Quarantine Curation: Extraction to John Wick, 15 action films to get your adrenaline pumping

Guns blazing, glass shattering, car chase, flying kicks, and fistfights, are just some elements of a typical action film. While we all miss the good old days where the excitement of these films could be experienced on the big screen (even better when in 3D), there are a couple of great movies available within the comfort of your home. Yes, on OTT platforms.

So, sit back, grab a drink and some popcorn, and prepare to get your adrenaline pumping with these action films available on Netflix.

This recently released Netflix Original is directed by Sam Hargrave and brings together Chris Hemsworth and Randeep Hooda. Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a mercenary, is tasked with rescuing a drug lord's son from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The film is based on a graphic novel named Ciudad by Ande Parks. Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo has written the script of this high-octane action film.

The first film of the Ocean's franchise and the remake of the 1960 classic of the same name, the film takes us through the lives of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt). The two friends plan a massive heist that will get the $150 million and assemble the perfect team to pull it off. But does everything go as planned? Find out by watching the film!

Taylor Lautner plays the lead role in this John Singleton directorial venture. The film also stars Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Jason Isaacs, Maria Bello, and Sigourney Weaver. It tells the story of Nathan Harper (Lautner), whose life turns upside down when he finds out that the people he has been calling mom and dad his entire life, are not his real parents. In an attempt to uncover his real identity, he becomes the target of several assassins.

What can be more terrifying than getting a threat message from someone who claims to be near you? Receiving the same message when you are at an altitude of 40,000 ft. Federal air marshal Bill Marks gets a text on his phone that life will be taken every 20 minutes unless $150 million is transferred to the blackmailer’s bank account. Catch the film to know what happens next.

The last installment of the Marine franchise stars American wrestlers Mike "The Miz" Mizanin as Jake Carter and Shawn Michaels as Luke Trapper. The two team-up to rescue Maddy Hayes (played by Becky Lynch), from a gang of international criminals.

The fastest way to invite death to your doorstep is by killing John Wick’s dog and stealing his car. All in a single night. This is what Iosef Tarasov dares to do along with his thug buddies and soon, hell (or John) breaks loose. Keanu Reeves plays the ‘retired’ assassin John Wick and Alfie Allen plays Iosef. The film, which went on to become a franchise, is one of the most popular action films today.

Paul Walker’s last film. And it truly isn’t the same without him. While we all whistled when the gang tried to harpoon Dom’s car in Fast and Furious 8, Paul was missed throughout the film. None of us is getting over Fast and Furious 7 anytime soon. Especially because of its sentimental value.

Whoever knows Tom Cruise, knows about the Mission: Impossible franchise. And vice versa. Catch Rogue Nation and more Mission Impossible films on Netflix and enjoy hours of pure entertainment. The latest Mission: Impossible film, Fallout, will also be out on Netflix on June 10.

How far would a father go for the sake of his son? Snitch stars Dwayne Johnson as a businessman named John Matthews who is determined to get his 18-year-old son, Jason's prison sentence reduced after he is caught possessing illegal drugs.

Robert De Niro plays the role of Hunter, mentor, to special-ops agent Danny Bryce (Jason Statham) in this epic action-thriller. When Hunter is kidnapped by the leader of a Secret Society, it is up to Danny to rescue him. The path isn't easy. And that makes the film so entertaining.

Based on the short story titled The Racer by Ib Melchior, Death Race is the remake of the 1975 cult action film Death Race 2000. The story is set in a private prison, where the convicts are given a chance to win their freedom by competing in a deadly car race. The only way to win is by killing others during the race. The protagonist, Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) takes part in the lethal race under the name of Frankenstein.