Brace for Turbulence: Lift Off with Kevin Hart’s High-Flying Heist

Get ready to buckle up and face turbulence of the exhilarating kind! Lift, a high-octane heist thriller starring comedic powerhouse Kevin Hart, crashes onto Netflix on January 12th, 2024. Directed by the action maestro F. Gary Gray, this film promises a white-knuckled ride as an international crew of thieves attempts the impossible: robbing a passenger plane mid-flight at 40,000 feet.

Kevin Hart Takes Flight:

Hart sheds his familiar comedic persona to step into the daring shoes of Cyrus Whitaker, a master thief fueled by ambition and the allure of a $500 million gold payload. Leading a diverse and expertly chosen team, Cyrus meticulously plans the heist, meticulously choreographing every move to take down the heavily guarded fortune soaring through the clouds.

Global All-Stars Take the Stage:

Joining Hart is a stellar cast of international talent, each bringing their own unique swagger and skills to the table. Gugu Mbatha-Raw shines as the tech genius, Vincent D’Onofrio channels steely resolve as the seasoned security chief, and Úrsula Corberó adds a fiery spark as the explosives expert. With Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, Jacob Batalon, Jean Reno, and Sam Worthington rounding out the ensemble, every scene becomes a clash of personalities and expertise.

Thrills Above the Clouds:

But Lift isn’t just about the star power. F. Gary Gray, known for his adrenaline-pumping action sequences in films like “Fast & Furious” and “The Italian Job,” brings his expertise to the skies. Expect gravity-defying stunts, heart-stopping twists, and near-misses that will have you white-knuckling your armrests. From scaling the plane’s exterior to cracking high-tech security systems, every moment promises electrifying tension.