Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



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

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1971-10-09 R Movie Poster of The French Connection
The French Connection

"Doyle is bad news—but a good cop." Directed by William Friedkin , starring Gene Hackman .

Movie Award
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2006-12-09 R 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 Clint Eastwood , starring Ken Watanabe .

Movie Award
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2018-06-14 PG Movie Poster of Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2

"It's been too long, dahlings." Directed by Brad Bird , starring Craig T. Nelson .

Movie Award
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2016-04-27 PG-13 Movie Poster of Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War

"United we stand. Divided we fall." Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo , starring Chris Evans .

Movie Award
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2019-05-15 R Movie Poster of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

"If you want peace, prepare for war." Directed by Chad Stahelski , starring Keanu Reeves .

Movie Award
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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
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2009-05-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek

"The future begins." Directed by J.J. Abrams , starring Chris Pine .

Movie Award
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2013-11-15 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

"Remember who the enemy is." Directed by Francis Lawrence , starring Jennifer Lawrence .

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

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2016-07-20 Not Rated Movie Poster of Train to Busan
Train to Busan

"Life-or-death survival begins." Directed by Yeon Sang-ho , starring Gong Yoo .

Movie Award
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2012-04-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers

"Some assembly required." Directed by , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

Movie Award
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1984-10-26 R Movie Poster of The Terminator
The Terminator

"Your future is in its hands." Directed by James Cameron , starring Arnold Schwarzenegger .

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2021-08-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

"Their fight is our future." Directed by Kenji Nagasaki , starring Daiki Yamashita .

Movie Award
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2025-02-14 Movie Poster of Chhaava
Chhaava

"One warrior, one aim and one epic saga." Directed by Laxman Utekar , starring Vicky Kaushal .

Movie Award
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2024-04-11 PG Movie Poster of Dragonkeeper
Dragonkeeper

"Everybody just saw a girl." Directed by Jian-Ping Li, Salvador Simó , starring Lucía Pérez .

Movie Award
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2021-04-22 R Movie Poster of Wrath of Man
Wrath of Man

"A Dark Spirit." Directed by , starring .

Movie Award
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2018-03-28 PG-13 Movie Poster of Ready Player One
Ready Player One

"A better reality awaits." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Tye Sheridan .

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Biggest Upsets: When Action Films Lost Major Awards

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2004-07-23 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy

"They should have left him alone." Directed by Paul Greengrass , starring Matt Damon .

Movie Nomination
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2002-05-01 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man
Spider-Man

"Go for the ultimate spin." Directed by Sam Raimi , starring Tobey Maguire .

Movie Nomination
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2007-05-19 PG-13 Movie Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

"At the end of the world, the adventure begins." Directed by Gore Verbinski , starring Johnny Depp .

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2014-12-10 R Movie Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

"Witness the defining chapter of the Middle-Earth saga" Directed by Peter Jackson , starring .

Movie Nomination
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2004-05-19 PG-13 Movie Poster of House of Flying Daggers
House of Flying Daggers

"" Directed by Zhang Yimou , starring Takeshi Kaneshiro .

Movie Nomination
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2017-07-05 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming

"Homework can wait. The city can't." Directed by , starring Tom Holland .

Movie Nomination
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2020-02-12 PG Movie Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog

"A whole new speed of hero." Directed by , starring Ben Schwartz .

Movie Nomination
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2023-08-30 R Movie Poster of The Equalizer 3
The Equalizer 3

"Justice knows no borders" Directed by , starring Denzel Washington .

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