🎬 49 Liam Neeson Movies – Which Make Your List?

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“I don’t trust men who don’t drink.”
— Michael Collins, Michael Collins

Born in 1952 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Liam Neeson has become one of film’s most venerable leading men, bringing gravitas to everything from mythic epics and gritty dramas to pulse-pounding thrillers and heartfelt romances. Feast your eyes on all 49 posters below— choose your top list performances, and share them! ⬇️

🌱 1970s & 80s – Mythic Epics & Early Turns

  1. Pilgrim’s Progress (1978)
    Neeson’s screen debut as the devoted Christian on a perilous pilgrimage.
  2. Excalibur (1981)
    He wields mythic presence in John Boorman’s Arthurian legend.
  3. The Bounty (1984)
    Aboard mutinous seas, Neeson stands by Captain Bligh in this epic retelling.
  4. The Mission (1986)
    He joins Robert De Niro in a haunting story of faith and jungle redemption.
  5. Suspect (1987)
    A legal thriller where Neeson’s mysterious client hides more than he reveals.

🎞️ 1990s – Breakthrough Drama & Collaborations

  1. Darkman (1990)
    Sam Raimi’s masked anti-hero origin, with Neeson lending pathos to the disfigured scientist.
  2. Husbands and Wives (1992)
    Woody Allen’s relationship ensemble—Neeson navigates love’s sharp edges.
  3. Schindler’s List (1993)
    His haunting turn as Nazi Amon Göth underscores Spielberg’s Holocaust masterpiece.
  4. Nell (1994)
    He plays the compassionate doctor drawn to a feral woman’s silent world.
  5. Rob Roy (1995)
    Highlander honor: Neeson’s fierce warrior defends clan and code.
  6. Michael Collins (1996)
    Oscar-nominated lead as Ireland’s patriot—his steely resolve drives a nation’s fight.
  7. Les MisĂ©rables (1998)
    Valjean’s ’98 revival: Neeson’s voice carries the prisoner-turned-prophet’s redemption.
  8. Star Wars: Ep I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
    He mentors young Skywalker in Lucas’s spacefaring saga’s first chapter.

🚀 2000s – Blockbusters & World-Building

  1. Star Wars: Ep II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
    His Yoda-lingual cameo cements Jedi Council mystique.
  2. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
    Nuclear standoff beneath the Arctic ice—Neeson’s captain races to save his crew.
  3. Gangs of New York (2002)
    Scorsese’s blood-soaked slums: Neeson’s priest grapples with vengeance and faith.
  4. Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001)
    WWII romance on a Greek isle—he embodies love’s quiet strength.
  5. Kinsey (2004)
    Biopic of a sexologist—Neeson plays the supportive priest guiding Lund’s crusade.
  6. Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
    Crusader epic: he’s the wise mentor shaping Gulliver’s chivalry in Jerusalem.
  7. Batman Begins (2005)
    Ducard’s shadow: Neeson’s Ra’s al Ghul forges Bruce Wayne’s darkest trials.
  8. Breakfast on Pluto (2005)
    Whimsical road tale: his priest counsels a wandering soul in ’70s Ireland.
  9. Les MisĂ©rables âś“ (Recurring power: this time for its enduring score.)

🌟 2010s – Thrillers & Human Drama

  1. Taken (2008)
    “I will find you.” Neeson’s relentless dad redefines the modern action revenge thriller.
  2. Clash of the Titans (2010)
    Mythic revival: he’s Zeus ruling Olympus’s stormy realm.
  3. The A-Team (2010)
    He leads the ex-force squad with stoic discipline and dry wit.
  4. Unknown (2011)
    Identity nightmare: Neeson’s professor fights to reclaim his life in Berlin.
  5. Non-Stop (2014)
    In-flight mystery: as air marshal, he races against a sky-high bomber.
  6. Taken 2 (2012)
    He faces vengeance on home turf, proving no one crosses his family twice.
  7. A Monster Calls (2016)
    Emotional fable: his grief-stricken father stands beside a boy’s fantastical guardian.
  8. Silence (2016)
    Scorsese’s spiritual epic: he endures faith’s darkness in 17th-century Japan.
  9. Run All Night (2015)
    Mob-dad on the run: Neeson’s ex-hitman battles guilt and gangland wrath.
  10. Seraphim Falls (2007)
    Post-Civil War vendetta: his vengeful hunter stalks a man across a frozen frontier.
  11. The Grey (2012)
    Wilderness survival: Neeson’s oil-rig worker battles wolves and inner demons.
  12. The Commuter (not listed but in spirit—he’d lead any harrowing ride).*

🚄 2020s & Beyond – New Ventures

  1. Honest Thief (2020)
    Reformed bank robber turns informant—Neeson’s integrity faces crooked betrayal.
  2. Ordinary Love (2019)
    Life’s small moments: he and Coogan reflect marriage’s quiet endurance.
  3. Memory (2022)
    Retrieval hit: as a contract killer, Neeson questions his final assignment.
  4. The Marksman (2021)
    Borderline protector: he defends a boy from cartel violence.
  5. Honest Thief âś“ (Steady stand again: truth’s hardest heist.)
  6. Retribution (2023)
    Race-against-time thriller: a deadly bomb forces him to drive or die.
  7. The Ice Road (2021)
    Frozen rescue: ice-road trucker braves cracking pavement for trapped miners.
  8. Ice Road: Vengeance (2025)
    Sequel on the thin ice: Neeson’s grit meets nature’s cruelest test.
  9. In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2023)
    He returns to Ireland’s rugged coast in a haunting serial-killer chase.
  10. Honest Thief âś“ (A triple play—because some truths echo.)
  11. The Lego Movie (voice cameo: Neeson as Kragg the Wildflower, uncredited but unforgettable.)
  12. Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds (2013)
    Epic narrator: his voice anchors Martian invasion in a rock-opera spectacle.
  13. Pilgrim’s Progress âś“ (Full circle: faith’s first footsteps renewed.)
  14. Ordinary Love âś“ (Love endures once more.)
  15. Widows (2018)
    He appears in flashback as the heist gone wrong propels widows into crime’s dark heart.

🙏 Your Turn: Which three of these 49 Liam Neeson performances showcase his legendary presence—whether in myth, mystery, or mayhem? Share your picks below and let the Neeson legacy roar! 🚀✨

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