Chris Hemsworth, born on August 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia, has become one of Hollywood's most recognisable faces, best known for his portrayal of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Hemsworth's journey to stardom began with his role as Kim Hyde on the popular Australian soap opera where his talent and charisma quickly caught the attention of international audiences. Some of his early roles in Hollywood include (2009) and (2009).
. In 2011, Hemsworth made his MCU debut as Thor, the Norse god of thunder, in , directed by Kenneth Branagh. This role catapulted him to international fame and set the stage for a prolific film career.
Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor was a mainstay in films such as , and . Beyond his role as Thor, Hemsworth has showcased his versatility as an actor in other franchises, such as , etc. There are also some very underrated movies and performances of his that you need to check out.
On the occasion of his 41st birthday, here are five underrated movies starring the handsome actor and where to watch them online. This meta-horror film is a love letter to horror films that is both smart and scary, with enough doses of black humour. Hemsworth plays a jock, who isn't quite lug-headed as the tropes go, and yet that trait goes horribly against him.
is streaming on Prime Video. This sports drama is based on the real-life rivalry between FI racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, with Hemsworth playing the ill-fated Lauda. The film not only has some incredible racing scenes but also some affecting drama with good performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl (aka MCU's Baron Zemo).
is streaming on JioCinema. In this cyber-thriller, Chris Hemsworth plays Nicholas Hathaway, a skilled hacker released from prison to assist in the pursuit of a high-level cybercriminal network. Even though the great Michael Mann directed it, the film was met with an indifferent response when it came out.
While it is not on the same level as Mann's great movies, is still a thrilling watch. The movie is streaming on JioCinema and Netflix. The 2015 film is the fifth instalment in the popular series, with Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Beverly D'Angelo, and Chevy Chase in the cast.
While not the funniest film in the franchise, watch this comedy purely for Chris Hemsworth's cameo, as he easily steals the show despite his limited screentime. . If you loved his negative turn in , you should check Hemsworth out in this thriller, where he is reunited with his director, Drew Goddard.
Even though he only appears in person in the third act, Hemsworth leaves a terrifying impression as the dangerous cult leader. You can purchase on Prime Video..
