Action on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

234 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.Netflix79
2. 2Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
3. 3Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-Y7A young boy reawakens to embark on an epic, heartwarming, and whimsical quest to bring peace.Netflix · Paramount+
4. 4Teach You a Lesson (2026) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn inspector uses physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline students and reform a corrupt system.Netflix
5. 5Arcane (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Twin cities clash as two sisters lead opposing sides in a gritty, suspenseful war of magic and conviction.Netflix
6. 6The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
7. 7Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty quest for vengeance unfolds as a brother fights to save his demon-cursed sister.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
8. 8One Piece (1999) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14A rubber-limbed boy and his pirate crew chase a legendary treasure with broad humor and wholesome, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
9. 9My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
10. 10JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler battles monstrous curses and dark forces, facing relentless, gritty action and suspense.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
11. 11The 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
12. 12Scarface (1983)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
13. 13Naruto (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
14. 14Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
15. 15The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
16. 16Hunter x Hunter (2011) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A determined young boy embarks on an epic, brisk adventure to find his father and become a legendary Hunter.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
17. 17Squid 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
18. 18One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu
19. 19Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
20. 20InuYasha (2000) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
21. 21Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
22. 22All 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
23. 23Vikings (2013) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.Netflix
24. 24Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
25. 25JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA multi-generational family battles surreal forces of evil with brisk, campy, and absurdist action.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
26. 26Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
27. 27Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA reckless street kid navigates a corrupt, cybernetically enhanced dystopia, becoming a mercenary outlaw in a darkly comic, relentless ride.Netflix
28. 28Dr. STONE (2019) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Humanity rebuilds with wholesome humor and earnest scientific discovery in a whimsically measured adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
29. 29The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
30. 30Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Teenage superheroes in Paris balance secret identities and wholesome humor with brisk, whimsical adventures.Netflix · Disney+
31. 31Record of Ragnarok (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAGods and mortals clash in relentless, high-octane battles that are both epic and campy.Netflix
32. 32Halo (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Humanity battles an alien threat in the 26th century, weaving gritty personal stories with epic action and adventure.Netflix · Paramount+
33. 33Mob Psycho 100 (2016) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A powerful psychic boy navigates a whimsical world of spirits and espers, seeking a normal life.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
34. 34Banana Fish (2018) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
35. 35The Witcher (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
36. 36Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A teen's discovery of a magical amulet launches a brisk, wholesome adventure to save two worlds.Netflix
37. 37The Last Kingdom (2015) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAGritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.Netflix
38. 38Neon 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
39. 39Vincenzo (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A Korean-Italian lawyer delivers darkly comic justice to a ruthless conglomerate with brisk, absurdist flair.Netflix
40. 40Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
41. 41Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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+
42. 42Scissor Seven (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGA scissor-wielding hairdresser with amnesia bumbles through absurd, brisk adventures while feuding factions vie for power.Netflix
43. 43Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
44. 44Assassination Classroom (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A class of misfits plots to assassinate their whimsical, tentacled, Mach-20-fast teacher before he destroys Earth.Netflix · Crunchyroll
45. 45Dan Da Dan (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · TV-MAHigh schoolers gain absurd superpowers and face relentless, darkly comic paranormal threats in a pulpy, campy adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
46. 46The Fifth Element (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.Netflix · AMC+
47. 47Weak Hero (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brilliant but quiet student faces down brutal bullies, finding unexpected friendships in a violent world.Netflix
48. 48Alice 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
49. 49Overlord (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA powerful skeletal wizard navigates a darkly-comic virtual world where NPCs suddenly feel genuine emotions.Netflix · Crunchyroll
50. 50BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty tale of revenge unfolds as a warrior cuts a bloody path through Edo-period Japan.Netflix
51. 51The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk adventure unfolds as reluctant heroes ignite a tense, epic rebellion against a brutal regime.Netflix
52. 52KENGAN ASHURA (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAUnderground gladiators settle corporate scores in brutal, bone-crunching battles, driven by a relentless fighting spirit.Netflix
53. 53Bloodhounds (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATwo young boxers risk everything against ruthless foes, fighting for justice with relentless, gritty determination.Netflix
54. 54Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A high schooler balances everyday life and superheroics with witty charm and brisk, wholesome adventure.Netflix · Disney+
55. 55The Gentlemen (2020)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA sharp-suited American expat's plan to sell his London weed empire sparks a darkly comic, briskly paced criminal free-for-all.Netflix
56. 56Sweet 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
