'Land of Bad' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is Liam Hemsworth's action thriller movie worth watching

Liam Hemsworth and Russell Crowe are coming together for William Eubank's action film 'Land of Bad'
Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth in 'Land of Bad'
Luke Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth in 'Land of Bad'

Movie name: Land of Bad

Platform: Theatres

Date of release: February 16, 2024

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Action/ Thriller

Run Time: 110 minutes

Director: William Eubank

Full cast list: Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, and Milo Ventimiglia

William Eubank, renowned for directing 'The Signal' (2014) and 'Underwater' (2020), has assembled a stellar cast of Liam Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth, and Russell Crowe for a gripping action movie.

'Land of Bad' is set to hit theatres across the United States on Friday, February 16, 2024.

What is the plot of 'Land of Bad'?

'Land of Bad' unfolds in the South Philippines, where a US Army Delta Force led by Officer Kinney (Hemsworth) is ambushed, finding themselves outnumbered. Officer Kinney's only hope lies in the air support provided by Air Force drone pilot Reaper (Crowe).

The official synopsis reads, "A covert Special Forces operation in the South Philippines spirals into a brutal 48-hour battle for survival. When an elite extraction team is ambushed deep in enemy territory, rookie officer Kinney (Hemsworth) is left outnumbered but determined to leave no man behind."

The synopsis further states, "With an air strike closing in, Kinney's only hope hinges on the guidance of Air Force drone pilot Reaper (Crowe), navigating unknowable danger where every move could be their last."

'Land of Bad' main cast

Liam Hemsworth


 
 
 
 
 
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The Australian actor, who captivated audiences in 'The Last Song' (2010) and 'The Hunger Games', is set to portray Kinney in the upcoming film 'Land of Bad'.

Liam Hemsworth, 34, was last seen in Russell Crowe's 2022 thriller film 'Poker Face'.

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Russell Ira Crowe, 59, is globally acclaimed for his performances in 'L.A. Confidential' (1997) and 'The Insider' (1999).

His outstanding portrayal in the period film 'Gladiator' (2000) earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. In addition to his Academy Award, he has been honored with two Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award.

In 2022, he appeared as 'Zeus' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. The seasoned actor will now appear as Reaper in 'Land of Bad'.

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Liam Hemsworth is joined by his older brother Luke Hemsworth in 'Land of Bad,' where Luke will be playing the role of Sergeant Abel.

Luke, 43, has appeared in films such as 'The Reckoning' (2014), 'Kill Me Three Times' (2014) and 'Crypto' (2019).

Is 'Land of Bad' worth watching?

The collaboration of Hemsworth and Crowe in this action saga stands out as the biggest selling point of the film. For the lovers of action genre, this movie promises to be a thrilling experience as the trailer has already generated excitement among the fans.

'Land of Bad' trailer



 

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