‘Non-Stop’ Starring Liam Neeson Departs Netflix In January

If there’s one actor who is synonymous with the action genre, it’s Liam Neeson. He’s made a career out of playing no-nonsense heroes who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and are as skilled with their fists as they are with a phone call warning (if you know, you know). Fans of the actor will be disheartened to learn that one of his popular action thrillers, Non-Stop, is officially leaving Netflix on Jan. 1, 2025. So, if you were planning on starting the New Year watching a Federal Air Marshal battling a bad guy on a transatlantic flight, better buckle up and catch it before it leaves the streaming platform.

Released in 2014, Non-Stop stars Neeson as Bill Marks, a jaded U.S. Air Marshal dealing with personal demons and a fear of flying by getting on a transatlantic flight. During the journey, Marks receives a series of cryptic messages from an unknown sender who threatens to kill a passenger every 20 minutes unless $150 million is transferred to a secret bank account. As the plot thickens, Marks must race against time and use all his training and experience to identify the elusive criminal in a plane full of potential suspects.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who is known for handling suspense and action really well, Non-Stop also features an incredible supporting cast. Julianne Moore plays Jen Summers, a fellow passenger who switches seats with Marks to sit by the window. Michelle Dockery stars as Nancy, a flight attendant who reluctantly gets caught up in the chaos, while Lupita Nyong’o makes a memorable appearance as Gwen, another flight attendant. Neeson, as always, delivers a tense and realistic performance as the tormented Air Marshal trying to save the day.

Why You Should Watch ‘Non-Stop’ Before It Leaves Netflix

Liam Neeson may be best known for playing former spy Brian Mills in the Taken trilogy, but the veteran actor has always shared the screen with some of the most talented stars in the industry. From his Academy Award-winning turn in Schindler’s List to his scene-stealing cameo in Love Actually, Neeson’s collaborations have consistently been a highlight in his career. Non-Stop is no different, with Neeson sharing a seamless chemistry with Moore and Dockery, and the trio playing off each other’s strengths to create an engaging narrative.

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Additionally, Non-Stop is a masterclass in maintaining its relentless pace and suspense from the beginning to the very end. Collet-Serra made sure to ratchet up the tension, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats with each new twist and turn. Several scenes stand out for their intensity, such as the harrowing moment when Marks discovers the first victim, and the climactic showdown in the plane’s cargo hold. It’s both mesmerizing and emotionally demanding to watch, and critics seem to agree, with one review describing it as a movie that’s “so ridiculously entertaining in spite of its occasional lapses in real-world logic.”

At the box office, Non-Stop performed exceptionally well, grossing over $222 million worldwide against a production budget of $50 million. Critics aptly praised Neeson’s performance for this achievement, noting how the actor “has shown time and again that he’s the closest thing Hollywood has these days to a box office Rumpelstiltskin. He can spin cheese into gold.” That said, Non-Stop is a must-see for any Liam Neeson fan. But don’t wait too long, because come Jan. 1, 2025, this quintessential thriller will leave Netflix.

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Release Date

February 26, 2014

Runtime

106 Minutes