Having well-known A-list actors is one of the key components to any major film’s commercial success.

It often feels like a crossover when so many big names are in the same scene at once.

This list will discussaction movies that are amazing today because they feature an all-star cast.

The ensemble cast on Inception standing on a street.

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This movie is what happens when an all-star cast is used correctly.

Where else can one find such a flick featuring many kick-ass and recognizable action heroes?

What’s not to love about it, especially since it boasts one hell of an impressive cast?

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One of the most exciting ones is 1963’sThe Great Escape, directed byJohn Sturges.

For adventure and excitement, look no further than this epic prison break movie.

It’s an amazing classic that’s stood the test of time and has been rewatched over the years.

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A major key to its success was the cast, and boy, is itfull of incredible talent.

It certainly won’t be forgotten any time soon.

It can’t be understated how significant this film is to the franchise.

Steve McQueen with a baseball glove in The Great Escape

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It was an exciting movie-going event that’s become one of the highest-grossing of the decade.

Not only were these movies getting bigger and bolder, but they were becoming much more acclaimed.

Masterfully directed, powerfully written, and compellingly acted, this is a true masterpiece that never gets old.

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2010’sInceptionis oftenregarded as one of Nolan’s greatest achievements.

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The cast of ‘Tropic Thunder’ pose for a photo in the jungle.

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The Avengers standing in line at Wakanda in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’.

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Maximus fighting another gladiator in the arena in Gladiator.

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Heath Ledger’s Joker sits across from Christian Bale’s Batman in an interrogation room in The Dark Knight.

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Image of Alan Rickman and Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988).

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Poster of the 1995 action crime film Heat.

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