Action Films Driven by Jealousy

Description: While primarily known for its adrenaline-pumping action, "Point Break" also explores themes of jealousy and rivalry. Johnny Utah, an FBI agent, becomes envious of the freedom and lifestyle of the bank robbers he's tracking, leading to a complex relationship with their leader, Bodhi.

Fact: Keanu Reeves performed many of his own stunts, including the famous skydiving scenes.

Description: This film features Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick, an explosives expert, who gets entangled in a revenge plot driven by jealousy. His relationship with Sharon Stone's character, May Munro, is fraught with tension as past betrayals come to light.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger, but he passed on the role.

Description: Chow Yun-Fat stars as John Lee, a hitman who refuses to kill a child, leading to a deadly chase. Jealousy arises between Lee and the replacement killers sent after him, as well as with the forger Meg Coburn, who becomes his reluctant ally.

Fact: This was Chow Yun-Fat's first major Hollywood film.

Description: Jason Bourne's journey to rediscover his identity is fraught with jealousy from his former employers at Treadstone, who see him as a threat to their operations. This jealousy drives much of the action as they try to eliminate him.

Fact: The film was a critical and commercial success, spawning several sequels.

Description: While primarily a revenge story, "The Punisher" also touches on themes of jealousy as Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) seeks vengeance against those who killed his family, with his enemies feeling threatened by his relentless pursuit.

Fact: The film was shot in Tampa, Florida, to double for Puerto Rico.

Description: While not explicitly about jealousy, the dynamic between Max (Jamie Foxx) and Vincent (Tom Cruise) involves professional envy and personal rivalry, as Max's life is turned upside down by Vincent's deadly night of work.

Fact: Tom Cruise was initially hesitant to play the villain, but director Michael Mann convinced him to take on the role.

Description: In this modern-day remake of the Hong Kong classic "Infernal Affairs," jealousy plays a key role as two men, one an undercover cop and the other a mole in the police force, navigate their dangerous double lives. The tension between them, fueled by professional jealousy and personal vendettas, leads to a thrilling climax.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film, and it also took home the Best Picture award at the 2007 Academy Awards.

Description: Jason Statham stars as Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who takes on an apprentice, Steve McKenna, played by Ben Foster. Their relationship is complicated by jealousy over skills, techniques, and ultimately, a woman, leading to a deadly showdown.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film of the same name.

Description: Geena Davis plays Samantha Caine, an amnesiac who discovers her past as a deadly assassin. Jealousy plays a role as she navigates her relationships with her husband, who feels threatened by her newfound abilities, and her former handler, who wants her back in the game.

Fact: The film was directed by Renny Harlin, who was married to Geena Davis at the time.

Description: Bruce Willis plays a professional assassin known only as The Jackal, hired to kill a high-profile target. Jealousy and rivalry between him and the FBI agent, Declan Mulqueen (Richard Gere), who's tracking him, adds layers to their cat-and-mouse game.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the 1973 French thriller "The Day of the Jackal."