'Force of Nature': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Mel Gibson action film

'Force of Nature' tells the story of a man going up against a bunch of deadly criminals, all while a storm threatens to kill them all
Mel Gibson (Lionsgate/YouTube)
Mel Gibson (Lionsgate/YouTube)

Mel Gibson is back in all his high-octane action glory in a brand new movie set in the backdrop of an ongoing natural disaster. 'Force of Nature' tells the story of a man going up against a bunch of deadly criminals, all while a storm threatens to kill them all. Here's everything you need to know about the project:

Release Date

'Force of Nature' will have a  Video On Demand release on June 30.

Plot

'Force of Nature' focuses on a police officer who has the unenviable task of protecting the remaining residents of a building while a hurricane evacuation is in effect. To make matters worse, violent criminals are attempting to pull off a mysterious heist within the building.

Somewhere in the building is a fortune and the robbers are hellbent on getting at it, with only one angry retired cop, two young officers, and a Category 5 hurricane standing in their way.  It's an escalation of Murphy's Law and there's no telling what will cause more damage, the criminals, the natural disaster, or the stubborn residents who refuse to flee in the face of insurmountable danger.

Cast

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson attends Michael Muller's HEAVEN, presented by The Art of Elysium, on January 5, 2019, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Mel Gibson stars in the movie as Ray, a retired cop who stubbornly refuses to leave his home and takes the robbers head-on when they dare to show up on his doorstep. Gibson is a legendary American actor and filmmaker, known for his action roles in classics like 'Mad Max' and 'Lethal Weapon'.

Other cast members in the movie include Kate Bosworth, Emile Hirsch, Stephanie Cayo, David Zayas, Jasper Polish, William Catlett, Swen Temmel and Tyler Jon Olson. 

Director

Michael Polish

Michael Polish attends the premiere of "Nona" at Village East Cinema on December 07, 2018, in New York City (Getty Images)

One half of the Polish Brothers, Michael Polish is an American screenwriter, film producer, and director. His previous projects include '90 Minutes in Heaven', 'Amnesiac', and 'Big Sur'. Polish has directed 'Force of Nature' based on a screenplay by Cory Miller. The film has been produced by Randall Emmett, George Furla, Shaun Sanghani, Mark Stewart, and Luillo Ruiz and is being distributed by Lionsgate.

Trailer

The trailer for the movie showcases the devastating hurricane that is approaching and reveals Mel Gibson's character in all his action-hero glory. It also reveals the prize at stake, a $55 million fortune that's hidden away in the building and teases some intense scenes of drama and action that will definitely get your blood pumping.



 

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