Check out the 16 best action movies on Prime Video: Streaming now!

Action movies have remained one of the most popular genres of entertainment since the birth of cinema. Prime Video offers a nice collection of actioners in its massive library, including Prime Video originals, and it adds new movies every week. That has made it a solid Netflix alternative in the raging streaming wars. So, what are the best action movies on Amazon Prime Video?

Below, we offer you our picks of the top 16 action movies you’ll find on the Amazon streamer. These include titles from various decades and countries spanning numerous sub-genres. We’ve also made sure to include a few movies you can watch for free on Amazon’s ad-supported channel Freevee. And if you aren’t already a Prime subscriber, you can sign up by hitting the link below.

The best action movies on Amazon Prime Video

Editor’s note: We will update this list regularly as action movies leave Amazon Prime Video and others are introduced.

Beast (2022)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 93 minutes
• Director: Baltasar Kormákur
• Main cast: Idris Elba, Liyabuya Gongo, Martin Munro, Daniel Hadebe
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 5.6

Dr. Nate Samuels (played by Idris Elba) takes his daughters to the Mopani Reserve in South Africa, hoping to take them on safaris and enjoy a normal, adventurous week with his family. But instead of the healing retreat they anticipated, they fight to survive a rogue lion with a taste for human blood.

After countless films about the terrors of anacondas, sharks, and crocodiles, “Beast” comes as a refreshing change to the creature-feature genre.

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Lionheart (1990)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 108 minutes
• Director: Sheldon Lettich
• Main cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Lisa Pelikan, Brian Thompson
• Genre: Action, Martial Arts
• IMDB rating: 6.2

Jean-Claude Van Damme plays a French Foreign Legion soldier who has to deal with his brother getting murdered. He wants to help support his sister-in-law and her daughter, so JCVD heads to Los Angeles and fights in illegal matches to get some money for the family.

If you love martial arts action movies and low-budget 1990s Hollywood action films, this one’s a hoot, and you can check it out on Prime Video.

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The Commuter (2018)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 104 minutes
• Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
• Main cast: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 6.3

Routine becomes deadly as Michael MacCauley runs into a criminal conspiracy on his way back from work.

He’s offered $100,000 to identify a passenger named “Prynne.” But it’s not a simple task: behind the offer is a web of lies steeped in corruption and betrayal. Threats escalate, the train becomes a battleground, and Michael must find the truth (and Prynne) before it’s too late.

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Wrath of Man (2021)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 119 minutes
• Director: Guy Ritchie
• Main cast: Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan, Josh Hartnett, Laz Alonso
• Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
• IMDB rating: 7.1

Jason Statham reteams with director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch) for this crime-action movie. Statham plays a newly recruited armored car guard in Los Angeles who seems to be very good at his job. However, he has some hidden motivations for applying for this particular line of work.

Wrath of Man is a smart, dark, and gritty return to form for Ritchie, and it has plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the credits roll.

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Highlander (1986)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 116 minutes
• Director: Russell Mulcahy
• Main cast: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
• IMDB rating: 7

Connor MacLeod is an immortal warrior. Born in ancient Scotland, he’s lived for centuries, clashing with other immortals.

Now, in the neon-lit streets of 1980s New York City, he confronts his fiercest enemy, the menacing Kurgan.

Dive into this blend of fantasy and action, and see why Highlander remains a classic on Amazon Prime.

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RoboCop (1987)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 102 minutes
• Director: Paul Verhoeven
• Main cast: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O’Herlihy
• Genre: Action, Crime, Sci-fi
• IMDB rating: 7.6

Detroit’s future looks bleak with rising crime. Officer Alex Murphy is killed. Mega-corporation OCP uses his body to create RoboCop, a superhuman police officer with man’s intuition and machine’s invincibility.

As RoboCop patrols the streets, he begins to remember his life. RoboCop starts seeking justice for his own death, uncovering corruption that goes up to the highest echelons of OCP.

If intense sci-fi action intrigues you, RoboCop is a must-stream on Amazon Prime.

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Casino Royale (2006)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 144 minutes
• Director: Martin Campbell
• Main cast: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 8

Daniel Craig’s debut as the legendary James Bond brings a fresh, gritty take on 007.

Tasked with bankrupting terrorist financier Le Chiffre at a high-stakes poker game, Bond faces the enigmatic Vesper Lynd. As alliances shift, Bond finds that love and duty might just be at odds.

Casino Royale is both stylish and intense, redefining the spy genre for a new era.

