If your only introduction to the Indian Film Industry is S. S. Rajamouli‘s RRR, prepare for another bloody ride in Kill. The Hindi language film is one of the most violent and gory films ever made. Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the 2024 film follows the story of Amrit, an army commando who is on a train to New Delhi, but his train ride becomes a blood-filled journey when a couple of bandits come on board. Kill stars Lakshya in the lead role, with Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Adrija Sinha, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Harsh Chhaya starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore, brilliant action sequences, unapologetic violence, non-stop deaths, and an incredible story in Kill, here are some similar action films you should watch next.
John Wick (Peacock, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
John Wick is a high-octane action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. The 2014 film was an instant classic action film, and it follows the story of the titular character, John Wick, who recently lost his wife, and his only comfort is the dog his late wife posthumously gifted him. When a group of thugs break into his house, steal his car, and kill his dog, Wick is on a quest for bloody revenge. John Wick stars Keanu Reeves in the lead role, with Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, John Leguizamo, Alfie Allen, and Michael Nyqvist starring in supporting roles.
Nobody (Rent on Prime Video)
Nobody is an action thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. The 2021 film follows the story of Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary family man whose life is completely changed when some thieves break into his house. While trying to find and punish the thieves, Hutch gravely hurts the little brother of a crime lord. Nobody stars Bob Odenkirk in the lead role, with Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, Aleksey Serebryakov, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, and Gage Munroe starring in supporting roles.
Extraction (Netflix)
Extraction is an action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by Joe Russo. The 2020 Netflix film follows the story of Tyler, a ruthless mercenary with a traumatic past who accepts a job to rescue the kidnapped teenage son of an Indian crime lord. Tyler tries to execute his rescue plan as smoothly as possible, but everything goes awry, forcing him to kill countless goons. Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth in the lead role, with Golshifteh Farahani, Randeep Hooda, Sam Hargrave, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Neha Mahajan, and David Harbour starring in supporting roles.
The Raid (Paramount+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Raid is an action thriller film written and directed by Gareth Evans. The 2011 film follows the story of Tama and his fellow officers as they get trapped in a 30-story building that belongs to a drug lord. Now, Tama must do everything he can to survive, which leads to countless brilliant action sequences. The Raid stars Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Eka Rahmadia, Cecep Arif Rahman, Julie Estelle, and Arifin Putra, starring in supporting roles.
The Man from Nowhere (Netflix, Peacock, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)
The Man from Nowhere is a South Korean action thriller film written and directed by Lee Jeong-beom. The 2010 film follows the story of Tae-Sik Cha, an ex-special agent living a solitary life with his only friend, a drug smuggler’s young daughter, who frequently visits his pawn shop. When the girl is kidnapped by the head of a drug ring, Tae-Sik goes on a murderous rampage to save her. The Man from Nowhere stars Won Bin in the lead role with Kim Sae-ron, Kim Sung-oh, Kim Tae-hoon, Lee Jong Pil, Kim Hee-won, and Thanayong Wongtrakul starring in supporting roles.
Kate (Netflix)
Kate is an action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan from a screenplay by Umair Aleem. The 2021 Netflix film follows the story of Kate, an assassin in Tokyo who was slipped a fatal poison, leaving her with only 24 hours to live and to find out who ordered the hit on her to take her revenge. Kate stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the lead role, with Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson, Miyavi, Michiel Huisman, Amelia Crouch, Cindy Sirinya Bishop, Tadanobu Asano, and Jun Kunimura starring in supporting roles.
Sisu (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Sisu is a Finnish historical action thriller film written and directed by Jalmari Helander. The 2022 film is set during the last days of World War II in 1944, and it follows the story of Aatami, a gold prospector who finds lots of gold, but he crosses paths with a team of Nazis who steal his gold for him. Now, Aatami goes on a killing rampage to retrieve his gold, which gives us some of the most impossibly great action sequences. Sisu stars Jorma Tommila in the lead role, with Mimosa Willamo, Aksel Hennie, Onni Tommila, Elina Saarela, Jack Doolan, and Vincent Willestrand starring in supporting roles.
Monkey Man (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Monkey Man is an action thriller film directed by Dev Patel from a screenplay co-written by Patel, Paul Angunawela, and John Collee. The 2024 film follows the story of a young man living in an underground fight club where he is beaten to a pulp night after night while wearing a gorilla mask. After years of suppressed anger, he finally finds a way to infiltrate the crime ring of the people who were behind his childhood trauma. Monkey Man stars Dev Patel in the lead role, with Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and Vipin Sharma starring in supporting roles.
Wrath of Man (Rent on Prime Video)
Wrath of Man is an action thriller film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay co-written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davies. Based on a 2004 French action thriller film, Le Convoyeur, created by Nicolas Boukhrief and Éric Besnard, the 2021 film follows the story of a mysterious man who starts working for a cash moving truck company and becomes one of the best employees. Unbeknownst to his colleagues, he is out for revenge and is only there to find the person behind his personal tragedy. Wrath of Man stars Jason Statham in the lead role, with Scott Eastwood, Niamh Algar, Josh Hartnett, Holt McCallany, Post Malone, Jeffrey Donovan, Alex Ferns, Andy Garcia, and Eve Macklin starring in supporting roles.
Bullet Train (Hulu, Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Bullet Train is an action comedy film directed by David Leitch from a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz. Based on the 2010 novel titled Maria Beetle, aka Bullet Train, by author Kōtarō Isaka, the 2022 film follows the story of Ladybug, a professional assassin assigned to retrieve a briefcase from a bullet train. However, according to Ladybug himself, he is very unlucky, and bad luck follows him everywhere, including on his jobs, because he has to fight several killers on the train, who have their own different reasons. Bullet Train stars Brad Pitt in the lead role with Joey King, Bad Bunny, Logan Lerman, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Shannon, Karen Fukuhara, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sandra Bullock, and Zazie Beetz starring in supporting roles.
