10 Latest Movies and Series Starring Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson, an actor from Northern Ireland, started his career in theater before transitioning to film. This background has given him a solid foundation to deliver performances with depth and exceptional character portrayal.
Although Neeson has yet to win an Academy Award and has only received one Best Actor nomination, his remarkable talent still places him among Hollywood's top actors. Here, Showpoiler highlights 10 recent movies and series featuring Liam Neeson.
1. Wildcat
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Biography, Drama |
Director | Ethan Hawke |
Cast | Maya Hawke Laura Linney Philip Ettinger |
Flannery O'Connor (Maya Hawke) was a young writer who once entered a writing contest in New York and won. Inspired by this achievement, she decided to publish a novel titled "Wise Blood," hoping it would bring her success.
Unfortunately, after returning from New York, Flannery began to feel unwell. Instead of seeking immediate medical attention, she delayed her treatment, causing her condition to worsen. When she finally saw a doctor, she was diagnosed with lupus, the same disease that had taken her father's life.
Despite her illness, Flannery continued to write, determined to complete her final novel. Along the way, she received support and help from many people, including her church pastor and her mother. Flannery survived for 14 years after her diagnosis, leaving behind the legacy of the novel she had longed to complete.
In this film, Liam Neeson makes a cameo appearance as Reverend Flynn.
2. In the Land of Saints and Sinners
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Action, Thriller |
Director | Robert Lorenz |
Cast | Kerry Condon Liam Neeson Jack Gleeson |
Liam Neeson teams up once again with director Robert Lorenz in this film, following their previous collaboration on The Protector. The movie is packed with thrilling action scenes, showcasing Neeson's enduring versatility even at his age. He portrays a character named Finbar Murphy.
Finbar Murphy (Liam Neeson) is a former soldier who has just completed his service in World War II. He left his dark past behind, and moved to a quiet new place, in the remote coastal town of Glencolmcille. In the town, he began to blend in well with the residents.
However, his comfortable life is short-lived when a group of terrorists, led by a ruthless woman named Doirean (Kerry Condon), arrives and unsettles the whole town. Determined to protect his home and keep it free from danger, the middle-aged Finbar decides to fight back while carefully concealing his true identity.
3. Retribution
Year | 2023 |
Genre | Action, Crime, Drama |
Director | Nimród Antal |
Cast | Liam Neeson Noma Dumezweni Lilly Aspell Jack Champion Embeth Davidtz |
This film stars Liam Neeson and is the third remake of the 2015 Spanish film "El desconocido." It follows earlier versions from Germany titled "Don't. Get. Out!" (2018) and from South Korea called "Hard Hit" (2021). The film also brings Liam Neeson and Embeth Davidtz back together, 30 years after they starred in "Schindler's List."
Matt Turner, a hardworking banker played by Neeson, lives in Berlin with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Emily and Zach. One day, while taking his children to school, Matt receives an anonymous phone call.
The caller informs Matt that a bomb is planted in the car they are in. He threatens to set off the bomb if Matt and his children don't follow his instructions or try to get out of the car. Feeling trapped, Matt has no choice but to do what the caller says to protect his kids.
The question is, can Matt and his children make it out safely and uncover who the bomber is?
4. Marlowe
Year | 2022 |
Genre | Crime, Thriller |
Director | Neil Jordan |
Cast | Liam Neeson Diane Kruger Jessica Lange |
5. Memory (2022)
Year | 2022 |
Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
Director | Martin Campbell |
Cast | Liam Neeson Guy Pearce Monica Bellucci |
Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson) is a highly skilled professional killer, known for his impeccable reputation among his clients. One day, he is offered a job, but the assignment requires him to eliminate several targets, including a 13-year-old girl. Alex refuses to kill the child.
Despite successfully executing other targets, Alex leaves the girl unharmed. However, to his shock, the next morning, the girl is found dead, and Alex becomes the prime suspect. Struggling with the early stages of Alzheimer's, Alex tries to clear his name and uncover the true culprit behind the girl's murder.
Alex begins to fight back, immediately hunting down the people who hired him. Alex tries to have them all executed by his own before the FBI intervenes.
