Action on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

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

1. 1Stranger Things (2016) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A small town grapples with a chilling supernatural mystery, secret experiments, and a peculiar young girl.Netflix78
2. 2Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
3. 3One Piece (1999) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-14A rubber-limbed boy and his pirate crew chase a legendary treasure with broad humor and wholesome, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
4. 4Teach You a Lesson (2026) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn inspector uses physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline students and reform a corrupt system.Netflix
5. 5Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7A young boy reawakens to embark on an epic, heartwarming, and whimsical quest to bring peace.Netflix · Paramount+
6. 6Arcane (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Twin cities clash as two sisters lead opposing sides in a gritty, suspenseful war of magic and conviction.Netflix
7. 7The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
8. 8Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for vengeance unfolds as a brother fights to save his demon-cursed sister.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
9. 9Gladiator (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
10. 10My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
11. 11JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA high schooler battles monstrous curses and dark forces, facing relentless, gritty action and suspense.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
12. 12The Walking Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA sheriff awakens to a bleak, zombie-filled world, fighting to find family among desperate survivors.Netflix · Pluto TV
13. 13Scarface (1983)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
14. 14Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RThe Demon Slayer Corps plunges into a relentless, gritty battle against terrifying demons within a suspenseful, epic fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
15. 15Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Epic · date night · relentless · PG-13Elite aviators push the limits in a high-octane drama filled with epic, uplifting, and relentless action.Netflix · Paramount+
16. 16Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
17. 17Naruto (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
18. 18Hunter 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
19. 19The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
20. 20Squid Game (2021) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MADesperate players enter a brutal competition of children's games, where deadly stakes drive relentless, bleak suspense.Netflix74
21. 21One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
22. 22Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesDry wit · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
23. 23InuYasha (2000) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
24. 24Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
25. 25All of Us Are Dead (2022) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MATrapped high school students navigate a relentless zombie outbreak with gritty, high-octane action and bleak suspense.Netflix
26. 26Vikings (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.Netflix
27. 27Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
28. 28SPY x FAMILY (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-14A spy, an assassin, and a telepath form a whimsical, brisk family, each cleverly hiding their true selves.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
29. 29JoJo'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
30. 30Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesUplifting · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
31. 31Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA reckless street kid navigates a corrupt, cybernetically enhanced dystopia, becoming a mercenary outlaw in a darkly comic, relentless ride.Netflix
32. 32Dr. STONE (2019) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · measured · TV-14Humanity rebuilds with wholesome humor and earnest scientific discovery in a whimsically measured adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
33. 33Heat (1995)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA master thief and a relentless detective engage in a high-stakes, gritty game across atmospheric Los Angeles.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex87
34. 34Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Teenage superheroes in Paris balance secret identities and wholesome humor with brisk, whimsical adventures.Netflix · Disney+
35. 35Record of Ragnarok (2021) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAGods and mortals clash in relentless, high-octane battles that are both epic and campy.Netflix
36. 36Mob Psycho 100 (2016) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A powerful psychic boy navigates a whimsical world of spirits and espers, seeking a normal life.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
37. 37The Witcher (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
38. 38Banana Fish (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
39. 39The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
40. 40The Last Kingdom (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.Netflix
41. 41Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless, surreal battle pushes a young pilot's sanity to the brink, deciding humanity's dreamlike fate.Netflix · Criterion
