There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of the hybrid genre of drama-action cinema.

Filmsjam packed with intense fight scenes, epic showdowns, explosions, shoot-outs and heartwarming redemption stories.

These are some of the most dramatic action movies to keep audiences enthralled.

Maximus yelling and spreading his arms while holding a sword in Gladiator

This leads to combined forces of Greece launching an assault on Troy.

The relationships between kings and their subjects is something that causes lots of drama within the movie.

These dynamics allow fans to feel the intense emotions of war through the screen.

Achilles (Brad Pitt) in a fight stance with a sword and shield in ‘Troy’ (2004)

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With the obvious action on the war battlefield, the real surprise is theamazing acting from both Hollandand Bravo.

Both actors create a sense of real-world drama within the film.

This powerful movie makes makes the cut purely for the superb acting it gives to the audience.

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Seeing two impressively intelligent characters use their wits against each other never fails to thrill viewers.

Having two powerhouses as Ford and Jones is the icing on the cake.

With the acting and direction, this war movie is a great example of a dramatic action flick.

Tom Holland in Cherry

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Blood Diamondis a powerful testament in the film industry, boasting intense and well-executed action scenes and heart-wrenching drama.

‘Braveheart’ (1995)

Gibson both stars in and directs the action cult classicBraveheart.

Gibson plays a Scottish rebel, William Wallace.

An MI6 operative dons a disguise, readying herself for combat with two German police officers.

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Wallace, along with his clan, ventures out with the intent to overthrow King Edward I of England.

Gibson manages to direct a masterpiece in the drama-action genre.

The acting is amazing, and the ending was brilliant.

Harrison Ford as Richard Kimble, walking through Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day in The Fugitive

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The unpredictability makes for an exciting and emotional plot line.

However, Algren is taken captive by the people of the Samurai and taught to embrace the culture.

Director Edward Zwick places Algren at the center of a struggle between two eras and two worlds.

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With its poetic script,Ridley Scottcreates a classic favorite for action fans that is both simple but moving.

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Mel Gibson in BraveHeart

Tom Cruise as Nathan Algren holding two swords in a battle in The Last Samurai

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Gladiator