6. Blacklight
Year | 2022 |
Genre | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Director | Mark Williams |
Cast | Liam Neeson Aidan Quinn Taylor John Smith Emmy Raver-Lampman Claire van der Boom |
A political activist named Sofia Flores (Melanie Jarnson) is killed in a hit-and-run, igniting national outrage over the safety of activists. It soon becomes clear that Sofia's death was no accident—it was a planned murder, and the information was known by FBI agent Dusty Crane (Taylor John Smith).
As a result, Crane becomes a target for many, including Travis Block (Liam Neeson), a Vietnam War veteran who works covertly for FBI Director Gabriel Robinson (Aidan Quinn). Alongside Travis, journalist Mira Jones seeks to uncover the truth, hoping to secure an exclusive story directly from Crane.
During their investigation, Travis and Mira uncover details about Operation Unity, a secret program that involves the death of civilians and is led by Gabriel. Together, they embark on a dangerous mission to expose the operation and reveal the truth to the public, despite the great risks involved.
7. Derry Girls
Year | 2018 |
Genre | Comedy |
Director | Lisa McGee |
Cast | Saoirse-Monica Jackson Louisa Harland Nicola Coughlan Jamie-Lee O'Donnell |
Derry Girls is a British comedy drama series that aired from 2018 to 2022. The plot follows the story of a 16-year-old girl who has to deal with the ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles.
Erin finds herself caught in a tense environment shaped by the political and cultural divisions of the time. Despite these difficult circumstances, she is determined to reclaim her teenage years while attending the Catholic school, Our Lady Immaculate College.
Not alone, her cousin Orla (Louisa Harland) and their friends Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell) and Michelle's cousin James (Dylan Llewellyn) join Erin on her mission.
Liam Neeson returns in a cameo role as Chief Byers, interacting with the Derry Girls in the final two episodes of the season.
8. The Ice Road
Year | 2021 |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller |
Director | Jonathan Hensleigh |
Cast | Liam Neeson Marcus Thomas Laurence Fishburne Amber Midthunder Benjamin Walker |
An explosion occurs in a diamond mine in Manitoba, northern Canada, trapping 26 miners. The news spreads rapidly, drawing many volunteers eager to assist in the evacuation, including Mike McCann (Liam Neeson) and his brother Gurty (Marcus Thomas), who suffers from PTSD.
To shorten the travel time, the rescue team decides to take a risky shortcut across a frozen sea, unaware that the ice is starting to melt. However, those who were already deep in the sea decided to cross anyway.
A series of catastrophic events unfolds; begin with the sinking of a truck due to broken ice, to the betrayal of one of the company's 'messengers' named Tom (Benjamin Walker) who does not want to help the miners for insurance reasons. Mike and the other rescuers must not only battle the sea but also confront Tom and the corrupt leadership behind the disaster. The question remains: can they bring Tom to justice and save the trapped miners in time?
9. The Marksman
Year | 2021 |
Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
Director | Robert Lorenz |
Cast | Liam Neeson Katheryn Winnick Juan Pablo Raba Teresa Ruiz Jacob Perez |
Jim Hanson (Liam Neeson) is a former U.S. Marine who now lives on a sprawling ranch on the Arizona-Mexico border. While checking on his cattle one day, Jim encounters Rosa, a Mexican immigrant, and her son, Miguel, who are trying to escape from the mafia led by Mauricio (Juan Pablo Raba).
A shootout ensues, resulting in the deaths of Rosa and one of the cartel members. Before she dies, Rosa gives Jim some money and an address, asking him to ensure that Miguel reaches it safely.
Now, Jim is involved in a case he never expected. The middle-aged man must see Miguel through to his destination, despite having to deal with shootouts, chases, and corrupt police officers.
10. Honest Thief
Year | 2020 |
Genre | Action, Thriller |
Director | Mark Williams |
Cast | Liam Neeson Kate Walsh Jai Courtney |
Tom Dolan (Liam Neeson) is a former U.S. Marine with expertise in robbing banks. One day, he meets Annie Wilkins (Kate Walsh), a woman who works at the storage facility where Tom keeps his stolen money.
As Tom and Annie start a relationship, he begins to change and desires a peaceful life with her. Therefore, Tom decides to turn over all his stolen money to the FBI. However, he ends up contacting the wrong people.
Two FBI agents, John Nivens (Jai Courtney) and Ramon Hall (Anthony Ramos), deceive Tom. They trick him into revealing the location of the money and then attempt to keep it for themselves. Realizing he has been betrayed, Tom sets out to seek revenge.