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Skyfall (2012)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 143 minutes
• Director: Sam Mendes
• Main cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 7.8

Bond’s loyalty to M is put to the test when a haunting figure from her past, Silva, resurfaces with vengeance. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and eliminate the threat, even if it costs him everything (maybe it does).

Skyfall delves deep into Bond’s past, delivering an emotionally charged and visually stunning entry in the iconic series.

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Men in Black (1997)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 198 minutes
• Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
• Main cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
• IMDB rating: 7.3

When NYPD officer James Darrell Edwards III stumbles upon a bizarre crime scene, he’s introduced to the secret organization Men in Black. Teaming up with veteran agent K, they are Earth’s first and last line of defense against intergalactic threats.

Packed with wit, quirky aliens, and sleek gadgets, Men in Black is a fun-filled adventure through the hidden side of the universe.

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Shotgun Wedding (2022)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 101 minutes
• Director: Jason Moore
• Main cast: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz
• Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance
• IMDB rating: 5.5

Tom and Darcy plan the perfect destination wedding in the Philippines, but their dreams quickly turn into a nightmare when pirates crash the party, demanding a ransom from Darcy’s wealthy father.

Families turn on each other – hilariously with the help of Jennifer Coolidge’s talent.

The couple must navigate their doubts, defend their guests, and decide whether their love is worth fighting for.

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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 169 minutes
• Director: Steven Spielberg
• Main cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
• Genre: Drama, War
• IMDB rating: 8.6

A group of soldiers led by Captain John Miller is sent on a dangerous mission to locate and bring home Private James Francis Ryan, whose brothers have been killed in action.

Directed by Spielberg, this war epic is a brutal, touching, and action-packed portrayal of the sacrifices of war. This is hands down the best 90s action movie on Prime.

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Courier (2020)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 112 minutes
• Director: Dominic Cooke
• Main cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan
• Genre: Drama, History, Mystery
• IMDB rating: 7.2

Set against the Cold War backdrop, an ordinary British businessman finds himself at the heart of a dangerous operation. Recruited by MI6 and the CIA, he must form an alliance with a Soviet officer to provide crucial intelligence and prevent a potential nuclear war.

The Courier is a gripping tale of unsung heroes during one of history’s most perilous moments.

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The Lost City (2022)

What you need to know:

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 112 minutes
• Director: Aaron Nee, Adam Nee
• Main cast: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
• IMDB rating: 6.1

Loretta Sage’s romantic-adventure novels leap off the page and into reality when she’s kidnapped by a billionaire desperate to find a legendary treasure.

With the lines between fiction and reality blurring, Loretta teams up with Alan, the real-life embodiment of her novel’s dashing hero. Together, they take on danger, romance, and have surprising revelations.

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Blue Steel (1990)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 102 minutes
• Director: Kathryn Bigelow
• Main cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Peña, Louise Fletcher, Philip Bosco, Kevin Dunn
• Genre: Action, Crime
• IMDB rating: 5.8

When a rookie cop kills an armed robber, she finds herself stuck in a game of cat and mouse with a bystander who recovered the would-be burglar’s gun and used it in a killing spree, leaving the cop suspected of shooting an unarmed man.

Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s unique style helps Blue Steel rise above its far-fetched, formulaic premise, making it one of the best action movies on Prime Video.

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No Time to Die (2021)

• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 163 minutes
• Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
• Main cast: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 7.3

Past sins return to haunt Madeleine Swann and thrust James Bond back into the world of espionage.

From a chilling encounter in a frozen lake to a deadly nanobot weapon that could change the world, Bond faces betrayals and adversaries, both old and new.

As Spectre’s plans unravel and a mysterious figure named Safin emerges, Bond is forced to confront his own beliefs about love and loyalty.

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You Were Never Really Here (2017)

What you need to know:

• Rating: R
• Runtime: 89 minutes
• Director: Lynne Ramsay
• Main cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, Ekaterina Samsonov, John Doman, Alex Manette, Dante Pereira-Olson, Alessandro Nivola
• Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
• IMDB rating: 6.7

A brutal, traumatized veteran works as an enforcer for criminals in the Prime Video original film from director Lynne Ramsay. When he’s tasked with retrieving a kidnapped girl, he uncovers a disturbing conspiracy and realizes he’s the child’s only hope, and he’ll go to any lengths to keep her safe.

Especially slow and meditative for an action movie, You Were Never Really Here exhibits some of the defining features of the genre, and it’s among the best Prime Video originals. If you enjoy films like Oldboy, Drive, Thief, and Collateral, you’ll want to make sure to watch You Were Never Really Here.

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