Terminator 2 Judgment Day

Run time: 137 minutes
Action time: 43 minutes
Action percentage: 31% 
Action rating: 8.3/10
The action in this sequel is a lot better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are even bigger and longer than before. Overall, the film set the bar for the action genre and holds up really well even after all this time.

The Terminator

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 33 minutes
Action percentage: 31%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this movie is fairly excellent. The action sequences are pretty impressive for the 1980s and contain some descent special effects. Overall, the film is still a classic action movie after all these years.

The Expendables 2

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.0/10
The action in this sequel is almost as good as it was in the first installment. The action sequences have even more gunfire and explosions than last time, but some of them are little too short in length. Overall, the film has enough action to hold your interest.

The Expendables

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this movie is pretty good. The action sequences feature plenty of gunfire and explosions. Overall, the film's old school style of action is a welcome sight to see in modern cinema.

Fast and Furious 6

Run time: 130 minutes
Action time: 40 minutes
Action percentage: 31%
Action rating: 8.0/10
The action in this fifth sequel is the best in the entire series. The action sequences are longer and more impressive than they ever were before. Overall, the film delivers all the action you could want in this franchise.

Fast Five

Run time: 130 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 7.3/10
The action in this fourth sequel is the best of the first five films. The action sequences are bigger and badder than before. Overall, the action just keeps getting better and better.

Fast and Furious

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 26 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this third sequel is better than it is in the previous installments. The action sequences are only mildly improved, but are still as thrilling as ever. Overall, the series keeps roaring along with some nice action to watch.

The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this second sequel is about on par with first installment, but not the second. The action sequences aren't as thrilling as last time even though they try to be. Overall, the action is sufficient enough to get the job done.

2 Fast 2 Furious

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 23%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this sequel is better than it is in the first installment. The action sequences are slightly improved and are a bit more thrilling. Overall, the improvement in action makes it a better watch.

The Fast and the Furious

Run time: 106 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 21%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this movie is pretty decent. The action sequences can be very thrilling and not over the top. Overall, the film has enough action to be a good franchise starter.

Avatar

Run time: 162 minutes
Action time: 44 minutes
Action percentage: 27%
Action rating: 8.5/10
The action in this movie is well above average. The action sequences have a lot of excellent visual effects which make the action very vivid. Overall, the film has more than enough action to be one of the best in the science fiction genre.

Kick-Ass 2

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 17 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this sequel is about as good as it was in the previous installment. The action sequences are done well, but aren't much improved. Overall, the film's action gets the job done even though it could have been a bit better.

Kick-Ass

Run time: 117 minutes
Action time: 18 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this movie is about average for the superhero genre. The action sequences have some great moments and can be fun to watch. Overall, the film has decent enough action to be recommended.

Elysium

Run time: 109 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.4/10
The action in this movie is barely average. The action sequences are limited, but there are some good special effects. Overall, it would have been nice to see more action even though the action is done well.

District 9

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 19 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this movie is fairly decent. Most of the action is mainly in the second half which has plenty. Overall, the film has just enough action to make it worthwhile.

The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey

Run time: 169 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this prequel is as good or better than it is in the original trilogy. The action sequences are plentiful and offer some excellent special effects. Overall, the film delivers some great action that is fun to watch.

Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

Run time: 201 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this third installment is the best in the trilogy. The action sequences are longer with a lot different action taking place at the same time. Overall, the film ends the trilogy in great fashion in the action department.

Lord of the Rings The Two Towers

Run time: 179 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this second installment of the trilogy is on par with the first. The action sequences are as fun and engaging as before, but the majority of the action is at the end. Overall, the action is still successful when compared to the first film.

Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring

Run time: 178 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this first installment of the trilogy is fairly decent. The action sequences are at times very engaging and can be a lot of fun. Overall, the film has the action needed to be a success even with a lengthy running time.

Wanted

Run time: 110 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 21%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty good. The action sequences have some excellent effects and some crazy stunts. Overall, the film has enough great action in it to make it worth a watch.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 12 minutes
Action percentage: 11%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is about average. The action sequences are very unique and also very entertaining. Overall, the film makes up for it's lack of depth in the action with it's depth in style as well as substance.

The Spirit

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 7 minutes
Action percentage: 7%
Action rating: 5.7/10
The action in this movies is is very sparse to say the least. The action sequences are really short and never really go anywhere. Overall, the film has so little action that it is barely worth watching.

Sin City

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 9 minutes
Action percentage: 7%
Action rating: 5.8/10
The action in this movie isn't really significant at all. None of the action sequences are very long and none of them are that exciting. Overall, there just isn't enough action to make the film worth while .

The Green Hornet

Run time: 119 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie really isn't that bad. The action sequences have some great stunts and fight choreography. Overall, there is plenty of action in the film to be an entertaining watch.

Dredd

Run time: 95 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 14%
Action rating: 6.3/10
The action in this movie is about average. The action sequences have there their moments, though most of the them aren't very long. Overall, the film is fairly mediocre as far as the action goes.

Punisher War Zone

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 12 minutes
Action percentage: 12%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is worse than it is in the previous Punisher movie. Most of the action sequences are very lackluster except for the climax. Overall, the film doesn't have enough action to make a great action movie.

The Punisher

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 14 minutes
Action percentage: 11%
Action rating: 6.4/10
The action in this movie isn't the greatest. Most of the action sequences aren't very long, but they can be entertaining. Overall, the action is barely adequate, and it would have been nice if there was a little more.

The Bourne Legacy

Run time: 135 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this reboot is better than the previous films in the series. The action sequences are fairly intense especially during the climax. Overall, the action is adequate enough to make for a good action movie.

The Bourne Ultimatum

Run time: 115 minutes
Action time: 18 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this second sequel is the best in the Bourne trilogy. The action sequences keep getting longer, even though the level of action is about the same. Overall, the film delivers the action better than it's predecessors.

The Bourne Supremacy

Run time: 108 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this sequel is better than it is in the first installment. The action sequences are improved and are a bit lengthier than last time. Overall, the action is all around better than in the previous film.

The Bourne Identity

Run time: 119 minutes
Action time: 11 minutes
Action percentage: 9%
Action rating: 6.1/10
The action in this movie isn't very lengthy. There are plenty of action sequences, but most of them don't last too long. Overall, there is plenty of room for improvement in the action department.