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Scottish actor and filmmaker Gerard James Butler first appeared on screen in the mid-1990s in supporting roles in films such as ‘Mrs Brown,’ ‘Tomorrow Never Dies‘ and ‘Tale of the Mummy.’ At the turn of the century, he began to bag leading roles, with his big break coming in 2007 playing King Leonidas of Sparta in Zack Snyder’s film, ‘300.’ He solidified his place in Hollywood as an action hero with the ‘Has Fallen’ series of thriller films, starting with ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ in 2013. His other films in the genre include the likes of ‘Geostorm,’ ‘Den of Thieves,’ ‘Greenland,’ and ‘Plane.’ Gerard has also dabbled in voice acting, lending his voice to the animated ‘How to Train Your Dragon‘ franchise for a role which he reprised in the live-action remake. If you are looking for films starring Gerard Butler to stream on Netflix, the following list will help you get started.
3. The Ugly Truth (2009)
Directed by Robert Luketic, ‘The Ugly Truth’ features Butler opposite Katherine Heigl. The story follows TV producer Abby and popular show host Mike, who initially clash, but soon strike a deal that could benefit both if successful. Mike must help Abby get off with another guy, and in return, he can stay on her show. This results in a string of R-rated events, underscored by suppressed feelings and desires, and an unlikely romance. Thoroughly entertaining and charming, thanks to our lead actors, ‘The Ugly Truth’ is gift-wrapped for couples viewing. It can be binged right here.
2. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)
Helmed by Christian Gudegast, ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ is a direct sequel to the 2018 film ‘Den of Thieves,’ with the plot being loosely based on the real-life 2003 Antwerp diamond heist. Gerard Butler reprises his role of Nicholas “Big Nick” O’Brien, a cop on the hunt for Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), a former marine and thief who has previously managed to give him the slip. During the investigation, Nick becomes aware of Donnie’s plan to carry out a diamond heist and decides to join the team himself. Watch the action thriller heist film on Netflix.
1. Angel Has Fallen (2019)
‘Angel Has Fallen,’ directed by Ric Roman Waugh, is the third installment of the ‘Has Fallen’ film series starring Gerard Butler as US Secret Service agent Mike Banning. With Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman) as the new President, Banning is recommended for the position of the Director of the Secret Service. However, things turn south when an assassination attempt on the POTUS takes place in Banning’s presence. The authorities hold the latter responsible for the incident, forcing Banning to go on the run to find the real perpetrators and clear his own name. In the process, he discovers the real sinister plan at play that threatens the nation. Stream the movie here.
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