This article explores the rise of action films on streaming platforms beyond Netflix, highlighting specific examples like 'The Tomorrow War', 'Role Play', and 'The Killer'.
Among the many technological and business developments in Hollywood filmmaking, the arrival and popularization of streaming will go down as one of the most important. The presence of streaming has allowed studios to deliver films straight to their audiences' homes, providing them with a means to immediately watch from the comfort of their couches. Eradicating obstacles like ticket prices, childcare and traffic, movie streaming has become immensely popular with a new generation of film watchers.
Out of the many (and counting) streaming services, Netflix has most successfully taken advantage of this new branch of the culture. Primarily known for its Netflix television originals, the platform has dedicated a lot of its resources to producing theatrical quality films, most notably in the action genre. However, as secretly as it might be kept, Netflix isn't the only streamer to produce entertaining and propulsive action films. Ranging from movie star vehicles to excellent reimaginings of beloved franchises, these are some of the action films that are heating the other streaming services. 10 'The Tomorrow War' (2021) Streamer: Prime Video In Chris McKay's futuristic sci-fi action film, soldiers from the year 2051 arrive in 2022 to warn of an upcoming extinction-level alien invasion. To stop this event, Chris Pratt's Dan Forester leads a mixed group of present-day soldiers and civilians who are sent to the future to fight the alien army. The Tomorrow War's expansive supporting cast includes Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin and Sam Richardson. The Tomorrow War, through its intriguing and clever premise, provides an exciting adventure for sci-fi fans. Yvonne Strahovski and Sam Richardson's supporting performances were pointedly praised, as were the majority of the film's action sequences. In its use of a climate change metaphor, The Tomorrow War also aims to speak to a larger issue while entertaining audiences. The Tomorrow War PG-13 Sci-FiActionAdventure Where to Watch Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date July 2, 2021 Director Chris McKay Cast Ryan Kiera Armstrong , Sam Richardson , Edwin Hodge , Betty Gilpin , Keith Powers , Chris Pratt2 , Jasmine Mathews , J. K. Simmons , Yvonne Strahovski , Tom Cruise Runtime 140 minutes Writers Zach Dean 9 'Role Play' (2023) Streamer: Prime Video 2023's Role Play follows an ordinary married couple attempting to juggle their successful careers and home lives. However, unknown to Dave (David Oyelowo), his wife, Emma (Kaley Cuoco), is a deadly assassin for hire. Predictably, as the details of her professional life come to light, it tests the limits of their seven-year marriage. Role Play is an entertaining action flick that sees Kaley Cuoco pull off a different type of character than audiences might be used to seeing from her. Amidst all the action, though, is the chemistry-filled central relationship between Emma and Dave. Cuoco and Oyelowo's performances effortlessly convince audiences of their characters' shared history. Never taking itself too seriously, Role Play is consistently a light and fun watch, the perfect action vehicle to pass the time. Role Play R ActionComedyRomance Where to Watch Not available Not available Not available *Availability in US Release Date December 14, 2023 Cast David Oyelowo , Kaley Cuoco , Bill Nighy , Connie Nielsen , Rudi Dharmalingam , Simon Delaney , Sonita Henry , Jade-Eleena Dregorius , Julia Schunevitsch , Stephanie Levi-John , Steffen Jung , Betty Kaplan , Dong Hyun Yoon , Moritz Berg , Angus McGruther , Dominic Holmes , Jonathan Failla , Stacy Thunes , Cornell Adams , Erkan Sulcani Director Thomas Vincent Runtime 101 minutes Writers Seth W. Owen Expand 8 'The Killer' (2024) Streamer: Peacock In a rare filmmaking move, John Woo directed 2024's The Killer, an American remake of his 1989 film of the same name. Set in France, this version starred Nathalie Emmanuel, Omar Sy, Sam Worthington, and Eric Cantona. Attempts at an American remake of The Killer had been circulating for over 30 years, with John Woo on board to produce the most recent attempt. However, in 2015, following several false starts, Woo confirmed that he would direct the remake. As is in line with John Woo's filmography, 2024's The Killer is an excellently staged action film. While not as groundbreaking or seminal as the 1989 film, the 2024 version more than holds its weight. Boasting several kinetic action sequences that only Woo can come up with, the film is engaging and thrilling, with surplus adrenaline-fueled thrills to satiate excited action film fan
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