Remembering Robert Redford (1936-2025): 7 films of the iconic actor-director to watch on OTT
Robert Redford was an unlikely actor of the 1970s who starred in several blockbuster commercial films and was a big champion of Independent cinema in America. As the actor passes away, here is a look at 7 films of Robert Redford that you cannot miss.
The legend who championed Indie cinema
Robert Redford came at a time when Hollywood was not used to such good looking men in commercial films. They were mostly scruffy. Redford, with his freckled face and red hair stood out and not just for his striking looks but also for the kind of cinema he was associated to. The Utah born actor soon became a champion of independent cinema in America - at a time when most studios were reluctant to back small films with great stories. In his six-decades long career, he featured in several iconic films. Its diffcult to narrow in to seven films from a vast repetoire but we still take a shot. Here are the 7 films of Robert Redford that you must watch.
All The President's Men
Where to watch: Netflix
The political thriller was based on the Watergate scandal that brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon. The film starred Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein- the two journalists who investigated the scandal for the Washington Post.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Where to watch: Prime Video
While Redford made his screen debut in 1960, it was this film that brought him fame. Directed by George Roy Hill, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid marked Redfrod's first collaboration with Paul Newman. The duo later on went on to do more films together. Based loosely on fact, the film tells the story of Wild West outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker, known as Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman), and his partner Harry Longabaugh, the "Sundance Kid" (Robert Redford), who are on the run from a crack US posse after a string of train robberies.
The Way We Were
Where to watch: Prime Video
Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford starred in this bittersweet romantic drama, which was directed by Sydney Pollack . The film was about two individuals who first met in college and fell in love, but life and their personal pursuits kept separating them. The film, released in the 1970s, continues to be an inspiration for other similar romance dramas.
Three Days of Condor
Where to watch: Prime Video
The American spy thriller had Redford playing a CIA agent on the run to avoid his own murder after he finds a co-worker dead one day. The film was Redford's second collaboration with Sydney Pollack and also featured Faye Dunaway.
The Candidate
Where to watch: YouTube
The American political comedy-drama starred Robert Redford and Peter Boyle, and was directed by Michael Ritchie. The film examined the various factors and machinations that go into creating a political campaign in the US. The film won an Oscar for its screenplay in 1973.
Indecent Proposal
Where to watch: Prime Video
If you are a '90s kid, you have watched The Indecent Proposal at least once. The film was based on the 1988 novel by Jack Engelhard, and Redford played a tycoon who offers Demi Moore a million dollars in return for spending a night with him. Moore is married to Woody Harrelson in the film, and their happy married life is rudely ddisrupted by the offer.
The Sting
Where to watch: Netflix
The Sting is celebrated for its intricate plot, charismatic performances by Paul Newman and Robert Redford, and nostalgic charm of the 1930s setting.The film was directed by George Roy Hill,[2] who had directed Newman and Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff.
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