Activity
Lists
Search
Alerts
Profile

Every movie. Every show. One diary.

Download on theApp StoreGet it onGoogle Play

Explore

  • Browse
  • Search
  • Activity
  • Watchlists

Product

  • Flickfolio Pro
  • Updates

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Flickfolio · v1.14.0

This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

    activitysearchbrowsewatchlists
    Sign in
    Home/Browse/1970s Movies/1970s Action Movies

    1970s Action Movies

    The 40 most popular 1970s action movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

    40films
    17rated by members
    Top ratedEnter the Dragon5.0
    Filter & sort these in Search
    Star Wars
    TMDB4.1
    FF3.2

    Star Wars

    1977 · 2h 1m

    country: United States

    Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

    Superman
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    Superman

    1978 · 2h 24m

    country: United Kingdom

    Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.

    Enter the Dragon
    TMDB3.7
    FF5.0

    Enter the Dragon

    1973 · 1h 42m

    country: Hong Kong

    A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.

    Mad Max
    TMDB3.3
    FF2.0

    Mad Max

    1979 · 1h 31m

    country: Australia

    In the ravaged near-future, a savage motorcycle gang rules the road. Terrorizing innocent civilians while tearing up the streets, the ruthless gang laughs in the face of a police force hell-bent on stopping them.

    Live and Let Die
    TMDB3.3
    FF4.0

    Live and Let Die

    1973 · 2h 1m

    country: United Kingdom

    James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.

    The Spy Who Loved Me
    TMDB3.4
    FF4.5

    The Spy Who Loved Me

    1977 · 2h 5m

    country: United Kingdom

    Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.

    Moonraker
    TMDB3.1

    Moonraker

    1979 · 2h 6m

    country: France

    After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the company's owner, the mysterious Hugo Drax. With the help of scientist Dr. Holly Goodhead, Bond soon uncovers Drax's nefarious plans for humanity, all the while fending off an old nemesis, Jaws, and venturing to Venice, Rio, the Amazon...and even outer space.

    Rocky II
    TMDB3.6

    Rocky II

    1979 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    After Rocky goes the distance with champ Apollo Creed, both try to put the fight behind them and move on. Rocky settles down with Adrian but can't put his life together outside the ring, while Creed seeks a rematch to restore his reputation. Soon enough, the "Master of Disaster" and the "Italian Stallion" are set on a collision course for a climactic battle that is brutal and unforgettable.

    The Man with the Golden Gun
    TMDB3.2
    FF4.0

    The Man with the Golden Gun

    1974 · 2h 5m

    country: United Kingdom

    Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.

    Dirty Harry
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.0

    Dirty Harry

    1971 · 1h 42m

    country: United States

    When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.

    Drunken Master
    TMDB3.7

    Drunken Master

    1978 · 1h 51m

    country: Hong Kong

    After getting into trouble, a mischievous young man is sent to train under a brutal, but slovenly old beggar, who teaches him the secret of the Drunken Fist.

    Diamonds Are Forever
    TMDB3.2
    FF2.0

    Diamonds Are Forever

    1971 · 2h

    country: United Kingdom

    Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out who's guilty. The mission takes him to Las Vegas where Bond meets his archenemy Blofeld.

    The Warriors
    TMDB3.8

    The Warriors

    1979 · 1h 34m

    country: United States

    Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.

    They Call Me Trinity
    TMDB3.8

    They Call Me Trinity

    1970 · 1h 55m

    country: Italy

    The simple story has the pair coming to the rescue of peace-loving Mormons when land-hungry Major Harriman sends his bullies to harass them into giving up their fertile valley. Trinity and Bambino manage to save the Mormons and send the bad guys packing with slapstick humor instead of excessive violence, saving the day.

    Midway
    TMDB3.3

    Midway

    1976 · 2h 12m

    country: United States

    This war drama depicts the U.S. and Japanese forces in the naval Battle of Midway, which became a turning point for Americans during World War II.

    Battle for the Planet of the Apes
    TMDB2.8
    FF4.0

    Battle for the Planet of the Apes

    1973 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

    Fist of Fury
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    Fist of Fury

    1972 · 1h 48m

    country: Hong Kong

    During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.

    Logan's Run
    TMDB3.3

    Logan's Run

    1976 · 1h 58m

    country: United States

    In the 23rd century, inhabitants of a domed city freely experience all of life's pleasures — but no one is allowed to live past 30. Citizens can try for a chance at being "renewed" in a civic ceremony on their 30th birthday. Escape is the only other option.

    The Day of the Jackal
    TMDB3.8

    The Day of the Jackal

    1973 · 2h 23m

    country: France

    An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.

    All the Way Boys
    TMDB3.4

    All the Way Boys

    1972 · 2h

    country: Italy

    The "Trinity" crew makes another modern era film. Plata and Salud are pilots ditching aircraft for insurance money. They wind up crashing for real in the jungles of South America. The plot involves "Mr. Big", who is buying the diamonds from the miners for much too little, and has thugs who keep the price down. Of course, Plata and Salud side with the miners

    Death Wish
    TMDB3.5

    Death Wish

    1974 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    After his wife is murdered by street punks, a pacifistic New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad, prowling the streets for would-be muggers after dark.

