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Considered among the brightest stars in Hollywood, William Bradley Pitt’s first brush with popularity came from his appearance in the 1991 film ‘Thelma & Louise.’ He went on to establish himself as a leading man, earning both critical and commercial success, starring in movies such as ‘A River Runs Through It,’ ‘Legends of the Fall,’ ‘Seven,’ ‘Fight Club,’ and ‘Snatch.’ By the turn of the century, Brad became one of the most bankable stars in the industry, delivering massive box office hits such as ‘Ocean’s Eleven,’ ‘Troy,’ ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ and ‘World War Z.’ He also continued being a favorite of critics with films like ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ ’12 Monkeys,’ ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’ ‘Inglorious Bastards,’ and many more. His collection of accolades includes the big 4, Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Primetime Emmys, among others. If you are looking forward to streaming Brad Pitt‘s movies on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
6. The Lost City (2022)
Aaron and Adam Nee’s ‘The Lost City’ is an action comedy that follows bestselling novelist Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock), who is kidnapped by Abigail Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe). Abigail wants her to help him locate a treasure that he believes is hidden somewhere within the Lost City of D, whose mention she has made in her latest novel. Alan Caprison (Channing Tatum), the model whose picture is on the novel’s cover, pursues Abigail to rescue Loretta but fails miserably. Thankfully, he establishes contact with Jack Trainer (Pitt), a CIA operative who helps them escape. To find out whether they survive, you can stream the movie right here.
5. True Romance (1993)
Tony Scott’s ‘True Romance’ is a cult classic blend of crime and romance. The story is penned by Quentin Tarantino. It follows lovers Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) and Clarence Worley (Christian Slater), who try to get rid of a bag of cocaine while making money, then escape to start a new life. They found the cocaine in Alabama’s pimp, Drexl’s (Gary Oldman) bag. With multiple people looking for the cocaine, including mobster Blue Lou Boyle’s consigliere Concotti (Christopher Walken), film producer/drug trafficker Lee Donowitz (Saul Rubinek), and a mysterious informant, the movie celebrates confusion, crime, and chaos in true Tarantino fashion. Pitt plays the role of Floyd, the roommate of Dick (Michael Rapaport), Clarence’s aspiring actor friend. You can watch the movie here.
4. War Machine (2017)
Directed by David Michôd, ‘War Machine’ stars Brad Pitt as four-star General Glen McMahon, a successful and charismatic leader whose exceptional service in the Iraq War leads to the US government sending him to Afghanistan to assess the situation following eight years of war. Glen is tasked with preparing a strategic assessment so that the government can end the war in the country. However, even as he is surrounded by tired forces and disillusioned politicians, Glen believes that the war in Afghanistan can still be won. You can watch the satirical war comedy movie here.
3. Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
‘Seven Years in Tibet’ is a biographical war drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Based on Heinrich Harrer’s memoir, ‘Seven Years in Tibet,’ the film navigates the transformative journey of Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt). Seeking glory, Heinrich ventures to climb Nanga Parbat, leaving his pregnant wife behind. However, the outbreak of WWII has him arrested and placed in a P.O.W. Camp. After a daring escape, along with Peter Aufschnaiter (David Thewlis), they find themselves in the enigmatic city of Lhasa, where Heinrich’s friendship with the young Dalai Lama flourishes. While acquainting the Dalai Lama with the outside world, Harrer finds himself deeply influenced by Buddhist teachings. This film not only showcases a captivating plot but also provides a poignant commentary on the resilience of the human spirit amidst political upheaval. Its portrayal of Tibet’s rich culture and the profound relationship between Harrer and the Dalai Lama makes it a must-watch for spiritual seekers. You may watch it here.
2. Ad Astra (2019)
In James Gray’s sci-fi flick ‘Ad Astra,’ Pitt plays the role of astronaut Roy McBride, who is sent via the cruiser Cepheus to a communications station near Mars to try and establish a connection with a space station orbiting Neptune. The station, named Lima, is supposed to contain data on antimatter-based cosmic-ray bursts emanating from Neptune that threaten all life in the solar system. Ray believes that his father, Clifford (Tommy Lee Jones), who left Earth 29 years ago and lost contact over 15 years ago, is on board Lima. During his journey, however, he discovers a shocking conspiracy connected to Lima and Clifford, which makes Roy rethink his relationship with his father, who didn’t really care for him or his mom. But is Clifford even alive? Is the threat real? What is causing the ray bursts? To find out, you can stream the Oscar-nominated movie right here.
1. Spy Game (2001)
Directed by Tony Scott, ‘Spy Game’ revolves around veteran CIA operative Nathan Muir (Robert Redford), who learns that his protégé Tom Bishop (Brad Pitt) has been captured in China during an unauthorized mission in the final days of the Cold War. As the latter faces the charge of espionage, Nathan puts his retirement from the field on hold and pulls on all the strings he has to come up with a way to save Tom. In parallel, the movie shows how Muir and Bishop came to know each other, from Bishop’s first task, given by Muir, to kill a Laotian Army officer, to gathering assets in Germany, to Bishop’s romance with relief worker Elizabeth in Lebanon, which compromised Bishop’s relationship with Muir. ‘Spy Game’ shines bright due to its story and execution, with both Pitt and Redford doing full justice to their roles. The movie can be streamed here.
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