Action Movies That Have Won Oscars and Golden Globes



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

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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 .

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 .

Movie Award
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2003-12-05 R Movie Poster of The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai

"In the face of an enemy, in the heart of one man, lies the soul of a warrior." Directed by , starring Tom Cruise .

Movie Award
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2006-12-07 R Movie Poster of Apocalypto
Apocalypto

"No one can outrun their destiny." Directed by Mel Gibson , starring Rudy Youngblood .

Movie Award
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2023-11-03 PG-13 Movie Poster of Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Minus One

"Postwar Japan. From zero to minus." Directed by Takashi Yamazaki , starring Ryunosuke Kamiki .

Movie Award
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2013-12-11 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

"Beyond darkness... beyond desolation... lies the greatest danger of all." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Ian McKellen .

Movie Award
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2006-12-08 R Movie Poster of Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond

"It will cost you everything." Directed by Edward Zwick , starring Leonardo DiCaprio .

Movie Award
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2023-07-08 PG-13 Movie Poster of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

"We all share the same fate." Directed by , starring Tom Cruise .

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2016-10-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange

"The impossibilities are endless." Directed by , starring Benedict Cumberbatch .

Movie Award
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1989-06-21 PG-13 Movie Poster of Batman
Batman

"Justice is always darkest before the dawn." Directed by Tim Burton , starring Michael Keaton .

Movie Award
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2015-04-01 PG-13 Movie Poster of Furious 7
Furious 7

"Vengeance hits home." Directed by James Wan , starring Vin Diesel .

Movie Award
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1963-10-10 PG Movie Poster of From Russia with Love
From Russia with Love

"The world's masters of murder pull out all the stops to destroy Agent 007!" Directed by Terence Young , starring Sean Connery .

Movie Award
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2025-02-27 Movie Poster of Counterattack
Counterattack

"" Directed by Chava Cartas , starring Luis Alberti .

Movie Award
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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
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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
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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. .

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2024-11-25 R Movie Poster of Watchmen: Chapter II
Watchmen: Chapter II

"" Directed by Brandon Vietti , starring Troy Baker .

Movie Nomination
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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 Nomination
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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 Nomination
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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 .

Movie Nomination
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2016-10-25 PG-13 Movie Poster of Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange

"The impossibilities are endless." Directed by , starring Benedict Cumberbatch .

Movie Nomination
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2012-12-12 PG-13 Movie Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

"From the smallest beginnings come the greatest legends." Directed by Peter Jackson , starring Martin Freeman .

Movie Nomination
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2019-06-28 PG-13 Movie Poster of Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From Home

"It’s time to step up." Directed by Jon Watts , starring Tom Holland .

Movie Nomination
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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 .

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