    The Towering Inferno
    TMDB3.5

    The Towering Inferno

    1974 · 2h 45m

    country: United States

    At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.

    Duel
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.0

    Duel

    1971 · 1h 14m

    country: United States

    Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.

    The Enforcer
    TMDB3.4
    FF3.0

    The Enforcer

    1976 · 1h 36m

    country: United States

    Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vietnam veterans.

    The Way of the Dragon
    TMDB3.7

    The Way of the Dragon

    1972 · 1h 40m

    country: Hong Kong

    After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.

    Smokey and the Bandit
    TMDB3.5

    Smokey and the Bandit

    1977 · 1h 36m

    country: United States

    A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.

    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
    TMDB3.1
    FF4.0

    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

    1972 · 1h 28m

    country: United States

    In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.

    Magnum Force
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.5

    Magnum Force

    1973 · 2h 4m

    country: United States

    "Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.

    The Big Boss
    TMDB3.5

    The Big Boss

    1971 · 1h 39m

    country: Hong Kong

    Cheng is a young Chinese mainlander who moves in with his expatriate cousins to work at an ice factory in Thailand. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fights. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factory, the resulting mystery and pressures force him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.

    Capricorn One
    TMDB3.4

    Capricorn One

    1977 · 2h 3m

    country: United Kingdom

    In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.

    Game of Death
    TMDB3.2

    Game of Death

    1978 · 1h 41m

    country: United States

    A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

    Escape from the Planet of the Apes
    TMDB3.2
    FF3.5

    Escape from the Planet of the Apes

    1971 · 1h 38m

    country: United States

    The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

    The Gauntlet
    TMDB3.3
    FF3.5

    The Gauntlet

    1977 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.

    The French Connection
    TMDB3.7

    The French Connection

    1971 · 1h 44m

    country: United States

    Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

    The Black Hole
    TMDB2.9

    The Black Hole

    1979 · 1h 38m

    country: United States

    The explorer craft USS Palomino is returning to Earth after a fruitless 18-month search for extra-terrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly lost ship, the USS Cygnus, hovering near a black hole. The ship is controlled by Dr. Hans Reinhardt and his monstrous robot companion, but the initial wonderment and awe the Palomino crew feel for the ship and its resistance to the power of the black hole turn to horror as they uncover Reinhardt's plans.

    Convoy
    TMDB3.1

    Convoy

    1978 · 1h 52m

    country: United States

    Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.

    Caged Heat
    TMDB2.6

    Caged Heat

    1974 · 1h 23m

    country: United States

    A young woman is convicted on drug offenses and sent to a women's penitentiary run by a repressed and oppressive female warden. When the prison's sadistic doctor begins conducting illegal "therapeutic" experiments on the inmates, the ladies plot their revenge.

    The Wild Geese
    TMDB3.4

    The Wild Geese

    1978 · 2h 14m

    country: United Kingdom

    A British multinational company seeks to overthrow a vicious dictator in central Africa. It hires a band of (largely aged) mercenaries in London and sends them in to save the virtuous but imprisoned opposition leader who is also critically ill and due for execution. Just when the team has performed a perfect rescue, the multinational does a deal with the vicious dictator leaving the mercenary band to escape under their own steam and exact revenge.

    Cross of Iron
    TMDB3.6

    Cross of Iron

    1977 · 2h 13m

    country: Germany

    It is 1943, and the German army—ravaged and demoralised—is hastily retreating from the Russian front. In the midst of the madness, conflict brews between the aristocratic yet ultimately pusillanimous Captain Stransky and the courageous Corporal Steiner. Stransky is the only man who believes that the Third Reich is still vastly superior to the Russian army. However, within his pompous persona lies a quivering coward who longs for the Iron Cross so that he can return to Berlin a hero. Steiner, on the other hand is cynical, defiantly non-conformist and more concerned with the safety of his own men rather than the horde of military decorations offered to him by his superiors.

    1941
    TMDB2.9

    1941

    1979 · 1h 58m

    country: United States

    In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

    About 1970s Action Movies

    The 1970s

    The 1970s are widely considered American cinema's strongest decade, when the studio system's collapse handed a generation of young directors unusual freedom. It ended with Jaws and Star Wars inventing the modern blockbuster.

    Action

    Action cinema runs from the stunt-driven spectacle of Hollywood blockbusters to the choreographed precision of Hong Kong and Korean thrillers. The best of it treats physical performance as storytelling — chases, fights, and set pieces that reveal character rather than pause for it.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    Star Wars (8.2)
    Often also
    Thriller, Drama, Adventure

    Common questions

    What are the best 1970s action movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Star Wars, Superman, and Enter the Dragon. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    1970s action movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

    Keep browsing

    Other Genres

    AdventureFantasyAnimationDramaHorrorComedyHistoryWesternThrillerCrimeDocumentaryScience Fiction
    Mystery
    Music
    Romance
    Family
    War

    Other Decades

    2020s2010s2000s1990s1980s1960s1950s1940s1930s1920s