Top 30 Action and Adventure Thrills from 2006 You Need to See

Crazy Stone

2006 • 98 min

Action, Comedy

Three thieves attempt to steal a valuable jade guarded by a vigilant security chief. However, they aren't the only ones after it; a notoriously unlucky, internationally famous master thief is also pursuing the same prize. Where will this extraordinary jade…

7.6

Yo-Yo Girl Cop

2006 • 98 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

A secret police group recruits "K" to prevent student radicals from causing chaos in Japan. Using a technologically advanced steel yo-yo and assuming a new identity, Asamiya Saki, she infiltrates an exclusive high school to locate the terrorists. However, she…

5.6

4.9

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Piranha Hunt

2006 • 125 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

Special agent Kirill Mazur and his colleague Olga are sent on a supposed vacation to the remote north with a mission: to shut down a secret underwater weapons lab. They arrive to find a lawless wilderness where the weapon is…

5.7

6.0

18+

My Wife Is a Gangster 3

2006 • 115 min • Budget $9M

Comedy, Action, Drama

In Hong Kong, Aryong, the daughter of a powerful triad leader, is wrongly accused of murder and flees to Korea. There, she finds protection with Gi-chul, a resourceful man, and his team, who are tasked with keeping her safe until…

5.8

6.4

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Civic Duty

2006 • 98 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

In the aftermath of 9/11, an American accountant, constantly exposed to news coverage of terrorism, experiences a shift in his routine when a single Islamic graduate student moves into the house next door.

6.1

6.2

17+

The Amazing Screw-On Head

2006 • 22 min

Comedy, Action, Adventure

The Amazing Screw-On Head, based on the acclaimed comic by Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy), follows a secret agent working for President Abraham Lincoln. This agent possesses an unusual ability and undertakes extraordinary missions during the Civil War era.

6.9

7.7

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

2006 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Detective DCP Raghavan investigates the murders of Rani, the daughter of a fellow police officer. As more killings occur, he pursues the perpetrator to New York City in an attempt to apprehend the killer.

7.1

7.9

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Gangster High

2006 • 100 min

Action, Crime

Sang-ho is an average high school student striving to fulfill his father's ambition of joining the military academy. Upon starting high school, he befriends Jae-gu, Chang-bae, Kyung-chul, Hong-kyu, and Sang-sik, forming a soccer team called 'Tiger' and solidifying their bond…

6.6

Bloody Tie

2006 • 116 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

Haunted by a difficult history, a crystal meth dealer is compelled to collaborate with a rogue police officer to dismantle a formidable crime boss.

6.1

6.2

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Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

2006 • 88 min

Action, Adventure, Animation

In 2044, humanity's expansion into space, fueled by advanced robotics, has ignited an intergalactic war on Earth. Amidst the conflict, heroes will face sacrifice and loyalties will be tested. Yet, from the devastation of the past, a chance for peace…

6.0

6.3

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Fatal Contact

2006 • 110 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

A young man trains in Sanda, a martial art, under the guidance of a coach. They develop a close friendship as the young man prepares for an underground tournament. He will face some of the world's best fighters.

6.5

6.4

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Shadow Man

2006 • 95 min • Budget $12M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

CIA operatives go rogue, smuggling a deadly virus out of the United States. They unknowingly use former intelligence officer Jack Foster (Seagal) as their courier. While on a trip to Europe with his daughter, she is kidnapped by a mysterious…

4.3

4.0

17+

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Grilled

2006 • 83 min

Drama, Action, Comedy

Maurice and Dave sell premium beef, but with sales dwindling, they risk losing their jobs. Maurice needs tuition money for his acupuncture program, while Dave needs funds for his daughter’s birthday present after a recent separation. A potential big sale…

4.9

5.2

17+

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The Net 2.0

2006 • 95 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

A young computer systems analyst's life is upended when she moves to Istanbul for a new job. She quickly discovers her passport, credit cards, bank account, and even her identity have been stolen. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear…

5.1

4.6

17+

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Bastards

2006 • 97 min

Action, Drama, War

This is a story reminiscent of the Hitler Youth, set in the Soviet Union during World War II. It's based on a fictional narrative from Vladimir Kunin's book of the same name.

