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Chuck Norris’ 10 best movies and where to stream them

A look back at the films that defined the career of an action movie icon.

Update: Mar 20th, 2026 18:47 CET

Chuck Norris is an actor who isn’t known for winning major awards or starring in blockbuster films, but he still went on to become a cinema legend. Sadly, the silver screen’s eternal “tough guy” passed away at the age of 86 after suffering a medical emergency in Hawaii, but his legacy will live on forever.

Over the course of his decades-long career, Norris left us with a wealth of action films that left a lasting impression on several generations of viewers. Today, we’re taking a look at his ten most notable films and letting you know which streaming platforms you can watch them on right now.

1. ‘The Way of the Dragon’ (1972)

This is probably the most iconic film of his entire career, even though he wasn’t the lead. Here, Norris faces off against Bruce Lee in the legendary Colosseum fight, where he suffered his first defeat on camera. Today, it is considered a true classic of martial arts cinema.

Available on: Brown Sugar

2. ‘Code of Silence’ (1985)

‘Code of Silence’ features one of the actor’s most serious and highly acclaimed roles. Norris sets aside the flamboyance and eccentricities of the 1980s to deliver a hard-hitting crime thriller.

Available on: Prime Video, MGM Plus

3. ‘Lone Wolf McQuade’ (1983)

A modern martial arts western that perfectly captures the archetype of the lone hero that Chuck Norris used to portray. It is one of the films most beloved by his fans.

Available on: VIX, YouTube Free

4. ‘The Delta Force’ (1986)

This movie is a true classic of 1980s action cinema. It has everything you’d expect: explosions, military missions, and a Chuck Norris ready to dish out bullets left and right.

Available on: VIX, YouTube Free

5. ‘Missing in Action’ (1984)

A box-office hit that cemented Norris’s image as a war hero. In this film, you’ll find no-nonsense, hard-hitting action, very typical of the era in which it was made.

Available on: FuboTV and MGM+

6. ‘Silent Rage’ (1982)

‘Silent Rage’ offers a rather unique blend of action and horror, along with a villain who is virtually indestructible. It wasn’t a hit when it first came out, but over time it has become a cult classic.

Available on: The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, Mometu

7. ‘An Eye for an Eye’ (1981)

A revenge-driven thriller that helped Chuck Norris establish the tough-guy image he would maintain until the end of his days. It’s not one of his most sophisticated works, but it’s a very representative example of the kind of films he used to make.

Available on: The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home

8. ‘Forced Vengeance’ (1982)

This is one of Norris’s lesser-known films, though it is one of the most interesting in his entire filmography. It features numerous action scenes set in the criminal underworld, with an exotic touch that sets it apart from the rest.

Available on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home (Rent)

9. ‘The Hitman’ (1991)

In the 1990s, Chuck Norris decided to embrace the new trend in action movies with a story centered on undercover operations and drug trafficking.

Available on: The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home