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Rising from humble beginnings, actor Woodrow Tracy Harrelson got his breakthrough on television in 1985, with the NBC sitcom ‘Cheers.’ While staying on the show, he made his movie debut in 1986 with ‘Wildcats,’ which also marked the first film of Wesley Snipes. Woody received critical acclaim for his work on both big and small screens, with movies like ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt,’ ‘The Messenger,’ and ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,’ and shows such as ‘True Detective.’ However, he has not shied away from commercial films such as ‘The Hunger Games‘ series and ‘War for the Planet of the Apes.’ If you are ready to dive into projects starring Woody Harrelson on Netflix, the following list is tailored for you.
7. The Electric State (2025)
‘The Electric State’ is adapted by sibling-director duo Anthony and Joe Russo from the 2018 novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag. The story is set in an alternate, retro-futuristic 1990s where robots live in exile in the aftermath of a failed uprising. The life of Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), a young orphan, gets upended when she comes across Cosmo, a robot that is seemingly controlled by her brother, whom she long presumed dead. In a desperate attempt to find out the truth, she undertakes an epic journey with the robot across the American Southwest. Along the way, they are joined by low-rent smuggler Keats (Chris Pratt) and his quirky robot sidekick, Herman. Woody Harrelson lends his voice to Mr. Peanut, a robot who leads a group of other bots in exile and helps Michelle on her way. You can watch the science fiction movie here.
6. Kate (2021)
Directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, ‘Kate’ follows the titular assassin (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), who is tasked with taking out a yakuza boss at the height of her game. However, right before she takes the shot, she realizes that she has been poisoned and uncharacteristically misses. Later in the hospital, she learns that she has only 24 hours to live, and decides to use it to exact revenge on her killers. As she races against time with her swiftly deteriorating physique, Kate forms an unlikely bond with the teenage daughter of one of her past victims. Woody Harrelson stars in the movie as Varrick, Kate’s trusted mentor and handler. You can view the action thriller here.
5. The Man From Toronto (2022)
Directed by Patrick Hughes, ‘The Man From Toronto’ follows Teddy (Kevin Hart), a struggling sales consultant who walks up to the wrong Airbnb while on vacation and is mistaken by a shady group of individuals as the brutal interrogator and assassin known as the titular Man from Toronto. Soon, the FBI raids the property and takes Teddy into custody. When they realize he is just a person who has been in the wrong place at the wrong time, they convince him to keep pretending to be the Man from Toronto to help the FBI with a mission. Soon, Teddy is confronted with dangers beyond his wildest imagination as the real Man from Toronto (Woody Harrelson) appears. View the action comedy here.
4. The Hunger Games Movies (2012-2015)
Based on Suzanne Collins’s best-selling novel series of the same name, ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise comprises dystopian adventure films set in the dystopian nation of Panem, where the annual Hunger Games take place as a form of punishment for a failed rebellion against the tyrannical Capitol, headed by President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland). The protagonist Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) takes part in the titular games as her sister’s replacement to save her. The endeavors of Katniss, underscored by the Capitol’s politics, as she confronts villains and leads a rebellion for Panem, are what the first four movies explore, namely ‘The Hunger Games,’ ‘which introduces us to Panem and Katniss, ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,’ which shows the beginning of the uprising, and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Part 1 and 2 which show Katniss teaming up with renegade leader Alma Coin to storm the Capitol. Harrelson plays Katniss’s mentor Haymitch Abernathy, the sole living victor from her district. You can watch cult films right here.
3. Zombieland (2009)
Director Ruben Fleischer’s ‘Zombieland’ features four people, weird in their own ways, who must stay together to survive a zombie apocalypse caused by mutated cow disease. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) form a wacky bunch whose weirdness is only surpassed by that of the undead. As they head for an amusement park that is supposed to be zombie-free, we get a gory, wicked, and witty zombie comedy. Harrelson is exceptional as Tallahassee. He’s the most entertaining and committed survivor. His mission is simple: enjoy the ride with his Twinkies while the world burns. Although he is badass with his shotgun blasts during action scenes, beneath his swagger is a quiet loneliness that gives the character an emotional core. You can check out the movie here.
2. Triangle of Sadness (2022)
‘Triangle of Sadness,’ directed by Ruben Östlund, is a strong critique of the ultra-opulent society, taking the dark comedy route to do so. Harrelson plays the role of a drunk captain of a superyacht. Aboard are super-rich passengers like a Russian oligarch, a model, an influencer, and others. The film brilliantly jabs at capitalism by showing how rich people behave in out-of-control scenarios while also showcasing how weird and alien their narcissism and sense of privilege are. Can such a bunch of idiots survive a sinking ship? Twisted, funny, and dark, ‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a must-watch. It can be streamed here.
1. The Highwaymen (2019)
Set in the 1930s, ‘The Highwaymen’ tells the story of former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer (Kevin Costner) and Maney Gault (Woody Harrelson), who are brought out of retirement to track down Bonnie Parker (Emily Brobst) and Clyde Barrow (Edward Bossert). As the notorious criminals run wild across the country, they manage to stay one step ahead of the FBI and the latest technological developments that are being employed for their capture. As such, Frank and Maney hit the road the old way, relying on gut instincts and cumbersome detective work to get the job done. The period crime thriller helmed by John Lee Hancock is based on the untold true story. You can watch it on Netflix.
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