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Top 48 Action Thrills from 2005: Global Blockbusters and Hidden Gems

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  1. 1Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaMovie · 2005 · 71m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyDr. Drakken is plotting world domination, and his plan hinges on discovering a weakness in Kim Possible. This may involve Eric, a new, attractive student at Middleton High who unexpectedly stirs feelings in Ron for Kim that go beyond friendship. Adding to Ron's troubles, his favorite fast-food restaurant, Bueno Nacho, begins sending him unwanted attention in the form of miniature devils.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9
  2. 2Seven SwordsMovie · 2005 · 152m · Action, DramaIn 17th-century Japan, seven swordsmen unite to protect villagers from a powerful General who has outlawed the practice of martial arts.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
  3. 3FeastMovie · 2005 · 87m · Horror, ActionStranded in a remote tavern, a group of unlikely people must unite to fight for their lives when they are hunted by a family of monstrous creatures.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  4. 4A Bittersweet LifeMovie · 2005 · 119m · Action, Drama, CrimeKim Sun-woo works as a hotel enforcer and manager for Kang, a ruthless crime boss. While Kang is away on a business trip, Sun-woo is tasked with a seemingly simple job: to follow Kang's young mistress, Hee-soo. Kang suspects she's having an affair with a younger man and instructs Sun-woo to kill them both if he finds out.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  5. 5SPL: Kill ZoneMovie · 2005 · 93m · Action, Crime, DramaDetective Chan, a sharp and experienced officer looking forward to retirement, is looking after the daughter of a witness murdered by the powerful crime boss Po. With Ma, a skilled martial artist, poised to become the new head of the crime unit and replace Chan, his plans for an early departure are threatened.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  6. 6The Great RaidMovie · 2005 · 132m · Action, History, WarDuring World War II, the highly trained Sixth Ranger Battalion undertakes a critical mission: infiltrate enemy territory, traveling 30 miles behind the lines to rescue over 500 American prisoners of war.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
  7. 7The PropositionMovie · 2005 · 104m · Action, Adventure, CrimeAustralia, 1880s. A lawman presents outlaw Charlie Burns with a grim proposition: to save his brother from execution, Charlie must track down and kill him. His brother is wanted for rape and murder, and lies deep within the Outback. Forced into a desperate hunt across harsh territory, Charlie confronts a devastating moral crisis with a violent solution as the only possible outcome.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  8. 89th CompanyMovie · 2005 · 139m · War, Drama, HistoryIn late 1980s Afghanistan, newly trained Russian army recruits arrive for their first assignments as the conflict with local insurgents intensifies, and the insurgents begin to gain a steady advantage.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7
  9. 9Shinobi: Heart Under BladeMovie · 2005 · 107m · ActionGennosuke and Oboro are secretly in love, but they come from rival ninja villages. At an annual conference with the Lord, a deadly competition is announced: a fight to the death between the five best shinobi from each village. The situation becomes even more complicated when Gennosuke and Oboro are both chosen to lead their village's team.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  10. 10ChaosMovie · 2005 · 106m · Drama, Action, CrimeDetective Quentin Conners is suspended and his partner Jason York resigns following a fatal shooting on the Pearl Street Bridge. While overseeing a bank heist with hostages, Conners is partnered with rookie Shane Dekker. The thieves, led by Lorenz, don't appear to steal any money. However, the police discover the criminals planted a virus that stole one billion dollars across various accounts using Chaos Theory. They also learn Lorenz is killing his own crew.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  11. 11TraitorMovie · 2008 · 114m · Drama, Action, ThrillerFBI Agent Roy Clayton is assigned to investigate a dangerous global conspiracy. The evidence consistently points to Samir Horn, a former U.S. Special Operations officer.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7
  12. 12Harsh TimesMovie · 2005 · 116m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerJim Davis, a former Army Ranger, is tempted back into a life of minor crime after a promising job with the LAPD falls through. His close friend is urged by his girlfriend Sylvia to get a steady job, but Jim prioritizes leisure and quick money from small-time robberies, all while pursuing a law enforcement career so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4
