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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. The Age of Adaline (2015)
Directed by Lee Toland Krieger, ‘The Age of Adaline’ is a fantasy romance that tells the story of Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively), who has remained 29 for eight decades after being struck by lightning in 1937. While she has been continuously changing her identity and living a solitary life to keep her secret, an encounter with charming Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) makes her want to spend her life with him. However, her encounter with Ellis’ father, William Jones (Harrison Ford), leads to her past resurfacing, forcing her to battle emotional wounds that she had worked hard to bury. ‘The Age of Adaline’ can be streamed right here.
1. American Graffiti (1973)
The neon-lit California of the 1970s takes center stage in George Lucas’s cult classic teen comedy ‘American Graffiti.’ The whole film takes place over one night and centers on a group of high school students who are out to enjoy the last evening of their summer holidays. Full of fun, romance, love, mistakes, and stunts, just like the lives of teenagers, ‘American Graffiti’ is a comedy of errors showcasing the rock ‘n’ roll culture of the time. Starring Ford, who plays an out-of-town drag racer named Bob Falfa, along with Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, and Candy Clark, the film is a must-watch and has become a part of America’s pop culture. You can watch it here.
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