The 30+ Best PG-13 Action Thriller Movies

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List of PG-13 action thrillers, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This list takes the best PG-13 action thrillers and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest PG-13 Action Thriller movie of all time is. If you think the top action thriller movie with a PG-13 rating isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great PG-13 Action Thriller films on this list. If you're trying to find a specific PG-13 Action Thriller film you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.

This list has a variety of movies, like The Bourne Ultimatum and Quantum of Solace.

If you're trying to find out "What are the best PG-13 action thrillers?" then this list is the perfect resource for you -- so use this list if you're looking for some new action thrillers that are rated PG-13. Between Netflix, Hulu and other services there are thousands of great action thrillers rated PG-13, so get out there and start watching.

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James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow are among the directors that have worked on a PG-13 Action Thrillers film.

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  • Spider-Man
    1
    Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst
    23 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Sam Raimi
    In Spider-Man, we follow the extraordinary journey of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), an ordinary high school student. After a bite from a genetically modified spider, Parker gains superhuman abilities and becomes Spider-Man. The film also stars Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, his love interest, and Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, the villain. Directed by Sam Raimi, this action-packed superhero flick weaves a tale of power, responsibility, and the struggle between identity and duty. Winner of the Best Visual Effects at the BAFTA Awards, Spider-Man is a visually stunning spectacle with unforgettable characters and a compelling narrative.

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  • Spider-Man 2
    2
    Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco
    23 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Sam Raimi
    Spider-Man 2, a superhero flick directed by Sam Raimi, unravels the complex life of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). As Spider-Man, he battles with the duality of his existence - saving New York City while juggling college and love. His world intensifies with the emergence of Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), a brilliant scientist turned villain 'Doc Ock' after a failed experiment. Amidst personal struggles and high-stakes action, Parker must find balance. This film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, highlighting its impressive cinematic prowess.

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  • Iron Man
    3
    Robert Downey, Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow
    29 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Jon Favreau
    Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), a genius industrialist and master engineer, builds a powered exoskeleton after a life-threatening incident. The invention transforms him into the armor-clad superhero known as Iron Man. With his new technology, he grapples with his own demons while protecting the world from dangerous threats. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), Tony's dedicated assistant, and James Rhodes (Terrence Howard), a military liaison, play pivotal roles in Stark's journey. Directed by Jon Favreau, this action-packed movie won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film in 2009.

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  • Captain America: The First Avenger
    4
    Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan
    28 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Joe Johnston
    In Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a frail and sickly young man with a heart full of courage, volunteers for an experimental military project. This transforms him into the super-soldier known as Captain America. Together with his ally Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), a daring agent, they wage war against the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry. Set amidst the backdrop of World War II, this action-packed superhero film blends historical events with comic book lore, offering viewers a thrilling ride through past eras and battles fought for freedom.

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  • Ant-Man
    5
    Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly
    28 votes
    • Released: 2015
    • Directed by: Peyton Reed
    In the heart-pounding Marvel adventure, Ant-Man, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a skilled thief with a heart of gold, stumbles upon a suit that grants him superhuman abilities. Guided by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), the original Ant-Man, Lang embarks on a thrilling journey to embrace his inner hero and save the world from certain doom. The film blends elements of action, comedy, and sci-fi, presenting a unique take on superhero cinema. Evangeline Lilly co-stars as Hope van Dyne, adding depth to the narrative with her strong and determined character. Ant-Man is an engaging exploration of redemption and courage, peppered with impressive visual effects that bring the tiny world of our protagonist to life.

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  • Black Panther
    6
    Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o
    34 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Ryan Coogler
    In the groundbreaking Marvel movie Black Panther, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) grapples with his new role as king of Wakanda, a technologically advanced, unseen African nation. The death of his father thrusts him into this position, and he must navigate political strife and treachery within his kingdom. His adversary, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), presents an ideological challenge that threatens Wakanda's isolationist policies. Boasting an impressive cast, including Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira, this film deftly explores themes of power, identity, and heritage. It clinched three Oscars for its remarkable costume design, production design, and original score.

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