Top Thrilling Action-Adventure Films Featuring Villains and Heroes of 2009

Woochi: The Demon Slayer

2009 • 136 min • Budget $12M

Adventure, Action, Comedy

Set across four centuries of Korean history, this action-adventure follows a powerful artifact and three wizards determined to safeguard it at all costs.

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Comic Book Villains

2002 • 92 min

Comedy, Crime

News spreads about an elderly man possessing a collection of rare, valuable comic books in pristine condition. Comic book shop owners Raymond McGillicuddy and Norman Link both race to be the first to purchase them. When the old man refuses…

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Clash

2009 • 90 min

Action, Thriller, Romance

To secure her daughter's freedom from kidnappers, mercenary Trinh takes on a string of dangerous assignments for her boss. She assembles a team of fellow mercenaries, including Quan, with whom she develops a connection. However, their differing objectives complicate their…

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Johan Falk: The Outlaws

2009 • 94 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

Johan, a tough Gothenburg police officer, is caught in a gun battle with jewel thieves. The aftermath leaves one robber dead, shot by his own partner, and an innocent person also killed. Three witnesses, including Helen, point to Leo Gaut,…

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Aarya 2

2009 • 155 min

Action, Comedy, Romance

Two boys who become friends at an orphanage experience vastly different lives. One is adopted by a wealthy family and eventually builds a successful software company. He offers his friend a job, but their friendship is tested when both men…

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Shank

2009 • 94 min • Budget $25K • Box office $713K

Drama, Action

Cal, a teenager involved in a gang, keeps his sexual identity hidden from his peers, who often show hostility towards anyone different. His life changes when he rescues Olivier, a student, from a senseless assault. This encounter opens him up…

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Staten Island

2009 • 96 min

Drama, Action, Thriller

Sully wants to provide his son with a better future than he had. Jasper is trying to break free from the dangerous mobsters who have taken over his life and business. Parmie, a local mob boss, is determined to eliminate…

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Streets of Blood

2009 • 95 min

Action, Crime, Drama

Following Hurricane Katrina, a police officer struggles with the death of his partner, only to suspect foul play. His investigation leads him and a new partner into the city's criminal underworld.

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Eyeborgs

2009 • 103 min • Budget $3M

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

After a devastating terrorist attack, the U.S. Government deploys ODIN, a network of millions of robotic security cameras called "Eyeborgs." When inconsistencies emerge between the Eyeborgs' recordings and the physical evidence in a series of strange murders, a federal agent…

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Pigeon: Impossible

2009 • 6 min

Action, Animation

Walter, a new secret agent, encounters an unusual challenge – a pigeon becomes trapped inside his high-tech, government-provided nuclear briefcase.

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Logorama

2009 • 16 min

Animation, Crime, Comedy

Two police officers, resembling Michelin Man characters, pursue an armed Ronald McDonald through the streets of a uniquely designed city.

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Wanted

2009 • 155 min

Action, Comedy, Crime

Radhe is a ruthless gangster and skilled marksman who works for the notorious Gani Bhai, but always on his own terms. Fearless and independent, Radhe systematically takes down Gani Bhai's rivals, inadvertently creating a dangerous number of new enemies in…

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Merantau

2009 • 134 min • Box office $154K

Action, Drama, Thriller

In Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Yuda, a skilled Silat Harimau practitioner, is preparing for his "Merantau." This is a century-old tradition where young men from the community leave their farming village for the city of Jakarta to build a life for…

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Perrier's Bounty

2009 • 88 min

Action, Comedy, Crime

Gangster Perrier seeks revenge against three people who accidentally killed one of his associates.

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Red Sands

2009 • 89 min

Action, Horror, War

During a deployment in the Middle East, a unit of American soldiers, facing extended downtime, impulsively destroy an ancient statue in the desert. Their act awakens a terrifying supernatural force.

