Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia
A New York City cop, John McClane, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California.
Why you'll love it
A classic action film that redefined the genre, featuring a lone hero battling terrorists in a high-rise building.
Raging Bull
Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
Why you'll love it
An award-winning biographical sports drama that combines intense boxing action with a deep character study.
The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
A cyborg assassin from the future attempts to find and kill a young woman who is destined to give birth to a warrior that will lead a resistance to save humankind from extinction.
Why you'll love it
A groundbreaking sci-fi action film that introduced a relentless cyborg assassin and became a cultural icon.
Platoon
Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
Chris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examination of the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict.
Why you'll love it
An intense war film that won multiple Academy Awards, showcasing the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey
Two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put aside their differences in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers.
Why you'll love it
A buddy cop film that blends action and humor, becoming a defining entry in the action genre.