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Actor and producer Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio began his on-screen career as a child, appearing in television commercials and sitcoms before getting his breakthrough on the big screen in 1993. With two releases in the same year, ‘This Boy’s Life’ and ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,’ Leonardo became a favorite among critics. He was shot into global stardom three years later, with ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ followed by ‘Titanic,’ opposite his best friend, Kate Winslet. Unwilling to be boxed into the romantic lead stereotype, Leonardo went on to star in a variety of genres, such as ‘Catch Me If You Can,’ ‘Gangs of New York,’ ‘The Aviator,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘Django Unchained,’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ In addition to the numerous accolades won for his work, he has been appointed Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in France. A social activist, Leonardo has also been recognized as a United Nations Messenger of Peace. If you are looking forward to exploring films starring Leonardo DiCaprio on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
3. Don’t Look Up (2021)
Directed by Adam McKay, ‘Don’t Look Up’ stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy, a professor of astronomy whose grad student Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) discovers a large comet heading straight for Earth. With the size of the comet being large enough to trigger a mass extinction, the scientists panic and rush to inform the authorities to take immediate action. However, their desperation to relay the urgency of the situation is met with indifference by President Janie Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill). The involvement of selfish tech billionaire Peter Isherwell (Mark Rylance) further complicates the situation. You can watch the sci-fi political satire black comedy here.
2. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
DiCaprio taps into the perverted section of his mind in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ a biographical movie based on the memoir of former stockbroker Jordan Belfort. He plays Belfort, who gives shape to his lust for money and wealth by forming a brokerage firm. It defrauds clients by selling them stocks by verbally pumping and inflating the price, and then selling them, whereby the cost of the shares plummets. This causes the buyers to lose a significant amount of money, while Belfort and his team bask in wealth and its excesses. However, the FBI soon takes notice, and the walls start closing in on the “Wolf of Wall Street.” The movie also stars Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, and Kyle Chandler. You can watch the film here.
1. Titanic (1997)
Helmed by James Cameron, ‘Titanic’ shows the maiden voyage of the Titanic, the largest ship at the time, which set sail on April 10, 1912, but sank on April 15 after hitting an iceberg. With this event as the backdrop, the movie tells the love story of Jack (DiCaprio), a poor boy who loves to travel, and Rose (Kate Winslet), a young woman from a wealthy family who is constrained by her predetermined choices and lifestyle. The two meet during a crucial moment, and the rest of the story shows how the two fall for each other, against the wishes of Rose’s family. ‘Titanic’ is considered one of the greatest movies ever made, owing to its epic scale and romance that have stood the test of time. It is a testament to James Cameron’s vision and made DiCaprio and Winslet overnight stars. The movie can be streamed here.
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