Mark Wahlberg's characters are known for their tough nature. Rebels at heart, they challenge the system for the sake of justice. Mark Wahlberg resembles his roles. From a troublemaker, he became a rapper who topped the Billboard charts, and then made it to the movies. If you enjoy action with a masculine edge, these 10 films will be right up your alley.
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- The Fighter
- Lone Survivor
- Instant Family
- Shooter
- Deepwater Horizon
- Arthur the King
- Invincible
- Ted
- All the Money in the World
- 2 Guns
The Fighter
IMDb: 7.8/10
2010, Action, Biography, Drama, Sport
USA, R
Director: David O. Russell
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams
The Fighter is a movie about an athlete's rise. World boxing champion Micky Ward climbs the ladder of global fame step by step. His journey is reminiscent of the legendary Rocky, a regular guy from a poor family who does hard physical labor between fights. Like Rocky, Micky faced several setbacks but returned to the ring. This is a film about how close family support and an unbreakable will to win helped a man reach the top of the world.
Lone Survivor
IMDb: 7.5/10
2013, Action, Biography, Drama, War
USA, UK, R
Director: Peter Berg
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch
American special forces are fighting in Afghanistan. The team has been tasked with taking down Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. The mission is no easy one, as Shah killed 20 American special forces soldiers just last week. A small group of soldiers sets out to capture the leader but falls into an ambush. They must face an uneven, bloody battle against their enemies to survive.
Instant Family
IMDb: 7.3/10
2018, Comedy, Drama
USA, PG-13
Director: Sean Anders
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced
Mark Wahlberg plays the father of a suddenly expanded family. He and his wife moved into a big house because she dreams of adopting a child. But the couple ended up adopting three children. They had no idea what challenges they would face. Will they be able to overcome them and hear those cherished words, 'Mom and Dad'?
Shooter
IMDb: 7.1/10
2007, Action, Drama, Thriller
USA, Japan, Spain, Canada, Mexico, R
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra
The secret services approached experienced sniper Bob Lee with an unusual request — to prevent an assassination attempt on the president. Lee leaves his quiet life behind and agrees to take on the mission. However, it all turns out to be a huge deception; he is framed and left to take the blame. But Bob Lee isn’t about to give up. He stands alone against the system, trying to find out who really killed the president.
Deepwater Horizon
IMDb: 7.1/10
2016, Action, Drama, History, Thriller
USA, Hong Kong, PG-13
Director: Peter Berg
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Douglas M. Griffin
A film inspired by a true story. Oil rig workers headed out for another shift, saying goodbye to their families, unaware that this time, things would not go as planned. Many of them would never return home. The disaster on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico would claim their lives. The rig's crew must show extraordinary courage and bravery to face a devastating industrial catastrophe head-on.
Arthur the King
IMDb: 7.0/10
2024, Adventure, Drama, Sport
USA, Canada, PG-13
Director: Simon Cellan Jones
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance
Captain Michael Light's final race didn’t go as planned. He was ready to win, assembling a top-notch team of professionals to tackle the 700-kilometer distance together. But an unexpected companion joined his team — a dog named Arthur. This encounter would change the course of the race and even Michael Light’s life.
Invincible
IMDb: 7.0/10
2006, Biography, Drama, Sport
USA, PG
Director: Ericson Core
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks
Bartender Vince Papale, losing hope and going through a midlife crisis at 30, decides to chase the dream of a lifetime. He plans to take part in a tryout organized by the coach of the professional American football team, the Philadelphia Eagles. But there’s one small problem — Vince has never played football, not even on a college team. Can he become a professional athlete armed with nothing but his belief in himself?
Ted
IMDb: 6.9/10
2012, Comedy USA, R
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Top Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
Little John dreams of his teddy bear coming to life and talking. His wish comes true, and years later, 35-year-old John lives with his girlfriend Lori and his once-magical teddy bear. While the plush Ted is busy partying, having fun, and refusing to lose his best friend, John is trying to maintain his relationship with Lori. But people have no idea what a stuffed toy is truly capable of.
All the Money in the World
IMDb: 6.8/10
2017, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
USA, Italy, UK, China, R
Director: Ridley Scott
Top Cast: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg
The film All the Money in the World is a gripping thriller about the kidnapping of the heir to an oil empire. When the grandson of billionaire Jean Paul Getty finds himself in the hands of criminals, a race against time begins. Despite ransom demands, the grandfather refuses to pay, putting the boy's life in danger. Getty's security agent, Fletcher Chase, is drawn into a dangerous game as he tries to rescue the kidnapped man and confront the ruthless criminals.
2 Guns
IMDb: 6.7/10
2013, Action, Comedy, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Top Cast: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in the film 2 Guns demonstrate brilliant acting. Behind the facade of a daring robbery hides a tangled intrigue involving two undercover agents. Robert Trench and Michael Stigman are seasoned criminals, but each hides their true identities. As the story unfolds, their lies begin to crumble, drawing them into a dangerous game with the CIA and Mexican drug cartels. The unpredictable plot and dynamic shootouts make this film a real gift for lovers of edgy cinema.
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