Action Movies You Can Recommend to Anyone Right Now
The Ice Road
Made by: Netflix
Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh
Where it was made: United States, Canada
Genre: Action, Thriller, Survival
Story details:
The Ice Road follows Mike McCann, an ice road trucker who is hired for a deadly mission after a diamond mine collapses in northern Canada. With miners trapped underground, Mike and his team must drive heavy trucks across melting frozen lakes to deliver life-saving equipment. The movie focuses on survival, bravery, and the danger of nature when time is running out.
Where to watch: Netflix
Ice Road 2 Vengeance
Made by: Netflix
Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh
Where it was made: Nepal, United States
Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure
Story details:
Ice Road: Vengeance continues Mike McCann’s story as he travels to Nepal to honor his late brother. What starts as a peaceful journey turns violent when he and a group of civilians are attacked by armed mercenaries. Using his driving skills and experience, Mike fights to protect innocent lives on dangerous mountain roads.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
Sisu 2
Made by: Subzero Film Entertainment
Directed by: Jalmari Helander
Where it was made: Finland
Genre: Action, War, Revenge
Story details:
Sisu 2 brings back the unstoppable Aatami Korpi, a former soldier known for his extreme resilience. This sequel raises the stakes as new enemies hunt him down, forcing him into another brutal fight for survival. The movie is intense, violent, and driven by pure determination, showing how far one man can go when pushed too far.
Where to watch: Theaters / Streaming platforms (2025)
G20
Made by: Amazon MGM Studios
Directed by: Patricia Riggen
Where it was made: United States
Genre: Action, Thriller, Political drama
Story details:
G20 follows the President of the United States as she attends a global summit that suddenly comes under attack by terrorists. With world leaders in danger and security systems compromised, the president must rely on her military background to survive and protect others. The movie mixes political tension with intense action, showing leadership under extreme pressure.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (2025)
A Working Man
Made by: Black Bear Pictures
Directed by: David Ayer
Where it was made: United States
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Story details:
A Working Man tells the story of a former special forces operative who has left violence behind to live a simple life as a construction worker. When a young girl goes missing, he is forced to return to his dangerous past. The film focuses on justice, loyalty, and how far a man will go to protect the innocent.
Where to watch: Theaters / Streaming platforms (2025)
She Rides Shotgun
Made by: Fifth SeasonDirected by: Nick Rowland
Where it was made: United States
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Story details:
She Rides Shotgun follows a young girl whose life changes when her ex-con father takes her on the run to escape a violent criminal gang. As they travel together, a strong bond forms while danger follows them everywhere. The movie explores family, survival, and redemption through an emotional and tense journey.
Where to watch: Theaters / Streaming platforms
BEST SHORT SEREIS 2025
Bad Influencer (2025)
Made by: Netflix South Africa
Created by: Kagiso Modupe, Johnny Barbuzano
Directed by: Johnny Barbuzano
Where it was made: South Africa
Number of episodes: 7
Genre: Crime, Drama, Social media thriller
Story details:
Bad Influencer follows BK, a struggling single mother and fashion designer drowning in debt. In an effort to survive, she starts selling counterfeit luxury bags. Her life changes when she partners with Pinky, a glamorous but reckless social media influencer. As their online fame grows, so does the danger. The series explores how social media pressure, fake lifestyles, and greed can push people into criminal worlds they cannot control.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
Cassandra (2025)
Made by: Netflix Germany
Created by: Benjamin Gutsche
Directed by: Benjamin Gutsche
Where it was made: Germany
Number of episodes: 6
Genre: Science fiction, Psychological thriller
Story details:
Cassandra centers on an old smart-home artificial intelligence system created decades ago. When a modern family moves into an abandoned house and reactivates the system, the AI begins to show disturbing behavior. The series slowly reveals how technology mixed with human emotion can become dangerous. The short season focuses on tension, fear, and moral questions about artificial intelligence.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
Too Much (2025)
Made by: Netflix
Created by: Lena Dunham, Luis Felber
Directed by: Lena Dunham
Where it was made: United States, United Kingdom
Number of episodes: 10
Genre: Romantic comedy, Drama
Story details:
Too Much tells the story of Jessica, a woman from New York trying to heal after a painful breakup. She moves to London for work and unexpectedly meets Felix, a musician with his own emotional struggles. The series explores modern love, cultural differences, emotional baggage, and personal growth. Its short run keeps the story focused on relationships rather than long side plots.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
Love Con Revenge (2025)
Made by: Netflix
Directed by: Various documentary directors
Where it was made: Norway, United Kingdom
Number of episodes: 6
Genre: Documentary, True crime
Story details:
Love Con Revenge follows Cecilie Fjellhøy, known from the Tinder Swindler case, as she investigates romance scams worldwide. The series exposes how online fraud works, how victims are manipulated emotionally, and how scammers operate across borders. Real interviews and investigations give the show a serious and emotional tone.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
The Gentlemen (2025)
Made by: Netflix
Created by: Guy Ritchie
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Where it was made: United Kingdom
Number of episodes: 8
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Action
Story details:
The Gentlemen follows Eddie Horniman, a man who inherits an English estate and discovers it hides a massive underground crime operation. The series mixes sharp humor, violence, and fast dialogue. Power struggles, loyalty, and ambition drive the plot, making it one of the most watched crime series of the year.