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Prison Break: The Final Break

2009 • 89 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

Michael and Sara get married, but their joy is quickly shattered when the authorities arrest Sara for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. With a bounty placed on Sara's head, Michael and his team must come together to rescue their…

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Vengeance

2009 • 108 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

A French chef seeks vengeance following a brutal attack in Macau where his daughter's husband and two children are killed. To track down those responsible, he employs three local assassins connected to the mafia.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword

2009 • 74 min

Family, Mystery, Animation

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang travel to Japan and embark on a global treasure hunt across Asia and the Pacific. They race against the Black Samurai and his Ninja warriors to locate the legendary Sword of Fate, an ancient…

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Red Cliff II

2009 • 141 min • Budget $80M • Box office $121M

Action, Adventure, Drama

The battle of Red Cliff rages on, and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is weakening. Facing Cao Cao's overwhelming army, can these kingdoms hold out?

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Ben 10 : Alien Swarm

2009 • 67 min • Budget $40M

Action, TV Movie, Science Fiction

A young man named Ben is confronted by a woman from his past, and together they must stop an impending alien invasion that threatens humanity's existence.

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Solomon Kane

2009 • 104 min • Budget $45M • Box office $19M

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

In 16th-century Europe, a warrior haunted by his violent past seeks redemption by abandoning bloodshed. However, his path to atonement is disrupted when he must fight to rescue a young Puritan woman from a dark and powerful force. He discovers…

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Universal Soldier: Regeneration

2010 • 97 min • Budget $14M • Box office $844K

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

At Chernobyl, terrorists threaten a nuclear disaster. The world's last chance is to reactivate Luc Deveraux, a retired Universal Soldier. Reprogrammed for combat, Deveraux faces his old enemy and a new, advanced Universal Soldier that appears virtually invincible.

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District 13: Ultimatum

2009 • 101 min • Budget $15M • Box office $14M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Damien and Leito go back to District 13 with a goal: to establish peace in the sector, which is currently plagued by five powerful gang leaders. They must succeed before the city's secret services resort to extreme actions to resolve…

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G-Force

2009 • 88 min • Budget $150M • Box office $292M

Family, Fantasy, Action

A team of highly trained secret agent animals – Darwin the guinea pig, Hurley, Juarez, Blaster, Speckles the mole, and Mooch the fly – are tasked by the US government with stopping the nefarious Leonard Saber. Saber intends to destroy…

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Carriers

2009 • 84 min • Box office $5M

Action, Drama, Horror

A deadly virus has spread worldwide, making everyone vulnerable and untrustworthy. Four friends journey through the American West to a remote beach in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to find safety and wait out the pandemic. Their escape turns perilous…

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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009 • 112 min • Budget $10M • Box office $44M

Animation, Science Fiction, Action

When humanity faces extinction from monstrous beings known as Angels, the U.N. Special Agency NERV deploys two new pilots to protect Tokyo-3: the enigmatic Makinami Mari Illustrious and the driven Asuka Langley Shikinami. Simultaneously, Gendo Ikari and SEELE secretly initiate…

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009 • 150 min • Budget $200M • Box office $836M

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Sam Witwicky tries to settle into an ordinary life, leaving his friends the Autobots behind. However, strange symbols begin appearing in his mind, drawing the attention of the Decepticons. Suddenly, Sam is pulled back into the Transformers' conflict.

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Crank: High Voltage

2009 • 96 min • Budget $20M • Box office $34M

Action, Thriller, Crime

Celias finds himself hunted by a Chinese mobster who has stolen his heart and replaced it with an electrically powered one. He must now constantly recharge himself with electricity to survive.

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Watchmen

2009 • 163 min • Budget $130M • Box office $185M

Mystery, Action, Science Fiction

In a dark, alternate 1985, a government crackdown has ended the era of costumed heroes. When one of these masked veterans is murdered, an investigation begins into who killed them. The surviving heroes reunite to protect themselves, but their investigation…

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

2009 • 118 min • Budget $175M • Box office $302M

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Across the globe, from the Egyptian desert to beneath the polar ice caps, the advanced G.I. JOE team employs cutting-edge spy and military technology to combat the ruthless arms dealer Destro and the dangerous Cobra organization. Their mission: to stop…

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