ACTION
Along with conducting standard interviews, we sent out a poll asking people for their favorite movie. This includes some of the answers that qualify as action films.
1917
Why it's worth it
April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap. (Summary from IMDb)
"1917" Universal Pictures, 2019
Monkey Man
Why it's worth it
An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systematically victimize the poor and powerless. (Summary from IMDb)
"Monkey Man," Universal Pictures, 2024
Inglourious Basterds
Why it's worth it
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. (Summary from IMDb)
"Inglourious Basterds," Universal Pictures, 2009
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first. (Summary from IMDb)
"Raiders of the Lost Ark," Lucasfilm Ltd, 1981
Con Air (1997
Former US Army Ranger, Cameron Poe, has just been paroled for manslaughter, but must stop a group of violent and deadly criminals from escaping the country after they seize control of the prison transport plane he is on. (Summary from IMDb)
"Con Air," Touchstone Pictures, 1997
The Dark Knight
When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent must work together to put an end to the madness. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Dark Knight," Warner Bros, 2008
Saving Private Ryan
Why it's worth it
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action. (Summary from IMDb)
"Saving Private Ryan," Amblin Entertainment, 1998
The Hunger Games (2012)
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Hunger Games," Lionsgate, 2012
F1: The Movie (2025)
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. (Summary from IMDb)
"F1," Apple Studios, 2025
Jurassic Park
An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger. (Summary from IMDb)
"Jurassic Park," Universal Pictures, 1993
The Maze Runner (2014)
A teen with no memory of the outside world awakens in a gigantic maze guarded by deadly creatures, and plots a daring escape. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Maze Runner," 20th Century Fox, 2014, photo by Ben Rothstein
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ACTION
Along with conducting standard interviews, we sent out a poll asking people for their favorite movie. This includes some of the answers that qualify as action films.
1917
Why it's worth it
April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap. (Summary from IMDb)
"1917" Universal Pictures, 2019
Monkey Man
Why it's worth it
An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systematically victimize the poor and powerless. (Summary from IMDb)
"Monkey Man," Universal Pictures, 2024
Inglourious Basterds
Why it's worth it
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. (Summary from IMDb)
"Inglourious Basterds," Universal Pictures, 2009
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
In 1936, archaeologist Indiana Jones is tasked by Army Intelligence to help locate a legendary ancient power, the Ark of Covenant, before the Nazis get it first. (Summary from IMDb)
"Raiders of the Lost Ark," Lucasfilm Ltd, 1981
Con Air (1997
Former US Army Ranger, Cameron Poe, has just been paroled for manslaughter, but must stop a group of violent and deadly criminals from escaping the country after they seize control of the prison transport plane he is on. (Summary from IMDb)
"Con Air," Touchstone Pictures, 1997
The Dark Knight
When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent must work together to put an end to the madness. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Dark Knight," Warner Bros, 2008
Saving Private Ryan
Why it's worth it
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action. (Summary from IMDb)
"Saving Private Ryan," Amblin Entertainment, 1998
The Hunger Games (2012)
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Hunger Games," Lionsgate, 2012
F1: The Movie (2025)
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. (Summary from IMDb)
"F1," Apple Studios, 2025
Jurassic Park
An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger. (Summary from IMDb)
"Jurassic Park," Universal Pictures, 1993
The Maze Runner (2014)
A teen with no memory of the outside world awakens in a gigantic maze guarded by deadly creatures, and plots a daring escape. (Summary from IMDb)
"The Maze Runner," 20th Century Fox, 2014, photo by Ben Rothstein