Action on Max: what is worth streaming right now

117 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)Mildly scary · 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.Max85
2. 2Game of Thrones (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · 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)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
9. 9Seven 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
10. 10Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · 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)Mildly scary · 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) · seriesMildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · 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) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
14. 14Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA jingoistic killer who loves peace faces a new, bizarre mission with a team of misfits.Max
16. 16Ready Player One (2018)Light gore · 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)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)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · 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)Mildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · 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) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · 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)Mildly scary · 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)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RDecimated heroes regroup for a relentless, gritty, and tragic war against an intergalactic tyrant.Max
24. 24Harley Quinn (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · TV-MAA newly single Harley carves out her own raunchy, absurd, and darkly comic criminal empire in Gotham.Max
25. 25Rome (2005) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAOrdinary Romans navigate gritty, epic adventures as the Republic's final days unfold with measured drama.Max
26. 26The Last Samurai (2003)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA disillusioned soldier finds purpose and honor fighting alongside the samurai in an epic, gritty war.Max · MGM+
27. 27Titans (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAYoung heroes battle evil and personal demons in a gritty, darkly comic, and briskly paced adventure.Max
28. 28Wonder Woman (2017)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An Amazon princess brings epic, brisk action and feel-good fantasy to a world at war.Max
29. 29The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A desperate battle for a mountain of gold rages as ancient races unite against encroaching darkness.Max
30. 30Justice League Unlimited (2004) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7The world's greatest heroes unite against cosmic threats in an epic, briskly-paced adventure.Max · Tubi
31. 31John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Max
32. 32X-Men: First Class (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
33. 33Watchmen (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RCostumed vigilantes investigate a murder and uncover a sinister plot in a darkly comic alternate 1985.Max
34. 34The Suicide Squad (2021)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA team of absurd supervillains unleashes relentless, darkly comic mayhem on a remote, enemy-infested island.Max
35. 35Sicario (2015)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn idealistic agent navigates the bleak, gritty, and suspenseful world of border drug warfare.Max80
36. 36Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic, gritty race against time unfolds as heroes fight to restore a fractured, war-torn reality.Max
37. 37Gran Turismo (2023)No gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAGritty, intimate stories of three Marines unfold across the vast, bleak Pacific theater of World War II.Max
39. 39Mortal Kombat II (2026)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RRelentless, high-octane action and broad humor fuel an epic, gory battle for Earthrealm's survival.Max
40. 40The Equalizer (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man with a mysterious past unleashes his brutal skills to protect the helpless from Russian gangsters.Max
41. 41Sinners (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
42. 42The Boy and the Beast (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lost boy finds an unlikely beast mentor, embarking on a heartwarming, epic journey between two worlds.Max · Crunchyroll
43. 43The Boondocks (2005) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA brisk, darkly comic animation follows two brothers shaking up suburbia with their revolutionary and misfit antics.Max
44. 44Batman Beyond (1999) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A new Batman rises in a gritty, futuristic Gotham, battling dark forces with brisk, suspenseful action.Max
45. 45His Dark Materials (2019) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An orphan's search for a friend uncovers a sinister plot across parallel worlds of magic and science.Max
46. 46Justice League (2001) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
47. 47Infernal Affairs (2002)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RUndercover moles on both sides of the law race to expose each other, creating a gritty, tense, and pulpy drama.Max · Criterion
48. 48Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGWhimsical, absurdist adventures with new and familiar characters explore the unseen corners of a fantastical world.Hulu · Max
49. 49Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, gritty adventure unfolds as a young woman fights to survive warring tyrants in a pulpy wasteland.Max
50. 50Batman (1989)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A caped crusader battles a gleefully deranged villain in a brisk, darkly comic, and pulpy crime fantasy.Max
51. 51Constantine (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
52. 52The Lego Batman Movie (2017)No gore · brisk · PGA lonely hero's cool facade crumbles when a new family and absurd villains challenge Gotham City.Max
53. 53Superman (2025)No gore · 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
54. 54Speed (1994)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA rigged bus hurtles through Los Angeles, and every dip below fifty miles per hour means explosive death.Netflix · Max
55. 55Warrior (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAA martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.Max
56. 56Aquaman (2018)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A half-human hero plunges into a relentless, pulpy adventure to claim his epic underwater destiny.Max
57. 57Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Escaped Gladers face a relentless, high-octane mission through a deadly labyrinth to save their friends.Max
58. 58Shazam! (2019)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A foster kid transforms into a superhero, navigating newfound powers with broad humor and brisk action.Max
