Action Jackson

Action Jackson

It's time for "Action".

Directed by Craig R. Baxley

Produced by Silver Pictures, Lorimar Film Entertainment

198896 min5.5 / 10

A high-octane 1980s action-comedy about a maverick cop taking on a corrupt auto magnate, balancing explosive set pieces with comedic irreverence.

Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.

Questions people ask

  • Is Action Jackson violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Is Action Jackson sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Action Jackson scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Action Jackson end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Action Jackson easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Action Jackson, and what each one shares →

Like Action Jackson

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Action Jackson

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Action Jackson, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Action Jackson, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Action Jackson, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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