List RulesAction movies that you've watched multiple times and continue to enjoy
Is there such a thing as comfort movies when it comes to action films? This is a list of action movies we keep watching, even when there are newer, more intense, or overall better action films to watch. Because it doesn't have to be good to be a rewatchable action movie, you just have to love it.
These are the movies we own multiple copies of, so if they're not available on streaming, we can still get our fix. Some of the greatest action movies, like The Dark Knight and The Matrix, have obvious rewatch value. Or, you love Bruce Willis so you end up watching Sin City as often as Die Hard. But then there are movies like Face/Off that are just much-loved guilty pleasures.
It doesn't matter why you like rewatching action movies, only that you love to watch them again and again. What action movies do you think are the best to rewatch?
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623538Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Alan RickmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: John McTiernan
Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Steven E. de... more on Wikipedia2
9254The Dark Knight Rises
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2012
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC... more on Wikipedia3
569534Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Harrison Ford, Alfred MolinaReleased: 1981
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 American adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The... more on Wikipedia4
577555Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Edward FurlongReleased: 1991
Directed by: James Cameron
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 American science fiction action thriller film written,... more on Wikipedia5
7757Die Hard 2
Bruce Willis, John LeguizamoReleased: 1990
Directed by: Renny Harlin
This film is a 1990 American action film and the second in the series. It was released on July... more on Wikipedia6
8570Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot, Chris PineReleased: 2017
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Wonder Woman is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the DC... more on Wikipedia7
539571The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Hugo WeavingReleased: 1999
Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
The Matrix is a 1999 American-Australian science fiction action film written and directed by... more on Wikipedia8
560600The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more on Wikipedia9
494540Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1980
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner.... more on Wikipedia10
4735Ronin
Robert De Niro, Sean BeanReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Ronin is a 1998 American spy thriller action film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring... more on Wikipedia11
4840Escape from Alcatraz
Clint Eastwood, Danny GloverReleased: 1979
Directed by: Don Siegel
Escape from Alcatraz is a 1979 American prison film, directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint... more on Wikipedia12
175195Dredd
Lena Headey, Karl UrbanReleased: 2012
Directed by: Pete Travis
Dredd is a 2012 science fiction action film directed by Pete Travis and written and produced... more on Wikipedia13
4842Watchmen
Malin Åkerman, Carla GuginoReleased: 2009
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Watchmen is a 2009 American neo-noir superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Malin... more on Wikipedia14
473560Independence Day
Will Smith, Jeff GoldblumReleased: 1996
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction disaster film co-written and directed by... more on Wikipedia15
4742Blade Runner
Harrison Ford, Daryl HannahReleased: 1982
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Blade Runner is a 1982 American neo-noir dystopian science fiction film directed by Ridley... more on Wikipedia16
434534Aliens
Sigourney Weaver, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1986
Directed by: James Cameron
Aliens is a 1986 American science-fiction action horror film written and directed by James... more on Wikipedia17
5151Minority Report
Cameron Diaz, Tom CruiseReleased: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Minority Report is a 2002 American neo-noir science fiction mystery-thriller film directed by... more on Wikipedia18
444555Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin PhoenixReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Gladiator is a 2000 American-British epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott,... more on Wikipedia19
459573Men in Black
Will Smith, Sylvester StalloneReleased: 1997
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Men in Black is a 1997 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Barry... more on Wikipedia20
5157Mars Attacks!
Natalie Portman, Jack NicholsonReleased: 1996
Directed by: Tim Burton
Mars Attacks! is a 1996 American comic science fiction film directed by Tim Burton. Earth is... more on Wikipedia21
384501Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson, Gary BuseyReleased: 1987
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon is a 1987 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, starring... more on Wikipedia22
4145Eraser
Arnold Schwarzenegger, James CaanReleased: 1996
Directed by: Chuck Russell
Eraser is a 1996 American action film directed by Chuck Russell, starring Arnold... more on Wikipedia23
4855Batman Returns
Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher WalkenReleased: 1992
Directed by: Tim Burton
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based... more on Wikipedia24
4044Cliffhanger
Sylvester Stallone, John LithgowReleased: 1993
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Cliffhanger is a 1993 American action adventure film directed by Renny Harlin and starring... more on Wikipedia25
3238The Living Daylights
Timothy Dalton, John Rhys-DaviesReleased: 1987
Directed by: John Glen
The Living Daylights is the fifteenth entry in the James Bond film series and the first to... more on Wikipedia