Top 30 Thrilling Action & Adventure Films from 2010 You Need to See

Gintama: The Movie

2010 • 95 min • Box office $10M

Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

Odd Jobs Gin is a Japanese agency in a feudal Japan colonized by aliens, specializing in unusual jobs. When mysterious secrets from Gintoki Sakata's past as a samurai intersect with a new set of bizarre requests, the action escalates to…

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Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City

2010 • 106 min • Box office $1M

Action, Comedy, Music

In 2025, after a devastating apocalypse, humanity finds hope in Zebraman. However, the Zebra Queen steals his powers, leaving him unable to utilize Zebra Time – a crucial ability for survival. Determined to reclaim what was taken, Zebraman sets out…

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Parallel Life

2010 • 110 min

Action, Thriller, Mystery

A young man discovers he's living a life identical to someone who lived decades before. When his wife is murdered in the same way the previous man was, he begins investigating the old case, hoping to find clues to the…

6.2

5.9

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Man of Vendetta

2010 • 113 min

Thriller, Action

A respected pastor's world collapses when his daughter is kidnapped and never returned. Devastated, he abandons his faith and transforms into a ruthless businessman. Years later, a phone call reveals his daughter is still alive, held by the kidnapper. He…

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6.2

Raavanan

2010 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $9M

Action, Adventure, Crime

When Inspector Dev targets Veeraiya, a tribal outlaw, Veeraiya retaliates by kidnapping Dev's wife, Ragini. As Ragini attempts to escape, Dev faces numerous obstacles in his desperate search to find her.

7.0

Assassin's Creed: Ascendance

2010 • 8 min

Animation, Action

This story bridges the gap between Assassin's Creed II and Assassin's Creed Brotherhood. Following the destruction of Monteriggioni in 1500, Ezio seeks information from Leonardo Da Vinci about Cesare Borgia, the Pope's son. Leonardo recounts Cesare's ascent to power.

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Protect and Serve

2010 • 90 min • Box office $3M

Comedy, Crime, Action

Two inept French police officers join forces to confront organized crime.

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Icarus

2010 • 88 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

Edward Genn, a former KGB assassin known as ICARUS, spent years as a sleeper agent in the United States. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, he finds himself isolated and distrustful in a new country. Seeking a fresh start,…

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5.1

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Neon Flesh

2010 • 101 min • Budget $4M • Box office $486K

Thriller, Action, Comedy

A young man, seeking his mother's approval, attempts to establish a brothel with the help of two unreliable friends.

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Incident by a Bank

2010 • 12 min

Action, Comedy, Crime

*Incident by a Bank* is a detailed account of a failed bank robbery, presented as a single, meticulously choreographed take involving over 90 people. The film recreates a real event that occurred in Stockholm in June 2006.

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Singam

2010 • 154 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9M

Action, Comedy, Crime

In the quiet town of Nallore, Thoothukudi District, Sub-Inspector Durai Singam is a dedicated officer, primarily serving his hometown to honor his father's memory. Known for his patience and wisdom in resolving local disputes, he only uses force when necessary.…

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DC Showcase: Jonah Hex

2010 • 12 min

Animation, Action, Western

A hardened bounty hunter, Jonah Hex, is determined to bring justice to a woman who murdered his target. The madame, who runs a brothel, will face the consequences of her actions.

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7.2

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The Stranger

2010 • 91 min

Action, Thriller, Mystery

A man with no past and nothing left to lose is suddenly hunted by the FBI and the Russian mob. This amnesiac chooses to fight back against his pursuers. He is relentless; torture only strengthens his resolve. With each attack,…

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4.6

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MacGruber

2010 • 90 min • Budget $10M • Box office $9M

Action, Comedy

Former special operative MacGruber must return to duty when his nemesis, Dieter Von Cunth, obtains a nuclear warhead and plans to destroy Washington, D.C.

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Inception: The Cobol Job

2010 • 15 min

Animation, Action, Thriller

This Motion Comic prequel to "Inception" details how Cobb, Arthur, and Nash were recruited by Cobol Engineering.

