Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



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

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2002-06-20 PG-13 Movie Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report

"Everybody runs." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Tom Cruise .

Movie Award
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2017-02-08 R Movie Poster of John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 2

"Never stab the devil in the back!" Directed by Chad Stahelski , starring Keanu Reeves .

Movie Award
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2011-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

"Evolution Becomes Revolution." Directed by Rupert Wyatt , starring Andy Serkis .

Movie Award
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2013-05-05 PG-13 Movie Poster of Star Trek Into Darkness
Star Trek Into Darkness

"Beyond the darkness, lies greatness." Directed by , starring Chris Pine .

Movie Award
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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 Award
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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
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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 Award
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2024-02-09 R Movie Poster of Land of Bad
Land of Bad

"No man left behind." Directed by William Eubank , starring Liam Hemsworth .

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

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2005-05-17 PG-13 Movie Poster of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

"He was meant to destroy the dark side." Directed by , starring Hayden Christensen .

Movie Award
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1981-12-24 R Movie Poster of Mad Max 2
Mad Max 2

"When all that's left is one last chance, pray that he's still out there...somewhere!" Directed by , starring Mel Gibson .

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2024-06-05 R Movie Poster of Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bad Boys: Ride or Die

"Miami's finest are now its most wanted." Directed by Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah , starring .

Movie Award
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2017-02-08 R Movie Poster of John Wick: Chapter 2
John Wick: Chapter 2

"Never stab the devil in the back!" Directed by Chad Stahelski , starring Keanu Reeves .

Movie Award
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2024-02-09 R Movie Poster of Land of Bad
Land of Bad

"No man left behind." Directed by William Eubank , starring Liam Hemsworth .

Movie Award
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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 .

Movie Award
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2023-02-03 R Movie Poster of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

"Destroyer of demons." Directed by Haruo Sotozaki , starring Natsuki Hanae .

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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 .

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Biggest Upsets: When Action Films Lost Major Awards

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2022-07-15 TV-14 Movie Poster of Kingdom 2: Far and Away
Kingdom 2: Far and Away

"" Directed by Shinsuke Sato , starring Kento Yamazaki .

Movie Nomination
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2024-07-03 Movie Poster of Escape
Escape

"Fear a meaningless life, not death itself" Directed by Lee Jong-pil , starring Lee Je-hoon .

Movie Nomination
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2016-08-01 R Movie Poster of Boyka: Undisputed IV
Boyka: Undisputed IV

"Boyka is back!" Directed by Todor Chapkanov , starring Scott Adkins .

Movie Nomination
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2023-10-21 TV-Y7 Movie Poster of Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir
Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir

"It only takes one decision to become a hero." Directed by , starring Annouck Hautbois .

Movie Nomination
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2014-09-10 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner

"Remember. Survive. Run." Directed by Wes Ball , starring .

Movie Nomination
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2000-06-28 R Movie Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot

"Before they were soldiers, they were family. Before they were legends, they were heroes. Before there was a nation, there was a fight for freedom." Directed by Roland Emmerich , starring Mel Gibson .

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2005-12-23 R Movie Poster of Munich
Munich

"The world was watching in 1972 as 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. This is the story of what happened next." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Eric Bana .

Movie Nomination
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2011-11-22 PG-13 Movie Poster of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

"The game is afoot." Directed by Guy Ritchie , starring Robert Downey Jr. .

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