One of the stars of the British film industry could have become a famous boxer. Liam Neeson was passionate about boxing and even broke his nose once. He won the youth amateur boxing championship in his weight category but ultimately chose to become an actor and starred in dozens of iconic films. We’ve put together a list of ten films in various genres featuring this Officer of the Order of the British Empire, honored by Queen Elizabeth II, that are well worth your attention.
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- Schindler’s List
- Taken
- Love Actually
- A Monster Calls
- Les Misérables
- The Next Three Days
- Silence
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
- Breakfast on Pluto
- The Commuter
Schindler’s List
IMDb: 9.0/10
1993, Biography, Drama, History
USA, R
Director: Steven Spielberg
Top Cast: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
In the heart of Nazi Germany, where hatred and cruelty reigned, a remarkable story of humanity unfolds. Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist and member of the Nazi Party, saves more than a thousand Jews from imminent death in concentration camps through his courage and compassion. The film shows how one person, even when part of an evil system, can perform a heroic act and change the course of history.
Taken
IMDb: 7.7/10
2008, Action, Crime, Thriller
France, UK, USA, PG-13
Director: Pierre Morel
Top Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen
In the plot of this iconic action film, a young girl is kidnapped during her vacation in Paris. The kidnappers aren’t seeking ransom; they are Albanian human traffickers. Once her father, Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), learns of this, he embarks on a relentless mission to find her. His goal is not only to rescue the 17-year-old girl but also to punish those responsible.
Love Actually
IMDb: 7.6/10
2003, Comedy, Drama, Romance
UK, France, USA, R
Director: Richard Curtis
Top Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson
This is a collection of love stories that has become a beloved Christmas classic. Liam Neeson’s character faces heartbreak as his wife passes away, leaving him to care for her son. Raising a teenager is no easy task, especially when the boy is experiencing the struggles of first love. The widower supports his stepson in expressing his feelings, and together, they even come up with a plan to win the heart of young Joanna.
A Monster Calls
IMDb: 7.4/10
2016, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror
USA, Spain, UK, PG-13
Director: J.A. Bayona
Top Cast: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones
This is the story of a boy who suffers from loneliness. Conor’s mother is battling cancer, and his father lives in another country with a new family. The boy is forced to spend time with his strict grandmother and endure bullying at school. During these difficult times, Conor encounters a mysterious tree monster (voiced by Liam Neeson) that visits him every night at 12:07. During their secret meetings, the monster tells three stories, each designed to help Conor understand complex truths about life.
Les Misérables
IMDb: 7.4/10
1998, Crime, Drama, Romance
UK, Germany, USA, PG-13
Director: Bille August
Top Cast: Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman
A revolution is on the brink of erupting in France. Jean Valjean (Liam Neeson) escapes from prison after serving 19 years for stealing bread. Forced to live under a false identity, he manages to build a new life, becoming a successful factory owner and the mayor of a small town. He also cares for the ailing Fantine and her daughter. However, the head of the Paris police department, Javert, views him as a criminal and is determined to do whatever it takes to capture him.
The Next Three Days
IMDb: 7.3/10
2010, Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
USA, France, PG-13
Director: Paul Haggis
Top Cast: Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson
John’s peaceful life is a thing of the past. Suddenly, his wife, Lara, is accused of murder. Now, Lara is in prison, while John is raising their son and trying to prove her innocence. He has tried every legal avenue, but nothing has worked. The only option left to free Lara from her prison chains is to devise a meticulous escape plan.
Silence
IMDb: 7.2/10
2016, Drama, History
USA, UK, Italy, Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, R
Director: Martin Scorsese
Top Cast: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson
In the 17th century, two Jesuits traveled from Portugal to Japan in search of their mentor. According to rumors, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson) renounced his faith under torture. At that time, Japan strictly prohibited Christianity. Despite the torture and brutal persecution, believers secretly preserved their faith underground.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
IMDb: 7.2/10
2018, Comedy, Drama, Musical, Mystery, Romance, Western
USA, R
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Top Cast: Tim Blake Nelson, Willie Watson, Clancy Brown
In each of the six short stories in “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”, we see a different aspect of life in the Wild West, from a lonely cowboy dreaming of glory to a bandit trying to rob a bank. Each story is a little drama full of humour, satire, and unexpected twists and turns. The film creates a vivid and memorable image of the Wild West.
Breakfast on Pluto
IMDb: 7.2/10
2005, Comedy, Drama
Ireland, UK, R
Director: Neil Jordan
Top Cast: Cillian Murphy, Morgan Jones, Eva Birthistle
In the 1970s, a young transvestite lives in the small Irish town of Parish. Patrick Braden is the illegitimate son of a priest. Rejected by everyone from a young age, he understood that he would always be an outcast. One day, Patrick, or Kitten as he prefers to be called, sets off for London in search of his mother. The big city opens up new opportunities for him. Moreover, Patrick can finally embrace his true self without hiding.
The Commuter
IMDb: 6.3/10
2018, Action, Mystery, Thriller
UK, USA, France, China, Canada, PG-13
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Top Cast: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
Former police officer Michael MacCauley (Liam Neeson) now works as an insurance agent. Every day, he takes the same commuter train to work, surrounded by the same familiar faces. However, today’s journey is different. A stranger approaches Michael with an unusual proposition, inviting him to participate in a mysterious experiment. He has only one stop to make his decision.
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