Debapriya Bhattacharya
Making his on-screen debut with a guest role in the ‘Sex and the City’ television series in 1999, actor and filmmaker Bradley Charles Cooper had a slow start in Hollywood. His breakthrough role proved to be the 2009 film ‘The Hangover,’ which spawned two sequels. As his career progressed, Bradley took on diverse roles, starring in projects like ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ ‘American Hustle,’ and ‘American Sniper,’ that showcased his acting prowess. He has also turned director for critically acclaimed films such as ‘A Star Is Born‘ and ‘Maestro,’ and won several accolades for his contribution to the entertainment industry. If you are looking for films to stream on Netflix that feature Bradley Cooper, the following curated list will help you get started.
7. Hit & Run (2012)
Helmed by Dax Shepard and David Palmer, ‘Hit & Run’ tells the story of Charlie Bronson (Dax Shepard), a former mob getaway driver living in witness protection in Milton, California. For his safety, Charlie has to stay away from Los Angeles. However, when his girlfriend Annie Bean (Kristen Bell) is forced to attend an interview at UCLA, Charlie decides to test his luck and go on a road trip to take her to her destination. This puts him at odds with US Marshal Randy Anderson (Tom Arnold), the officer supervising his witness protection program, and in sight of Alex Dimitri (Bradley Cooper), the mobster he betrayed in the past. View Bradley taking on the antagonistic role in ‘Hit & Run’ here.
6. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
Developed by David Wain and Michael Showalter, ‘Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp’ is a miniseries that serves as a prequel to the 2001 film ‘Wet Hot American Summer.’ It tells the story of how the 1981 summer camp at Maine’s Camp Firewood began, with the campers and counselors assembling together and setting in motion events that culminate in the film. The original cast of the film returns after more than a decade to play even younger versions of themselves. Bradley Cooper reprises his role as Ben and plays out the beginning of his courtship with camp counselor McKinley (Michael Ian Black). You can stream the episodes here.
5. The A-Team (2010)
Based on the 1980s eponymous television series created by Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell, the Joe Carnahan directorial ‘The A-Team’ chronicles a team of US Special Forces operatives led by John “Hannibal” Smith (Liam Neeson), who gets framed for a crime and arrested in Mexico. Breaking free, Hannibal and his team, which includes his friend Templeton “Face” Peck (Bradley Cooper), undertake a mission to clear their names. However, their former teammate Charissa Sosa (Jessica Biel) dedicates herself to having them in custody once again. View the action comedy film here.
4. Aloha (2015)
Helmed by Cameron Crowe, ‘Aloha’ stars Bradley Cooper as celebrated military contractor Brian Gilcrest, who gets rehired by a former boss (Bill Murray) and returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs in Oahu, Hawaii. There, he reconnects with his former lover, Tracy Woodside (Rachel McAdams), who is now married to an Air Force recruit (John Krasinski). Brian is shadowed by fighter pilot Allison Ng (Emma Stone), who has been assigned as his watchdog. While he initially finds her a handful, Brian soon realizes he is falling for the headstrong young woman. You can watch the heartfelt romantic comedy here.
3. Limitless (2011)
Loosely based on the novel ‘The Dark Fields’ by Alan Glynn, ‘Limitless’ follows Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling writer living in New York City. When multiple troubles have Eddie’s back pressed against the wall, he comes across a mysterious drug that increases his mental capacity and turns him into a financial genius. As Eddie starts to live a life of affluence, he attracts the attention of billionaire tycoon Carl Van Loon (Robert De Niro), who wants Eddie to work for him. Soon, the drug begins to display side effects, and Eddie’s world comes crashing down. View the science-fiction thriller directed by Neil Burger here.
2. The Hangover (2009)
The Todd Phillips directorial ‘The Hangover’ tells the story of four friends, Phil Wenneck (Bradley Cooper), Stu Price (Ed Helms), Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis), and Doug Billings (Justin Bartha), who visit Las Vegas for the bachelor party of the latter two days before the wedding. However, after spending a wild night, the three groomsmen wake up with no memory of the previous night, and a baby and a Bengal tiger in their suite. The groom himself is nowhere to be found, so the trio attempts to retrace their steps to find him and bring him home in time to get married. You can watch the film here.
1. Maestro (2023)
Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, ‘Maestro’ chronicles the love story of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (Carey Mulligan). Leonard meets Felicia at the age of 28, and the two go on to build a life together, supporting each other’s careers and overcoming all conflicts and troubles. The biographical romantic drama depicts the private moments of the composer’s life, with Cooper delivering a love letter to his life and art. You can stream the film here.
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