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Son of director Robert Downey Sr., Robert John Downey Jr. made his acting debut at the age of five in his father’s 1970 movie ‘Pound.’ Following his appearances in teen movies, he gained critical acclaim starring as Charlie Chaplin in the 1992 biopic, ‘Chaplin.’ Shortly afterward, Robert’s life was upended as he was twice convicted of drug charges and spent time in correctional facilities. After Mel Gibson paid his insurance bond, Robert made his comeback to the big screen in 2003 with ‘The Singing Detective.’ While films like ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ and ‘Tropic Thunder’ helped him regain his footing in Hollywood, it was his turn as Iron Man, aka Tony Stark, in the eponymous superhero film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which propelled him to global stardom. If you’re looking forward to experiencing Robert Downey Jr.‘s work on Netflix, the following list will help you get started.
3. Sr. (2022)
Directed by Chris Smith, ‘Sr.’ chronicles the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., a visionary director who was a pioneer of countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s. The movie has his son, Robert Downey Jr., paying him tribute following his death in 2021, recollecting the time they spent with each other. Both of them confront the ups and downs of their lives with honesty, creating a moving portrayal of a colorful life. You can stream the movie on Netflix.
2. Gothika (2003)
In Mathieu Kassovitz’s ‘Gothika,’ Robert Downey Jr. plays the role of Dr. Pete Graham, the friend/colleague/doctor of the protagonist Miranda Grey (Halle Berry), a reputed psychologist put in prison for the suspected murder of her husband, Douglas (Charles S. Dutton). She was in an accident and opened her eyes to find herself in jail. She is also attacked by the ghost of a woman, whom she later recognizes as the same woman she saw right before the accident. It is Miranda’s superior’s deceased daughter, Rachel (Kathleen Mackey). Miranda escapes from prison and searches for evidence, only to find a shocking connection between Rachel and Douglas, which gets her on the radar of Sheriff Bob Ryan (John Carroll Lynch), who is also connected to Douglas. The cast also includes Penélope Cruz and John Carroll Lynch. ‘Gothika’ can be streamed here.
1. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ stars Tom Holland in his first solo movie as Peter-Parker/Spider-Man in the MCU. Set after the events of ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ the movie has Peter pursuing a group of people misusing Chitauri technology. This eventually brings him face-to-face with the Vulture (Michael Keaton). We also get to see his high school life, including his friendship with Ned (Jacob Batalon), his crush on Liz (Laura Harrier), and the introduction of Michelle (Zendaya), AKA MJ, Peter’s soon-to-be girlfriend. RDJ makes a few appearances throughout the movie as Tony Stark, Peter’s mentor/father figure. You can watch the movie here.
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