In recent years, Kevin Hart and Netflix have established a highly successful partnership. This collaboration is set to continue with Hart’s upcoming project on the platform – a comedy-heist movie titled “Lift.”
Originally scheduled for an August 2023 release, it has now been pushed to early 2024. Here, we’re here to provide you with all the essential details about “Lift” on Netflix, so you’re in the loop on what to expect from this exciting project.
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Netflix’s “Lift” is set to be directed by F. Gary Gray, a renowned filmmaker with a strong track record, having worked on notable projects like “Straight Outta Compton,” “The Italian Job,” “Men In Black: International,” “The Negotiator,” and “Set it Off,” in addition to numerous music videos for various artists. The screenplay for “Lift” was crafted by Daniel Kunka.
Announced back in April 2022, this movie boasts a star-studded lineup of producers, including Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon representing Genre Pictures, Matt Reeves and Adam Kassan from 6th & Idaho, and Kevin Hart and Brian Smiley from HartBeat Productions. It’s worth noting that Netflix has overall partnership agreements with both HartBeat Productions and 6th & Idaho.
Now, let’s delve into all the other key details about Netflix’s “Lift,” starting with the release of its official trailer on November 5th, 2023.
Synopsis for Netflix’s Lift
Kevin Hart will play a master thief who is wooed by his ex-girlfriend and the FBI to pull off an impossible heist with his international crew on a 777 flying from London to Zurich.
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What’s The Netflix Release Date For Lift?
The initial movie slate for 2023 had scheduled “Lift” to make its debut on Netflix on August 25th, 2023. However, in a later update regarding the summer 2023 slate, the release date was rescheduled.
Netflix unveiled the revised release date for “Lift” on January 12, 2024, as part of their action movie and series slate announcement made on May 22nd, 2023. As for the reasons behind this delay, no official statement has been provided.
Cast in Netflix’s Lift
Here’s a simple table using the provided data:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gugu Mbatha-Raw | Gugu Mbatha-Raw |
| Vincent D’Onofrio | Vincent D’Onofrio |
| Paul Anderson | Paul Anderson |
| Kevin Hart | Kevin Hart |
| Jean Reno | Jean Reno |
| Sam Worthington | Sam Worthington |
| Burn Gorman | Burn Gorman |
| Billy Magnussen | Billy Magnussen |
| Úrsula Corberó | Úrsula Corberó |
| Jacob Batalon | Jacob Batalon |
| Russ Bain | Russ Bain |
| Ross Anderson | Ross Anderson |
| Viveik Kalra | Viveik Kalra |
| Alfredo Tavares | Alfredo Tavares |
| Jess Liaudin | Jess Liaudin |
| Gordon Alexander | Gordon Alexander |
| Oli Green | Oli Green |
| Erol Ismail | Erol Ismail |
| Caroline Loncq | Caroline Loncq |
| Morgan C. Jones | Morgan C. Jones |
| Toni O’Rourke | Toni O’Rourke |
| Roy McCrerey | Roy McCrerey |
| Gerard Monaco | Gerard Monaco |
| Yun Jee Kim | Yun Jee Kim (as Yunjee Kim) |
| David Proud | David Proud (as Harry) |
| Martina Avogadri | Martina Avogadri (as Leviathan Leader) |
| Gary Fannin | Gary Fannin (as Commander Hamilton) |
| Eva Hein West | Eva Hein West (as Business flight attendant) |
| Anita Brajkovich | Anita Brajkovich (as Interpol Agent) |
| Iaeli Anselmo | Iaeli Anselmo (as Police officer) |
| Paolo Braghetto | Paolo Braghetto (as Auction participant) |
| Stefano Skalkotos | Stefano Skalkotos (as Stefano) |
| Felix Garcia Guyer | Felix Garcia Guyer (as Lt. Charles) |
| Taylor Topal | Taylor Topal (as Air steward) |
| Marta Luné | Marta Luné (as Auction Greeter) |
| Kimberly Collison | Kimberly Collison (as Londoner, uncredited) |
| Aran Cosentino | Aran Cosentino (as Tourist, uncredited) |
| Hugh Irvine | Hugh Irvine (as Airline Business Passenger, uncredited) |
FAQ
When will Lift be released?
January 12, 2014
Who will star in Lift?
Kevin hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Paul Anderson
What is the plot of Lift?
Follows a master thief and her ex-boyfriend who team up to steal $100 million in gold bullion being transported on a 777 passenger flight.
What is Lift rated?
PG-13
What genre is Lift?
Action, Comedy, Comedy Drama, Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller
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