Top 10 Denzel Washington Action Films



Denzel Washington is one great actor and he has been in his share of action films. Here are the top ten.

10. The Hurricane
He packs quite a punch in this sports action film. He’s believable as a boxer and complex as a human.

9. Fallen
Creepy. The song sticks in your head and Denzel trying to figure out the mystery is enthralling.

8. Man On Fire
A troubled man finds comfort and reclaims his life when he is hired to protect a little girl. A brilliant mixture of toughness, emotional distress and true love and affection.

7. He Got Game
A disturbing look at what people will make their children do in order to get what they want.

6. Training Day
A hard ass, period. He’s more than believable as the tough cop you never want to meet.

5. Courage Under Fire
He speaks, that’s enough. He commands the entire screen and you can’t take your eyes off him.

4. Malcolm X
Denzel as the legendary figure. It was spot on.

3. American Gangster
Denzel is terrifying. He’s electrifying and if I were near him I would take ten steps back.

2. Remember the Titans
He’s inspiring, motivating and commanding. As the coach of the Titans who decides to make things right he’s someone to look up to and a force to be reckoned with.

1. Crimson Tide
The drama and tension in this film are incredible. Denzel Washington holds your attention and captivates the screen. It truly becomes his film.

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