Hidden gems
Underrated action movies
Great action films that flew under the radar — high ratings, low profile, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
Seven Samurai
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Oldboy
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Elite Squad
Ran
Castle in the Sky
Sound of Freedom
Akira
Heat
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
The General
The Boy and the Beast
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
The Count of Monte Cristo
Ghost in the Shell
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Nobody
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
Nimona
Dogman
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Warrior
Infernal Affairs
Raya and the Last Dragon
The Chaser
Ip Man
Platoon
Train to Busan
Rush
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
Everything Everywhere All at Once
RRR
Underrated movies by genre
Good to know
What makes a movie underrated?
These are films rated 7.0 or higher by viewers but with far fewer votes than the blockbusters, and out long enough to count as overlooked rather than just new — genuinely good action movies most people have missed.
Are these action movies actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.0+ rating on a verified vote count, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: Seven Samurai, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Oldboy.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.