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Hollywood icon Harrison Ford made his screen debut in 1966, and after appearing in a number of smaller roles, got his breakthrough as Han Solo in George Lucas’ 1977 film ‘Star Wars.’ The movie spawned one of the most successful franchises in history, with Harrison reprising his role for multiple projects. His stardom was also aided by playing the titular lead in the ‘Indiana Jones‘ film series, as well as Rick Deckard in the ‘Blade Runner‘ franchise. These roles, along with those in films like ‘Patriot Games’ and ‘Clear and Present Danger,’ solidified his place as an action hero in the industry. Over the decades, Harrison has starred in movies from a wide range of genres, including ‘The Mosquito Coast,’ ‘Working Girl,’ ‘Air Force One,’ ‘Cowboys & Aliens,’ ‘The Age of Adaline,’ and ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ A licensed pilot and environmental activist, he has received numerous accolades over the years and has been honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, Honorary César, and Honorary Palme d’Or awards. If you wish to check out his works on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
2. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
Harrison Ford plays Alexi Vostrikov, captain of a Soviet Hotel-class K-19 submarine, which is put to sea to test its limits. Vostrikov goes full-throttle, ordering his men to take the submarine past its limits, eventually leading to a core meltdown that takes the lives of many. How Vostrikov tackles the issue, while the submarine is so close to the US waters, forms the premise of the tense drama. The movie is directed by Kathryn Bigelow and also stars Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, John Shrapnel, and Joss Ackland. The movie borrows from the real-life nuclear-powered Soviet Union submarine K-19, the first of its kind, which was launched in 1960. Belonging to the rare submarine genre, ‘K-19: The Widowmaker’ is custom-made for fans of those who like military dramas. It can be streamed here.
1. What Lies Beneath (2000)
Helmed by Robert Zemeckis, ‘What Lies Beneath’ is a horror movie at the center of which are Claire (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her husband Norman (Ford). The two have been in a rough patch in their marriage for a long time, and it gets worse when Claire starts to see an apparition. However, Norman seems disinterested and ignores her experiences. Then, when Claire finds out about a girl Norman met a year ago, who went missing and resembles the apparition, she realizes that Norman is hiding something. What follows is Claire searching for the truth and confronting Norman about it, which results in a tense climax that connects life and the afterlife. With Ford and Pfeiffer offering compelling performances, ‘What Lies Beneath’ is an entertaining horror flick. It can be binged here.
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