Debapriya Bhattacharya
Actress and film producer Sandra Annette Bullock began her career on stage before debuting on screen with a minor role in ‘Hangmen’ in 1987. Following a number of supporting roles, she got her breakthrough in 1994, starring in ‘Speed’ opposite Keanu Reeves. Establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood, Sandra went on to star in an array of films from the genres of romance, comedy, drama, and thriller. They include the likes of ‘A Time to Kill,’ ‘Miss Congeniality,’ ‘Crash,’ ‘The Proposal,’ ‘The Blind Side,’ ‘Gravity,’ ‘Ocean’s 8,’ and ‘Bird Box.’ While her acting success brought her numerous accolades, including the Academy Award, Sandra has also founded a production company, ‘Fortis Films,’ and balances both roles well. If you wish to dive into projects starring Sandra Bullock on Netflix, the following list has been curated for you.
4. Ocean’s Eight (2018)
An all-female spin-off to the original ‘Ocean’s’ trilogy, the Gary Ross directorial ‘Ocean’s Eight’ stars Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean, the sister of the original protagonist and conman Danny Ocean (George Clooney). After finishing a stint in prison, Debbie returns to a world where Danny is apparently dead. However, she does not spend much time grieving, as a probable target catches her sight. Soon, Debbie assembles her own team of misfits to execute a heist at the prestigious Met Gala. If they succeed, they will be leaving with a Cartier necklace worth $150 million. View the comedy thriller film on Netflix.
3. Premonition (2007)
Directed by Mennan Yapo, ‘Premonition’ follows Linda Hanson (Sandra Bullock), a happily married woman and mother of two, who learns of her husband’s death in a car accident. While trying to cope with the sudden, devastating blow, Linda is surprised when she finds her husband alive beside her. Some time later, she finds herself attending his funeral service, and later still, visiting him in his office. She soon realises that she is not experiencing time in a linear fashion, and everything that she goes through is gearing her towards the devastating conclusion. However, she refuses to give up and does everything in her power to change the past and the future. Watch the supernatural psychological thriller here.
2. Bird Box (2018)
Based on the eponymous book by Josh Malerman, ‘Bird Box’ is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity has resulted in countless deaths by taking on the appearance of every individual’s worst fear. In order to protect themselves from it, people are advised to keep their eyes covered and not look. When a mother of two (Sandra Bullock) hears of a place down the river that is providing sanctuary to people against such monstrosity, she sets out with her children on a dangerous journey through the woods, as well as sailing downriver. The undertaking becomes more challenging as they have to make it entirely blindfolded. You can view the horror thriller directed by Susanne Bier here.
1. The Unforgivable (2021)
Helmed by Nora Fingscheidt, ‘The Unforgiven’ is based on a 2009 British miniseries of the same name. It stars Sandra Bullock as Ruth Slater, who serves twenty years in prison after committing a violent crime. As she re-enters society, people refuse to forgive her past and subject her to constant judgment. She is also kept away from her younger sister, whom she was forced to leave behind after being convicted. Desperately searching for redemption, Ruth refuses to back down from trying to find her sister, braving every challenge that comes her way. You can stream the psychological crime drama on Netflix.
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