Fight or Flight is an action comedy film directed by James Madigan from a screenplay co-written by Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona. The 2025 film follows Lucas Reyes, a disavowed Secret Service agent hiding in Bangkok. He is given a chance to get his life back when he is tasked with boarding a plane to San Francisco and capturing a wanted criminal known as “the Ghost,” but he soon finds himself fighting against multiple assassins who are also there to get to the Ghost. Fight or Flight stars Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Marko Zaror, and Katee Sackhoff. So, if you loved the brutal action, likable actors, and an entertaining story in Fight or Flight, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Bullet Train (Hulu, fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
Bullet Train is an action comedy film directed by David Leitch from a screenplay by Zak Olkewicz. Based on the 2010 novel Maria Beetle by Kōtarō Isaka, the 2022 film follows Ladybug, a professional assassin, as he is tasked with retrieving a briefcase from a bullet train, but his plan goes wrong and he soon finds himself fighting against multiple assassins, who’ve also been hired but for different jobs. Bullet Train stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree-Henry, Joey King, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, and Benito A. Martinez Ocasio.
Free Fire (Rent on Prime Video)
Free Fire is an action comedy film directed by Ben Wheatley, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Amy Jump. The 2016 film is set in the 1970s in Bosto,n and it revolves around a weapons deal gone horribly and hilariously wrong as it turns into a shootout. Free Fire stars Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Jack Reynor, Babou Ceesay, Enzo Cilenti, Sam Riley, Michael Smiley, and Noah Taylor.
Smokin’ Aces (Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Smokin’ Aces is an action thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The 2006 film revolves around a group of assassins and government officers as they all chase a Las Vegas magician and wannabe gangster, Buddy “Aces” Israel, who has a bounty of a million dollars on his head. Smokin’ Aces stars Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, and Ryan Reynolds.
Kill (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Kill is an action thriller film written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The 2023 film follows Amrit Rathod, an NSG commando who gets on a train to Delhi to travel with his girlfriend. When the train is attacked by a group of robbers, he must fight them off to protect her. Kill stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Abhishek Chauhan, Harsh Chhaya, and Tanya Maniktala.
Nobody (Peacock, fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
Nobody is an action thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. The 2021 film follows Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary family man whose deadly past resurfaces when his home is broken into. He soon finds himself going head-to-head against a dangerous crime lord. Nobody stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Aleksei Serebryakov, RZA, and Christopher Lloyd.
Con Air (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Con Air is an action thriller film directed by Simon West from a screenplay by Scott Rosenberg. The 1997 film follows Cameron, a former Army Ranger who is wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned. When he is finally about to be released, his plane is hijacked by criminals, and now he must work with the authorities to take it back. Con Air stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson, and Rachel Ticotin.
Kate (Netflix)
Kate is an action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan from a screenplay by Umair Aleem. The 2021 film follows Kate, a deadly assassin who gets poisoned during her last mission. She soon realizes that she has only 24 hours to live and uses her final time on Earth to get revenge against the people who poisoned her. Kate stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson, and Jun Kunimura.
Snatch (Xumo Play & Rent on Prime Video)
Snatch is a British crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. The 2000 film follows Turkish, a small-time boxing promoter who gets embroiled in the chase for a valuable stolen diamond while being pressured to fix a fight by a ruthless gangster. Snatch stars Jason Statham, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Jason Flemyng, Vinnie Jones, and Brad Pitt.
The Commuter (Rent on Prime Video)
The Commuter is an action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra from a screenplay co-written by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, and Ryan Engle. The 2018 film follows Michael MacCauley, a former NYPD officer turned insurance agent, who gets embroiled in a deadly conspiracy during his daily commute because of his meeting with a mysterious woman. The Commuter stars Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, and Sam Neill.
Shoot ‘Em Up (Rent on Prime Video)
Shoot ‘Em Up is an action thriller film written and directed by Michael Davis. The 2007 film follows Smith, a former black-ops soldier now drifting from one place to another. When he runs into a pregnant woman who is killed by assassins soon after giving birth. He decides to protect the newborn with the help of a prostitute. Shoot ‘Em Up stars Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, and Stephen McHattie.