7 Years Later, Ben Affleck & Pedro Pascal's Star-Studded Netflix Thriller Is a Must-Watch

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A star-studded Netflix action thriller remains a must-watch hidden gem 7 years after its release. With an outstanding ensemble cast led by Ben Affleck and Pedro Pascal, this is a must-watch Netflix movie for all thriller fans.

Whether you're fresh off of watching Netflix's Affleck and Matt Damon crime thriller The Rip, or in the middle of watching Pedro Pascal's entire filmography, this forgotten action movie is worth giving a shot this week, considering its rare, extraordinary cast. Triple Frontier Is A Star-Studded Hidden Gem Movie On Netflix Triple Frontier may just have one of the greatest ensemble casts in a modern war action thriller ever assembled. Besides Affleck and Pascal, the 2019 Netflix movie also stars Oscar Isaac , Charlie Hunnam , Garrett Hedlund , and Adria Arjona . Directed by J.C. Chandor , Triple Frontier stars Affleck, Pascal, Isaac, Hunnam, and Hedlund as five friends and former special forces operatives who attempt to overthrow a dangerous drug lord in South America. Their plan – rob the cartel boss of his enormous cash fortune at his remote house on the triple border of Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. Triple Frontier received mostly positive reviews when it was released in 2019, resulting in a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%. There has been recent buzz about a potential sequel in development, but there haven't been any major updates from Netflix as of January 2026. If you enjoyed Affleck in The Rip, you'll likely want to check out his performance as the squad leader Tom 'Redfly' Davis in Triple Frontier. Triple Frontier Is Better Than Its RT Audience Score Suggests While Triple Frontier received mostly positive feedback from critics, it was criticized by viewers and ended up with a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of just 58%. Most people would probably lose interest after seeing that statistic, but in retrospect, Triple Frontier deserves more credit than it got when it was first released. First, let's put the state of Hollywood and the movie industry in context. Triple Frontier was released as a streaming movie in 2019, which has one of the largest total worldwide box offices of all time, thanks to massive blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame and The Lion King. The standard of movies in 2019 was at an all-time high, and a Netflix movie like Triple Frontier naturally had a hard time competing during a historic box office year. Subscribe to the newsletter for film gems and cast deep dives Unlock richer film coverage—subscribe to our newsletter for curated Netflix hidden-gem picks, cast spotlights, and context-rich takes that sharpen your watchlist choices. Ideal for thriller fans who crave smart movie guidance. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. The film itself does have a strong premise, combining heist thriller and action war genres to create something compelling from the very first scene. While the movie plays out a bit slower than the trailer might have suggested, the story subverts expectations to maintain tension, while also exploring concepts of morality and greed. It's also fascinating to watch the great chemistry between the five A-listers, all of whom have individually starred in massive blockbusters. If you're looking for an overlooked, hidden gem movie and one-of-a-kind action thriller that deserves more praise, Triple Frontier is one of the best options to stream on Netflix. Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review Your comment has not been saved Like Follow Followed Triple Frontier R Action Adventure Crime 7/10 9.2/10 Release Date March 13, 2019 Runtime 125 minutes Director J.C. Chandor Writers Mark Boal, J.C. Chandor Cast See All

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