List of the best action movies of 2013, as ranked by movie fans and film critics. Sometimes you’re just in the mood to watch a film that’s filled with explosions, gun fire, and plenty of bad-ass fight scenes. When you’rein the mood to watch that sort of film, the best cure is an action movie. In 2013, there were plenty of amazing action-packed movies released for the public’s viewing pleasure. These films features the most iconic actions actors, well choreographed fight scenes, large explosions, and plots that kept viewers at the edge of their seats.
2013’s action films starred some of the world’s best action stars, including Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, and Jason Statham, as well as newer action stars like Channing Tatum and Jennifer Lawrence. There were originals flicks like The Last Stand and Pacific Rim, as well as awesome sequels like Hunger Games Catching Fire and The Fast and the Furious 6.
What are the best action movies of 2013? Whether you’re interested in superheroes like Iron Man and Wolverine or action flicks that take place in the real world, there is sure to be a film or two on this list just for you. To vote on more films, check out Ranker's list of the best movies of 2013.
17935Star Trek Into Darkness
Zoe Saldana, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2013
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 American science fiction action film. It is the twelfth... more2
6830Man of Steel
Henry Cavill, Amy AdamsReleased: 2013
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, based on the DC Comics... more3
7638Thor: The Dark World
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie PortmanReleased: 2013
Directed by: Alan Taylor
Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 American superhero film directed by Alan Taylor, based on the... more![The Hunger Games: Catching Fire]()
46434The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth BanksReleased: 2013
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
This film is a 2013 American science fiction action film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian... more5
5833Olympus Has Fallen
Morgan Freeman, Gerard ButlerReleased: 2013
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Olympus Has Fallen is a 2013 American action thriller film. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, it... more6
8425Parker
Jennifer Lopez, Nick NolteReleased: 2013
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Parker is a 2013 crime thriller film written by John J. McLaughlin and directed by Taylor... more7
5333Fast & Furious 6
Vin Diesel, Paul WalkerReleased: 2013
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast & Furious 6 is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the sixth... more8
5030White House Down
Channing Tatum, Jamie FoxxReleased: 2013
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
White House Down is a 2013 American political action-thriller film directed by Roland Emmerich... more9
6232The Wolverine
Hugh Jackman, Tao OkamotoReleased: 2013
Directed by: James Mangold
The Wolverine is a 2013 American superhero film directed by James Mangold, based on the Marvel... more![World War Z]()
105732World War Z
Brad Pitt, Matthew FoxReleased: 2013
Directed by: Marc Forster
This film is a 2013 American apocalyptic action horror film directed by Marc Forster. The... more![Pacific Rim]()
116238Pacific Rim
Idris Elba, Charlie HunnamReleased: 2013
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Pacific Rim is a 2013 action sci-fi film directed by Guillermo del Toro. A ragtag band of... more12
5230Kick-Ass 2
Jim Carrey, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jeff Wadlow
This film is a 2013 action comedy film written and directed by Jeff Wadlow.... more![Pain & Gain]()
133131Pain & Gain
Dwayne Johnson, Mark WahlbergReleased: 2013
Directed by: Michael Bay
Pain & Gain is a 2013 American comedy film directed by Michael Bay and starring Mark Wahlberg,... more
![Riddick]()
144128Riddick
Vin Diesel, Dave BautistaReleased: 2013
Directed by: David Twohy
Riddick is a 2013 British-American science fiction thriller film, the third installment in the... more15
4333Oblivion
Tom Cruise, Morgan FreemanReleased: 2013
Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
Oblivion is a 2012 action and science fiction film written by Joseph Kosinski and William... more16
3728G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Dwayne Johnson, Bruce WillisReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes is a 2012 action adventure sci-fi film written by Rhett Reese and... more![A Good Day to Die Hard]()
173935A Good Day to Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Patrick StewartReleased: 2013
Directed by: John Moore
This film is a 2013 action thriller film written by Roderick Thorp and Skip Woods and directed... more![Elysium]()
183833Elysium
Matt Damon, Jodie FosterReleased: 2013
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
Elysium is a 2013 American dystopian science fiction action thriller film written, directed,... more19
3126The Last Stand
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jaimie AlexanderReleased: 2013
Directed by: Kim Jee-woon
The Last Stand is a 2013 American action comedy film directed by South Korean film director... more![Escape Plan]()
202621Escape Plan
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester StalloneReleased: 2013
Directed by: Mikael Hafstrom
Escape Plan is a 2013 American prison action thriller film directed by Mikael Håfström. After... more21
2624After Earth
Will Smith, Zoë KravitzReleased: 2013
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
One Thousand A.E. is 2013 Science Fiction written by Stephen Gaghan and Gary Whitta and... more22
84101Iron Man 3
Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr.Released: 2013
Directed by: Shane Black
Iron Man 3 is a 2013 superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced... more![The Heat]()
232526The Heat
Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Paul Feig
The Heat is a 2013 American buddy cop comedy film written by Katie Dippold and directed by... more24
242647 Ronin
Keanu Reeves, Rinko KikuchiReleased: 2013
Directed by: Carl Rinsch
47 Ronin is a 2013 American fantasy action film depicting a fictional account of the... more25
2426Gangster Squad
Emma Stone, Sean PennReleased: 2013
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
This film is a 2013 American film directed by Ruben Fleischer, from a screenplay written by... more
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25