Lists about action stars and characters who are eternally sweaty and smeared with dirty blood, having just leapt out of reach of another fiery explosion.


Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mister Falcon

Whoa Facts

Actors can develop reputations for how they behave off-screen as well as based on the roles they take. Typecasting aside, some actors have definitely become synonymous with masculine energy. Or, simply put, they're macho.These men may fight, talk sh*t, drive fast, and boast big muscles - but they're not always <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-can-fight/mike-mcgranaghan">action stars</a>, per se. They often protect and defend others, stand up to injustice, and present a bravado that's both impressive and intimidating. We know them when we see them, and we kind of count on them to bring manliness to any role - whether they want to or not.&nbsp;Actors like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/burt-reynolds-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Burt Reynolds </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sean-connery-stories/shane-fraser">Sean Connery</a> have long been considered macho. Nostalgic favorites like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-sylvester-stallone-rambo-facts/jacob-shelton">Sylvester Stallone</a> and Bruce Willis have, too. And performers with relatively short resumes continue to fall under that label all the time. When it comes to the most macho actors we could think of, the guys on this list definitely qualify. And, finding out more about them may have puffed up our chests a bit, too.

Facts About 14 Quintessential Macho Actors That Prove They're Tougher Than Leather

Actor

Melissa Sartore

Entertainment

There were lots of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-action-star-movies/griffin-peters">grade-A action stars</a> in the 1980s, from Charles Bronson to Sylvester Stallone to Jackie Chan. They and others have delivered an insane number of thrills to audiences. Who could forget Bruce Willis taking on terrorists in an office building in Die Hard? Or Arnold Schwarzenegger coming from the future to kill Sarah Connor in The Terminator? These are the action movies we cherish because they got it exactly right.Those same stars have been prolific enough to have their share of underrated movies. These films <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-action-movie-flops/sergio-pereira">didn't light up the box office</a> or make the same impression as their biggest blockbusters. Nevertheless, they contain the core elements fans come looking for. The next time you're in the mood to check out an '80s action hero in a lesser-known role, try one of these titles, which didn't get the love they deserved.

13 Underrated Second-Tier Movies From '80s Action Heroes

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Underrated Second-Tier Movies From '80s Action Heroes

Mike McGranaghan

Is your knowledge of Jujutsu Kaisen as "limitless" as Gojo's cursed techniques? From the strongest characters to the best ships, here are the rankings of everything in the JJK universe!

Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen&nbsp;is one of the hottest shonen anime to appear in recent years. Part of that is because of the badass cursed techniques that the characters display every episode. For this list, will be giving some shine to those very moves. Some come from heroic Jujutsu Sorcerers, while others come from the Cursed Spirits they seek to defeat, but all are incredibly cool.&nbsp;

This list only focuses on the techniques that have appeared in the first season of the anime. There are a whole lot of other cool ones that are manga-only. Hopefully, we&#39;ll get to see those in animated form in future seasons.&nbsp;

Vote up the very best cursed techniques that you&#39;d want to use yourself.&nbsp;

The 22 Best Cursed Techniques From 'Jujutsu Kaisen' (So Far)

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The 22 Strongest Cursed Techniques From 'Jujutsu Kaisen' (So Far), Ranked

Anna Lindwasser

Jujutsu Kaisen&nbsp;is one of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-modern-shonen-anime/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">the hottest shonen</a> to hit the world of anime in the past decade. Like any great shonen, it&#39;s filled with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-fights-2021/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">exhilarating fights</a>. For this list, we&#39;re counting down some of the best fights to appear&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jujutsu Kaisen.&nbsp;We&#39;ll only be focusing on the top&nbsp;Jujutsu Kaisen&nbsp;fights from the anime and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-prequels/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">prequel</a> film, which means&nbsp;there are some amazing manga-only fights that won&#39;t make it in.

