Movies Like Top Gun

From Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowski siblings. The film stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, a computer programmer who is drawn into a rebellion against machines who have taken over the world and imprisoned humanity in a simulated reality known as the Matrix. Neo learns from Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) that his reality is actually a computer-generated dreamworld and that the humans are in a war with the machines, who have taken control of the world in the future. With the help of the rebels, Neo is able to use his newfound abilities to fight the machines and save humanity. The Matrix is a groundbreaking film that revolutionized the way special effects were used in action films. It has earned critical acclaim for its innovative visual effects and action sequences, and has become a cult classic.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron and written by William Wisher Jr. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong. The film is a sequel to the 1984 movie The Terminator, and follows Sarah Connor and her ten-year-old son, John, as they are pursued by a new, more advanced Terminator. This Terminator, the T-1000, is sent back in time to eliminate John Connor before he can lead the human race in a war against the machines. Sarah and John are aided by an older, less advanced Terminator sent back to protect John and ensure the future of humanity. In the ensuing battle, they must fight to stop the T-1000 and its mission of destruction, while also protecting John and the future of mankind.

From George Miller, starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz
Rated R

Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed by George Miller and starring Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky, a drifter and survivor of a post-apocalyptic world. When the tyrannical Immortan Joe and his War Boys enslave the last of the human race, Max joins forces with Imperator Furiosa, a rebel warrior fighting to free the Five Wives, a group of women held captive by Joe. Together, Max and Furiosa embark on a perilous journey to the legendary "Green Place", a mythical place of refuge from the Wasteland. Along the way, they must battle Joe and his forces and outwit a relentless sandstorm, all while facing their own inner demons. With breathtaking action sequences and incredible special effects, Mad Max: Fury Road is an adrenaline-filled ride into a post-apocalyptic world unlike anything seen before.

From James Mangold, starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook
Rated R

Logan is a 2017 American superhero film directed by James Mangold, starring Hugh Jackman as the titular character. The film is set in the year 2029, when mutant births have become extremely rare. An aged Logan, whose healing factor is failing, cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces. Logan must now mentor the girl and battle forces from both inside and outside in order to survive.

From Martin Campbell, starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Casino Royale is an action-packed spy thriller set in the glamorous world of international espionage. It follows James Bond (Daniel Craig), Agent 007, as he embarks on a mission to stop Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a ruthless financier of global terrorism, from winning a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale in Montenegro. With the help of Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), a beautiful double agent, Bond soon discovers that his opponents aren't playing for money, but for something far more deadly. As the stakes get higher, Bond must use all his wits and skills to defeat Le Chiffre and protect the world from destruction.

From Paul Greengrass, starring Matt Damon, Edgar Ramírez, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles
Rated PG-13

The Bourne Ultimatum is the third film in the Bourne series, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne. The film follows Bourne as he continues to search for his past and the identity of his mysterious handlers. As he delves further and further into his past, Bourne is pursued by a team of CIA assassins led by Pamela Landy, played by Joan Allen. As the action and suspense build, Bourne must confront his past and the secrets behind the Treadstone program that trained him. The Bourne Ultimatum is a riveting and thrilling action-packed movie that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.

From Doug Liman, starring Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Rated PG-13

The Bourne Identity is a 2002 action film directed by Doug Liman, starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, a man suffering from amnesia who discovers that he is an elite assassin. After being shot and left for dead in the Mediterranean Sea, Bourne is rescued by a fishing boat and discovers that he has a mysterious Swiss bank account with a number of passports, a large sum of money, and a number of weapons. Bourne travels to Paris in search of clues to his identity and soon finds himself caught in a web of intrigue involving the CIA, who are hunting down a rogue agent. Bourne must use his skills as an assassin to elude and outwit his pursuers, learning the truth about his past and identity in the process. Along the way, he forms a close bond with Marie (Franka Potente), a woman who helps him on his quest. The movie culminates in a thrilling climax as Bourne confronts his past and his enemies.

From Gareth Evans, starring Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Arifin Putra, Oka Antara
Rated R

The Raid 2 is an Indonesian action movie directed and written by Gareth Evans. It is the follow-up to the original cult classic The Raid: Redemption and continues the story of a police officer Rama who is forced to go undercover in the criminal underworld to protect his family. The film follows Rama as he infiltrates the powerful criminal organization known as the Bangun Gang and forms an alliance with Uco, the son of a major crime boss. Along the way, Rama must face the ruthless enforcers of the gang and take part in a brutal war between rival gangs. The action is intense and relentless, as Rama and his allies attempt to bring down the Bangun Gang and take back the city from the criminal underworld.

