Netflix Silently Unleashes Liam Neeson’s Most Thrilling Action Hit — Fans Claim It Outshines Taken and Call It ‘Unmissable’ with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Netflix quietly dropped a Liam Neeson thriller so intense, viewers are calling it “the most underrated action film of the decade.”
He plays a reformed bank robber trying to confess — but when corrupt FBI agents betray him, all hell breaks loose.With brutal twists, high-stakes chases, and an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score, this “hidden gem” is now skyrocketing up Netflix’s top 10 — and fans say it’ll leave you breathless.
Netflix has done it again — adding a Liam Neeson thriller that many fans are calling his most underrated role in years, and it’s already blowing up in the UK. The film? Honest Thief — and it’s got viewers hooked from the first explosive scene.
Though released in 2020 with little fanfare, Honest Thief has found a second life on streaming, and fans are calling it “criminally overlooked,” “unjustly buried,” and even “better than Taken.” With an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the numbers speak for themselves — audiences love it.
The Plot That’s Pulling Everyone Back In
Liam Neeson stars as Tom Dolan — a career bank robber who’s had enough of looking over his shoulder. Wanting a fresh start, he decides to turn himself in, return the stolen money, and negotiate a lighter sentence. But when two corrupt FBI agents decide to keep the money and frame him instead, what follows is a high-stakes race for survival filled with betrayal, bullets, and brutal consequences.
In just 92 minutes, the film delivers nonstop tension, car chases, explosive confrontations, and Neeson doing what he does best — fighting for justice against all odds.
“Very entertaining, well written, and Liam delivers as always,” one fan wrote.
“Underrated. Familiar beats, but with fresh energy and disciplined direction,” said another.
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The Critics Didn’t Get It — But Viewers Do
When it first hit theaters, Honest Thief was met with lukewarm reviews. Critics gave it a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, calling it “predictable” and “forgettable.” But streaming audiences couldn’t disagree more.
Fans across social media are calling it a “hidden gem” and one of Neeson’s best post-Taken performances, praising not just the action, but also the emotional core of a man who wants to leave his criminal past behind.
A Strong Cast, A Surprising Punch
Directed by Ozark’s Mark Williams, Honest Thief also stars Kate Walsh (Grey’s Anatomy), Anthony Ramos (Hamilton), and Jai Courtney (Suicide Squad). Together, they help elevate this from standard action flick to something that feels more personal — and surprisingly heartfelt.
“When has Liam Neeson ever disappointed us?” asked one viewer. “This one hits differently.”
Don’t Sleep on This One
In a sea of big-budget blockbusters and flashy new releases, Honest Thief is the kind of slow-burning action thriller that sneaks up on you — and leaves you breathless. It’s not about CGI overload or superheroes. It’s about one man trying to right his wrongs — and the system that won’t let him.
Now that it’s finally on Netflix UK, fans are urging others to give it the second chance it deserves. And judging by the growing buzz, it might just become the next sleeper hit in the streaming giant’s action library.
Stream Honest Thief now on Netflix UK — and decide for yourself if it’s truly Liam Neeson’s most underrated role yet.