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Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes

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Top Action Movies That Won the Oscars

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1991-07-03 R Movie Poster of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

"It's nothing personal." Directed by James Cameron , starring Arnold Schwarzenegger .

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
1983-05-25 PG Movie Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi

"The Empire Falls." Directed by Richard Marquand , starring Mark Hamill .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2014-10-24 PG Movie Poster of Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6

"Drop everything. Save the world." Directed by Chris Williams, Don Hall , starring .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2004-10-27 Movie Poster of The Incredibles
The Incredibles

"No gut, no glory." Directed by , starring .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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
1968-02-07 G Movie Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes

"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!" Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner , starring .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Action Category

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2021-09-29 PG-13 Movie Poster of No Time to Die
No Time to Die

"The mission that changes everything begins…" Directed by , starring Daniel Craig .

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
2012-10-24 PG-13 Movie Poster of Skyfall
Skyfall

"Think on your sins." Directed by Sam Mendes , starring Daniel Craig .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2009-12-23 PG-13 Movie Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes

"Nothing escapes him." Directed by Guy Ritchie , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2022-11-09 PG-13 Movie Poster of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

"Forever." Directed by , starring .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1986-05-16 PG Movie Poster of Top Gun
Top Gun

"Up there with the best of the best." Directed by Tony Scott , starring Tom Cruise .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6/10
1962-10-07 PG Movie Poster of Dr. No
Dr. No

"Now meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all fiction!" Directed by Terence Young , starring .

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

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

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1997-07-02 PG-13 Movie Poster of Men in Black
Men in Black

"Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe." Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld , starring Tommy Lee Jones .

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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2014-10-24 PG Movie Poster of Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6

"Drop everything. Save the world." Directed by Chris Williams, Don Hall , starring .

Movie Award
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
1991-07-03 R Movie Poster of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

"It's nothing personal." Directed by James Cameron , starring Arnold Schwarzenegger .

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
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2012-10-24 PG-13 Movie Poster of Skyfall
Skyfall

"Think on your sins." Directed by Sam Mendes , starring Daniel Craig .

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Biggest Upsets: When Action Films Lost Major Awards

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2022-05-21 PG-13 Movie Poster of Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick

"Feel the need... The need for speed." Directed by Joseph Kosinski , starring Tom Cruise .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2019-12-20 PG-13 Movie Poster of My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

"When There's Nothing to be gained, Rising to the challenge at those times, is surely the mark... OF A TRUE HERO!" Directed by Kenji Nagasaki , starring Daiki Yamashita .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8/10
2020-09-25 TV-Y7 Movie Poster of Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ

"New city. Same duty." Directed by Thomas Astruc , starring Annouck Hautbois .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2023-05-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

"Once more with feeling." Directed by , starring Chris Pratt .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1986-07-18 R Movie Poster of Aliens
Aliens

"This time it's war." Directed by James Cameron , starring Sigourney Weaver .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2021-12-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home

"The Multiverse unleashed." Directed by Jon Watts , starring Tom Holland .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
1981-06-12 PG Movie Poster of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark

"If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones!" Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Harrison Ford .

Movie Nomination
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7/10
2014-07-30 PG-13 Movie Poster of Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy

"All heroes start somewhere." Directed by James Gunn , starring Chris Pratt .

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