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Best movies — action on Prime Video : our Top 20

At Stream Tracker, we offer a carefully curated selection of the best Action films currently available on Prime Video. We focused on titles that represent a range of subgenres—classic action, thrillers, superhero fare, and high-octane international picks—so you can find something that matches your mood and viewing preferences. For each film, we provide quick facts about availability, runtime, and viewing options on Prime Video, plus a short note on what makes the title worth watching. We keep the list up to date as streaming catalogs change, so you can rely on it when planning what to watch next. Browse the selection to find a film that fits your evening, and use the links to go straight to Prime Video for more details or to start watching.

Updated on 02/06/2026

#01
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight

2008 · Christopher Nolan

Batman pushes his campaign against Gotham’s underworld to the next level, joining forces with Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to systematically break apart the last criminal networks. Their cooperation brings hope for a safer city, but a cunning new antagonist who calls himself the Joker sparks a spiral of violence and anarchy that threatens to overwhelm them all.

With Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman

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#02
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003 · Peter Jackson

Armies converge for a decisive clash that will determine the world's fate as ancient forces of Light and Darkness vie for supremacy. One member of the Fellowship is unmasked as the rightful heir to the throne of Men, yet the only real hope against the coming shadow rests with a small, brave hobbit. Frodo, guided by his devoted friend Sam and trailed by the pitiful, treacherous Gollum, pushes into the black heart of Mordor on a desperate, seemingly impossible mission to obliterate the Ring of Power.

With Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis and Cate Blanchett

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#03
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002 · Peter Jackson

Separated and traveling different routes, the members of the Fellowship press on with their mission to end the Ring’s threat. Their journeys converge on two strongholds: the black tower of Orthanc in Isengard, where the traitorous wizard Saruman broods, and Sauron’s iron fortress Barad-dûr buried in the wastelands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam push into the enemy country, bearing the burden of destroying the Ring, while Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli track the orcs who have taken Merry and Pippin. All the while Saruman schemes within his tower, ready to intercept and undermine any who dare approach.

With Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis and Cate Blanchett

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#04
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 · Peter Jackson

After his uncle Bilbo leaves him a strange and powerful ring, young hobbit Frodo Baggins must leave the safety of his home to keep it from being seized by the evil force that forged it. A diverse band of companions forms around him to guard the ring-bearer and guide the perilous trek to Mount Doom—the only place where the ring can be destroyed.

With Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Sean Bean and Cate Blanchett

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#05
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · Irvin Kershner

Luke Skywalker, determined to help topple the oppressive Galactic Empire, travels to train under the reclusive, elderly Jedi master Yoda and deepen his command of the Force. Darth Vader, relentless in his pursuit, closes in on Luke, while Princess Leia, the brash Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are swept into a tangled web of capture, betrayal and growing despair.

With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse and Peter Mayhew

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#06
The Matrix
The Matrix

1999 · Lilly Wachowski

In the 22nd century, a gifted hacker becomes part of a covert resistance movement fighting to overthrow the vast, sentient machines that have seized control of the planet.

With Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong and Anthony Ray Parker

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#07
Star Wars
Star Wars

1977 · George Lucas

When Princess Leia is taken hostage by the ruthless Imperial forces as they tighten their grip on the galaxy, intrepid Luke Skywalker and the roguish Captain Han Solo join forces with the resourceful droid pair R2-D2 and C-3PO. Together they embark on a dangerous rescue mission to free the princess and challenge the Empire’s oppressive rule, fighting to restore freedom and justice across the stars.

With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker

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#08
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 · James Cameron

A decade after the initial conflict, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect a young John Connor from a shape‑shifting T-1000; alongside John's mother, Sarah, they race to stop Skynet from unleashing a nuclear apocalypse.

With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick, Joe Morton, Earl Boen and S. Epatha Merkerson

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#09
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023 · Joaquim Dos Santos

Reconnected with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s own Spider-Man is suddenly hurled through the Multiverse, where he joins the Spider Society — a band of Spider-heroes tasked with defending reality itself. When the group fractures over how to confront a new menace, Miles is forced into conflict with his fellow Spiders and must strike out alone to protect the people he loves.

With Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Schwartzman, Oscar Isaac, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez and Jake Johnson

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#10
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two

2024 · Denis Villeneuve

Banished and bent on vengeance after his family’s destruction, Paul Atreides finds sanctuary with Chani and the desert Fremen and rises as their reluctant leader. Gifted with harrowing visions of a future catastrophe only he can perceive, he is forced to weigh his love for Chani against the obligation to prevent a universe-wide ruin. As loyalties and fate collide, Paul must choose the sacrifice that will determine the course of history.

With Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh

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#11
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now

2016 · Bryan Singer

At the peak of the Vietnam War, Captain Benjamin Willard is dispatched on a covert operation the military officially disavows. His mission: locate and eliminate Colonel Walter Kurtz, a renegade Green Beret who has assembled a private force and is carrying out illicit guerrilla strikes inside enemy territory.

With James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne and Tye Sheridan

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#12
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame

2012 · Joss Whedon

Infinity War’s catastrophic fallout, Thanos’s actions have left the universe fractured. The remaining heroes, joined by their allies, must come together one last time to undo his devastation and restore cosmic balance—no matter the sacrifices they must face.

With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston

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#13
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War

2018 · Anthony Russo

unite six legendary artifacts that will grant him near-omnipotent control over reality. As Earth's greatest heroes and their allies marshal to repel threats no one hero could face alone, they confront a force that threatens everything they've defended. The struggle to stop him becomes a battle for the planet—and for the very survival of existence.

With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland

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#14
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame

2019 · Anthony Russo

In the wake of Thanos' catastrophic triumph, which has left the cosmos shattered and countless lives wiped away, the remaining heroes and their allies must reunite to reverse his destruction. Pushed to the brink and ready to accept any sacrifice, this battered group of Avengers embarks on a desperate effort to undo the Titan’s deed and restore balance to the universe.

With Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Don Cheadle

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#15
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi

1983 · Richard Marquand

Luke Skywalker spearheads a daring operation to free Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt’s clutches, while the Emperor completes an even more devastating Death Star to crush the Rebellion. As the Rebel fleet launches a massive assault on the battle station, Luke faces Darth Vader in a final, decisive lightsaber duel before the Emperor.

With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Sebastian Shaw

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#16
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs

2007 · Walt Becker

When a heist goes disastrously wrong, suspicion falls on one of them as a possible police informant, and the handful who survive retreat to a warehouse under mounting pressure. Loyalty frays into paranoia and recrimination, and the fragile alliances among veteran Mr. White, rookie Mr. Orange, volatile ex-con Mr. Blonde, argumentative Mr. Pink and Nice Guy Eddie unravel into escalating brutality.

With Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei and Kevin Durand

#17
Aliens
Aliens

1986 · James Cameron

The sole survivor of the Nostromo’s deadly run-in with a terrifying extraterrestrial, Ripley is rescued and returned to Earth after 57 years spent in hypersleep. Faced with widespread disbelief about her story, she reluctantly joins a squad of Colonial Marines on a return mission to the desolate moon LV-426.

With Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn and Paul Reiser

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#18
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark

1981 · Steven Spielberg

Commissioned by the government to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant, celebrated archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones—habitually clad in tweed—finds himself fighting to outwit and stop the full might of the Nazi regime.

With Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, Wolf Kahler and Anthony Higgins

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#19
Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick

2022 · Joseph Kosinski

More than thirty years into a storied career as one of the Navy’s premier pilots — and after repeatedly avoiding the promotions that would have kept him on the ground — Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is called on to train a select group of TOP GUN graduates for a high-risk, highly specialized operation, unlike any mission the current generation of aviators has ever been asked to undertake.

With Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Ed Harris and Val Kilmer

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#20
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

2016 · Scott Derrickson

A deranged General Jack D. Ripper launches a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, plunging a crisis war room of politicians, military chiefs and a Soviet envoy into a frantic race to prevent catastrophe.

With Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton and Michael Stuhlbarg

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Best movies Prime Video by genre

At Stream Tracker, we’ve gathered the standout action films currently available on Prime Video to help you pick what to watch. We keep this list up to date so it reflects what’s actually streaming now. If you found it useful, browse our other Prime Video genre selections for more curated recommendations. If you think a title should be included, let us know — we’re always refining the lists.