10 Movies Like The Expendables (2010)

Description: A band of skilled fighters come together to protect a village, featuring epic battles and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Fact: The film is a Western adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai.' Yul Brynner's character was originally written as much older, but his performance led to the role being reimagined.

Description: A group of convicted criminals are recruited for a dangerous mission, combining gritty action with themes of redemption and teamwork.

Fact: The film was based on a novel inspired by real-life Allied operations during WWII. Lee Marvin turned down the role of 'Dirty Harry' to star in this movie.

Description: A group of aging outlaws take on one last mission, known for its brutal violence and themes of loyalty and honor.

Fact: The film's graphic violence was controversial at the time and led to the creation of the MPAA ratings system. Director Sam Peckinpah used slow-motion extensively during action scenes to heighten the impact.

Description: Centers around a lone warrior taking on overwhelming odds with brute force and tactical skills, delivering non-stop action and explosive set pieces.

Fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger's character was originally written as a more subdued, tactical operative, but was rewritten to fit his larger-than-life persona. The film features one of the highest body counts in action movie history.

Description: Focuses on a highly trained soldier returning to a war zone to rescue prisoners, featuring extreme violence and a one-man-army narrative.

Fact: Sylvester Stallone performed many of his own stunts, including the famous scene where he jumps from a helicopter into a river. The film's success led to the term 'Rambo' becoming synonymous with extreme militarism.

Description: Pairs an experienced cop with a reckless partner, blending intense action with buddy-cop humor and explosive confrontations.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a serious drama, but the chemistry between the leads led to more comedic elements being added. The iconic 'suicide scene' was almost cut for being too dark.

Description: A group of elite soldiers face off against a nearly unstoppable alien foe, combining intense combat with survival horror elements.

Fact: The Predator's design was inspired by a dream that producer John Davis had about a monster with mandibles. The jungle scenes were filmed in the Mexican rainforest, where temperatures often exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Description: A lone hero battles a group of well-armed terrorists in a confined space, showcasing resourcefulness and relentless action.

Fact: The film was based on a novel called 'Nothing Lasts Forever,' which was a sequel to another book that inspired the movie 'The Detective.' The Nakatomi Plaza was actually the Fox Plaza building in Los Angeles.

Description: Features a team of skilled mercenaries with unique abilities working together on high-stakes missions, blending action with camaraderie and humor.

Fact: The film was based on the popular 1980s TV series of the same name. The iconic van from the series makes an appearance in the movie.

Description: A team of disgraced special forces operatives seek revenge, blending high-octane action with witty banter and elaborate set pieces.

Fact: The film is based on a Vertigo comic book series of the same name. The cast underwent extensive weapons training to prepare for their roles.