42. 42Vincenzo (2021) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A Korean-Italian lawyer delivers darkly comic justice to a ruthless conglomerate with brisk, absurdist flair.Netflix
43. 43Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
44. 44Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
45. 45Scissor Seven (2018) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-PGA scissor-wielding hairdresser with amnesia bumbles through absurd, brisk adventures while feuding factions vie for power.Netflix
46. 46Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
47. 47Weak Hero (2022) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brilliant but quiet student faces down brutal bullies, finding unexpected friendships in a violent world.Netflix
48. 48Dan Da Dan (2024) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MAHigh schoolers gain absurd superpowers and face relentless, darkly comic paranormal threats in a pulpy, campy adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
49. 49Assassination Classroom (2015) · seriesAbsurdist humor · darkly comic · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A class of misfits plots to assassinate their whimsical, tentacled, Mach-20-fast teacher before he destroys Earth.Netflix · Crunchyroll
50. 50Alice in Borderland (2020) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAFriends navigate a surreal, gritty Tokyo, competing in dangerous games with relentless suspense.Netflix
51. 51Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7A teen's discovery of a magical amulet launches a brisk, wholesome adventure to save two worlds.Netflix
52. 52BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA relentless, gritty tale of revenge unfolds as a warrior cuts a bloody path through Edo-period Japan.Netflix
53. 53Overlord (2015) · seriesDark satire · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA powerful skeletal wizard navigates a darkly-comic virtual world where NPCs suddenly feel genuine emotions.Netflix · Crunchyroll
54. 54Bloodhounds (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MATwo young boxers risk everything against ruthless foes, fighting for justice with relentless, gritty determination.Netflix
55. 55KENGAN ASHURA (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAUnderground gladiators settle corporate scores in brutal, bone-crunching battles, driven by a relentless fighting spirit.Netflix
56. 56The Gentlemen (2020)Dry wit · gritty · date night · strong violence · RA sharp-suited American expat's plan to sell his London weed empire sparks a darkly comic, briskly paced criminal free-for-all.Netflix
57. 57Sweet Home (2020) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASurvivors battle relentless monster attacks as humanity's bleak struggle for survival unfolds with gritty suspense.Netflix
58. 58ONE PIECE (2023) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · TV-14A whimsical pirate captain and his crew embark on an epic, briskly paced adventure for treasure.Netflix
59. 59The Bourne Identity (2002)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An amnesiac with deadly skills races to uncover his identity while shadowy figures relentlessly pursue him.Netflix
60. 60American Sniper (2014)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA Navy SEAL's pinpoint accuracy saves lives in gritty combat, but the cost of war takes a tragic toll.Netflix · YouTube (free)
61. 61Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A nervous student battles a powerful curse while learning to fight at a school for exorcists.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
62. 62How to Train Your Dragon (2025)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · mildly scary · PGA young Viking forges an unlikely bond with a dragon, challenging generations of tradition with heartwarming, brisk adventure.Netflix
63. 63Outer Banks (2020) · seriesSuspenseful · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATeenagers uncover a pulpy, suspenseful mystery, leading to brisk adventure and illicit discoveries.Netflix
64. 64Pokémon (1997) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Ash and Pikachu journey through vibrant regions, making friends and facing challenges in a whimsical, feel-good quest.Netflix · Disney+ · Tubi
65. 65Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesBig broad humor · family watch · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
66. 66Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020) · seriesSuspenseful · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-PGTeen campers on Isla Nublar unite to survive as dinosaurs escape, creating constant, brisk suspense.Netflix
67. 67BAKI (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAFive death row inmates descend on Tokyo, challenging a young fighter to brutal, relentless martial arts battles.Netflix
68. 68SEAL Team (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Elite Navy SEALs navigate gritty, high-stakes missions and intense personal lives at a brisk, suspenseful pace.Netflix · Paramount+
69. 69Fear the Walking Dead (2015) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWitness the relentless, bleak, and suspenseful beginning of the end in a transforming Los Angeles.Netflix · Prime Video · AMC+
70. 70MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES (2023) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A magically inept young man with bulging muscles navigates a world of magic with absurd, briskly-paced action.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
71. 71S.W.A.T. (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A gritty Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant earnestly balances loyalty to his streets and his brothers in blue.Netflix · Prime Video · Starz