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford
Rated PG-13

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, it is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the ninth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, alongside Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, Hayley Atwell, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson. Set two years after the events of The Avengers (2012), the film sees Steve Rogers, now working with S.H.I.E.L.D., struggle to expose a conspiracy within the organization while facing a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier. The film received critical acclaim, with praise for the performances of Evans, Stan, Jackson, and Redford, the action sequences, and its themes of humanity, sacrifice, and friendship. It grossed over $714 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2014, and the fifth highest-grossing film in North America and the ninth highest-grossing film

From John McTiernan, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo
Rated R

Predator is a 1987 science fiction action film directed by John McTiernan and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film follows a team of elite commandos on a mission to rescue hostages from guerrilla territory in Central America. However, the team soon discovers that they are being stalked by a mysterious and deadly alien hunter. As the team struggles to survive and stay alive, they must fight against the alien's superior technology, strength, and intelligence. The action-packed film offers intense suspense and thrilling special effects.

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan
Rated PG-13

Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 Marvel Studios superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers and follows the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron. The film sees the Avengers divided into two opposing factions: one led by Captain America, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), and the other led by Iron Man, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), after a series of events causes a disagreement among them on the issue of government oversight and accountability. As the conflict escalates, the Avengers must come together to try and save the world from a powerful new enemy. The film features an ensemble cast including Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, William Hurt, and many others. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $1.15 billion worldwide, becoming the highest grossing film of 2016 and the highest grossing installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

From Christopher McQuarrie, starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
Rated PG-13

Mission: Impossible - Fallout is the sixth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series, directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The film follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) as he embarks on a mission to retrieve three stolen plutonium cores and prevent a nuclear apocalypse. Along the way, Hunt must battle a deadly terrorist organization, confront a series of treacherous allies, and outwit a CIA assassin. The film also stars Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Alec Baldwin. With high-stakes action sequences, thrilling stunts, and intense twists and turns, Mission: Impossible - Fallout is a must-watch for fans of the Mission: Impossible series.

From Paul Greengrass, starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Joan Allen, Brian Cox
Rated PG-13

The Bourne Supremacy follows Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) as he attempts to piece together his past while being hunted by the CIA. After the events of The Bourne Identity, Bourne is living a peaceful life in India until he is framed for a botched CIA operation that results in the deaths of several innocent bystanders in Berlin, Germany. Enraged and determined to find out who is after him, Bourne goes on the run and searches for answers. With the help of his friend Marie (Franka Potente), he discovers that the CIA has been running a secret assassination program and he has been set up as the fall guy. With the help of a former Treadstone agent, Bourne must outwit his pursuers and take the fight to them if he is to survive. Along the way, he finds out shocking secrets about his past that will change his life forever.

From Gareth Evans, starring Iko Uwais, Ananda George, Ray Sahetapy, Donny Alamsyah
Rated R

The Raid: Redemption is an Indonesian action film directed by Gareth Evans and starring Iko Uwais. The film follows a rookie cop and an elite squad of officers as they plan a mission to take down a notorious drug lord in a safe house located on the top floor of an impenetrable high-rise. As the mission progresses, the team finds themselves in a relentless and bloody fight for survival. Faced with overwhelming odds and the risk of death, the team must rely on their courage and skills to overcome their enemies and escape the building alive. The Raid: Redemption is an intense, action-packed thrill ride that proves to be an adrenaline-fueled thrill from start to finish.

From Zack Snyder, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West
Rated R

300 is an American fantasy war film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller. The story follows the heroic Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his 300 brave warriors as they battle against the mighty Persian army led by the god-like Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). With an army of millions, the Persians lay siege to the small city of Sparta in a bid to conquer all of Greece. Despite the overwhelming odds, King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fight bravely and ferociously, using guerilla tactics, to hold off the Persians for three days. In the end, their sacrifice inspires the Greeks to unite and fight off the Persians, leading to a decisive victory. The film is a spectacular showcase of heroic courage, loyalty, and valor in the face of overwhelming odds.

From Alex Proyas, starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson
Rated R

The Crow is a dark fantasy action film released in 1994, directed by Alex Proyas and based on the comic book series by James O'Barr. The film follows Eric Draven (Brandon Lee), a musician who is brutally murdered and resurrected from the dead by a supernatural crow in order to avenge his death and the death of his fiancée, Shelly. After being brought back to life, Eric embarks on a mission of vengeance to track down the people responsible for his murder. Along the way, he battles the criminal underworld and confronts supernatural forces, all while trying to keep the promise he made to Shelly to avenge her death. The Crow is a dark and stylish movie with a strong visual style, intense action, and an unforgettable performance by Brandon Lee in his last movie.

From Directors: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Chad Stahelski, starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose
Rated R

From Christopher McQuarrie, starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer
Rated R

From Chad Stahelski, starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne
Rated R

From Len Wiseman, starring Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q
Rated PG-13

From Pete Travis, starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Rachel Wood
Rated R

From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson
Rated PG-13