But there are a ton of exciting fights to celebrate. One dramatic one from the movie was Yuta Okkotsu versus&nbsp;Geto. Haven&#39;t seen the movie yet? Well, you probably remember Gojo&#39;s epic showdown with the volcanic Curse, Jogo. Which fight is your favorite?

The 21 Best 'Jujutsu Kaisen' Fights (So Far), Ranked

Running in slo-mo at the top action movies, scene, stunts, characters, chases, explosions, etc., ranked.

High Octane Action Thrillers

Different movie genres have different appealing elements. When it comes to action flicks, the main draw is usually… well… the action. The best scenes make you worried about the characters involved, further the plot, and are edge-of-seat thrilling. Even <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-action-scenes-in-film/anncasano">bad action scenes</a> can be memorable, especially if they take place at interesting locations.While it's a given that action movies will have a big exciting third act, some like to get things going a little quicker. Some even start out with a major scene right away to get audiences engaged and introduce the types of scenes they can expect from the rest of the film. These can often be major standouts, and a reliable way to get viewers invested in the rest of the movie - even if it never lives up to the exciting opening.

Movies That Go From 0 To 100 With A Massive Action Sequence

Movies That Begin With An Action Sequence

Sean Migalla

Watchworthy

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-plot-twist-year-born/mike-mcgranaghan">Plot twists</a> tend to pop up in action movies as much as any other genre. A classic pulse-pounding action twist might reveal an unsuspecting victim to be a villain, or the goal the hero has been fighting for isn't what it appears to be. Well-timed surprises that make viewers reevaluate the entire plot thus far can stand out just as much as a big-budget battle or a spectacular stunt.&nbsp;Despite the assumption that action movies can have simple or formulaic plots, they pull out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-plot-twists-in-romantic-comedies/thomas-west">shocking reveals</a> very often. Take a look at these hardest-hitting action movies with a plot twist, that pack just as much of a punch as the hero's fists.&nbsp;

17 Action Movies With a Plot Twist That Hit Like A Roundhouse Kick

17 Action Movies With a Plot Twist

Jonathan H. Kantor

Firsthand Accounts

For actors, a role in a movie or TV show may require filming an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-talk-uncomfortable-sex-scenes/lauren-glen">awkward sex scene</a> or extreme physical <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-shirtless-scene-prep/jonathan-kantor">training for a shirtless scene</a>, but that's the nature of the job. For A-list celebrities, the fame and fortune that comes with that job overrides any momentary discomfort or embarrassment.&nbsp;But when roles are either too physically demanding, or require nudity, or a level of tedium A-listers won't put up with, then it's time for the body double to step in. While these performers are expected to place themselves in these same awkward situations, sometimes facing great danger or possible injury for a fraction of the pay their celebrity doppelgangers earn, their names and work are relatively unknown by even the most enthusiastic film lovers.&nbsp;This list features action-packed behind-the-scenes stories directly from the actors we've seen in our favorite movies and shows, even if we didn't realize it at the time.&nbsp;

12 Stories From The Stunt Doubles Of Famous Actors

Lauren Glen

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel ran for a collective eight years from 1997 to 2004. Despite being over for two decades, the shows remain as popular as ever. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-new-fantasy-tv-shows-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dark fantasy shows</a> are so recognizable not only because of their well-rounded protagonists and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-clapbacks/damon-davis ">witty dialogue</a>, but the variety of compelling antagonists.Buffy is responsible for making the term “Big Bad” mainstream, as each season focused on a primary antagonist who sometimes have their own secondary antagonists; Angel follows the same template. While there have been many villains, some are more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/important-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-episodes/jacob-shelton ">memorable</a> than others. These are the baddies who command a certain fear factor that makes them worth watching. Although some on this list manage to turn into good guys, their stints as villains remain impressive and engaging in their own right.Take a look back at the best Big Bads and see which make you hyped to go back to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel for a rewatch.

