Ruled by the sun and represented by the mighty lion, the Leo season starts on July 23 and ends on August 22. And this fire sign loves its dose of drama, spice, action, and psychological thrillers. So, if you’re a Leo or know one, here’s the perfect Leo movie watchlist for your next movie night.
1. The Accountant (2016)
Watch it on Netflix
Leos usually love fast-paced movies that keep them on the edge. And if you’re looking for a good option for your next movie night, The Accountant will make for a great watch. It is about a seemingly regular accountant Chris Wolff who is on the autism spectrum. But in reality, he works for many dangerous criminal organisations and is an assassin which makes for a really interesting action thriller.
2. A Team (2010)
Watch it on Apple TV
A Team makes for the perfect addition to Leo’s movie watchlist as it has fun, humour, thrill, drama, and tons of action. This is a story of a special forces unit that is captured and imprisoned for ten years separately for a crime they didn’t commit. But eventually, they get a chance to reunite and come together to clear their names and find the real culprits.
3. John Wick (2014)
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video
If you’re not living under a rock, you probably know about Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. An intense action thriller that is gripping and will keep you on the edge, it is just what you need after a busy week at work.
4. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Watch it on Netflix
Longing for a light, fun watch? Well, Dil Dhadakne Do ticks all the boxes for being the perfect weekend watch. A crazy dysfunctional family, a bunch of cousins, and old friends/lovers on a yacht make for a really fun and interesting ride with a side of some Bollywood masala.
5. Padmaavat (2018)
Watch it on Netflix
Leos are all about the drama, and what could be more magnificently dramatic and gripping than a classic Sanjay Leela Bhansali masterpiece? Padmaavat offers action, drama, love, and war. Now that isn’t something you should miss in a Leo movie watchlist.
6. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Watch it on Disney+Hotstar
The mighty Leos are one of the most fashionable zodiacs of them all. This is why The Devil Wears Prada is the perfect addition to a Leo watchlist. Venture into the world of fashion, high society events, bitch bosses, heartbreaks, and glamour with this classic.
7. Divergent (2014)
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If there is anything that Leos love more than drama, it is fast-paced action. Add a bit of sci-fi into the jam and you’ve officially got the perfect Leo blend. The Divergent series is based on a community divided into different factions in a post-apocalyptic situation. Every faction must perform its duties to survive, but what happens when there are political agendas brewing to destroy each other?
8. The Girl On The Train (2016)
Watch it on Sony Liv
Leos love a good mind-bending psychological thriller that keeps them guessing. And The Girl On The Train is pure gold when it comes to keeping someone on the edge. The brilliant Emily Blunt plays an alcoholic divorcee who gets obsessed with a couple she sees every day on her train ride. But when she notices them gone, she takes matters into her own hands but ends up in the middle of a police investigation.
9. Murder On The Orient Express (2017)
Watch it on Disney+Hotstar
Murder On The Orient Express is an absolute delight to watch as it is another fast-paced mystery that will keep you hooked. It is about a world-renowned detective on his way to London for a case and boards the luxurious Orient Express. But before he reaches his destination, a murder takes place on the train that he must solve.
10. Phobia (2016)
Watch it on Eros Now
Phobia takes you into the world of an artist played by Radhika Apte who is suffering from severe agoraphobia. It’s a result of her being molested and she is scared to step out of her house because she believes the same events will repeat themselves. But soon, she starts feeling unsafe inside her home and fears someone is going to kill her. Is it all in her mind or is someone lurking around, waiting for the right chance?
11. Talaash (2012)
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video
Speaking of psychological thrillers, Talaash is one of the best crime thrillers in Hindi cinema. A troubled inspector played by Aamir Khan is in charge of investigating an accident that reveals a lot of cover-ups and murders behind it. But he gets help from a prostitute who does an inside job for him and helps him solve the case. This also leads to him uncovering that his helper is hiding a dark truth that he wasn’t aware of.
12. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Watch it on Jio Cinemas
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a series which is a part of the wizarding world. Though it was released many years after Harry Potter, it takes you back to its origins and is the spin-off prequel of the series. It is equally enchanting and takes you into the fantasy world of witches, wizards, and other magical creatures.
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