Action on Max: what is worth streaming right now

116 action titles on Max at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1The Dark Knight (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max86
2. 2Game of Thrones (2011) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MANoble families clash in an epic, gritty war for control, while an ancient evil awakens in the frozen north.Max94
3. 3The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)Epic · family watch · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Relentless action and suspense build to an epic battle for the world, filled with gritty, heartwarming adventure.Max
4. 4The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A fellowship of heroes embarks on an epic, gritty adventure to destroy a powerful, corrupting ring.Max
5. 5Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesAbsurdist humor · darkly comic · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
6. 6The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Heroes pursue separate, perilous paths as an ancient evil's power grows, threatening all Middle-earth.Max
7. 7House of the Dragon (2022) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA king's choice of heir ignites a brutal, dynasty-destroying war, even with dragons at their command.Max
8. 8Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
9. 9Seven 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
10. 10Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn epic team of heroes assembles to face a relentless, gritty threat on a catastrophic scale.Max
11. 11The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
12. 12Primal (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · TV-14A prehistoric man and a dinosaur forge an unlikely bond while battling for survival in a brutal world.Max
13. 13Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesDry wit · gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
14. 14Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
15. 15Peacemaker (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
16. 16Ready Player One (2018)Nostalgic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A virtual treasure hunt through an epic, nostalgic world delivers relentless, high-octane adventure.Max
17. 17Castle in the Sky (1986)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
18. 18Deadpool 2 (2018)Dry wit · campy · party watch · brutal violence · RA wisecracking mercenary battles powerful bad guys in a relentless, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Disney+ · Max
19. 19The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)Epic · family watch · strong violence · measured · PG-13A company of dwarves, a hobbit, and a wizard continue their epic, suspenseful quest for stolen gold.Max
20. 20Young Justice (2010) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Teenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.Max
21. 21A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026) · seriesDry wit · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA naive knight and his squire navigate epic dangers and witty encounters in a suspenseful, romantic Westeros.Max
22. 22The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)Epic · family watch · strong violence · measured · PG-13A reluctant hobbit joins a whimsical, measured quest to reclaim a mountain from a dragon.Max
23. 23Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)Bleak · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RDecimated heroes regroup for a relentless, gritty, and tragic war against an intergalactic tyrant.Max
24. 24Rome (2005) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAOrdinary Romans navigate gritty, epic adventures as the Republic's final days unfold with measured drama.Max
25. 25Harley Quinn (2019) · seriesDark satire · campy · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAA newly single Harley carves out her own raunchy, absurd, and darkly comic criminal empire in Gotham.Max
26. 26The Last Samurai (2003)Epic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA disillusioned soldier finds purpose and honor fighting alongside the samurai in an epic, gritty war.Max · MGM+
27. 27Wonder Woman (2017)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An Amazon princess brings epic, brisk action and feel-good fantasy to a world at war.Max
28. 28The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A desperate battle for a mountain of gold rages as ancient races unite against encroaching darkness.Max
29. 29Justice League Unlimited (2004) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7The world's greatest heroes unite against cosmic threats in an epic, briskly-paced adventure.Max · Tubi
30. 30John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Prime Video · Max
31. 31X-Men: First Class (2011)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Young mutants discover their powers, forging a complex friendship while battling a world-ending threat with brisk, gritty action.Disney+ · Max
32. 32Watchmen (2009)Dark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · RCostumed vigilantes investigate a murder and uncover a sinister plot in a darkly comic alternate 1985.Max
33. 33The Suicide Squad (2021)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · brutal violence · RA team of absurd supervillains unleashes relentless, darkly comic mayhem on a remote, enemy-infested island.Max
34. 34Sicario (2015)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.Max80
35. 35Titans (2018) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
36. 36Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)Epic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · PG-13An epic, gritty race against time unfolds as heroes fight to restore a fractured, war-torn reality.Max