The Most Rewatchable Big Bads In The 'Buffyverse'

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The Best Villains In 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' And 'Angel'

Saim Cheeda

Avatar: The Last Airbender

The live-action remake of the Avatar series from Netflix has been a topic of heated debate for a while now, polarizing fans. Now that the first few glimpses of the show have been released <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/christopher-mccandless-into-the-wild-true-story/colleen-conroy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">into the wild</a>, here are just some of the hot takes fans have had about the upcoming project. Should it prosper like the golden days of the Earth Kingdom, or be wiped out like the Air Nomads (too soon?)?

'Avatar' Fans Give Their Scorching Hot Takes About The Live-Action Netflix Remake

'Avatar' Fans Give Their Hot Takes About The Live Action Remake 

Jason F. Collins

There's so much to love about Jujutsu Kaisen. The dark fantasy Shonen Jump series by Gege Akutami has taken the world by storm with its intense action, heartbreaking stories, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-jujutsu-kaisen-characters/alexandria-reza">wonderful cast</a> of misfit characters.One of many things that make Jujutsu Kaisen so appealing is its tremendous cast of female characters. All of which range from good, bad, beautiful, and absurd. Which of the JJK ladies do you love the most? Is it the series' heroine, Nobara Kugisaki? Or maybe you're fond of Maki Zenin for her impressive strength and no-nonsense attitude?Vote up your favorite female JJK characters!

The 20 Best Female Characters In 'Jujutsu Kaisen,' Ranked

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Leo Reyna

These are the all-time best RPG games, including both tactical and action role-playing games across multiple platforms and franchises. 

RPGs: Role-Playing Games

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The best action role-playing games of all time for any console or system, ranked by readers around the world. These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-rpgs/kyle-townsend" target="_blank">highly-rated action RPG</a>s are ordered by popularity, so only the greatest action RPGs are at the top of the list. Spanning the entire history of the genre, these action role-playing games are considered the best in gaming history. This list includes all challenging action role-playing games that have ever hit the shelves, so it doesn&#39;t necessarily have all the more obscure or new action RPGs.

From<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-playstation-2-rpgs/reference" target="_blank"> classic action RPGs</a>&nbsp;like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to newer ARPGs like Monster Hunter World, this list answers the questions, &quot;What are the best action RPGs?&quot; and &quot;What is the greatest action role-playing game of all time?&quot; Vote up all your favorite games, and vote down all the releases you didn&#39;t like.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The Best Action Role-Playing Games Of All Time

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The Best Action Role-Playing Games Of All Time


Kyle Townsend

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2019, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

With so many great TV series currently airing, we&rsquo;re ranking the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best action TV shows</a> since 2019. Our list of the highest-rated action shows of the past four years is ranked by viewers from everywhere, so make sure you vote up the best new action series on television.&nbsp;What is the best new action TV show?&nbsp;

Featuring new <a href="/list/best-action-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">Netflix action shows</a>, Hulu originals, Disney+ superhero series, critically acclaimed&nbsp;miniseries, and more, the best recent action TV shows include comic book series like Peacemaker, The Boys, and Watchmen. In the past couple of years, superhero action series have had powerful competition from action fantasy shows like The Witcher, although Disney+ Marvel superhero series have begun bringing action to contend with. Meanwhile, Warrior is a great example of classic action drama.

Vote up the best new action TV shows that have premiered recently.

The 90+ Best New Action TV Series

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The 90+ Best New Action TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

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Things you didn't know about various things in Demon Slayer!

Demon Slayer Trivia!

Adventure Entertainment

Demon Slayer&nbsp;is one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime" target="_blank">hottest shonen</a> to come out of the last decade. One of the reasons for its popularity is its <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-character-development-anime/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">compelling characters</a>. Even if you&#39;re a huge fan, you still might not know all of the facts about the&nbsp;Demon Slayer&nbsp;characters. With that in mind, we&#39;re rolling out some trivia and fun facts about Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and more.

