Robi Maddison Tech 05.29.2022 10:May AM EDT

7 Best Action Movies You Can Watch on Netflix This 2022

When you head to the Action & Adventure Movies section on Netflix, you can immediately see plenty of options to watch. See? Finding a high-octane thriller on a streaming platform isn't tricky at all!

But you know what is tricky? Finding good action movies among Netflix's classics, reboots, and originals.

Well, the good news is that we are here to help you choose action movies that are certainly worth your time!

Parade and Cosmopolitan listed a handful of fantastic movie titles, but let us introduce you to our top hand-picked action films on Netflix!

All have been vetted and tested and are currently available for streaming on Netflix.

Army of the Dead (2021)

This epic heist thriller is set in Las Vegas and follows a group of mercenaries who plan to take advantage of the turmoil caused by a zombie outbreak to loot a large casino. Following the success of Zack Snyder's Justice League this spring, the fan-favorite director returns with a sequel to his debut feature, the 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake. The action/zombie/heist mix, starring Dave Bautista, is already a ratings hit for the streaming platform.

Red Notice (2021)

The FBI's best profiler tries to apprehend two rival crooks in Netflix's most-watched movie ever, but it wasn't exactly a critical favorite. Critics have given it mixed to poor reviews, but it continues to drive a lot of traffic to the streamer. The comic actioner stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot as an Interpol agent seeking the world's most sought-after art thief.

The Old Guard (2020)

Gina Prince-Bythewood directed this well-received shoot-em-up, which Greg Rucka adapted from his own comic book. This superhero film, starring Charlize Theron, depicts the story of four centuries-old immortals secretly striving to preserve humanity, who uncover another immortal and learn their secret powers have been revealed.

Extraction (2020)

Chris Hemsworth plays a notorious mercenary entrusted with rescuing the kidnapped son of an international criminal lord in one of the most popular Netflix movies ever. Extraction garnered largely excellent reviews and a large audience when it premiered on Netflix.

The Lovebirds (2020)

Who said action movies couldn't be funny as well? This romantic comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae tells the story of a couple on the verge of breaking up who are wrongly convicted of murder and must join together to find the genuine perpetrator.

The Dark Knight (2008)

Best known for a towering Heath Ledger performance that gave the film an air of myth months before its release, Nolan's aggressive expansion of the Batman saga was one of the most thrilling crime sagas since Heat, critically acclaimed as it became the fourth film to gross $1 billion worldwide, forever changing the way audiences and movie studios looked at superhero films. It's entirely possible that this will be the most influential film of the century.

Top Gun (1986)

Tom Cruise's star reached new heights because of Tony Scott's crowd-pleasing romance. Cruise acts alongside Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Meg Ryan, Anthony Edwards, and Tom Skerritt as a hotshot junior navy aviator training at Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School.