37. 37Gran Turismo (2023)Feel good · family watch · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A teenager's gaming obsession leads to an epic, true-life journey toward professional racecar glory.Hulu · Max
38. 38The Pacific (2010) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty, intimate stories of three Marines unfold across the vast, bleak Pacific theater of World War II.Max
39. 39Sinners (2025)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwin brothers return home to a darkly comic, surreal evil as the suspense builds with gritty action.Max87
40. 40The Boy and the Beast (2015)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lost boy finds an unlikely beast mentor, embarking on a heartwarming, epic journey between two worlds.Max
41. 41The Boondocks (2005) · seriesDry wit · satirical · full attention · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brisk, darkly comic animation follows two brothers shaking up suburbia with their revolutionary and misfit antics.Max
42. 42Mortal Kombat II (2026)Big broad humor · gritty · party watch · brutal violence · RRelentless, high-octane action and broad humor fuel an epic, gory battle for Earthrealm's survival.Max
43. 43Batman Beyond (1999) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7A new Batman rises in a gritty, futuristic Gotham, battling dark forces with brisk, suspenseful action.Max
44. 44Justice League (2001) · seriesEpic · family watch · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
45. 45His Dark Materials (2019) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An orphan's search for a friend uncovers a sinister plot across parallel worlds of magic and science.Max
46. 46Infernal Affairs (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
47. 47Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGWhimsical, absurdist adventures with new and familiar characters explore the unseen corners of a fantastical world.Hulu · Max
48. 48Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty adventure unfolds as a young woman fights to survive warring tyrants in a pulpy wasteland.Max
49. 49Batman (1989)Dark satire · gritty · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
50. 50Constantine (2005)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA cynical demon hunter and a skeptical detective navigate a gritty, supernatural Los Angeles to solve a dark mystery.Max
51. 51Superman (2025)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brisk adventure follows a hero's journey to reconcile alien heritage with a human upbringing, all while feeling uplifting.Prime Video · Max
52. 52The Lego Batman Movie (2017)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA lonely hero's cool facade crumbles when a new family and absurd villains challenge Gotham City.Max
53. 53Warrior (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.Max
54. 54Aquaman (2018)Epic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A half-human hero plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure to claim his epic underwater destiny.Max
55. 55Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Escaped Gladers face a relentless, high-octane mission through a deadly labyrinth to save their friends.Max
56. 56Shazam! (2019)Big broad humor · feel good · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A foster kid transforms into a superhero, navigating newfound powers with broad humor and brisk action.Max
57. 57Mission: 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
58. 58Watchmen (2019) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAAn alternate history unfolds as outlawed "superheroes" navigate a gritty, darkly-comic, and suspenseful world.Max
59. 59The Equalizer 3 (2023)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired assassin protects new friends in Southern Italy, unleashing brutal justice on the mafia.Hulu · Max
60. 60The Batman (2004) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-Y7A young Bruce Wayne battles Gotham's dark forces with brisk, darkly comic, pulpy action.Max · Tubi
61. 61DC's Stargirl (2020) · seriesFeel good · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A kind girl discovers her stepfather's secret past, inspiring a new generation of earnest superheroes.Max
62. 62Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)Big broad humor · pulpy · party watch · brutal violence · RRelentless action and broad, witty humor combine as secret agents team up to save the world.Max
63. 63Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Dark satire · campy · party watch · strong violence · RA high-octane, darkly comic crime spree unfolds as an unlikely team protects a girl from a crime lord.Max
64. 64Superman (1978)Feel good · family watch · measured · PGAn alien hero embraces humanity, battling evil with uplifting power and epic, crowd-pleasing action.Max
65. 65Greenland (2020)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A family fights for survival against a planet-killing comet, experiencing humanity's best and worst.Max
66. 66Batman Returns (1992)Dark satire · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · PG-13Gotham's dark, atmospheric streets host a gritty, darkly comic battle for the city's twisted soul.Max
67. 67Ballerina (2025)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless assassin's training in Ruska Roma traditions fuels a high-octane, suspenseful, and gritty crime thriller.Max · Starz
68. 68Generation Kill (2008) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAElite Marines navigate the gritty, bleak realities of the Iraq invasion, as a reporter documents their earnest, measured advance.Max
69. 69Mortal Kombat (2021)Gritty · party watch · brutal violence · graphic gore · RWashed-up fighters discover their heritage and train for a relentless, high-stakes battle for the universe.Max
