8 Top Rated Action Movies To Watch On Amazon Prime Video

A lot of us love movies where the hero or the heroine is doing some crazy stunts or maybe are involved in some high-energy action sequences. But there are so many options that it becomes quite a task to look for what to watch. So, to save you guys from this work, we have made a list of 8 best-rated action movies on Amazon Prime Video that you must see if you’re an action fanatic! Read on!

1. Inception

This one is a sci-fi movie that’s highly popular amongst folks who love their movie with a dash of action. This movie follows Dominick "Dom" Cobb, who steals corporate information from targets by entering their dreams. Saito, then offers to clean Cobb’s criminal history, if he plants an idea in the subconscious mind of his competitor’s son. It is from here that this Christopher Nolan movie takes a number of twists and turns with some absolutely amazing action sequences! 

IMDb Rating | 8.8
Watch Online Here | Inception 

2. Gangs Of Wasseypur

The 2-part crime movie is one of the coolest masterpieces by Anurag Kashyap. Centred around the coal mafias of Dhanbad and the underlying power struggles between three crime families, this film has some really violent content, so you must proceed with caution. The movie has won a number of awards and is the only Hindi-language movie to be aired at the Cannes Directors' Fortnight. Now, ain’t this enough of a reason to check it out?!

IMDb Rating | 8.2
Watch Online Here | Gangs Of Wasseypur

3. Edge Of Tomorrow

Are you someone who swears by sci-fi movies? Then you will totally love Edge Of Tomorrow as this mind-boggling plot is supported by some pretty epic action scenes. Major William Cage along with a warrior Rita Vrataski has to save the Earth and the entire human race from alien species after they’ve been caught in a time loop. Yep, it’s as intriguing as it sounds. So, make sure to keep your buckets of popcorn close for this one! 

IMDb Rating | 7.9
Watch Online Here | Edge Of Tomorrow

4. Dunkirk

This period action movie is set against the backdrop of World War II. A nerve-racking action sequence follows British, Belgian and French soldiers trying to evacuate from the town of Dunkirk during an arduous battle with German forces. Sounds like the perfect recipe for an action movie, doesn’t it?! Well, this one is definitely something you should check out if you’re a fan of war movies.

IMDb Rating | 7.8
Watch Online Here | Dunkirk 

5. Train To Busan

This Korean movie belongs to the horror-action genre that makes it a perfect watch for some who enjoy both. Set in a zombie apocalyptic world the plot revolves around a father-daughter duo Seok-woo and Soo-an who are on a train to Busan on the latter's birthday to see his wife. But this is where things take a turn for worse when the zombie apocalypse breaks into South Korea. Make sure to keep your blanky near for some much-needed comfort!

IMDb Rating | 7.6
Watch Online Here | Train To Busan 

6. John Wick: Chapter 2

This famous Keanu Reeves film is about a famed assassin named John Wick who travels to Rome to duel with some of the deadliest killers in order to achieve a self-made commitment. But things take a climactic turn when he learns that there’s a huge bounty on his head. Will he be able to take his revenge and fulfil his vow? You’ve gotta watch this movie to know the answer to all these questions.

IMDb Rating | 7.5
Watch Online Here | John Wick: Chapter 2 

7. The Hurt Locker

The next name on this list is also a war-action movie. It’s about Sergeant William James who is stationed in the Iraq war and is tasked with training a bomb disposal team. But even though he is brave, his ideologies and reckless approach towards the job give rise to conflicts with his subordinate. This suspense movie is just the kind of perfect watch you need in this genre.   

IMDb Rating | 7.5
Watch Online Here | The Hurt Locker  

8. Master

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Thalapathy Vijay as John Durairaj (JD), plays an alcoholic professor who is transferred to a juvenile facility, where he clashes with a ruthless local gangster, Bhavani, who uses these children as pawns to carry out his illegitimate business. Watch him kick these criminals off their high horses while simultaneously winning over the juveniles in the prison. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to shake a leg on the ‘Vaathi Coming’ song. 

IMDb Rating | 7.1
Watch Online Here | Master 

That’s our list of some of the popular and best-rated movies on Amazon Prime Video that are totally worth a watch! So, make sure to binge-watch ‘em all!