Born in South Africa on August 7, 1975, Charlize Theron began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in the mid-1990s. Her breakthrough role came in 1997 with the thriller The Devil’s Advocate, where she starred alongside Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves. Thus marked the beginning of a very fantastic movie career and a series of critically acclaimed performances, including her transformative portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003). ‘The Old Guard 2’: Charlize Theron Updates Fans on Sequel’s Release Delay, Actress Says ‘We Got Kind of Stuck in That and Our Post-Production Shut Down’

Her stunning performance in the film earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first South African to win an Oscar in a major acting category. Some of her other acclaimed roles were in movies like North Country, The Cider House Rules, Young Adult, Tully, Long Shot, Bombshell among others.

Theron is not only renowned for her dramatic roles but has also proven herself a formidable force in action cinema. Her role as Furiosa in the dystopian epic Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) redefined her career and showcased her prowess in action-oriented roles. She further solidified her status as an action star in films like Atomic Blonde (2017) and The Old Guard (2020), where she performed many of her stunts.

On the occasion of her 49th birthday, we look at five best action movies of Charlize Theron and where you can watch them online.

1. The Italian Job

Charlize Theron in The Italian Job

This heist thriller features an delectable ensemle featuring Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Jason Statham, Seth Green, and the late Donald Sutherland. The Italian Job is streaming on JioCinema and Prime Video.

2. Mad Max: Fury Road

Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road

George Miller's big-budget spectacle is one of cinema's best action movies, with Theron's Furiosa being the best thing about it. Too bad, she was not part of the prequel, though Anya-Taylor Joy was a great replacement. Mad Max: Fury Road is streaming on JioCinema and Netflix. Furiosa - A Mad Max Saga Movie Review: Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth’s Film Is an Exhilarating Wild, Wild Ride Not to Be Missed!

3.  Atomic Blonde

Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde

Theron is absolutely smashing as the gritty spy in this David Leitch's actioner that has a couple of incredible fight scenes. Atomic Blonde can be watched on Prime Video on pay-per-view basis.

4. The Fate of the Furious

Charlize Theron in The Fate of the Furious

Despite the ever-increasing cast of the F&F movies, Charlize Theron managed to create a space of her own as Cipher, a dangerous and intelligent cyber-terrorist who manages to put the strings on Dom. She also appeared in the subsequent sequels. The Fate of the Furious is streaming on JioCinema and Prime Video. Fast X Movie Review: Vin Diesel’s Overstuffed and Messy Action Film Is Made Bearable by Jason Momoa’s Charismatic Villain.

5.  The Old Guard

Charlize Theron in The Old Guard

In The Old Guard, Charlize Theron stars as Andy (Andromache of Scythia), the leader of a group of immortal mercenaries who have secretly protected humanity for centuries. The Old Guard is streaming on Netflix.

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