  13. 13Pusher IIIMovie · 2005 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeAs Milo ages, he's planning his daughter's 25th birthday when a shipment of heroin unexpectedly turns out to be 10,000 ecstasy pills. When Milo tries to sell them, chaos erupts, and his only option is to seek help from Radovan, his former enforcer and longtime friend.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  14. 14Azumi 2: Death or LoveMovie · 2005 · 108m · ActionAssassins Azumi and Nagara are on a mission to stop a civil war. Their pursuit of Masayuki Sanada leads them into conflict with a powerful army and a dangerous clan. Along the way, they encounter Ginkaku, who bears a striking resemblance to their deceased friend Nachi.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6
  15. 15AnniyanMovie · 2005 · 181m · Action, Drama, ThrillerOverwhelmed by societal decay and romantic disappointment, a mild-mannered lawyer develops multiple personality disorder. This manifests as distinct personalities: one a ruthless vigilante, the other a flamboyant metrosexual, both existing within him.Stream onIMDb 8.4TMDB 7.4
  16. 1613 TzametiMovie · 2006 · 93m · Action, ThrillerSebastian, a young man, begins following instructions meant for someone else, unsure of the path it will lead him on. Unbeknownst to him, Detective Gerard Dorez is tracking his every move. Sebastian's journey culminates in a hidden, disturbing world where men engage in a perverse game: wagering on the lives of other men.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  17. 17On ProbationMovie · 2005 · 112m · Mystery, Crime, ActionMariano, a psychologist, is sentenced to community service following a traffic accident lawsuit. He begins working with Alfredo, a police officer struggling with depression after his wife's infidelity. Mariano becomes unexpectedly drawn into a double homicide investigation that Alfredo is leading.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  18. 18GhajiniMovie · 2005 · 182m · Action, Romance, ThrillerFollowing a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his beloved, Kalpana.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7
  19. 19SarkarMovie · 2005 · 123m · Crime, Action, DramaSubhash Nagre secretly governs a city, commanding a devoted following. When those who seek his demise plot to kill him, his son steps forward to confront them.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.8
  20. 20Star Wreck: In the PirkinningMovie · 2005 · 103m · Science Fiction, Action, ComedyStarwreck: In the Pirkinning follows Captain James B. Pirk and his crew, who arrive on 21st century Earth after their starship, the Kickstart, crashes. From a distant future, they journeyed to prevent an alien invasion but were stranded. Now, Pirk spends his days enjoying Earth's fast food while struggling to convince people he's a space hero. As humanity's chances of reaching space dwindle, Pirk devises a risky plan to secure mankind's future.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  21. 21The Turkish GambitMovie · 2005 · 130m · Mystery, Adventure, ActionBased on the second novel in Boris Akunin's Adventures of Erast Petrovich Fandorin series, the film is set in 1877 during the Russian-Turkish War. Having recently escaped from a Turkish prison, Erast Fandorin races to reach the Russian lines with crucial intelligence about an impending enemy attack. Along the way, he encounters Varvara Suvorova, a young woman traveling to see her fiancé, a soldier in the Russian army. Meanwhile, Fandorin is aware of a spy within the Russian ranks, casting suspicion on everyone.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4
  22. 22The MatadorMovie · 2005 · 97m · Action, Comedy, CrimeDanny Wright is a traveling salesman whose ordinary life takes a sharp turn when he encounters Julian, a potentially dangerous stranger, in a Mexican bar. This chance meeting triggers a series of events that dramatically alter both men's lives. Wright finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a world far removed from his usual routine, and surprisingly adapts to it.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  23. 23The BusinessMovie · 2005 · 96m · Drama, Action, ThrillerIn the 1980s, Frankie yearns to leave his life in South East London, and an opportunity arises when his mother's abusive boyfriend is confronted. Following an altercation with the boyfriend, Frankie flees to Spain and finds work delivering a package to Charlie, a stylish gangster who offers him a job. As Charlie's driver, Frankie is drawn into a world of luxury and excitement, but the lifestyle's temptations threaten to unravel everything.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1
  24. 24AthaduMovie · 2005 · 175m · Action, Thriller, FamilyNandu, a professional hitman, takes a job to fake the assassination of a politician. But when the politician is actually murdered, Nandu is wrongly accused. To escape the authorities, he takes on the identity of the deceased.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.3