Where to watch: Netflix (2025)
Bone Appetit (2025)
Made by: Independent / Niche production
Directed by: Not widely documented
Where it was made: Not officially listed
Number of episodes: Short-format content
Genre: Experimental, Comedy
Story details:
Bone Appetit is not a major 2025 streaming series. It is a short, creative production with a simple concept rather than a full narrative. It focuses more on style or humor than character development or long storytelling, which limits its reach compared to mainstream series.
Where to watch: Limited or online platforms (availability varies)
​ Action Movies (Best Movies to Watch in 2025)
 1. Jurassic World: Rebirth 
A covert rescue team travels to a newly discovered island to collect pure dinosaur DNA, but the mission collapses when genetically-altered predators escape.
Made by: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
Where it was made: Filmed in UK studios + Hawaii
Where to watch: Cinemas July 2025 → Peacock (later)
2. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 
Ethan Hunt faces his biggest threat: a global AI that predicts every move he makes. This is the final chapter of his 30-year mission, filled with extreme stunts.
Made by: Paramount Pictures
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Where it was made: UK, Abu Dhabi, Italy
Where to watch: Cinemas May 2025 → Paramount+
3. The Running Man 
In a violent future, criminals are forced to play a deadly TV survival game. A falsely accused man fights live on air to prove his innocence.
Made by: Paramount Pictures
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Where it was made: USA, UK
Where to watch: Theaters November 2025 → Paramount+
4. Avatar: Fire and Ash
Jake Sully and his family encounter Pandora’s fire-tribe as the conflict between the Na’vi and humans reaches its breaking point.
Made by: 20th Century Studios
Directed by: James Cameron
Where it was made: New Zealand
Where to watch: Cinemas December 2025 → Disney+
DRAMA
5. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025)
 Two strangers are bonded by strange time-bending events that force them to re-evaluate love, destiny, and the meaning of connection.
Made by: Sony Pictures
Directed by: Kogonada
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Theaters September 2025 → Amazon Prime Video
6. Weathering 
A grieving family rebuilds their life while facing unpredictable natural disasters that mirror their emotional struggles.
Made by: A24
Directed by: Independent filmmaker (A24 team)
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Festival release → A24 streaming
7. The ApprenticeÂ
A dramatic biography about young Donald Trump’s early business life, exploring power, ambition, and corruption.
Made by: Newscope Films
Directed by: Ali Abbasi
Where it was made: Canada
Where to watch: Limited theaters → Digital platforms
8. The Piano Room 
 A talented student and her strict mentor uncover dark secrets hidden behind their music, leading to emotional confrontation.
Made by: European studio
Where it was made: Germany
Where to watch: European theaters → Netflix (expected)
COMEDY
9. Inside Out 3 / Inside Out 2.5
Riley faces new emotions as she prepares for college, with hilarious chaos inside her mind.
Made by: Pixar Animation Studios
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Disney+
10. The Thundermans Return 2 
The superhero family returns with a bigger mission that mixes humor, teenage chaos, and cartoon-style action.
Made by: Nickelodeon / Paramount
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Paramount+
11. Family Switch 2
After a new magical event, a family switches roles again — parents become teens, the dog becomes human, and chaos explodes.
Made by: Netflix
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Netflix worldwide
12. Game Night Reloaded
A friend group’s game night turns real when a crime occurs during the game, and they must solve it before dawn.
Made by: Warner Bros
Where it was made: USA
Where to watch: Theaters → HBO Max
ROMANCE
13. Love Again: Tokyo Nights 
Two foreigners escape their pasts and fall in love in Tokyo’s neon-lit city, exploring healing and cultural discovery.
Made by: Japanese–American production
Where to watch: Cinemas Asia + Netflix worldwide release
14. Wrong Paris
A young writer travels to Paris, meets a mysterious painter, and experiences a life-changing love story.
Made by: French studios
Where it was filmed: Paris
Where to watch: European theaters → Amazon Prime Video
15. Letters to Nairobi 
 A Kenyan journalist and a Rwandan photographer maintain a long-distance relationship through recorded video letters.
Made by: Kenyan + Rwandan film studios
Where to watch: African cinemas → Netflix Africa
16. Before the Last Train 
Two strangers meet on the final night train, sharing secrets, regrets, and unexpected love during one journey.
Made by: UK–US independent studios
Where to watch: Festival release → Hulu / Disney+
HORROR & THRILLER
17. A Quiet Place: Part III 
The survivors continue fighting sound-sensitive creatures while discovering a possible cure.
Made by: Paramount Pictures
Where to watch: Cinemas → Paramount+
18. The Nun 3 
Valak’s origin is finally revealed as new investigators face the most dangerous demonic manifestation yet.
Made by: Warner Bros / New Line Cinema
Where to watch: Cinemas → HBO Max
19. Smile 3 
A new outbreak of the supernatural “smile curse” spreads through a hospital, uncovering its darkest history.
Made by: Paramount Pictures
Where to watch: Theaters → Paramount+
20. Blackout Night 
During a massive city blackout, a family hears footsteps and voices in their apartment tower — but the power never returns.
Made by: Independent studios
Where to watch: Film festivals → Shudder (expected)