PremiumBored of typical Bollywood films? Watch these 5 Hollywood action thrillers on Lionsgate Play
Here are some of the blockbusters from Hollywood that are currently available on Lionsgate Play, and accessible through OTTplay Premium
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Last Updated: 05.30 PM, Apr 21, 2024
All Hollywood movie buffs, assemble here! OTTplay offers a wide collection of Western films, catering to various genres such as action, thrillers, romance, biographies, prestigious award shows like Golden Globe, BAFTA, and even reality TV shows, all at an affordable subscription. These blockbusters are currently available on Lionsgate Play, and accessible through OTTplay Premium. To help you get started, we have curated a list of the top 5 trending English films in India here.
5 Hollywood action thrillers to watch on Lionsgate Play
Memory
Director: Martin Campbell
Cast: Liam Neeson, Monica Bellucci, Guy Pearce, Mia Sanchez, Taj Atwal
Widely known for action genre flicks, Liam Neeson once again takes audiences’ breath away with Memory. Based on Jef Geeraerts’ bestselling novel, De Zaak Alzheimer, the action thriller is a remake of the Belgian film, The Alzheimer Case (2003). Released in 2022, Memory had collected $14 million at the box office worldwide. Neeson plays Alex Lewis, an assassin with some iconic action skills. He has been given a task to kill someone in Texas. But when he realises it's about killing a child, he refuses. Now this leads to a deadly situation when he hunts down the fellow who hired him for the case and gets some help from an FBI agent. Now the interesting part is that Alex is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and his memory loss is making it harder for him to take any steps or decisions.
The Bricklayer
Director: Renny Harlin
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Ilfenesh Hadera, Veronica Ferres
Released in 2023, the action thriller stars Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev. The story begins with a cunning insurgent throwing the world into chaos by framing the CIA for the murders of foreign journalists. Now, a ruthless investigating officer, who retired a few years ago, returns to hunt down the fellow and expose the truth to clear the agency's name. This thrilling plot promises to exhibit a journey of vengeance, redemption, and bone-chilling suspense.
Expend4bles
Director: Scott Waugh
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Megan Fox, Jet Li, Tony Jaa, Andy Garcia
The Expend4bles is one of the classic franchises of Hollywood that is a deep favourite of action genre lovers. With Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham’s powerful acting, Stallone’s direction along with amazing adventure sequences, the franchise has always remained at the top when it comes to the action genre. The story revolves around a group of mercenaries, called the Expend4bles, who are the last line of defence. The team gets called when all the other options are off the table to save the nation.
No Way Up
Director: Claudio Fäh
Cast: Sophie McIntosh, Colm Meaney, Will Attenborough, Jeremias Amoore, Phyllis Logan
The underwater survival thriller opens with an impending plane crash with passengers all panicking but the crew members are not preparing for the accident. The trailer has already created enough restlessness and anxiety among viewers with this scene. It first shows passengers enjoying their drinks inside the plane until an air hostess informs them about the horrible situation. Within a few seconds, a large part of the plane gets blown away in the middle of the sky, causing panic among the passengers and leading to chaos. Later most of the passengers are seen drowning in the Pacific Ocean. Now, the survivors must race against time, and fight for their life. Adding to their predicament, they also face some terrible sharks in the deep ocean.
Mile 22
Director: Peter Berg
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Iko Uwais, Peter Berg, Lauren Cohen, John Malkovich, Ronda Rousey
Starring Mark Wahlberg in the lead, the story follows James Silva, an American intelligence officer, as he races against time to confirm that a highly valuable and sensitive information can be the game changer for the nation. The success of the information lies in Silva's ability to navigate a risky landscape. He must not only ensure the information is safe, but also protect the intel during his navigation. At every step, he and his team face brutal opposition. But for Silva, the danger doesn't matter to him, until he saves his nation.