Movies like McBain

Predator, another Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, combines the ferocity of jungle warfare with science fiction. Those who liked the mercenaries-versus-cartel plot in McBain might appreciate the Predators squad of soldiers facing an otherworldly enemy.

Escape from New York, a cult classic starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, is set in a dystopian future where Manhattan has become a maximum-security prison. The film's blend of action and gritty anti-hero protagonist shares a similar tone to McBain's justice-seeking narrative.

Rambo: First Blood Part II sees Sylvester Stallone's iconic character John Rambo taking on a rescue mission during the Vietnam War. The film's focus on a solo hero's violent struggle against overwhelming odds will resonate with fans of McBain.

Commando is the epitome of 80s action movies, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a retired elite black ops commando who leaps into action to save his daughter from an exiled dictator. Fans of the one-man-army trope from McBain will appreciate the non-stop action and larger-than-life heroics in Commando.

The Expendables brings together a cast of action stars for a high-octane adventure, reminiscent of McBain’s military brotherhood theme. Audiences who relish the ensemble cast and relentless action in McBain will find much to enjoy in The Expendables.

Universal Soldier stars Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren as deceased soldiers reanimated as superhuman fighters. The movie's blend of sci-fi elements with explosive action sequences will likely satisfy those who enjoyed the action-packed narrative of McBain.

Starring Chuck Norris, Missing in Action is about a Vietnam War veteran who returns to Vietnam to find prisoners of war still held captive. Like McBain, it features a protagonist with a personal mission against a backdrop of military conflict.