8 best action movies on Amazon Prime Video

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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

This Matt Reeves directed film follows the conflict between apes and humans wherein apes leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) sets out to avenge those he has lost.

John Wick (2014)

Directed by Chad Stahelski, this movies stars Keanu Reeves as John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men who killed his dog.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

In this film, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) teams up with Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theoron) to flee from a world where water and petrol are scarce commodities. It won six Academy Awards.

Sicario (2015)

In this suspenseful thriller, an FBI agent is recruited into a task force to fight drug cartels near the border between the United States and Mexico. Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin feature in the film.

Gladiator (2000)

The film narrates the tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who was betrayed and sold into slavery. Watch his rise and shine as a gladiator. Russell Crowe leads the film.

Tenet (2020)

Directed by Christopher Nolan, this science fiction action thriller follows a former CIA agent who is recruited into a secret organization and tasked with tracing the origin of objects that travel back in time.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Starring Tom Cruise in the lead role as the naval aviator Maverick, this Joseph Kosinski directed movie was nominated for six awards at the 95th Academy Awards (including Best Picture).  

Inception (2010)

Winning four Oscars (Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects) in 2011, this Christopher Nolan's film is centered on a cunning thief who steals vital information.