The 5 Best Action Movies on Netflix to watch right now

Want to know what the best Netflix movies to add to your watchlist are in November? Well, you aren't alone. Netflix may be the most popular and biggest streaming service around, but with films coming and going every month, it can make navigating your Netflix library a tricky task.

The good news is that if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the flicks and best Netflix shows on your small screen, then you've come to the right place. 

From the most recent new Netflix additions to classic blockbusters, we've listed the 25 best movies now streaming. 

We've even broken down our recommendations by genre to make navigating this page easier and also have a spotlight on our Netflix movie pick of the month, just so you don't miss any gems tailored to your personal movie taste.

So, dive into our top picks for best Netflix action movies, the streamer's top animation, the best Netflix fantasy movies, sci-fi films, and the best Netflix horror movies, all listed in one place down below.

The Best Action Movies on Netflix to watch right now

The Fast and the Furious

For US Netflix subscribers, the first six Fast and Furious movies are now on the platform, and in terms of a fun movie marathon, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better franchise. From engines revving to some of the coolest-looking cars you'll ever see on the big screen, these flicks are pure B-Movie magic. 

If you haven't experienced this cinematic universe yet, there's no better time to watch the film that started it all - The Fast and the Furious.

Released in 2001, The Fast and the Furious, the undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates a street racing gang to investigate a case of recent hijackings. 

However, he soon develops an unlikely relationship with the crew's leader, Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel). If you decide to watch all the Fast and Furious movies in order, then you know this franchise can sometimes get silly. Still, The Fast and the Furious is a must-watch.

Rebel Ridge

When Terry (Aaron Pierre), a Marine Corps veteran, is harassed by the police and has the bail money he was saving for his cousin seized, he goes on a one-man mission to get justice. 

As the cops play dirty, Terry uses his very special skill set to exact his revenge and uncover corruption in small-town Louisiana.

Rebel Ridge wastes no time in creating a palpable tension, and writer-director Jeremy Saulnier ensures that the atmosphere is maintained for the full runtime. With a tight script, killer performance from Aaron Pierre, and scintillating set-pieces, this Netflix Original is not your typical action-thriller. 

In fact, it may also just be one of the best action movies ever made by a streaming service, so be sure to check it out.

The Harder They Fall

After witnessing the murder of his mother and father as a child at the hands of Rufus Buck, young Nat Love grows up with a fire in his belly and revenge on his mind. 

As bank robberies go wrong, and shootouts ensue, the stories of Nat, Rufus, and the Crimson Hood gang collide, with incredibly violent consequences.

Jeymes Samuel directs the hell out of this neo-Western, and he also puts together a thumping soundtrack to elevate the action and complete the brilliant performances on display here. 

The Harder They Fall is a Tarantino-esque tale of deceit and destiny, with extra added style and an ensemble cast firing on all cylinders. Truly, it's a love letter to action fans who also love the wild wild west and glorious shoot-outs.

The Irishman

Legendary director Martin Scorsese assembled an all-star cast, including Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino, for a sprawling epic of a crime story. 

From a nursing home, an elderly Frank Sheeran (De Niro) recounts his life as a hitman for the mafia; from delivery driver, to contract killer, to political enforcer. The Irishman is a masterclass in storytelling and feels like Goodfellas' more refined and older brother in the best possible way.

It also shows that only Scorsese could make a direct-to-Netflix, three-and-a-half-hour action-drama about violent old men and produce one of the most riveting and nuanced gangster stories of the modern era. 

Admittedly, it's not technically an action movie in the traditional sense, but if you can't sneak a Scorsese movie full of guns, blood, and death into this kind of list, then why are we even here?

The Woman King

Taking us back to West Africa in the 1820s, The Woman King showcases the incredible, brutal warrior tribe of the Agojie, protectors of Dahomey. General Nanisca (Viola Davis) trains and leads her army on a mission to free slaves from the Oyo Empire, sparking an all-out war in the kingdom.

The Woman King is a dazzling technical achievement; stunning locations play host to breathtaking action set-pieces and impeccable fight choreography, a blistering score backs it all up, and the film is imbued with an edge-of-your-seat energy thanks to sharp editing. 

The pièce de résistance, though, is the brilliant ensemble cast who bring it all to life. It is a travesty that Viola Davis missed out on an Oscar nomination for her role here.

Point Break

With a notorious gang of bank robbers causing havoc, it’s down to rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) to infiltrate the surfing community they’re hiding among and bring the criminal crew down from the inside. 

As he rides the waves and gets closer to the leader of the Ex-Presidents, Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), Utah has difficult decisions to make about where his loyalty truly lies.

Point Break might just be the coolest movie ever made. Director Kathryn Bigelow sure knows how to frame the action, but it is in the camaraderie and inner conflict underpinning the relationship between Utah and Bodhi that this film truly thrives. 

A genuine classic of the genre, Point Break is endlessly rewatchable; it's a lot of fun, it packs a punch, and it's dripping in the kind of ‘90s cheese that made movies so special during that era.

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