The best Netflix action movies to watch

Our pick of the most exciting, explosive flicks you can stream right now

Get the adrenaline pumping with the finest action movies on Netflix...

EXTRACTION

Come for Chris Hemsworth playing a slightly more serious role than the God of Thunder, stay for the terrific action set pieces. The 12-minute take high-speed car chase is sensational. 

Netflix original available in US/UK

DA 5 BLOODS

Not a classic action movie - there's a whole lot of reflective pathos going on in Spike Lee's latest joint - but the war-torn action still gets the blood pumping. The cast is also utterly superb.

Netflix original available in US/UK

THE OLD GUARD

Charlize Theron headlines this popular graphic novel adapation, a glorious mash of fight sequences and fantasy lore that plays the part of a modern-day actioner. It's got a romance for the ages, too. 

Netflix original available in US/UK

THE LOVEBIRDS

A brisk, laugh-packed buddy comedy that delivers both gags and surprisingly solid beatdowns throughout. Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae shine as the titular quarreling couple. 

Netflix original available in US/UK

THE NIGHT COMES FOR US

A blistering actioner that seldom takes its foot off the gas. Keeping the story simple works as an anchor, a way to let the action run riot, which you want with a star like The Raid's Iko Uwais. 

Netflix original available in US/UK

SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

Only a director like Edgar Wright could wrangle a graphic novel inspired by a video game framework and crank out a gem like this. Michael Cera makes for a strangely cool, ex-beating action star.

Non-Netflix original available in US/UK

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