30 Thrilling War, Fantasy, and Adventure Films from 2005 You Need to See
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Dive into an adrenaline-fueled journey through 2005's most gripping action movies! From the fantastical world of A Chinese Tall Story to the gritty realism of Shadowboxing, these films captivated audiences worldwide with their daring stunts, heart-pounding plots, and unforgettable characters. Join us as we explore the Top 30 Action Movies of 2005, proving once again that the thrill of cinema is timeless. Prepare for an exhilarating ride!
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Today You DieMovie · 2005 · 90m · Action, Crime, AdventureA former thief attempting to live an honest life is driven to seek revenge against those who falsely accused him.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.3 - 2
A Chinese Tall StoryMovie · 2005 · 103m · Action, Comedy, FantasyMonk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka escapes using a magical stick from the Monkey King and resolves to rescue his companions. He meets Meiyan, a girl who is part human and part monster, and they become allies. Together, Taka and Meiyan embark on a perilous journey filled with challenges and battles that could determine the future of humanity and the universe.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.3 - 3
The State CounsellorMovie · 2005 · 134m · Action, Crime, MysteryThis is the third film in the series based on Boris Akunin's "Priklucheniya Erasta Petrovicha Fandorina." When General Khrapov is murdered on a train from St. Petersburg to Moscow, suspicion falls solely on Erast Petrovich, as the killer impersonated him. The murder weapon bears the initials "BG," belonging to a terrorist group that controls both Moscow and St. Petersburg. This time, Fandorin isn't the only investigator; renowned detective General Pozharski joins the case.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.6 - 4
Vampire BatsMovie · 2005 · 90m · Horror, Science Fiction, TV MovieA biology professor uncovers a deadly new species of vampire bats linked to a string of strange deaths. She must race against time to stop the bats from spreading and causing widespread devastation.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.3 - 5
MadisonMovie · 2005 · 99m · Adventure, Action, DramaIn 1971, Jim McCormick, an air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast, sees a chance to make a name for himself when the Gold Cup hydroplane race unexpectedly arrives in his small town of Madison, Indiana. Jim immediately decides to compete. He assembles a team of mechanics and friends, restores his old boat, and brings renewed hope to the struggling industrial city. By Sujit R. Varma.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.7 - 6
Heaven's SoldiersMovie · 2005 · 106m · Science Fiction, Action, ComedyIn modern times, a group of soldiers journeys into the past and encounters Admiral Lee, widely regarded as history's most accomplished military leader. They work to inspire him to expel foreign invaders.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 7
Final Fantasy VII: Last OrderMovie · 2005 · 25m · Action, Adventure, AnimationFollowing the destruction of Nibelheim by Sephiroth, Zack and Cloud are fugitives from Shinra Inc. While traveling back to Midgar, they are haunted by the traumatic events of Nibelheim and must fight to survive Shinra's pursuit.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 8
Left Behind: World at WarMovie · 2005 · 95m · Action, Adventure, FantasyA year and a half ago, the world suffered an unprecedented catastrophe: hundreds of millions of people disappeared suddenly and without explanation. Chaos ensued globally. Amidst this turmoil, one man emerged as a unifying force. He possessed the strength and conviction to bring a shattered world together, offering hope to humanity. That man is Nicolae Carpathia, who now governs the entire planet.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.1 - 9
KaalMovie · 2005 · 127m · Action, Thriller, HorrorFollowing several deaths at Orbit Wildlife Park blamed on a man-eating tiger, wildlife reporter Krish Thapar begins investigating the events for a magazine piece. However, he discovers a far more dangerous predator lurking within the forest.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.6 - 10
ShadowboxingMovie · 2005 · 126m · Action, DramaArtem Kolchin was just one of many, but he craved fame. He pursued it by becoming a boxer. Now, Artem is a contender for the championship, a globally recognized fighter known as the Great White Hope. However, the defining fight of his life isn't unfolding as planned.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4 - 11
Star 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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 12
Mucha Lucha: The Return of El MaleficoMovie · 2005 · 70m · Adventure, Animation, ActionThe popular TV series delivers an even bigger action-comedy/adventure with its favorite luchadoras! When the world's greatest evil, El Malefico, emerges, Rikochet, Buena Girl & The Flea must mask-wrestle him back into hiding. Their journey involves a worldwide quest for powerful artifacts, culminating in Las Vegas.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.9 - 13
AnniyanMovie · 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.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.4 - 14
Azumi 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
EdisonMovie · 2005 · 99m · Drama, Action, ThrillerIn Edison, a city facing hardship, a young journalist teams up with his world-weary editor and an upright investigator from the district attorney's office. Together, they work to collect proof of wrongdoing by corrupt officers within a powerful police unit.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 16
The 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.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 17
The Poseidon AdventureMovie · 2005 · 173m · Adventure, Thriller, ActionOn New Year's Eve, a cruise ship is attacked by terrorists and sinks. A diverse group of survivors, led by a priest and a homeland security agent, must navigate the flooded ship to find a way to escape.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.2 - 18
9th 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.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 19
The 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.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 20
Man-ThingMovie · 2005 · 97m · Action, Horror, AdventureWhen a group of agents working for an oil tycoon disappears while surveying a swamp slated for drilling, the local sheriff is called in to investigate. His search leads him to a terrifying reality: a legendary Seminole creature, Man-Thing, has awakened. This monstrous being stalks the swamp, and its touch is deadly to those overcome by fear.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.3 - 21
SPL: 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.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 22
A 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 - 23
Pusher 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.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 24
The PromiseMovie · 2005 · 121m · Fantasy, Drama, ActionA young girl, orphaned and poor, makes a deal with an enchantress. She gains beauty and the affection of all men, but at the cost of ever being with the one she loves. The spell can only be broken by an impossible event: snow in spring and the dead returning to life. Now a grown princess, she deeply regrets her promise, as every man she has loved has met with tragedy.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 25
DoomMovie · 2005 · 105m · Action, Horror, Science FictionThe Rapid Response Tactical Squad, led by Sarge, is dispatched to a Mars science facility following a reported security breach. They discover the alarm was triggered by a test subject – a mass murderer injected with alien DNA – who has escaped and begun killing personnel. Dr. Grimm reveals to the team, including Reaper, that the alien chromosome can mutate humans into monsters and is highly contagious.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.2 - 26
HostageMovie · 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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 27
The Brothers GrimmMovie · 2005 · 118m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionJake and Will Grimm are folklore collectors who also work as con artists, traveling between villages offering protection from mythical creatures and performing exorcisms. Their act is challenged when they encounter a genuine magical curse in a haunted forest inhabited by actual magical beings, forcing them to confront a situation that demands real bravery.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 28
D.E.B.S.Movie · 2005 · 91m · Action, Comedy, RomanceA teenage crime-fighting team's leader develops feelings for the captivating villain they are tasked with capturing.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.5 - 29
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret IslandMovie · 2005 · 91m · Action, Animation, ThrillerThe Straw Hats arrive at a fun-filled island managed by Baron Omatsuri, who challenges them to overcome a series of trials to remain there. Luffy agrees, and the crew unites to face the challenges. However, as the island’s secrets are revealed, their bonds and their very existence are threatened. Luffy must find a way to thwart the Baron's scheme and preserve his crew.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 30
MunichMovie · 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.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