  25. 25UnleashedMovie · 2005 · 103m · Action, CrimeDanny has known only a life of fighting for survival. His owner, Bart, treats him like a pet, even using a collar to profit from Danny's participation in underground fight clubs. After a car accident devastates Bart’s crew, Danny escapes and finds refuge with a blind piano tuner. The tuner uses music to help Danny confront his past and rediscover his humanity.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  26. 26Kingdom of HeavenMovie · 2005 · 144m · Drama, Action, AdventureFollowing his wife's death, Balian, a blacksmith, unexpectedly finds himself in the world of royalty, caught up in political schemes and brutal holy wars during the Crusades.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  27. 27Batman BeginsMovie · 2005 · 140m · Drama, Crime, ActionHaunted by a personal tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne commits himself to fighting the corruption that afflicts Gotham City. Dissatisfied with existing methods, he adopts a secret identity as the Batman – a figure who inspires fear in criminals.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.7
  28. 28Mr. & Mrs. SmithMovie · 2005 · 120m · Action, Comedy, DramaA married couple fights to save their relationship, only to discover a shocking secret: they are both secretly assassins. When their latest missions force them to target each other, their lives and love are put to the ultimate test.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7
  29. 29Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithMovie · 2005 · 140m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionA malevolent Sith order reveals a long-planned scheme for galactic domination, leading to the collapse of the Republic and the emergence of the tyrannical Galactic Empire. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is forced to make a critical decision about his allegiance.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
  30. 30King KongMovie · 2005 · 188m · Adventure, Drama, ActionIn 1933 New York, a driven movie producer forces his cast and crew onto a voyage to the uncharted Skull Island. There, they encounter Kong, a colossal ape who becomes instantly captivated by the film's star.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9
  31. 31Sin CityMovie · 2005 · 124m · Crime, ThrillerSin City is a place for those on the edge: the tough, the corrupt, the lost. Some say it's dark, others say it's hard-boiled. For some, it's home – a world of crooked cops, alluring women, and desperate people fighting back. Driven by revenge, seeking redemption, or both, these unlikely heroes struggle to do what's right in a city that doesn't care.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5
  32. 32Transporter 2Movie · 2005 · 88m · Action, Thriller, CrimeFrank Martin, a professional driver and ex-Special Forces operative, is working in Miami as a temporary chauffeur for a government official and his family. When the family's young son is threatened with kidnapping, Frank quickly finds himself protecting the boy and uncovering the plot.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  33. 33The ProtectorMovie · 2005 · 105m · Action, Crime, DramaKham, a young fighter, travels to Australia to recover his stolen elephant. He teams up with a Thai-born Australian detective and faces a series of challenges, confronting a ruthless gang led by a dangerous woman and her two formidable bodyguards.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  34. 34The IslandMovie · 2005 · 136m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn 2019, Lincoln Six-Echo lives in a seemingly perfect, isolated community. Like everyone else, he dreams of being selected to go to The Island, believed to be the only safe place left on Earth. But Lincoln soon learns that everything he knows about his world is a fabrication.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  35. 35MunichMovie · 2005 · 164m · Drama, History, ThrillerAt the 1972 Munich Olympics, eleven Israeli athletes are captured and killed by the Palestinian terrorist organization Black September. In response, the Israeli government assembles a team of Mossad agents to hunt down and eliminate those who carried out the attack.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  36. 36SerenityMovie · 2005 · 119m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureThe crew of the spaceship Serenity takes on a fugitive, leading them into a dangerous conflict. A totalitarian regime relentlessly pursues the fugitive, determined to bring her back at any cost. Meanwhile, they must also contend with deadly creatures in unexplored space. But the biggest threat may be hidden among the Serenity's own passengers.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
