Even though he’s taking a break from the MCU, Captain America himself Chris Evans movies is still having a very busy summer. The Knives Out alum can be found in theaters currently voicing Disney’s favorite space man in the Toy Story prequel film Lightyear.
Up next is The Gray Man, an espionage thriller that sees Evans playing a baddie hellbent on tracking down former CIA agent Ryan Gosling. The Gray Man is a big-budget actioner courtesy of The Russo Brothers who previously directed Evans in a few of those MCU films, and it hits Netflix on July 15th.
But Evans hasn’t always gravitated toward big budgets and crazy car chases. The Defending Jacob actor has a slew of low-key films and indies under his belt.
As Evans fans wait with bated breath for The Gray Man premiere, here are five under-the-radar Chris Evans movies to watch now, all streaming this weekend.
The Red Sea Diving Resort (Netflix)
“We leave no one behind.” – Ari Levinson
Directed by: Gideon Raif
Written by: Gideon Raif
Starring: Chris Evans, Michael K. Williams, Haley Bennett, Michiel Huisman, Alessandro Nivola, Greg Kinnear, Ben Kingsley
Release: 2019
Runtime: 130 minutes
In this highly underrated and under-appreciated film from Gideon Raif, Israeli Mossad agent Ari Levinson (Chris Evans) is desperate to evacuate Ethiopian Jews in Operation Moses during the 1984 Sudanese War. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.
The Iceman (Amazon Freevee)
“I only feel alone around other people. Couldn’t be truer.” – Mr. Freezy
Directed by: Ariel Vromen
Written by: Ariel Vromen, Morgan Land
Starring: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, James Franco, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans
Release: 2012
Runtime: 105 minutes
Based on the true life story of Richard Leonard Kuklinski (a.k.a. The Iceman), a lifelong criminal and contract killer, this Ariel Vromen crime thriller sits Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and co-stars Chris Evans as Mr. Freezy.
Cellular (Prime*)
“Ricky Martin? You named your kid ‘Ricky Martin’?” – Ryan
Directed by: David R. Ellis
Written by: Chris Morgan, Larry Cohen
Starring: Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Stratham, Eric Christian Olsen, Noah Emmerich, William H. Macy
Release: 2004
Runtime: 94 minutes
When science teacher Jessica Martin (Kim Basinger) is kidnapped and trapped in an attic with a cellphone, her only hope is a college student (Chris Evans) who is desperate to reach her. The race is on as her cellphone’s battery is dying, and fast.
Puncture (Amazon Freevee)
“I’m just a personal injury lawyer. Not exactly the best way to go around saving people’s lives.” – Mike Weiss
Directed by: Adam Kassen, Mark Kassen
Written by: Chris Lopata
Starring: Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Vinessa Shaw, Brett Cullen, Michael Biehn, Marshall Bell
Release: 2011
Runtime: 99 minutes
When a nurse becomes infected with AIDS after a violent patient pricks her with a retractable needle, she seeks out the help of law partners Mike Weiss (Chris Evans) and Paul Danzinger. The pair find out what they’re up against when the medical supply company begins to shut them out.
Gifted (Tubi)
“Miss Davis, if we separate our leaders, if we segregate them from like you and me, you get ‘congressmen.’ So, I’m sorry. I wish I can take your offer, but Mary stays.” – Frank Adler
Directed by: Marc Webb
Written by: Tom Flynn
Starring: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, Octavia Spencer
Release: 2017
Runtime: 101 minutes
Young Mary (Mckenna Grace) is a gifted young girl who’s being raised by her single uncle, Frank Adler (Chris Evans) in Florida. But when it becomes clear that she has exceptionally high intelligence and mathematical abilities, Frank’s mother (Lindsay Duncan) will stop at almost nothing to take her from him in this highly praised film from Marc Webb.
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