20 Old-School Action Movies That Are Underrated Classics

There's nothing like watching a good action movie. Even if it came out 10, 20 or even 30 years ago, some of those wild action scenes and thrilling fights truly stand the test of time. While we all have our favorite old-school classics — maybe you love Die Hard for John McClain's one-liners, or the ingenious special effects of Terminator 2 — we're willing to bet you haven't seen the underrated action movies on this list, given how many incredible films have come out of various countries over the years.

Check out our top picks ahead, then browse more of our favorite movies in our roundups of the best psychological thrillers, the best survival movies and the best sci-fi films.