The Best Action Movies Set in London

Updated November 5, 2019 154 votes 20 voters 1.4k views27 items

List RulesThe action movie must be primarily set in London.

London is a very scenic city, so it makes a great location for action movies. There are many to choose from. Some are about cops and criminals, some are period pieces, and some have elements of science fiction mixed in. More than a few dedicate themselves to showing the city's famed landmarks. Action films based in London offer just about anything fans of the genre could want, all in a very atmospheric setting. There are also plenty of famous actors who have filmed action movies in London, such as Jason Statham, Robert Downey Jr., Daniel Craig, and Christian Bale.

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Kingsman: The Secret Service
Lady Gaga, David Beckham
Released: 2015
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Kingsman: The Secret Service is a 2014 action spy comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn. A... more
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Attack the Block
Nick Frost, John Boyega
Released: 2011
Directed by: Joe Cornish
Attack the Block is a 2011 British science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Cornish On a... more
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Welcome to the Punch
James McAvoy, Mark Strong
Released: 2013
Directed by: Eran Creevy
Welcome To The Punch is a British action thriller released on 15 March 2013 by Momentum... more
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London Has Fallen
Morgan Freeman, Gerard Butler
Released: 2015
Directed by: Babak Najafi
London Has Fallen is a 2016 American action thriller film directed by Babak Najafi, It is a... more
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Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law
Released: 2009
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film directed by Guy Ritchie, based on the... more
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V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman, John Hurt
Released: 2006
Directed by: James McTeigue
V for Vendetta is a 2006 American political thriller film directed by James McTeigue and... more
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Hot Fuzz
Cate Blanchett, Martin Freeman
Released: 2007
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy parody film directed by Edgar Wright, written by... more
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The Bank Job
Mick Jagger, Jason Statham
Released: 2008
Directed by: Roger Donaldson
The Bank Job is a 2008 British film written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, directed by... more
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The Avengers
Uma Thurman, Sean Connery
Released: 1998
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
The Avengers is a 1998 American action spy film adaptation of the British television series of... more
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Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Frankie Muniz, Keith David
Released: 2004
Directed by: Kevin Allen
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London is an action comedy film and the sequel to the 2003... more
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Skyfall
Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes
Released: 2012
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Skyfall is the twenty-third James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. It features Daniel... more
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Children of Men
Julianne Moore, Clive Owen
Released: 2006
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Children of Men is a 2006 science fiction thriller film directed and co-written by Alfonso... more
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Eastern Promises
Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen
Released: 2007
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Eastern Promises is a 2007 British-Canadian-American thriller film directed by David... more

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Gangster No. 1
Malcolm McDowell, Paul Bettany
Released: 2000
Directed by: Paul McGuigan
This film is a 2000 British film directed by Paul McGuigan. It stars Paul Bettany in the title... more
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Layer Cake
Sienna Miller, Tom Hardy
Released: 2005
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Layer Cake is a 2005 British thriller film directed by Matthew Vaughn, in his directorial... more
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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Sting, Jason Statham
Released: 1998
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a 1998 British comedy thriller film written and... more
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Reign of Fire
Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2002
Directed by: Rob Bowman
Reign of Fire is a 2002 post-apocalyptic action fantasy film directed by Rob Bowman and... more
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RocknRolla
Gemma Arterton, Gerard Butler
Released: 2008
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
RocknRolla is a 2008 British comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, and starring... more
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The Assassination Bureau
Diana Rigg, Oliver Reed
Released: 1969
Directed by: Basil Dearden
The Assassination Bureau Limited is a black comedy film made in 1969 based on an unfinished... more
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The League of Gentlemen
Richard Attenborough, Oliver Reed
Released: 1959
Directed by: Basil Dearden
The League of Gentlemen is a 1960 British crime drama directed by Basil Dearden and starring... more
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The Long Good Friday
Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren
Released: 1980
Directed by: John Mackenzie
The Long Good Friday is a British film starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren. It was completed... more
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Blitz
Jason Statham, Paddy Constantine
Released: 2011
Directed by: Elliott Lester
Blitz is a 2011 British crime thriller film directed by Elliott Lester, based on the novel by... more
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The Veteran
Brian Cox, Toby Kebbell
Released: 2011
Directed by: Matthew Hope
The Veteran is a 2011 British action film directed by Matthew Hope, featuring Toby Kebbell,... more

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Fast & Furious 6
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker
Released: 2013
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast & Furious 6 is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the sixth... more
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The Sweeney
Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis
Released: 2012
Directed by: Nick Love
The Sweeney is a British action drama, inspired by the 1970s The Sweeney, the British... more