Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



Top Action Movies That Won the Oscars

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2001-10-05 R Movie Poster of Training Day
Training Day

"The only thing more dangerous than the line being crossed, is the cop who will cross it." Directed by Antoine Fuqua , starring Denzel Washington .

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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‡ .

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

"Doyle is bad newsβ€”but a good cop." Directed by , starring .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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2007-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum

"Remember everything. Forgive nothing." Directed by Paul Greengrass , starring Matt Damon .

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2001-12-28 R Movie Poster of Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down

"Leave no man behind." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Josh Hartnett .

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Golden Globe Winners in the Action Category

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2015-10-26 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spectre
Spectre

"" Directed by Sam Mendes , starring Daniel Craig .

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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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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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1986-07-18 R Movie Poster of Aliens
Aliens

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

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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 .

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

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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 .

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2006-07-06 PG-13 Movie Poster of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

"Captain Jack is back!" Directed by Gore Verbinski , starring Johnny Depp .

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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 .

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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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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 .

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2004-10-27 PG Movie Poster of The Incredibles
The Incredibles

"No gut, no glory." Directed by Brad Bird , starring Craig T. Nelson .

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2001-12-28 R Movie Poster of Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down

"Leave no man behind." Directed by Ridley Scott , starring Josh Hartnett .

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1978-12-14 PG Movie Poster of Superman
Superman

"You'll believe a man can fly." Directed by Richard Donner , starring Christopher Reeve .

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2018-08-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

"Who is your hero?" Directed by Kenji Nagasaki , starring Daiki Yamashita .

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2021-05-15 TV-Y7 Movie Poster of Miraculous World: Shanghai – The Legend of Ladydragon
Miraculous World: Shanghai – The Legend of Ladydragon

"New city, new challenges." Directed by , starring Annouck Hautbois .

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2023-09-27 R Movie Poster of Dogman
Dogman

"Wherever there is an unfortunate, God sends a dog." Directed by Luc Besson , starring Caleb Landry Jones .

Movie Nomination
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2019-03-29 Movie Poster of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sibling's Bond
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sibling's Bond

"" Directed by Haruo Sotozaki , starring Natsuki Hanae .

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2022-08-25 Movie Poster of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

"" Directed by Haruo Sotozaki , starring Natsuki Hanae .

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1989-05-24 PG-13 Movie Poster of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

"The man with the hat is back. And this time, he's bringing his Dad." Directed by Steven Spielberg , starring Harrison Ford .

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2019-05-15 Not Rated Movie Poster of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

"Don't let the devil win." Directed by Lee Won-tae , starring Don Lee .

Movie Nomination
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2021-11-17 Movie Poster of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

"" Directed by Haruo Sotozaki , starring Natsuki Hanae .

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