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Morgan Freeman has pursued an acting career since the 1960s, working in theaters and appearing as extras on films. He first gained recognition from the 1971 television show ‘The Electric Company.’ In the same year, he made his first credited feature film appearance in ‘Who Says I Can’t Ride a Rainbow!’ Over the following decades, Morgan has starred in movies across a very wide range of genres, earning both critical fame and commercial success. Some of them include ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Unforgiven,’ ‘Se7en,’ and ‘The Bucket List.’ He is also known for taking up smaller supporting roles, such as GOD in ‘Bruce Almighty,’ and Lucius Fox in Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Dark Knight‘ trilogy.
His distinctive voice has led to Morgan narrating a number of documentaries, such as ‘Through the Wormhole’ and ‘Life on Our Planet.’ In addition to receiving numerous accolades, he has been honored with the Kennedy Center Honor, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. If you wish to check out movies starring Morgan Freeman on Netflix, the following list will help you get started.
5. Going in Style (2017)
Zach Braff’s heist comedy ‘Going in Style’ follows three old men, Joe, Willie, and Albert, who, after being denied their pension, decide to rob the bank to take care of their families. Taking inspiration from another robbery, the trio plans the heist and even executes it, only for it to fall apart midway due to their age-related ailments. However, they do manage to get away with a hefty sum, thanks to an unexpected assist. Starring Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin, ‘Going in Style’ is a bingeworthy heist comedy rooted in personal struggles and family relationships. You can watch the movie here.
4. The Magic of Belle Isle (2012)
Directed by Rob Reiner, ‘The Magic of Belle Isle’ features Morgan Freeman as Monte Wildhorn, an author at odds with life, which has made him grumpy. The passing of his lovely wife has seemingly snatched his writing skills away from him. However, his arrival at a lakeside cabin in Belle Isle seems like things are starting to change. He meets his neighbors, a single mother and her three daughters, who bring about a pleasant change in him, and he starts looking at life in a brighter manner. Reiner presents this entire shift in Wildhorn’s perspective by showcasing the latter’s experiences on an almost day-to-day basis, garnishing it all with heartwarming humor. The cast also includes Virginia Madsen and Kenan Thompson. You can watch ‘The Magic of Belle Isle’ here.
3. Angel Has Fallen (2019)
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, ‘Angel Has Fallen’ is the third installment of the ‘Has Fallen’ film series that follows US Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) as he fights to protect his country and the President. Morgan Freeman stars in the movie as Alan Trumbull, a character who has held the positions of Speaker of the House and Vice President in the previous films before occupying the top office. While on a fishing trip, Alan tells Mikee of his intention to promote the latter to the Director of the Secret Service. At that moment, an unknown entity launches an attack on the POTUS. While Mike manages to save his life, he is considered a suspect in the incident by the authorities. Thus, as Alan recovers, Mikee goes on the run to evade arrest and find out the real perpetrators. Watch the movie here.
2. Lucy (2014)
‘Lucy’ follows the titular woman (Scarlett Johansson), who is captured and forced into a drug trade. She is turned into a “container” for drug smuggling. When the drug, which has been sewn into her stomach, gets into her system, it unlocks the hidden powers of the brain, enabling Lucy to access more than 10 percent, higher than the usual limit. She manages to escape the dealers and contacts scientist Samuel Norman (Freeman), an expert in the field. After finding out her fate from him, Lucy uses her psychokinetic powers to track down her dealers and the rest of the drugs by helping the police, before time runs out for her. The movie also stars Choi Min-sik, Amr Waked, and Julian Rhind-Tutt. With a mind-bending approach to the ten percent myth, ‘Lucy’ is a visually stunning drama you can stream right here.
1. Glory (1989)
In Edward Zwick’s war drama ‘Glory,’ Freeman plays the role of Sergeant Major John Rawlins, one of the soldiers in the all-Black 54th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army. The story is set during the American Civil War and shows the layers of existing racial prejudice and their consequences when a white man, named Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), is appointed Colonel of the infantry. As the plot proceeds, the racism is made more and more clear, with the soldiers conflicted about the war and its outcome. From the Emancipation Proclamation to the Battle of Grimball’s Landing, ‘Glory’ paints a captivating picture of the American Civil War, showing how the actions of a few eventually led to a massive shift in the war’s tide. The movie also stars Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Andre Braugher, and Cliff DeYoung. The Oscar-winning drama can be streamed here.
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