15 Movies Like John Wick
John Wick redefined action cinema with its intricate fight choreography, stunning cinematography, and rich world-building. If you're looking for that same adrenaline rush, here are 15 films that deliver similar thrills.
1. The Raid (2011)
The gold standard for martial arts action. Iko Uwais plays a cop trapped in a 15-story building ruled by a crime lord. The fight choreography is relentless and inventive. If you love John Wick's close-quarters combat, this is essential viewing.
2. Atomic Blonde (2017)
Charlize Theron stars as an MI6 agent in Cold War Berlin. The stairwell fight scene is one of the best action sequences ever filmed. Director David Leitch actually worked on the first John Wick film.
3. Nobody (2021)
Bob Odenkirk plays a mild-mannered dad who turns out to be a retired government assassin. It's basically John Wick meets suburban America, and it's incredibly fun.
4. The Equalizer (2014)
Denzel Washington plays a former black-ops agent who comes out of retirement to help a young woman. The warehouse fight scene is pure John Wick energy.
5. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
Matthew Vaughn's stylish spy film features the famous church fight scene that rivals anything in the John Wick franchise. It's violent, creative, and wildly entertaining.
6. Extraction (2020)
Chris Hemsworth stars as a mercenary on a rescue mission. Director Sam Hargrave (a former stunt coordinator) delivers brutal, realistic action with an incredible 12-minute single-take sequence.
7. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
While it's more than just an action film, the martial arts sequences in this multiverse adventure are creative, emotional, and unlike anything you've seen before.
8. The Night Comes for Us (2018)
An Indonesian action film that makes The Raid look gentle. The fight choreography is extreme, inventive, and absolutely relentless. Not for the faint of heart.
9. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
If you somehow haven't seen the sequels, Chapter 2 expands the world beautifully and features the legendary pencil scene. Chapter 3 adds horseback riding and motorcycle fights.
10. Bullet Train (2022)
Brad Pitt leads an ensemble cast in a colorful, violent comedy set on a Japanese bullet train. The action is creative, the humor is sharp, and the pacing is perfect.
11. Boss Level (2021)
Frank Grillo stars in this time-loop action film that plays like a video game. The fight sequences are inventive and the concept keeps things fresh throughout.
12. The Old Guard (2020)
Charlize Theron leads a team of immortal mercenaries. The action is grounded and brutal, with fantastic choreography and genuine emotional stakes.
13. Sisu (2022)
A Finnish WWII film about a lone prospector who fights his way through Nazi soldiers. It's essentially John Wick set in Lapland, and it's gloriously violent.
14. Monkey Man (2024)
Dev Patel directs and stars in this revenge thriller set in India. The action is raw, visceral, and culturally rich. A stunning debut as a director.
15. Havoc (2025)
Tom Hardy stars in this relentless action thriller from Gareth Evans (director of The Raid). If you love John Wick's brutal efficiency, this is your next obsession.
The Bottom Line
John Wick's influence on action cinema is immeasurable. These films all carry DNA from the franchise while offering their own unique twists on the formula.