70. 70Man of Steel (2013)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An alien hero embraces his epic destiny, relentlessly fighting to save humanity and inspire hope.Max
71. 71Ocean's Eight (2018)Dry wit · campy · date night · brisk · PG-13An all-female crew executes a whimsical, witty heist at the Met Gala as brisk action unfolds.Max
72. 72Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Two titans unite against a colossal, hidden threat, challenging existence in an epic, relentless adventure.Prime Video · Max
73. 73The Powerpuff Girls (1998) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-Y7Three superpowered sisters with a scientist dad save their city from campy villains in brisk, wholesome adventures.Max · Tubi
74. 74Black Adam (2022)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13An ancient antihero awakens, unleashing gritty, pulpy justice with an epic, briskly paced adventure.Netflix · Max
75. 75Shin Godzilla (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A massive gilled monster tears through the city while a rag-tag team battles bureaucratic red tape.Max
76. 76Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)Epic · late-night trip · brisk · PG-13Two operatives race to save a shimmering, intergalactic city from a dark, encroaching mystery.Hulu · Max
77. 77Rampage (2018)High octane · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A primatologist fights to save his giant ape friend and stop other mutated beasts from destroying everything.Max
78. 78The Flash (2023)High octane · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Barry Allen races against time in a suspenseful, high-octane adventure to reset a Zod-dominated universe.Max
79. 79Warfare (2025)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless mission in Ramadi unfolds through the gritty, tense memories of a Navy SEAL platoon.Max
80. 80Tomb Raider (2018)Pulpy · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A young woman's search for her missing father becomes a gritty, pulpy adventure on a mysterious island.Max
81. 81Puss in Boots (2011)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA swashbuckling cat, a clever egg, and a street-smart feline embark on a brisk, feel-good adventure.Max · Peacock
82. 82Tag (2018)Big broad humor · crowd pleasing · party watch · brisk · RFive competitive friends turn a lifelong game of tag into an action-packed, witty, and broad annual pursuit.Max
83. 83The Amateur (2025)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A brilliant CIA decoder, grieving his wife, takes gritty action when his superiors refuse to pursue terrorists.Max
84. 84Taken 2 (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A retired CIA operative battles a vengeful father in Istanbul, navigating a relentless, gritty, and tense hostage situation.Max
85. 85Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic adventure unfolds as Wonder Woman battles a mysterious ancient force, putting her powers in jeopardy.Max
86. 86Atomic Blonde (2017)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA stylish spy navigates a neon-drenched Berlin, fighting brutal assassins to secure a dangerous list.Prime Video · Max
87. 87Dune: Prophecy (2024) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASisters forge a powerful female order, shaping humanity's destiny with epic, gritty, and suspenseful resolve.Max
88. 88Superman II (1980)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PGThree Kryptonian villains and Lex Luthor challenge a depowered hero in an epic, crowd-pleasing adventure.Max
89. 89Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13God-like heroes clash in a gritty, briskly paced epic where the world questions its saviors.Max
90. 90Justice League (2017)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13An epic, relentless adventure unfolds as metahumans unite to face a catastrophic alien threat.Max
91. 91Blue Beetle (2023)Wholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A college grad finds his purpose when an alien relic transforms him into an uplifting hero.Max
92. 92Miss Congeniality (2000)Big broad humor · feel good · comfort watch · brisk · PG-13An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant, bringing wholesome humor to a brisk crime caper.Max · Starz
93. 93Suicide Squad (2016)Dark satire · campy · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13Incarcerated supervillains undertake high-risk black ops missions, bringing a brisk, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Max
94. 94Robin Hood (2010)Epic · family watch · strong violence · measured · PG-13A soldier's promise to a dying knight ignites an epic, gritty fight for justice in medieval England.Max
95. 95Batwoman (2019) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A brisk, darkly comic hero’s journey unfolds as a street fighter battles Gotham’s criminal resurgence and her own demons.Max
96. 96Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An epic undersea adventure unfolds as Aquaman allies with his brother to protect Atlantis from Black Manta's revenge.Max
97. 97The Meg (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A deep-sea rescue mission unleashes a prehistoric terror, igniting a brisk, high-octane battle for survival.Max
98. 98Supergirl (2026)Epic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A hero's quest for vengeance and justice propels an epic, interstellar adventure against a ruthless adversary.Max
99. 99Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Wholesome heroes with broad humor fight an epic, campy battle to save the world, feeling whimsical and brisk.Max
100. 100Meg 2: The Trench (2023)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A daring research team's deep-sea exploration turns into a relentless, pulpy battle for survival against a malevolent mining operation.Max

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