The Top 10 Action Films Ranked by IMDB User Rating

The Top 10 Action Films Ranked by IMDB User Ratings

This week, we look to the IMDB user ratings for some of the best action films out there. These are films rated at the top by viewers just like you, who know what you need to have a great action flick. Some are more recent blockbusters, like Avengers: Infinity War, while others date back to the 1950s and 1960s. Action is action, and whether it is classic martial arts or dystopian sci-fi, these are 10 of the best movies to keep you engaged, when you need an escape.

The Top 10 Action Films Ranked by IMDB User Ratings

10. Avengers: Infinity War (IMDB user rating: 8.5)

This Marvel superhero film came out in 2018 and was the first of the two-part series where Thanos wreaks havoc on the world, capturing the stones and turning people to dust. The movie earned a whopping $2.048 billion worldwide. The movie received mixed reviews from its fans, leaving audiences hanging for another year to see the completion in Avengers: Endgame.

9. Seven Samurai (IMDB user rating: 8.6)

This weekend why not watch an old-time fan-favorite action movie, Seven Samurai. It came out in 1954, co-written, edited and directed by Akira Kurosawa. Make sure you pop a double batch of popcorn though because the movie is 207 minutes long. It holds high regard in the Japanese cinema, becoming Japan’s highest-grossing movie, making $2.3 million at the box office. You can stream it on Amazon Prime or rent it on YouTube or iTunes.

8. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (IMDB User Rating: 8.6)

In 1977, the next episode of George Lucas’s popular franchise continued with A New Hope, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness and many, many more incredible actors. The blockbuster first opened up in a limited number of theaters and thanks to its visual effects and the great reception it received, it was released on a bigger scale. What happened next is it became the highest-grossing film of its time, earning $775 million. Needless to say, the Star Wars franchise is one of the best movie franchises in cinematic history. If you haven’t seen them all by now, take time to see what you’ve missed.

7. Harakiri (IMDB user rating: 8.7)

Harakiri tied with Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back as well as with The Matrix with a user rating of 8.7, but it had the least amount of votes out of the three movies (34,065). That puts this 1962 movie at number seven. But again, if you’re looking for an action movie that’s non-traditional to watch this weekend, this Japanese film might become one of your new favorites too.

6. Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (IMDB User rating: 8.7)

If you call yourself a movie buff and also say you love action movies and haven’t seen this Star Wars movie, your assignment is to run, not walk, and watch it. You won’t be disappointed with this 1980 cult classic film that was directed by Irvin Kershner and based on a story by the legendary George Lucas. The movie has the unforgettable Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and, of course, Jedi Master Yoda. The Empire Strikes Back became the highest-grossing movie of 1980 and has since grossed more almost $600 million worldwide. The movie takes place three years after the destruction of the Death Star. You’ll have to watch the rest to find out what happens. Star Wars tied with The Matrix for user ratings, but The Matrix had more votes (1,608,245 to 1,118,268).

5. The Matrix (IMDB user rating: 8.7)

Now we’re talking when it comes to a great action movie with the impeccable Keanu Reeves. The Matrix franchise included two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolution, so if you’re going to watch them, dive in and watch all of them. You’ll be transported to a dystopian future where you’ll feel trapped in a simulated reality.

4. Lord of the Rings – Fellowship of the Ring (IMDB user rating: 8.8)

Another film franchise that deserves your attention. Sitting in fourth place is The Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, the first of the movies released in 2001. The movies are based on the novel written by J. R. R Tolkien and are set in Middle-earth, following Frodo, the legendary hobbit, as he tries to destroy the One Ring. Once you’re done with this movie, continue on to The Two Towers and then The Return of The King. All three movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, with The Return of the King, winning its year.

3. Inception (IMDB user rating: 8.8)

This 2010 movie stars Titanic’s Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by getting into the mind of his victims. The movie won four Academy Awards and was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. It’s a can’t miss if you’re looking for a great action movie and, well, Leonardo DiCaprio — need we say anything more?

2. The Mountain II (IMDB user rating: 8.9)

Sitting in second place is a Turkish drama that came out in 2016, and was the sequel to The Mountain. According to the plot history, The Mountain focuses on a duty team sent from a troop to repair a field antenna and were ambushed. In the sequel, Ceyda is abducted by ISIS terrorists while covering a story.

1. The Dark Knight (IMDB user rating: 9.0)

Leading the list, and deservedly so, is The Dark Knight. Not only should you watch it as a great movie, but before there was Joaquin Phoenix in the 2019 Joker, there was Heath Ledger, who ate, drank and lived the villainous role of the Joker so brilliantly. See both of them if you must, but this 2008 flick, which was written and directed by Christopher Nolan won two Academy Awards.

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