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Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes

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Top Action Movies That Won the Oscars

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2008-07-16 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight

"Welcome to a world without rules." Directed by , starring Christian Bale .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2003-12-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

"There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2001-12-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

"One ring to rule them all." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2010-07-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Inception
Inception

"Your mind is the scene of the crime." Directed by , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2002-12-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"The fellowship is broken. The power of darkness grows..." Directed by , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
1980-05-20 PG Movie Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back

"They will never back down until they bring balance." Directed by Irvin Kershner , starring Mark Hamill .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
1977-05-25 PG Movie Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." Directed by , starring Mark Hamill .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2000-05-04 R Movie Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator

"What we do in life echoes in eternity." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Russell Crowe .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Action Category

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2003-12-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

"There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2018-12-06 PG Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

"More than one wears the mask." Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey , starring Shameik Moore .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2000-05-04 R Movie Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator

"What we do in life echoes in eternity." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Russell Crowe .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1995-05-24 R Movie Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart

"Every man dies, not every man really lives." Directed by , starring Mel Gibson .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2014-06-05 PG Movie Poster of How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2

"The training is over." Directed by Dean DeBlois , starring Jay Baruchel .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2009-12-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avatar
Avatar

"Enter the world of Pandora." Directed by James Cameron , starring Sam Worthington .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2001-05-12 R Movie Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land

"A lot can happen between the lines" Directed by Danis TanoviΔ‡ , starring Branko ĐuriΔ‡ .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2006-12-09 Movie Poster of Letters from Iwo Jima
Letters from Iwo Jima

"The battle of Iwo Jima seen through the eyes of the Japanese soldiers." Directed by , starring .

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The Most Prestigious Awards for Action Films: Oscars & Golden Globes

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2008-07-16 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight

"Welcome to a world without rules." Directed by , starring Christian Bale .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2003-12-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

"There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2025-02-27 Movie Poster of Counterattack
Counterattack

"" Directed by Chava Cartas , starring Luis Alberti .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2001-12-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

"One ring to rule them all." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2025-01-17 TV-PG Movie Poster of Henry Danger: The Movie
Henry Danger: The Movie

"Danger... Like you've never seen before." Directed by Joe Menendez , starring Jace Norman .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2023-11-09 Movie Poster of The X-Treme Riders
The X-Treme Riders

"Faith or Revenge." Directed by Sor Sangchai , starring Jirayu La-ongmani .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2010-07-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Inception
Inception

"Your mind is the scene of the crime." Directed by , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2002-12-18 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"The fellowship is broken. The power of darkness grows..." Directed by , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
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Award-Winning Action Films That Made History at the Oscars and Golden Globes

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2015-05-13 R Movie Poster of Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road

"The future belongs to the mad." Directed by George Miller , starring Tom Hardy .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2003-12-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

"There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Elijah Wood .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2009-12-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avatar
Avatar

"Enter the world of Pandora." Directed by James Cameron , starring Sam Worthington .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2000-05-04 R Movie Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator

"What we do in life echoes in eternity." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Russell Crowe .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
1977-05-25 PG Movie Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." Directed by , starring Mark Hamill .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1961-04-27 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Guns of Navarone
The Guns of Navarone

"The Greatest High Adventure Ever Filmed!" Directed by J. Lee Thompson , starring Gregory Peck .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1995-05-24 R Movie Poster of Braveheart
Braveheart

"Every man dies, not every man really lives." Directed by , starring Mel Gibson .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2000-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

"A timeless story of strength, secrets and two warriors who would never surrender." Directed by , starring Chow Yun-Fat .

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Biggest Upsets: When Action Films Lost Major Awards

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2025-02-27 Movie Poster of Counterattack
Counterattack

"" Directed by Chava Cartas , starring Luis Alberti .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2025-01-17 TV-PG Movie Poster of Henry Danger: The Movie
Henry Danger: The Movie

"Danger... Like you've never seen before." Directed by Joe Menendez , starring Jace Norman .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2023-11-09 Movie Poster of The X-Treme Riders
The X-Treme Riders

"Faith or Revenge." Directed by Sor Sangchai , starring Jirayu La-ongmani .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2023-05-31 PG Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

"It's how you wear the mask that matters." Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers , starring Shameik Moore .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2019-04-24 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame

"Avenge the fallen." Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2018-04-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War

"An entire universe. Once and for all." Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2020-10-16 TV-MA Movie Poster of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

"With your blade, bring an end to the nightmare." Directed by Haruo Sotozaki , starring Natsuki Hanae .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
1999-03-31 R Movie Poster of The Matrix
The Matrix

"Believe the unbelievable." Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski , starring Keanu Reeves .

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