security prison.Prime Video · Criterion · Kanopy
43. 43Ong-Bak (2003)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
44. 44OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)No gore · brisk · NRA French secret agent blunders through 1955 Cairo, unraveling a campy, pulpy web of international intrigue.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
45. 45Jack Reacher (2012)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+ · AMC+
46. 46Hellboy (2004)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A super-powered demon fights supernatural evil with brisk action, pulpy humor, and darkly-comic camp.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
47. 47We Were Soldiers (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RAn earnest, gritty, and suspenseful history of soldiers facing epic combat in Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 48Tropic Thunder (2008)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RSelf-absorbed actors stumble into a real war zone, creating a darkly comic and briskly paced adventure.Hulu · Paramount+ · Kanopy
49. 49Bloodsport (1988)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
50. 50Bumblebee (2018)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A heartwarming adventure unfolds when a teenager revives a battle-scarred robot in a brisk, wholesome 80s tale.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
51. 51No Escape (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn American family frantically seeks escape during a violent coup where foreigners are immediately executed.Kanopy · The Roku Channel
52. 52Allied (2016)Mildly scary · 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
53. 53The Island (2005)Mildly scary · 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
54. 54Bronson (2009)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA man's identity dissolves into a violent alter ego during decades of surreal, darkly comic confinement.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
55. 55OSS 117: Lost in Rio (2009)No gore · briskA clueless French spy stumbles through 1960s Rio, satirizing international intrigue with brisk, dark humor.Prime Video · Kanopy · Plex
56. 56Tears of the Sun (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RNavy SEALs face a gritty, suspenseful choice between duty and humanity amidst an epic war.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
57. 57Ip Man 3 (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A martial arts master takes a gritty, relentless stand against brutal gangsters threatening his city.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
58. 58Crank (2006)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA poisoned hitman races through the city, maintaining a relentless adrenaline rush to survive and find an antidote.Prime Video · Kanopy · Plex
59. 59The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Former musketeers reunite for an epic adventure, replacing a tyrannical king with his imprisoned twin brother.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
60. 60Logan Lucky (2017)No gore · brisk · PG-13Brothers with a family curse attempt a darkly comic, pulpy heist at a legendary NASCAR race.Kanopy · Hoopla
61. 61Never Back Down (2008)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An angry new kid finds purpose and discipline in the high-octane world of underground fighting.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
62. 62Four Brothers (2005)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RFour adopted brothers in Detroit exact brutal revenge for their mother's murder in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk tale.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
63. 63The 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
64. 64The Last Boy Scout (1991)Mildly scary · 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
65. 65Taxi (1998)No gore · briskA speedy taxi driver and a bumbling cop chase German bank robbers through Marseilles in a broad, brisk caper.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
66. 66Payback (1999)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA betrayed criminal’s brutal quest for vengeance unfolds with gritty, darkly comic suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
67. 67District B13 (2004)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
68. 68Peninsula (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 · Kanopy · Hoopla
69. 69Defiance (2008)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RFour Jewish brothers lead an epic, gritty fight for survival against Nazis in war-torn Belarus.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
70. 70The Marksman (2021)Mildly scary · 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)
71. 71The Librarians (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Whimsical librarians embark on brisk, feel-good adventures to save ancient artifacts with wholesome, campy charm.Kanopy · Hoopla · Plex
72. 72Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
73. 73Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Giant robots battle for Earth's future in a relentlessly paced, high-octane adventure with epic stakes.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
74. 74The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)Light gore · 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
75. 75The Score (2001)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn aging thief plans one last gritty heist, but a young upstart makes every move suspenseful and uncertain.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
76. 76Eagle Eye (2008)Mildly scary · 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
77. 77Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RGritty citizens and reviled figures collide in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy urban thriller.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Kanopy
78. 78Brotherhood 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
79. 79The 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)
80. 80Ghost in the Shell (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A cyber-enhanced soldier hunts dangerous criminals in a future where humanity and technology blur.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
81. 81Pain & Gain (2013)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RThree dimwitted bodybuilders pursue the American dream through a relentless, darkly comedic crime spree.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
82. 82Mission: Impossible II (2000)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
83. 83Get the Gringo (2012)Mildly scary · 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
84. 84All Is Lost (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · PG-13A lone sailor fights a relentless, intimate battle against the bleak, unforgiving ocean.Prime Video · Starz · Kanopy
85. 85The Family (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA mob family in witness protection finds their old habits clash hilariously with their quiet new French town.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
86. 86Clear and Present Danger (1994)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A CIA analyst uncovers a covert war and fights a corrupt system to expose the truth.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
87. 87Man on a Ledge (2012)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ex-cop's rooftop standoff in Manhattan masks a gritty, tense diamond heist unfolding with brisk suspense.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
88. 88Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Relentless action and pulpy sci-fi collide as ancient forces and shadowy groups threaten Earth's future.Paramount+ · Starz · Kanopy
89. 89Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA measured, suspenseful adventure unfolds as McCoy harbors Spock's living essence, revealing an epic journey.Paramount+ · Kanopy
90. 90Hardcore Henry (2015)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA resurrected cyborg battles a telekinetic tyrant and his army through a relentless, high-octane, pulpy Moscow.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
91. 91Guns Akimbo (2020)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA dark website forces an ordinary guy into a relentless, high-octane battle for survival and rescue.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
92. 92Deep Impact (1998)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13Humanity races against a colossal comet, facing an epic struggle for survival with earnest resolve.Paramount+ · AMC+ · Kanopy
93. 93Nacho Libre (2006)No gore · brisk · PGA monastery cook moonlights as a clumsy luchador, bringing absurd, feel-good action to hungry orphans.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
94. 94Star Trek: Generations (1994)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGStar systems face destruction as two legendary captains unite across time to stop a renegade scientist.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
95. 95The Sum of All Fears (2002)Mildly scary · 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+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
96. 96Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)No gore · brisk · RTwo raunchy slackers embark on a brisk, absurd road trip to sabotage their own Hollywood movie.Paramount+ · Kanopy
97. 97The 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.Kanopy
98. 98Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A nomadic former military investigator uncovers a conspiracy to clear his name and expose the truth.Prime Video · Paramount+ · Starz
99. 99Daybreakers (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA blood shortage forces vampires to farm humans while a researcher secretly develops a cure for the plague.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
100. 100xXx (2002)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

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