5.9

6.0

Undisputed II: Last Man Standing

2006 • 93 min • Budget $8M • Box office $1K

Action, Crime, Thriller

World heavyweight champion George "Iceman" Chambers is imprisoned in Russia on false drug charges. To earn his freedom, he must fight the prison's undefeated fighting champion, Uri Boyka, in a deadly contest. This time, Chambers isn't fighting for a championship;…

7.4

7.0

17+

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Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer

2006 • 145 min • Budget $24M • Box office $23M

Action

In 17th century Spain, Diego Alatriste, a courageous soldier serving in the King's army in Flanders, experiences a turning point when his close friend Balboa is gravely wounded. With his dying breath, Balboa asks Diego to care for his son…

5.8

6.1

Fanaa

2006 • 168 min • Budget $5M • Box office $22M

Action, Drama, Romance

Zooni Ali Beg, a blind Kashmiri girl, journeys to Delhi with a dance troupe for an Independence Day performance, traveling without her parents for the first time. There, she encounters Rehan Khan, a charming tour guide who quickly shows interest…

6.7

7.1

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Exiled

2006 • 108 min • Budget $4M

Action, Crime, Thriller

An ex-gangster finds himself caught between two factions: one determined to protect him, the other tasked with his assassination. A complex friendship develops amidst this dangerous conflict.

7.2

17+

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Dhoom 2

2006 • 151 min • Budget $11M • Box office $46M

Drama, Action, Thriller

Jai and Ali are back, tracking an international thief who specializes in stealing valuable artifacts. The thief has set his sights on Mumbai as his next target.

6.6

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Flyboys

2006 • 138 min • Budget $60M • Box office $17M

Action, Adventure, Drama

This is the story of the Lafayette Escadrille, a group of young Americans who joined the French military before America entered World War I. They became the nation's first fighter pilots, and their experiences shaped a new chapter in American…

6.5

13+

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A Dirty Carnival

2006 • 141 min • Budget $4M • Box office $10M

Crime, Drama, Action

A low-level debt collector for a local triad gang struggles with a conflict between his desire for a life of crime and his loyalty to his family.

7.0

7.3

Mercenary for Justice

2006 • 96 min • Budget $15M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

John Seeger is a top mercenary. He and his team are on Galmoral Island in Southern Africa attempting to rescue the French Ambassador amidst a coup. Tragically, some of John's men fire their machine guns into the Ambassador's family, derailing…

4.4

4.0

17+

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Ultimate Avengers 2

2006 • 73 min

Adventure, Animation, Action

Hidden deep in Africa lies Wakanda, a technologically advanced nation kept secret from the world. The young King, Black Panther, fiercely guards his people's isolated home. However, when a ruthless alien force invades, Black Panther must defy Wakandan tradition and…

6.8

6.5

13+

The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines

2006 • 92 min

Fantasy, Action, Adventure

After finding the Crystal Skull in Utah, Flynn Carsen receives a map detailing the secret location of King Solomon's Mines. When the map is stolen, Judson explains the importance of the Key of Solomon's book and tasks Flynn with getting…

6.3

6.2

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The Guardian

2006 • 139 min • Budget $10M • Box office $94M

Action, Drama

A top high school swimmer carrying emotional scars joins the U.S. Coast Guard's demanding 'A' School. There, veteran rescue swimmer Ben Randall imparts crucial life lessons about grief, affection, and putting others first.

7.1

6.9

13+

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Superman Returns

2006 • 154 min • Budget $223M • Box office $391M

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Superman comes home to find that five years away has given Lex Luthor freedom. The people Superman cares about most have moved on, feeling left behind. Now, Luthor plans a devastating revenge that could kill millions and reshape the world,…

5.8

6.1

13+

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The Covenant

2006 • 97 min • Budget $20M • Box office $37M

Fantasy, Horror, Adventure

Four young men with a shared supernatural heritage must fight a powerful, long-dormant enemy. Meanwhile, their own internal conflicts – jealousy and mistrust – threaten to destroy them from within.

5.6

5.2

13+

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Death Proof

2007 • 113 min • Budget $25M • Box office $31M

Action, Thriller

Austin's popular DJ, Jungle Julia, goes out for a night with her friends Shanna and Arlene. Unbeknownst to them, Stuntman Mike, a rough character in a muscle car, secretly follows them, driving very close.

6.8

7.0

17+

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Night at the Museum

2006 • 108 min • Budget $110M • Box office $574M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

The natural history museum descends into chaos when night watchman Larry Daley inadvertently awakens an ancient curse. This unleashes a horde of prehistoric creatures and historical figures, including Attila the Hun, gladiators, and a Tyrannosaurus rex, from their displays.

6.6

6.5

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