Here&#39;s something you wouldn&#39;t know unless you&#39;ve read all the manga extras:&nbsp;Tanjiro, Tengen, Inosuke, and Zenitsu have a band called&nbsp;Stylish Scruffy Democracy, and they are terrible. Also, did you know that Tanjiro&#39;s mom once headbutted a boar?

25 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Demon Slayer’ Characters

If you think you know the '80s, guess again! We've got crazy cool lists about '80s power couples, cartoons, action figures, and a lot more that will have you reliving the best decade in human history.

The '80s: Things You Didn't Know!

The 1980s was an <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-cartoons-v1/ranker-tv" target="_blank">amazing decade for cartoon lovers</a>, a time when the world was gifted with the likes of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-gi-joe-toys/jakebaumgart" target="_blank">G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero</a>, He-Man, ThunderCats, The Transformers, and much more. Sure, they were made to sell toys to millions of children -&nbsp;but who cared when the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/toys-that-never-got-cartoons/greg-hahn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">toys and cartoons</a> were so entertaining? After all, it&#39;s decades later, and just about every one of those beloved&nbsp;cartoons has made a comeback.

Whether you were a fan of Prince Adam, Duke, or any of the other hundreds of characters, you probably know a lot about them. Still, there&#39;s a good chance there are more than a few facts about 1980s action cartoons that even those who loved them don&#39;t&nbsp;know. This list highlights some of the more interesting tidbits from the glory days of after-school animated action.&nbsp;Take a look, and be sure to upvote your favorites!

15 Things We Learned About Classic '80s Action Cartoons

15 Things We Learned About 1980s Action Cartoons

80s Movies

Action movies are probably some of the best-earning films of all time&nbsp;thanks in no small part to the recent run of superhero movies. Of course,&nbsp;action flicks&nbsp;are more than just superheroes - some great films from the &#39;80s&nbsp;can feature an everyman hero like John McClane from the&nbsp;Die Hard&nbsp;franchise&nbsp;or a muscle-bound super-soldier like Arnold Schwarzenegger in any of his action movies, not to mention Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme in any of theirs.

They may seem like easy-to-make popcorn flicks targeting easy money, and while there&#39;s undoubtedly some of that in the genre, most good action films from the 1980s have a lot going on that fans know little to nothing about. No matter how many times you watch&nbsp;First Blood, Die Hard,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Lethal Weapon, you&#39;re not going to know everything there is to know about the movies... unless you worked on them, and even then, there are probably a few things you didn&#39;t know about famous &#39;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-80s-action-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">80s action movies</a>!

This list features some of the most interesting nuances of the very&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-80s-action-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">best action movies ever made</a>&nbsp;to come out of the 1980s. Whether it&#39;s about the actors playing a hero or about the production itself, odds are, even the most ardent &#39;80s action movie fan won&#39;t know it all.&nbsp;

20 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Classic '80s Action Movies

Things You Probably Didn't Know About Classic '80s Action Movies

Pop Culture

You'd think <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-action-star-movies/griffin-peters">action stars</a> would be tough and gruff 24/7, but these ones managed to poke fun at themselves in a hilarious way that just makes you want to watch them fight their way through their movies.

13 Times Action Stars Were Hilariously Self-Deprecating

Damon Davis

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One-Punch Man

Hunter x Hunter (2011)

Naruto: Shippuden

The Matrix Franchise

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

The Terminator

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Aliens

Indiana Jones

John McClane

James Bond

In space, no one can hear you scream... but everyone else in the movie theater can. If you&#39;re searching for a gasp-worthy flick for movie night, look no further. These are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-science-fiction-novels-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best science fiction</a> action movies, featuring humans battling each other and struggling for survival against alien forces. These top sci fi action movies include titles ranging&nbsp;from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-shows-set-in-2019/jonathan-kantor?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Blade Runner</a> to Planet of the Apes to Waterworld.

