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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.
4. Copshop (2021)
‘Copshop’ shows what happens when two men who hate each other share the same prison. Fixer Teddy Murretto and hitman Bob Viddick are locked up there by Officer Valerie Young. Viddick is after Murretto, who has sensitive information that can compromise the mob that set Viddick after him in the first place. As the story unfolds, corruption within the police station comes to light, and soon Murretto, Viddick, and Young are forced to work together to stay alive. Featuring Butler as Bob Viddick, Frank Grillo as Teddy Murretto, and Alexis Louder as Valerie Young, ‘Copshop’ is directed by Joe Carnahan. You can watch it here.
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. How to Train Your Dragon Movies
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ deals with dragons and their relationship with humans. The movies are set in a Viking village. The first one follows Hiccup, a young Viking, who befriends a dragon and thereby is pushed away by his father, Stoick, the chieftain. It is up to Hiccup to clear the long-standing misconception regarding the dragons in the village. In the sequel, ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2,’ Hiccup and Toothless lock horns with Drago Bludvist, a warlord who wants to control dragons and take over the world. The voice cast includes Jay Baruchel as Hiccup and Gerard Butler as Stoick, along with Jonah Hill, America Ferrera, T.J. Miller, Craig Ferguson, and Kristen Wiig. The live-action version of the first movie came out in 2025. All three have been directed by Dean DeBlois. You can enjoy the movies right here.
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