  37. 37ConstantineMovie · 2005 · 121m · Fantasy, Action, HorrorJohn Constantine, a man deeply familiar with the underworld, joins forces with a police officer investigating the suspicious death of her twin sister. Their investigation leads them into a hidden realm of demons and angels lurking beneath the surface of modern Los Angeles.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  38. 38Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of ShamballaMovie · 2005 · 105m · Action, Adventure, AnimationMunich, Germany, 1923. Two years after Edward Elric was brought to this world from his own, leaving his country, friends, and brother Alphonse behind, he has been studying rocketry with Alphonse Heiderich – a young man who looks just like his brother – hoping for a way back home. His research has been unsuccessful, but helping a troubled gypsy girl sets Edward in motion a series of events that threaten both worlds. Meanwhile, back in his own world, Alphonse Elric delves deeper into the mysteries of alchemy, searching for a way to reunite with his older brother.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3
  39. 39The Legend of ZorroMovie · 2005 · 129m · Action, Adventure, WesternDon Alejandro de la Vega, a man who prefers a quiet life, and his wife, Elena, are drawn into adventure when a danger emerges for California's hopes of becoming a state. They must act to protect it.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1
  40. 40Four BrothersMovie · 2005 · 109m · Action, CrimeFour brothers, who were adopted and raised apart, go back to their Detroit hometown after their mother is killed. They decide to seek revenge on those responsible.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
  41. 41HostageMovie · 2005 · 113m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA mafia accountant's hostage situation forces a police officer to negotiate. Haunted by past failures as a negotiator, the officer must navigate the tense standoff while his own family becomes targets of the mob.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  42. 42Initial DMovie · 2005 · 109m · Action, Crime, DramaFollowing his initial victory, Takumi dedicates himself to drift racing, a skill he's unknowingly honed while working as a tofu delivery driver in his father's Toyota AE86.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7
  43. 43Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewMovie · 2005 · 100m · Family, Adventure, AnimationLong ago, before Poké Balls existed, Lucario, a hero Pokémon who could sense auras, detected two armies poised for a devastating war near Oldoran Castle in Kanto – a conflict that threatened total annihilation. He warned his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while under attack by a brutal group of Hellgar. Blinded during the battle, Lucario used his Aura to defeat them with the Wave Bomb. Despite the impending threat, Lady Rin, the queen of Rota, vowed to perish with her people. Faced with this, Arlon made a difficult decision.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0
  44. 44The Batman vs. DraculaMovie · 2005 · 83m · Animation, Action, FantasyBatman faces a new threat in Gotham City: Dracula, the legendary vampire. Adding to the chaos are the escaped villains Joker and Penguin. Batman must stop Dracula from turning the city's population – including himself, Joker, and Penguin – into his undead servants.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  45. 45Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenMovie · 2005 · 101m · Animation, Action, AdventureTwo years after the defeat of Sephiroth, the city of Midgar is in ruins, but its people are working to rebuild. A new threat emerges: a mysterious illness called Geostigma. With no cure available, it causes death, slowly crushing the people's hopes for the future.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  46. 46The MythMovie · 2005 · 118m · Action, Adventure, ComedyA scientist asks Jack for help finding the mausoleum of China's first emperor, and Jack discovers his vivid visions are actually real. This forces him to confront the past.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4
  47. 47Assault on Precinct 13Movie · 2005 · 109m · Thriller, Action, AdventureOn New Year's Eve, as a police station faces closure, Officer Jake Roenick assembles an unlikely team of cops and criminals. Their mission: protect mobster Marion Bishop from a deadly mob hit.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  48. 48SaharaMovie · 2005 · 124m · Action, Adventure, ComedyVeteran adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, travels to the African desert with his quick-witted friend Al. They are searching for a lost Confederate ironclad battleship, believed to contain hidden treasure. Their expedition takes a turn when they encounter Dr. Eva Rojas, a scientist fleeing a warlord while trying to prevent a dangerous plague from spreading, adding urgency to their desert quest.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9