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The 17 Action Movies On Netflix With The Highest Rotten Tomatoes Scores

By Jade Budowski @jadebudowski

Published March 20, 2018, 8:30 a.m. ET

These are the top-rated action flicks on the platform, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes Critic Scores.Photos: Everett Collection ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps

**The African Queen**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 100%
Set in Africa during World War I, this classic adventure film stars Humphrey Bogart as a gin-drinking boat captain and Katharine Hepburn as an uptight missionary who wind up on a quest to take down the Germans after her brother dies. The enthralling quest and unexpected romance combine to create one of the best films the 1950s has to offer.
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**Ghostbusters**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 97%
Who ya gonna call? Featuring your faves Bill Murray, Dan Akyroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and more, this classic supernatural action comedy sees an unlikely crew of professors set up a ghost removal service. Full of iconic one-liners and thrilling sequences, it's no secret why *Ghostbusters* is so beloved.
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**The Hurt Locker**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 97%
Directed by fearless storyteller Kathryn Bigelow, this riveting drama paints a stunning portrait of a group of elite soldiers who are tasked with disarming bombs in combat. When a new Sergeant's unorthodox methods put him at odd with his squad mates, the men on this team must handle the chaos and face devastation that may very well change their lives forever.
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Two men fight with swords. — **13 Assassins**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 96%
A remake of the 1963 film of the same name, this samurai epic follows a group of assassins who band together to take down an unfathomably cruel, ruthless lord who is terrorizing 1840s Japan. Armed with some of the best fight and battle scenes that cinema has to offer, this electrifying spectacle is one you won't want to skip.
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**Men in Black**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 92%
This hilarious modern classic brings unlikely duo Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together for an intergalactic kegger of an adventure, one that sees them protect the world as we know it from extraterrestrial forces at work. Filled with iconic one-liners and lovable characters, this sci-fi comedy is out of this world.
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**Wildlike**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 92%
Full of our most talented, underrated players (Bruce Greenwood and Ann Dowd, to name a couple), this unique film tells the story of a 14-year-old girl named Mackenzie sent to stay with her uncle in Alaska after her father passes away. After she's abused by her uncle, she runs away and encounters an old backpacker who teaches her a thing or two about life and helps her get back home to Seattle.
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**Captain America: Civil War**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 91%
While most of the Marvel movies embrace the value of camaraderie, this installment chronicles the dissolution of the relationship between Captain America and Iron Man due to political differences (and feelings about one Bucky Barnes) and evidently leads to a divide in The Avengers. Action-packed and emotionally driven, this slick sequel will have you holding your breath and crossing your fingers for a resolution.
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**Hot Fuzz**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 91%
Edgar Wright's uproarious action comedy is nothing short of brilliant. Starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as police officers in a rural English village, their quest to discover the sinister truth beneath their seemingly perfect town leads them to an unexpected - and absurd - revelation. Also ranked on our list of the best comedies on Netflix, this flick's got everything; car chases, comic gold, and gun fights are just a few things sure to make you love this ridiculous movie.
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**The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 91%
Amazon may have bought the rights to make a giant television series out of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic stories, but Peter Jackson's films are pretty hard to top. The first film in the trilogy sees Frodo (Elijah Wood), Samwise (Sean Astin), Gandalf (Ian McKellen), and the rest of the gang journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the dark, deranged Lord Sauron.
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**Doctor Strange**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 90%
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Dr. Stephen Strange in this gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Marvel comic. After a car accident, Strange is forced to set aside his ego and dive into a world of alternate dimensions and mystic arts. To protect New York City and the rest of the worlds from threats across dimensions, he must utilize his newfound abilities and learn lessons about his power along the way. This gorgeous, thrilling flick is bound to appeal to comic lovers and the general public alike.
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**Inglourious Basterds**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 89%
What better time to fantasize about killing Nazis than right now?Quentin Tarantino's sweeping, wild imagining of Nazi-occupied France during World War II is bloody, frightening, and occasionally funny, and it's no surprise that this 2 and 1/2 hour film packs the punch it does. Starring Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, and Christoph Waltz in a career-making role, Inglourious Basterds is truly Tarantino at his extravagant best.
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**Battle Royale**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 87%
Before there was *The Hunger Games*, *Battle Royale* dumped a bunch of teenagers on an island and forced them to kill each other. Each teen is given a weapon and rations for just a few days, and if they don't off each other, they all die. A few students refuse to allow the status quo to lie, however, and resolve to fight this rule and get off the island.
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**Kill Bill: Vol. 1**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 85%
The first installment of Quentin Tarantino's *Kill Bill* series sees The Bride (Uma Thurman) awake from a four-year coma to find that the child she carried is gone. Hellbent on getting revenge on the five people who killed her baby and ruined her life, The Bride sets out to settle the score and the saga begins.
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**Okja**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 86%
This unique adventure film depicts a young girl named Mija willing to do anything to save her best friend - a giant animal named Okja - from being kidnapped by an influential, multinational corporation (led by a transcendent, terrifying Tilda Swinton). This moving, magical, genre-blurring film speaks to the incredible, one-of-a-kind storytelling Joon Hoo is capable of.
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Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY. — **Rogue One: A Star Wars Story**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 85%
This Star Wars spin-off takes the franchise in an uncharted, darker direction, and it does it in an extraordinary manner. Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn, and an all-star ensemble cast, the film acts as a prequel to *Star Wars: A New Hope* and follows the team of rebels who embark on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star and save the universe as they know it. Well-acted, stunningly shot, and frankly thrilling, this flick will please Star Wars fans and new audiences alike.
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**Kill Bill: Vol. 2**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 84%
The sequel to Tarantino's wild first *Bill* flick sees the Bride continue her quest for vengeance against the eponymous Bill, her former boss and lover, as well as the rest of the traitors who ruined her life.Thrilling from scene to scene and an insanely entertaining showcase for Thurman's talents, you'll be hooked from start to finish.
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**Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2**
**Rotten Tomatoes Score:** 83%
Featuring a stellar soundtrack, crazy effects, and fast-paced storytelling style, this groovy superhero sequel is just as much fun as the first. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Kurt Russell, and a ton of other A-listers, the second installment of the *Guardians* franchise sees our pals put to the test as they discover the truth of Peter Quill's parentage and what it might mean for them (and the rest of the galaxy).
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If you’re down and a comedy just isn’t cutting it, the right action flick can be the perfect remedy. We’re talking high-stakes, heart-pumping adrenaline kicks, and luckily, Netflix understands this need for speed. The streaming giant has stocked up their offerings accordingly, and they’ve got the best action movies imaginable. Genre classics, little-known gems, and big-budget blockbusters are all here for your streaming pleasure so you can put that pedal to the metal.

If you like your action and comedy mixed, you’ll be happy to see titles like Hot Fuzz, Men in Black, and Ghostbusters on the platform. Looking for something full of a few more bells and whistles? Franchise favorites like Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and more are all here to remind you why we fall in love with superheroes and star soldiers in the first place. With ever-quotable lines and iconic showdowns, there is no shortage of top-notch action flicks for your enjoyment.

Wondering where to begin? We went through Netflix‘s extensive offerings to find you the top titles available. These are the 17 best action movies on Netflix, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes Critics Scores.