What films will you find on this list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best sci fi</a> action movies? In the exciting 1979 film Alien,&nbsp;the crew of the Nostromo spacecraft&nbsp;fights a seemingly unstoppable extraterrestrial being that is both deadly and terrifying. Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) used every resource available to survive the voyage.&nbsp;Mad Max: Fury Road is another acclaimed action science fiction film that focuses on earthbound monsters instead. Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg teamed up for the 2005 remake of&nbsp;War of the Worlds. Other good movies featured on this&nbsp;list include&nbsp;The Matrix, The Last Man on Earth, and 12 Monkeys.

Which film deserves the top spot on this list? Vote up your favorites and check back for new action sci-fi movies as they are added to the list.

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Judge Dredd

The Best Science Fiction Action Movies

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The End of the World

Some of the best films depict a bleak future. Lucky for movie-goers, this type of dystopian despair has led to some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best action movies</a> of all time. The top dystopian action movies feature characters not only fighting for themselves, but also fighting for the future of mankind. This is a list of dystopian action films featuring everything from The Hunger Games to The Running Man to Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

What movies will you find on this list of the <a href="/list/apocalyptic-and-post-apocalyptic-fiction-movies-and-films/reference" target="_blank">best post-apocalyptic</a> action films? Maybe you&#39;ll vote The Matrix has to&nbsp;the top. This modern classic by the Wachowskis makes audiences rethink their very existence while watching Neo learn the truth, fight the machines, and discover that he is &ldquo;The One.&rdquo; Mad Max: Fury Road is another exciting dystopian action movie. Hope is all but lost when a pregnant woman joins a group of rebel refugees to save her unborn child and the species at large in Children of Men. Other good post-apocalyptic action movies include District 9, Demolition Man, and Snowpiercer.

Which thriller <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-dystopian-and-near-future-sci-fi-flicks" target="_blank">dystopian movie</a> is your favorite? Give the best films a thumbs up and please add any good movies that are missing.

The 95+ Greatest Dystopian Action Movies

Best Dystopian Action Movies & Post-Apocalyptic Films

If you love action anime, this collection has loads of lists for you! Check out everything from the darkest action anime to the best modern anime you probably haven't seen!

Action Anime Junkies!

Here are the best action <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime series</a> of all time, ranked by fans everywhere. From superhero&nbsp;anime, like One-Punch Man and My Hero Academia, to sword fighting anime, like Berserk and Bleach, the most popular action anime list features martial arts, car chases, and visually stunning fight animation. Other good action animes include One Piece, Naruto, and The Seven Deadly Sins.Vote up the top action-packed&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">anime shows to watch</a>, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Tokyo Ghoul

The Best Action Anime Of All Time

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The 50+ Best Action Anime Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

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Unforgettable Film Characters

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In the age of the superhero movies, it's easy to forget sometimes that there are tough guys who don't need to hide behind superpowers or a super suit. For every superhero Superman, Batman or even Robocop, we have a James Bond, Han Solo, Jason Bourne and John McClane willing to chase bad guys. These tough guys need to rely only their brains, brawn and the occasional weapon or two to foil the plots of bad guys. Some of the most legendary action heroes are just regular guys, military personnel or cops that get caught up in a tough situation and fight their way out of it.Sometimes that can mean rescuing a group of hostages or even family members or femme fatale. Other times that could be defending someone's honor or even protecting his country from the threat of total annihilation. While having a super powers or super suit would make things infinitely easier for these tough dudes, what makes them so endearing to audiences is that some of the men on this list could be any of us, depending on how we react in a particular situation.Vote for your favorite movie tough guy on this Ultimate List. These are some of the biggest, baddest guys in the history of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/roger_s-top-100-and-tough-guy-movies/roger-royce?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">tough guy films</a> and are played by some of the most prominent action stars. So pick who you think toughest of these movie tough guys. Famous tough guys with touch names for guys! They're all listed here!