59. 59Mission: 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
60. 60Watchmen (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn alternate history unfolds as outlawed "superheroes" navigate a gritty, darkly-comic, and suspenseful world.Max
61. 61The Equalizer 3 (2023)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired assassin protects new friends in Southern Italy, unleashing brutal justice on the mafia.Hulu · Max
62. 62The Batman (2004) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A young Bruce Wayne battles Gotham's dark forces with brisk, darkly comic, pulpy action.Max · Tubi
63. 63DC's Stargirl (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A kind girl discovers her stepfather's secret past, inspiring a new generation of earnest superheroes.Max
64. 64Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RRelentless action and broad, witty humor combine as secret agents team up to save the world.Max
65. 65Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA high-octane, darkly comic crime spree unfolds as an unlikely team protects a girl from a crime lord.Max
66. 66Superman (1978)No gore · measured · PGAn alien hero embraces humanity, battling evil with uplifting power and epic, crowd-pleasing action.Max
67. 67Greenland (2020)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A family fights for survival against a planet-killing comet, experiencing humanity's best and worst.Max
68. 68Batman Returns (1992)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Gotham's dark, atmospheric streets host a gritty, darkly comic battle for the city's twisted soul.Max
69. 69Generation Kill (2008) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAElite Marines navigate the gritty, bleak realities of the Iraq invasion, as a reporter documents their earnest, measured advance.Max
70. 70Man of Steel (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An alien hero embraces his epic destiny, relentlessly fighting to save humanity and inspire hope.Max
71. 71Mortal Kombat (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RWashed-up fighters discover their heritage and train for a relentless, high-stakes battle for the universe.Max
72. 72Ballerina (2025)Mildly scary · 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
73. 73Ocean's Eight (2018)No gore · brisk · PG-13An all-female crew executes a whimsical, witty heist at the Met Gala as brisk action unfolds.Max
74. 74Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Two titans unite against a colossal, hidden threat, challenging existence in an epic, relentless adventure.Max
75. 75The Powerpuff Girls (1998) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Three superpowered sisters with a scientist dad save their city from campy villains in brisk, wholesome adventures.Max · Tubi
76. 76Black Adam (2022)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13An ancient antihero awakens, unleashing gritty, pulpy justice with an epic, briskly paced adventure.Netflix · Max
77. 77Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)No gore · brisk · PG-13Two operatives race to save a shimmering, intergalactic city from a dark, encroaching mystery.Hulu · Max
78. 78The Equalizer 2 (2018)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance unfolds with gritty, high-octane action and pulpy suspense.Max
79. 79Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13Ancient super-species awaken and clash in an epic, brisk battle for supremacy that leaves humanity's fate uncertain.Max
80. 80Shin 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
81. 81Warfare (2025)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless mission in Ramadi unfolds through the gritty, tense memories of a Navy SEAL platoon.Max
82. 82Rampage (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A primatologist fights to save his giant ape friend and stop other mutated beasts from destroying everything.Max
83. 83The Flash (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Barry Allen races against time in a suspenseful, high-octane adventure to reset a Zod-dominated universe.Max
84. 84Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic adventure unfolds as Wonder Woman battles a mysterious ancient force, putting her powers in jeopardy.Max
85. 85Tomb Raider (2018)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A young woman's search for her missing father becomes a gritty, pulpy adventure on a mysterious island.Max
86. 86Puss in Boots (2011)No gore · brisk · PGA swashbuckling cat, a clever egg, and a street-smart feline embark on a brisk, feel-good adventure.Max
87. 87Tag (2018)No gore · brisk · RFive competitive friends turn a lifelong game of tag into an action-packed, witty, and broad annual pursuit.Max
88. 88Superman II (1980)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGThree Kryptonian villains and Lex Luthor challenge a depowered hero in an epic, crowd-pleasing adventure.Max
89. 89Taken 2 (2012)Mildly scary · 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
90. 90Atomic Blonde (2017)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA stylish spy navigates a neon-drenched Berlin, fighting brutal assassins to secure a dangerous list.Prime Video · Max
91. 91Dune: Prophecy (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MASisters forge a powerful female order, shaping humanity's destiny with epic, gritty, and suspenseful resolve.Max
92. 92Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13God-like heroes clash in a gritty, briskly paced epic where the world questions its saviors.Max
93. 93Justice League (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13An epic, relentless adventure unfolds as metahumans unite to face a catastrophic alien threat.Max
94. 94Blue Beetle (2023)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A college grad finds his purpose when an alien relic transforms him into an uplifting hero.Prime Video · Max
95. 95Miss Congeniality (2000)No gore · brisk · PG-13An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant, bringing wholesome humor to a brisk crime caper.Max · Starz · YouTube (free)
96. 96Suicide Squad (2016)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13Incarcerated supervillains undertake high-risk black ops missions, bringing a brisk, darkly comic, and raunchy adventure.Max
97. 97Robin Hood (2010)Light gore · strong violence · measured · PG-13A soldier's promise to a dying knight ignites an epic, gritty fight for justice in medieval England.Max
98. 98Batwoman (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brisk, darkly comic hero’s journey unfolds as a street fighter battles Gotham’s criminal resurgence and her own demons.Max
99. 99Road House (1989)Light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA Ph.D.-educated bouncer cleans up a rowdy bar, busting heads and falling for a local doctor.Max
100. 100Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An epic undersea adventure unfolds as Aquaman allies with his brother to protect Atlantis from Black Manta's revenge.Max

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