10 Underrated Films by Liam Hemsworth You Must See

Liam Hemsworth has moved through major franchises like ‘The Hunger Games’ while building a slate of smaller features across thriller, crime, western, and Australian drama. These projects span studio releases and indie productions and show how often he takes on different settings and time periods with a mix of leads and key supporting roles.

This list highlights films that may have flown under the radar yet offer concrete takeaways for anyone exploring his work. You will find who directed them, which co stars appear alongside him, where they were set or filmed, and how they were released so you can track them down with ease.

‘Triangle’ (2009)

This British Australian psychological thriller was directed by Christopher Smith and stars Melissa George with Liam Hemsworth in an early role as Victor. The story follows a group of friends who encounter a deserted ocean liner and a repeating series of events that reset under mysterious circumstances.

The production combines open water sequences with shipboard sets to build a tight loop structure that keeps the timeline clear. Hemsworth’s part places him inside the core ensemble that navigates the twist driven plot and the film’s compact running time makes it easy to add to a weekend watchlist.

‘Empire State’ (2013)

Directed by Dito Montiel, this crime drama dramatizes a real armored car depot heist from the early eighties. Liam Hemsworth plays Chris Potamitis opposite Michael Angarano with Dwayne Johnson as a New York detective and Emma Roberts in a key supporting role.

The film recreates period details around Queens and the Bronx and was shot in New York and Louisiana. It reached audiences primarily through home release in the United States which makes it straightforward to find on video platforms.

‘Paranoia’ (2013)

This corporate espionage thriller was directed by Robert Luketic and stars Liam Hemsworth as a young product manager caught between rival tech moguls played by Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman. Amber Heard appears as a marketing strategist connected to both the startup world and the competing conglomerates.

Office interiors, prototype labs, and executive spaces shape the look of the film while the plot moves between pitch meetings and covert data grabs. It opened wide in theaters and later on home formats which provides several viewing options today.

‘Cut Bank’ (2014)

Directed by Matt Shakman, this neo noir crime story is set in rural Montana and features Liam Hemsworth as an auto mechanic who stumbles into a staged event that triggers a wider investigation. The cast includes Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Billy Bob Thornton, Bruce Dern, and Michael Stuhlbarg.

Although the narrative takes place in Montana, filming occurred in Alberta which supplied small town locations and open prairie backdrops. The film premiered on the festival circuit and then rolled out through limited theatrical play and video on demand so it is available through digital outlets.

‘The Dressmaker’ (2015)

This Australian adaptation of Rosalie Ham’s novel was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Kate Winslet with Liam Hemsworth as Teddy McSwiney. The story is set in a 1950s rural town where a returning seamstress transforms local fashion while old events rise to the surface.

The production filmed in Victoria and showcases period costumes that won major awards in Australia. The film topped the Australian box office for multiple weeks and then reached international markets through staggered releases which ensures wide availability on home media.

‘The Duel’ (2016)

Kieran Darcy Smith directed this western also known as ‘By Way of Helena’ with Liam Hemsworth as a Texas Ranger and Woody Harrelson as a charismatic town leader. The plot follows a series of unexplained deaths that draw the Ranger into a settlement with strict rules and a tense power structure.

Although set along the nineteenth century frontier, the production used Southern locations that provided riverbanks and timber towns to match the period. It opened in a limited theatrical run alongside video on demand which makes it easy to watch without searching for a specialty screening.

‘Killerman’ (2019)

This crime thriller was directed by Malik Bader with Liam Hemsworth as Moe Diamond, a New York money launderer who suffers memory loss after a violent crash. Emory Cohen co stars as a partner who tries to manage a cash pickup while rival crews and corrupt officers close in.

The film relies on location shooting and handheld work to track chases through streets and warehouses and keeps the focus on cash drops, car swaps, and bank fronts. It received an R rating for language and violence and released in theaters and digitally which gives multiple viewing paths.

‘Arkansas’ (2020)

Based on John Brandon’s novel and directed by Clark Duke, this crime story pairs Liam Hemsworth and Clark Duke as low level couriers who work under a figure known as Frog played by Vince Vaughn. The cast also includes John Malkovich and Michael Kenneth Williams with a timeline that shifts between present day runs and the supplier’s origin.

Filming took place in Alabama while the narrative moves across state lines and rural parks that double for distribution sites. The release arrived in May 2020 through video on demand and select theaters which made it accessible during pandemic shutdowns and kept it in circulation on streaming and disc.

‘Poker Face’ (2022)

Russell Crowe directed this Australian made thriller and stars as a tech billionaire who hosts a high stakes poker night for old friends. Liam Hemsworth appears among the invited group as the gathering turns into a home invasion and a test of loyalty and security systems.

Production unfolded in Sydney with adjustments for public health restrictions that briefly paused the shoot before resuming under safety plans. The film opened in Australia and then in the United States through a limited run and digital release which places it on common rental platforms.

‘Land of Bad’ (2024)

Directed by William Eubank, this modern warfare action film teams Liam Hemsworth on the ground with Russell Crowe as a remote pilot providing overwatch. The plot tracks a special operations extraction that unravels and follows live feeds, satellite relays, and field comms as the team navigates hostile territory.

Principal photography took place in Australia using studio facilities and outdoor training areas that stand in for jungle terrain. The movie reached theaters in early 2024 and then moved to digital purchase and rental which makes it simple to queue for a military action double feature.

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