Tom Hardy has given many riveting performances, but in this psychological thriller, which you can watch for free in the US, he is at his best. With basically only one setting, this one-man-show movie was a risk… But it paid off spectacularly.

Hardy, 46, will star in the upcoming drama “The Bikeriders,” by Jeff Ncihols alongside Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, and Norman Reedus. The film, which will premiere on December 1st, follows Midwestern motorcycle club.

As we wait for which is one of the highly anticipated movies of the year, we recommend this 2013 psychological drama film written and directed by Steven Knight, who is also known for co-creating Peaky Blinders.

‘Locke,’ a must-watch thriller with Tom Hardy

Hardy stars in “Locke” as Ivan Locke, who is the only character seen on screen. The story follows him as he leaves a construction site at a critical time and drives to London to be present for the birth of a child conceived during a one-night stand.

However, he carries several speakerphone conversations with characters voiced by Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Tom Holland and Bill Milner. To many critics, this is Hardy’s best work, as he manages to convey the crisis of his character with his voice and a “less is more” acting approach.

For his work in the film, he won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor. The movie premiered at the 70th Venice Film Festival, and it grossed $5.1 million worldwide (against a budget of $2 million).

How to watch ‘Locke’ for free in the US?

You can find this movie for free on Kanopy, if you have a public library card or university login. Meanwhile, you can also stream it on DirecTV and Cinemax (via Amazon Prime Video Channel).

Netflix has a long list of period dramas in its catalog and many of them have even had the opportunity to shine within the Top 10, both globally and in the United States. Now, one from 2012 has become a trending title.

This is a movie directed by John Hillcoat, who is internationally recognized for his work in The Proposition with Guy Pearce and The Road with Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron.

The cast is not only filled with top-tier stars but many of them have also been recognized at the Academy Awards. Among the most notable are Gary Oldman, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hardy and Shia LaBeouf.

Lawless, the classic starring A-list stars on Netflix

Lawless made its big-screen debut in 2012 and was a considerable success, receiving mostly positive reviews. The screenplay was written by Nick Cave and is based on the novel The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant.

The story is set in Franklin County, Virginia, during the Great Depression and follows a trio of bootlegging brothers who are threatened by a new special agent and other authorities who seek a share of their profits.

In addition to the four main actors, the cast includes other well-known mega-stars, including Guy Pearce, Dane DeHaan, Noah Taylor, Lew Temple, Chris McGarry, Tim Tolin and Noah Taylor.

Netflix has a new documentary series that’s the most-watched in the United States, and it’s a nature production with the cast consisting solely of actor Tom Hardy, who serves as the narrator.

The streaming platform has indeed invested in documentaries on multiple occasions, and this time is no exception. It’s not the only title of this genre that is among the most chosen by users; there’s another one in the crime genre as well.

The first season was released in 2021 and consists of a total of four episodes, featuring some of the most beautiful wild landscapes in the world. Check out which trending production it is…

Predators ranked No. 3 on Netflix worldwide

Predators is the new docu-series that has managed to captivate Netflix users, not only because it has the Venom actor as the narrator but also due to the quality of the production. Now title quickly reentered in the global Top 10.

Despite capturing the attention of hundreds of subscribers, the same didn’t happen in the United States, as it’s currently not available on any streaming platform for viewing.

Tom Hardy narrates this thrilling natural history series following five apex predators facing the ultimate test of survival in drastically changing environments across the globe.

Currently on Netflix, the most-watched movie is the action thriller “Heart of Stone,” starring Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. If you’re among those who have already enjoyed that film and are in search of a similar watch, this movie starring Jessica Chastain, Tom Hardy, and Shia LaBeouf could be a perfect option.

As an Academy Award winner, Chastain stands as one of the most renowned actresses of her generation. She has showcased her talent across various genres with titles like A Most Violent Year, Miss Sloane, Molly’s Game, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

On the other hand, Hardy is, of course, well-known for his appearances in movies and TV shows such as Venom, The Dark Knight Rises, Dunkirk, and Peaky Blinders. These two, plus several other A-listers including Labeouf, delivered an incredible performance in this drama that is worth watching.

‘Lawless,’ the action drama you can’t afford to miss on Netflix

Directed by John Hillcoat, “Lawless” (2012) stands as an acclaimed crime drama film based on Matt Bondurant’s historical novel “The Wettest County in the World” (2008). Apart from LaBeouf, Chastain, and Hardy, the remaining cast includes Gary Oldman, Mia Wasikowska, Jason Clarke, and Guy Pearce.

Written by Nick Cave, the film narrates the tale of a brutal feud involving three bootlegging siblings: Forrest (Hardy), Howard (Clarke), and Jack Bondurant (LaBeouf). At the center of the conflict is the merciless lawman Charley Rakes (Pearce), who endeavors to dismantle the brothers’ moonshine enterprise during the Prohibition era.

The movie received both positive and mixed reviews, achieving a 66% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s critical consensus reads, “”Grim, bloody, and utterly flawed, Lawless doesn’t quite achieve the epic status it strains for, but it’s too beautifully filmed and powerfully acted to dismiss.”

Tom Hardy, one of the most popular actors of the era, has been the main face of multiple action movies and dramas. Prime Video added to its catalog one of these, which is part of the huge Marvel franchise.

That’s right, it’s a superhero story. The Peaky Blinders and Batman actor stars in this sequel, which has been one of the most acclaimed films of the MCU and of the production company’s latest phases.

Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Andor) is directing, while Kelly Marcel (Fifty Shades of Grey and Saving Mr. Banks) and the British star himself wrote the screenplay.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the most watched Tom Hardy and Marvel movie on Prime Video

Venom: Let There Be Carnage was released in 2021 and quickly became a success, so it has been renewed for a third installment and this one could arrive sooner than planned to the big screen, with Tom Hardy.

This week, it was Prime Video that took advantage of the title and its popularity. The streaming platform added the film to its catalog some time ago and it quickly became one of the most watched films, occupying the top 10.

Although it has established itself as a favorite among the users worldwide, this is not the same case in the United States. This is due to the fact that the movie is not available in Amazon’s catalog, but is on STARZ.

“After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady”, describes the official synopsis.

Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Sian Webber, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Greenidge and Amber Sienna make up the rest of the main cast.