57. 57ONE PIECE (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A whimsical pirate captain and his crew embark on an epic, briskly paced adventure for treasure.Netflix
58. 58American Sniper (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA Navy SEAL's pinpoint accuracy saves lives in gritty combat, but the cost of war takes a tragic toll.Netflix · YouTube (free)
59. 59Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A nervous student battles a powerful curse while learning to fight at a school for exorcists.Netflix · Prime Video · Crunchyroll
60. 60The Hunger Games (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, dystopian world forces young tributes into a brutal, televised fight for survival and defiance.Netflix
61. 61How to Train Your Dragon (2025)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA young Viking forges an unlikely bond with a dragon, challenging generations of tradition with heartwarming, brisk adventure.Netflix
62. 62Outer Banks (2020) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATeenagers uncover a pulpy, suspenseful mystery, leading to brisk adventure and illicit discoveries.Netflix
63. 63Pokémon (1997) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Ash and Pikachu journey through vibrant regions, making friends and facing challenges in a whimsical, feel-good quest.Netflix · Disney+ · Tubi
64. 64Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-PGTeen campers on Isla Nublar unite to survive as dinosaurs escape, creating constant, brisk suspense.Netflix
65. 65Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
66. 66BAKI (2018) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAFive death row inmates descend on Tokyo, challenging a young fighter to brutal, relentless martial arts battles.Netflix
67. 67SEAL Team (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Elite Navy SEALs navigate gritty, high-stakes missions and intense personal lives at a brisk, suspenseful pace.Netflix · Paramount+
68. 68Fear 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 · AMC+ · Prime Video
69. 69S.W.A.T. (2017) · seriesLight gore · 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
70. 70MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES (2023) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A magically inept young man with bulging muscles navigates a world of magic with absurd, briskly-paced action.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
71. 71BLUE LOCK (2022) · seriesNo gore · 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
72. 72The Sandman (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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
73. 73High-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
74. 74Sonic Prime (2022) · seriesNo gore · relentless · TV-Y7A relentless, whimsical adventure shatters the universe as Sonic races through parallel dimensions to save his friends.Netflix · Hoopla
75. 75The Dragon Prince (2018) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGAn elf and two human princes embark on a whimsical, heartwarming quest to unite their warring kingdoms.Netflix
76. 76Upgrade (2018)Mildly scary · 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
77. 77Vagabond (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA stuntman uncovers a vast corruption scandal, and a secret agent navigates a world of relentless, gritty suspense.Netflix
78. 78Furious 7 (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane chase for revenge turns into an epic, suspenseful battle for family.Netflix
79. 79Dragon Ball DAIMA (2024) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Miniature heroes journey through the Demon Realm, battling foes with brisk action and broad comedic antics.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
80. 80Gurren Lagann (2007) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A young laborer escapes to a violent world of robot battles, finding high-octane adventure and uplifting, campy fun.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
81. 81Godzilla 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
82. 82Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA speedy blue hero, his new fox sidekick, and a wholesome globe-trotting adventure to save the world.Netflix · Paramount+
83. 83Warrior Nun (2020) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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
84. 84Fast Five (2011)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Ex-cons in Rio pull off one last high-stakes job, outrunning relentless authorities for their freedom.Netflix
85. 85Extraction (2020)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hardened gun-for-hire faces a relentless, gritty fight for survival while rescuing a kidnapped son.Netflix
86. 86The 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+ · Hoopla
87. 87Hell's Paradise (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Condemned ninja assassins race to a mysterious island for immortality, facing gritty, suspenseful dangers at a brisk pace.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
88. 88NCIS (2003) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14Special agents investigate military crimes, uncovering gritty truths with earnest dedication and pulpy suspense.Netflix · Hulu · Paramount+
89. 89Hawaii Five-0 (2010) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A brisk, gritty task force hunts Oahu's criminals, bringing pulpy action and suspense to paradise.Netflix · Paramount+
90. 90Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Animated ninja heroes use elemental powers and wholesome humor to save their world from constant threats.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
91. 91Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-PGA young Avatar masters four elemental powers to save a world at war from a ruthless enemy.Netflix
92. 92True Romance (1993)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA whirlwind romance ignites a cross-country crime spree, fueled by stolen drugs and dark humor.Netflix
93. 93Baki Hanma (2021) · seriesLight gore · brutal violence · relentless · TV-MAA young fighter enters a brutal prison to challenge an infamous inmate, fueling an epic, high-octane battle.Netflix
94. 94Speed (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
95. 95RRR (2022)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RTwo legendary revolutionaries embark on a relentless, high-octane journey through a pulpy, epic 1920s India.Netflix
96. 96The Bad Guys (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA crew of criminal animals attempts to go good, leading to brisk, wholesome, and campy animated fun.Netflix
97. 97The Fast and the Furious (2001)No gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Undercover street racing and high-stakes truck heists collide as a cop chooses between duty and a new family.Netflix
98. 98The Thundermans (2013) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-GA superpowered family navigates suburban life with broad humor and whimsical, brisk adventures.Netflix · Paramount+
99. 99Supergirl (2015) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14An earnest hero embraces her alien powers, navigating a measured journey of uplifting, feel-good adventure.Netflix
100. 100The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASurvivors navigate a relentless, gritty Manhattan, where anarchy and danger lurk around every crumbling corner.Netflix · Prime Video · AMC+

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