Debapriya Bhattacharya
Actor and filmmaker Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson studied acting in Australia, where he moved with his family at the age of 12. After returning to Hollywood, he quickly established himself as an action star, bagging the role of Max Rockatansky in the first three movies of the ‘Mad Max‘ film series. Mel founded his production company, Icon Entertainment, in the 1980s and showed off his talent behind the camera, making the historical genre his niche. In 1995, Mel helmed the 1995 film ‘Braveheart,’ where he stars as Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence. The film was critically acclaimed, earning Mel both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe for his creation. Controversy erupted with his 2004 directorial ‘The Passion of the Christ,’ even though the film became a commercial success. As an actor, Mel stars in films such as ‘Ransom,’ ‘Payback,’ ‘What Women Want,’ ‘The Patriot, ‘Signs,’ and ‘Edge of Darkness.’ If you are looking for films associated with Mel Gibson on Netflix, the following list is perfect for you.
6. Chicken Run (2000)
Directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park, ‘Chicken Run’ tells the story of a group of chickens raised on a farm in the countryside of Yorkshire, England, who wish for nothing other than freedom. However, all their escape plans spectacularly fail. When American rooster Rocky Rhodes glides over the fences and crashes into the farm one day, the chickens realize that the only way to get out of the place is to learn how to fly. However, they have to race against time, as the farmer plans to turn them into chicken pot pies. Watch the claymation adventure comedy here.
5. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
The Mel Gibson directorial ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ dramatizes the true story of Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), a young man who joins the US Armed Forces during World War II to serve without picking up a gun, as it goes against his religious upbringing. While he is subjected to brutal torture by his fellow soldiers in camp, Desmond refuses to budge from his position or leave the war. Instead, he becomes a combat medic and earns the respect and admiration of his fellow troopers for the lives he saved on the field. You can view the biographical film inspired by Terry Benedict’s 2004 documentary ‘The Conscientious Objector’ on Netflix.
4. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Based on the Passion in the New Testament and ‘The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ’ by Anne Catherine Emmerich, Mel Gibson’s directorial ‘The Passion of the Christ’ depicts the final 12 hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ, the narrative chronicles how his downfall is brought forth by Judas Iscariot (Luca Lionello) betraying him and handing him over to the Roman officials. Tortured in public, much to the horror of his mother Mary (Maia Morgenstern) and his disciples, including Magdalen (Monica Bellucci), Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion and made to carry the cross to Golgotha himself. Stream the epic biblical drama here.
3. Daddy’s Home 2 (2017)
Helmed by Sean Anders, ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ is a direct sequel to the 2015 film ‘Daddy’s Home,’ and follows Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) and Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) as they co-parent their children. Set during the winter holidays, the film doubles down on the shenanigans as Brad’s bumbling father, Don (John Lithgow), and Dusty’s tough-guy dad Kurt (Mel Gibson) arrive at their place to spend Christmas with the grandchildren. New plans are made, and the four men take the kids to a luxury resort. As expected, chaos continues to keep them company. You can view the comedy film on Netflix.
2. The Patriot (2000)
Directed by Roland Emmerich, ‘The Patriot’ centers around Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), an American colonist living in Berkeley County, South Carolina, during the American Revolutionary War. A war veteran, he has no wish to go to war again against Great Britain. However, his son Gabriel (Heath Ledger) does not share his view and joins the Continental Army. When the war reaches his doorstep and takes away his home and the life of one of his sons, Benjamin decides to walk the path of violence once again. You can stream the epic historical war drama here.
1. Fatman (2020)
The Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms directorial ‘Fatman’ stars Mel Gibson as Chris Cringle, aka Santa Claus, an old man who runs a Christmas present workshop with his wife, Ruth (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), in Alaska. His business is subsidized by the US government, since Christmas is a major economic stimulus. With the world turning more unruly every year, Chris grows frustrated, and the situation is not helped by his being coerced into a business deal with the military. Things turn worse when a naughty child sends an assassin after Chris for receiving a lump of coal in his stocking one Christmas. Watch the film here.
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