19 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now

Craving some action? Netflix has you covered. From Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Black Panther," to the ultra-violent "The Night Comes For Us," here are the movies to satisfy all your kick-punching needs.

Just as Steven Spielberg changed summer blockbusters forever with "Jaws," he (and George Lucas) brilliantly reinvented the action film with Indiana Jones. Hats off, especially to Indy himself, Harrison Ford. It's one brilliant action scene after another.

"Batman Begins" was a solid return to form for the Batman franchise, but director Christopher Nolan really blew the doors off with this stellar sequel.

Not only was it dramatically compelling, "The Dark Knight" included some truly killer action sequences; the Batpod's debut being just one of the standouts.

Sam Peckinpah's ultra-violent western remains one of the greatest, most influential action films of all time. It's the last ride for outlaws including William Holden, Warren Oates and Ernest Borgnine.

Wakanda forever! Long live this inspired "Hamlet-y" story that gives us one of the most profound blockbusters ever, thanks in part to Michael B. Jordan's tragic take on the relatable villain, Killmonger.

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) proves, once again, that he's the God of Thunder in this fantastic sequel that combines epic gladiatorial face-offs with an end-of-the-world showdown. And introduces badass warriors Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Hela (Cate Blanchett).

It's all been leading to this, an epic battle involving every Avenger ever (and all of Wakanda) trying to defeat Thanos.

Can you still enjoy Uma Thurman slicing and dicing her way to vengeance with a samurai sword? Women have been telling her for years how empowering it is to see The Bride in action. "Vol. 2" is also on Netflix.

Michael Mann's too-cool action thriller pits bank robber Robert De Niro against cop Al Pacino. It doesn't get much better than this. That downtown daylight heist still takes our breath away.

The action cliches fly fast and furious in this lark that reteams "Shaun of the Dead" stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. In this underrated gem, Pegg is a big-city cop who discovers a sinister conspiracy in Frost's small town. Only by watching "Bad Boys II" can they save the day!

If you see only one Bruce Lee movie in your life, make it this action classic, his last finished film before his untimely death.

"The Raid" shows that practical effect are still alive and well in the world of martial arts movies. The film delivers a nonstop barrage of grisly fight scenes, all of it achieved with a minimum of wires or cheap camera tricks.

From that first scene where Baby Groot presses play on a sweet '70s tune, the action doesn't let up in this high-octane sequel.

This film (loosely based on the life of the legendary martial arts grandmaster) Donnie Yen showed action fans everywhere what a tremendous force he can be. In addition to be a stirring historical drama set against the backdrop of the 1937 Japanese invasion of China, "Ip Man" boasts some truly incredible fight sequences. This may be the only film where you actually believe the hero can really take on ten opponents at once.

Activists (and hacktivists) everywhere continue to be inspired by this tale of a seemingly unstoppable masked vigilante who defies an oppressive regime. Based on DC/Vertigo graphic novel by Alan Moore.

The Force seems to be polarizing among certain fans; some say the movie is too long and too talky, others say it's just right. Either way, Rian Johnson's first Star Wars movie gives fans things they've never seen before in the franchise, like that a-mah-zing kamikaze attack run sequence where the sound drops out.

Still one of Universal's best attempts at rebooting their various monster franchises, "The Mummy" took a lot of what we loved about the 1932 original and added a liberal dose of Indiana Jones-worthy action and adventure. This year's reboot has some pretty tall shoes to fill.

Nic Cage is stealing the Declaration of Independence. 'Nuff said.

One the bloodiest, most non-stop action films you'll ever see. If you ever wanted to see multiple human targets taken out with bones from a butcher shop, this movie from the guys behind "The Raid's" action set pieces is for you.