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Undisputed III: Redemption

2010 • 96 min • Budget $3M • Box office $282K

Action, Thriller, Crime

Boyka, a former Russian prison fighter, is now physically impaired after a knee injury sustained in Undisputed 2. Once a feared competitor, he's now relegated to menial tasks like cleaning toilets. However, a new international prison fighting tournament offers the…

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Bruce Lee, My Brother

2010 • 129 min

Action, Drama

This action-drama chronicles the life of martial arts icon Bruce Lee, as recounted by his brother, Robert Lee. The film follows Bruce's journey from a rebellious youth in Hong Kong to his arrival in the United States at 18, armed…

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Repo Men

2010 • 111 min • Budget $32M • Box office $18M

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

In the future, advanced medical technology allows people to purchase artificial organs to live longer. However, if payments aren't made, the Union dispatches agents to reclaim the organs. Remy is a top agent for the Union, until he himself becomes…

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Boy Wonder

2010 • 93 min

Action, Crime, Drama

In Brooklyn, a young boy witnesses his mother's murder, sparking a lifelong obsession with finding her killer. He becomes a model student by day, but secretly operates as a vigilante at night. The film explores the complexities of heroism and…

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Reign of Assassins

2010 • 117 min • Budget $12M

Action, Adventure

In ancient China, Zeng Jing is a highly skilled assassin who comes into possession of the remains of a Buddhist monk. She embarks on a journey to return the remains to their proper resting place, putting her in grave danger.…

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6.8

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Outrage

2010 • 109 min • Box office $8M

Action, Crime, Thriller

Betrayed by his own bosses, a hardened yakuza gangster ignites a full-scale war. He systematically eliminates anyone who stands in his path, leaving a trail of bodies in a relentless pursuit of vengeance and power.

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14 Blades

2010 • 114 min • Budget $20M

Drama, Action, Thriller

Commander Qinglong is a devoted leader within the emperor's assassin organization. However, his comrades plot a revolt against the emperor, placing him in a precarious situation.

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The Warrior's Way

2010 • 100 min • Budget $42M • Box office $11M

Adventure, Fantasy, Action

A skilled warrior-assassin seeks refuge in a quiet American town after declining an assignment.

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6.3

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Daybreakers

2010 • 98 min • Budget $20M • Box office $51M

Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction

In 2019, a plague has turned most people into vampires. With blood becoming scarce, the remaining humans struggle to survive. At the same time, a researcher teams up with a hidden group of vampires to find a cure and save…

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6.4

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The Nutcracker

2010 • 108 min • Budget $90M • Box office $17M

Music, Fantasy, Family

In 1920s Vienna, a young girl receives a magical doll on Christmas Eve.

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Planet Hulk

2010 • 81 min • Box office $7M

Science Fiction, Animation, Action

Fearing the Hulk's destructive power, the Illuminati secretly send him on a spacecraft to a distant planet, hoping to give him a peaceful home. But the Hulk's attempts to escape cause the ship to crash on Sakaar. There, he's captured…

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6.7

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The Losers

2010 • 97 min • Budget $25M • Box office $23M

Action, Adventure, Crime

In the Bolivian jungle, a team of highly trained commandos is betrayed and left for dead. They must now team up with a mysterious operative named Aisha to track down those responsible and seek revenge.

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Killers

2010 • 100 min • Budget $75M • Box office $98M

Action, Comedy, Thriller

A highly skilled assassin falls for a brilliant computer expert and leaves his dangerous life behind to start a peaceful life with her. But his newfound peace is shattered when he discovers someone from his past has placed a target…

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5.5

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The Man from Nowhere

2010 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $43M

Action, Thriller, Crime

A former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.

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Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

2010 • 85 min • Box office $16M

Adventure, Action, Animation

Naruto Uzumaki is tasked with capturing Mukade, a rogue ninja who has disappeared. Naruto tracks Mukade to the ruins of Ouran, a place of historical significance. There, he confronts and corners the missing-nin, who intends to awaken a powerful energy…

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