72. 72BLUE LOCK (2022) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-14High school soccer players battle in a relentless, high-octane drama to become the world's most egoistic striker.Netflix · Crunchyroll
73. 73The Sandman (2022) · seriesSurreal · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAThe King of Dreams journeys across surreal, atmospheric worlds to reclaim what was stolen and restore his epic power.Netflix
74. 74The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A former assassin unearths buried memories, relentlessly pursued by a shadowy organization determined to silence him.Netflix · Starz
75. 75The Equalizer (2014)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man with a mysterious past unleashes his brutal skills to protect the helpless from Russian gangsters.Netflix
76. 76High-Rise Invasion (2021) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high-school girl fights for survival in a bleak, skyscraper-filled world of relentless masked killers.Netflix
77. 77Sonic 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
78. 78The Dragon Prince (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGAn elf and two human princes embark on a whimsical, heartwarming quest to unite their warring kingdoms.Netflix
79. 79Upgrade (2018)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA paralyzed man's AI implant grants superhuman abilities for relentless, gritty revenge in a pulpy, high-octane thriller.Netflix
80. 80Vagabond (2019) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA stuntman uncovers a vast corruption scandal, and a secret agent navigates a world of relentless, gritty suspense.Netflix
81. 81Furious 7 (2015)High octane · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, high-octane chase for revenge turns into an epic, suspenseful battle for family.Netflix
82. 82The Bourne Supremacy (2004)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty thriller where a trained assassin is forced back into a high-octane world of espionage.Netflix · Starz
83. 83Nimona (2023)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA framed knight and a shape-shifting teen team up, bringing whimsical adventure and heartwarming action.Netflix
84. 84Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) · seriesBig broad humor · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Miniature heroes journey through the Demon Realm, battling foes with brisk action and broad comedic antics.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
85. 85Godzilla Minus One (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Post-war survivors face relentless devastation as a monstrous horror forces them to unite and fight for their lives.Netflix
86. 86Gurren Lagann (2007) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · brutal violence · mildly scary · TV-14A young laborer escapes to a violent world of robot battles, finding high-octane adventure and uplifting, campy fun.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
87. 87Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA speedy blue hero, his new fox sidekick, and a wholesome globe-trotting adventure to save the world.Netflix · Paramount+
88. 88The Warriors (1979)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Coney Island gang fights for survival on a gritty, relentless journey through a hostile city.Netflix · Tubi
89. 89Wayne (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA gritty, darkly comic adventure unfolds as two teens tear across the country to reclaim a stolen car.Netflix · Tubi
90. 90Warrior Nun (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn orphaned teen with superpowers joins a secret sect of demon-hunting nuns in a brisk, gritty, and epic adventure.Netflix
91. 91Hell's Paradise (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Condemned ninja assassins race to a mysterious island for immortality, facing gritty, suspenseful dangers at a brisk pace.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
92. 92The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWashing ashore in France, a lone survivor navigates a bleak, walker-infested landscape protecting a messianic boy.Netflix · AMC+ · Prime Video
93. 93Fast Five (2011)High octane · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Ex-cons in Rio pull off one last high-stakes job, outrunning relentless authorities for their freedom.Netflix
94. 94Extraction (2020)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hardened gun-for-hire faces a relentless, gritty fight for survival while rescuing a kidnapped son.Netflix
95. 95NCIS (2003) · seriesGritty · comfort watch · strong violence · measured · TV-14Special agents investigate military crimes, uncovering gritty truths with earnest dedication and pulpy suspense.Netflix · Hulu · Paramount+
96. 96Hawaii Five-0 (2010) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A brisk, gritty task force hunts Oahu's criminals, bringing pulpy action and suspense to paradise.Netflix · Paramount+
97. 97Ninjago: 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
98. 98Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-PGA young Avatar masters four elemental powers to save a world at war from a ruthless enemy.Netflix
99. 99True Romance (1993)Dark satire · pulpy · full attention · brutal violence · RA whirlwind romance ignites a cross-country crime spree, fueled by stolen drugs and dark humor.Netflix
100. 100Baki Hanma (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAA young fighter enters a brutal prison to challenge an infamous inmate, fueling an epic, high-octane battle.Netflix

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