Best Malaysian action movies
A curated collection of popular action movies from Malaysia.
Paskal (2018)
Paskal (2018)
The true events of Lieutenant Commander Arman Anwar of PASKAL, an elite unit in the Royal Malaysian Navy, and his team's mission to rescue the MV Bunga Laurel, a tanker which was hijacked by Somalian Pirates in 2011.
Mat Kilau (2022)
Mat Kilau (2022)
The rise of a Malay warrior named Mat Kilau and his friends against the British colonialists who came to Pahang in 1892. The greed of British officials and policies, which have imposed excessive taxes, confiscated land belonging to the Malays to reap the treasures of Pahang and disrupted the Islamic way in Pahang has caused dissatisfaction among the rulers and the Malays. The patriotic spirit of Mat Kilau and his friends who rose up against British violence had caused Captain Syers to launch an attack on Mat Kilau. Witness the heroic spirit of Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and Mat Kilau's best friends use their wisdom to fight in the jungle against the British soldiers. Did Mat Kilau and his friends succeed in driving out the barbaric and greedy British army to reap gold and tin in Pahang?
Malbatt: Misi Bakara (2023)
Malbatt: Misi Bakara (2023)
In 1993, 19 soldiers from the Royal Malay Soldier Regiment (RAMD), the most senior regiment within the Malaysian army, are sent on a dangerous mission to save 70 US Rangers trapped in the Bakara Market in Somalia during the civil war.
Conquer: Lahad Datu (2024)
Air Force The Movie: Danger Close (2022)
Air Force The Movie: Danger Close (2022)
The movie follows the story of a PASKAU team led by Captain Adib and his mentor, Major Adnan, tasked with protecting humanitarians serving in war torn country, Namburi. On their return home, their plane gets unexpectedly shot down by local militants. Nine of the passengers managed to make their jump before the plane crashes. Back in Malaysia, upon discovery of the news, the air force makes preparation for rescue. Adib`s brother in-law, Zafran, a grounded SUKHOI pilot, fights for the opportunity to save them. The air force deploys help and the survivors make their final run to salvation.
Leftenan Adnan (2000)
Leftenan Adnan (2000)
This is a film about a Malaysian soldier, Lt. Adnan, who gave his life in defending Malaya from the Japanese invasion during World War II. It exemplifies an example of the patriotic spirit that should be in every Malaysian. Lt. Adnan was a courageous individual who was willing to give everything, including his life, for the people and nation. He also succeeded in destroying the widely held myth that Malays were good only as rebels and pirates. He believed that no matter what, as a patriotic citizen, one had to fight until the last drop of blood to defend the nation.
Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang (2023)
Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang (2023)
Hafiz, a Malaysian Coast Guard officer, is celebrating his engagement at a beach resort with his fiancee. Out of nowhere, a group of terrorists hijack the hotel and kidnap his fiancee and her family. Several guests are taken as hostages, while the others are brutally killed. Hafiz manages to escape with only a few injuries, and he quickly sets up a search-and-rescue mission to get everyone back safely.
Bukit Kepong (1981)
Bukit Kepong (1981)
The dramatisation of a Communist Terrorist assault on a rural Federation of Malaya Police station at Bukit Kepong, Muar, Johor, of then Malaya, on February 23, 1950, during the height of the First Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960.
Warrior Awang and Master Tok Gajah (2024)
Warrior Awang and Master Tok Gajah (2024)
The story revolves around the British finding out that Tok Gajah intends to go to Terengganu to seek support from the Sultan and Malay heroes of Terengganu. The British ordered the capture and elimination of Tok Gajah and his followers. Awang is forced to rescue Haji Sulong and ensure that Tok Gajah safely leaves Pahang for Terengganu. Awang faces various obstacles and battles with British soldiers led by Captain Syers. Does Awang succeed in defeating Captain Syers this time?
Polis Evo (2015)
Polis Evo (2015)
Starring Shaheizy Sam and Zizan Razak, the film follows two policemen, Khai and Sani, who have very different personalities. However, they have to put aside their differences when they have to work together in a mission to defeat a drug trafficking syndicate.
Sheriff (2024)
Sheriff (2024)
Sheriff, a police officer from the Integrity Department who is dedicated and insightful. He is paired with Nazri, a young and idealistic police officer from the Narcotics Department. Their mission is to bust a drug syndicate headed by the ruthless kingpin Tony. The kingpin is involved in the distribution of methamphetamine and many people have died at the hands of this Meth Killer.
Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019)
Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019)
After being accidentally recruited, 12-year-old Ejen Ali is embracing his role as a MATA spy and the only master of IRIS now. But unknown to Ali, MATA is developing a new improved version of IRIS, the IRIS Neo. When IRIS Neo starts being used for all agents, Ali begins to question his usefulness to MATA. He is approached by a mysterious person named Niki who claims to know about his missing parent's whereabouts. Risking his loyalty to MATA, Ejen Ali will now embark on a thrilling chase to unravel those mysterious links.
Blood Brothers: Dragon's Embers (2025)
Blood Brothers: Dragon's Embers (2025)
A group of close-knit men working in an 'elite security' organization providing protection for powerful men & organized crime leaders is tested when betrayal lurks within the brotherhood.
Operasi X (2018)
Operasi X (2018)
ASP Redzuan loses faith in his fellow police officers when he witnesses the death of his best friend, Inspector Aman, who he believes have been killed by the police. He then breaks off communications with everyone and starts living on a secluded island, hiding his true identity from the residents there. But Dato' Mokhtar and Tuan Anwar from Bukit Aman manage to track him down. He is then tasked with leading an operation called Operasi X to take down the Belut Gang.
J Revolusi (2017)
J Revolusi (2017)
Jay Zulkarnain is an assault leader for Malaysia's elite and deadly special force known as the UTK (Unit Tindakhas), and he and his squad of operatives are every terrorist's worst nightmare. However, a mysterious terrorist has framed Jay for the murder of one of his squad members, and has also captured his sister Dian, who is an undercover agent. To save her sister, Jay must race against time to unravel the secret and reason as to why this terrorist is trying to destroy him.
Bunohan: Return to Murder (2012)
Fly By Night (2019)
Fly By Night (2019)
Unfolding the life of a taxi driver that uses his services as a front for extortion rackets and other criminal activities. When his hot-headed younger brother's impulsive behaviour lead the cops and triad to their doorstep. As the eldest, he stops at nothing to protect them all.
War on Terror: KL Anarchy (2023)
The Experts (2024)
The Experts (2024)
There exists a group of siblings with a very particular set of skills: grand larceny. After rocking the country with a gold bullion heist at the airport, the eldest brother in the group forces them to abandon their life of crime. Tempted by the riches of a priceless ring, one of the brothers falls to temptation and is caught. To save their sibling, Syarif, Khairul, Emma, Amiruddin, and Rozland must return to the life they swore to leave behind and plan their biggest heist yet.
Telekinesis (2024)
Telekinesis (2024)
Fadli is a member of the NTSF who wants to take revenge on the ESLM (extra sensory liberation movement) which is believed to be the cause of his father's death 20 years ago. After the existence of the Helang in ESLM, the NTSF is increasingly threatened when the Helang try to destroy their organization. Fadli began to investigate and suspected the NTSF of having spies who leaked their information. Fadli begins to distrust anyone until he discovers the truth within his own organization. The situation becomes more complicated when there is a final battle between NTSF and ESLM which will reveal all the secrets and evil motives among them.
Walid (2023)
Walid (2023)
Story about a kind teacher who voluntarily teaches the underprivileged children in a quaint village. All hell break loose when one of his student were kidnapped by gangsters from a human trafficking syndicate.
Budak Flat (2023)
Budak Flat (2023)
In Kuala Lumpur’s crime-ridden flats, two rival brothers must confront their deadly past and a looming conspiracy when one is framed for murder, forcing them to choose between family loyalty and survival.
Remp-It (2006)
Remp-It (2006)
The story is about a Mat Rempit named Madi who works as a dispatch boy by day and street racer by night. As a Mat Rempit, his activities at night include street racing and performing various Mat Rempit stunts such as the wheelie, Superman, wikang, etc.
Club House (2023)
Club House (2023)
Three robbers accosted and robbed a money changer with plans to send the money to Hong Kong and then leave the country. In the meantime, they are lying low at a safehouse but arguments between the robbers resulted in one of them shooting another but a group of people are on their way to the house for a birthday party.
Kanta Serigala (1991)
Kanta Serigala (1991)
Zarul lives in his own world. Dania, a beautiful, luxurious and popular rock singer is not appreciated by her fiance Imran. Syakira, Zarul's sister, met her death at the hands of those who promised to make her an idol singer. Zarul, who lost his beloved brother, lives in revenge that is not over. After killing his brother's two killers, Zarul kidnaps Dania. Imran realizes the loss of his fiance and tries to find him. While Zarul continues to live in revenge.