Action heroes have taken over the world in recent cinematic history, and for good reason. With their epic stunts and the visuals to go with them, they capture the attention of a disbelieving audience.

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or browse our list of the best movies on Max across all genres. Editor's note: This article was updated June 2025 to include Bullet Train and Cleaner. This stylish action comedy from director David ...