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Action movie lovers have spent years arguing over Bruce Willis’ greatest performances—but one overlooked ’90s thriller keeps finding its way back into the conversation. 🎬🔥 Now streaming on Netflix, the gripping crime drama has earned a loyal following of fans who insist it’s one of the actor’s finest and most underrated films. Packed with tension, sharp performances, and the kind of edge-of-your-seat storytelling that defined an era, it’s a hidden gem many viewers somehow missed the first time around.

‘Amazing’ crime drama perfect for Die Hard fans is ‘one of the most underrated’

Netflix is home to a number of action thrillers, but one 1994 Bruce Willis film has been hailed as the “most underrated movie of all time” by fans — and it’s streaming right now

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Bruce Willis in the underrated 90s action thriller Striking Distance(Image: COLUMBIA)

Action film enthusiasts simply cannot afford to overlook this underrated thriller currently streaming on Netflix.

Striking Distance was released in 1994, with Die Hard’s Bruce Willis taking the lead role as ex-homicide detective Tom Hardy, who finds himself pitted against a serial killer known as the Polish Hill Strangler, reports the Express.

Tom suspects that the Polish Hill Strangler may be responsible for his father’s murder. The film sees Tom lose both his father and his cousin under tragic circumstances while pursuing a suspect believed to be the serial killer.

Consumed by grief, Tom turns to alcoholism and is subsequently demoted.

He is then paired with a new partner, Jo Christman (Sarah Jessica Parker), as the duo launch an investigation into the serial killer following the emergence of fresh victims.

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Bruce Willis stars in Striking Distance(Image: COLUMBIA)

Alongside Willis and Sex And The City star Parker, Striking Distance also featured Manhunter’s Dennis Farina and Tom Sizemore, known for Saving Private Ryan and Heat.

The film was shot across numerous locations throughout Pittsburgh and was originally titled Three Rivers before being renamed Striking Distance.

The movie has garnered impressive reviews on IMDb, with one viewer writing: ” Bruce Willis and Sarah Jessica Parker were excellent together and the supporting cast was also outstanding.”

A second reviewer added: “Not Your Ordinary Action Film, Very Underrated.”

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Sarah Jessica Parker starred in Striking Distance(Image: COLUMBIA)

The reviewer observed: “More than any film I can remember in a long time, I have never understood why this film hasn’t gotten higher ratings than it has.”

They added: “I would still say that the film is well worth watching when your in the mood for some escapist fun and action fare.”

A third viewer posted: “By all means, this is no masterpiece, but it is an entertaining mystery with an AWESOME car chase. One of the best. Bruce Willis fans should definitely check this movie out.”

While another remarked: “I enjoyed it from start to finish. V.good thriller of the 90’s with good character personalities working off each other.”

Others have championed it on Reddit, with one fan writing: “I enjoy watching this movie. Plus, there’s an added bonus for me. I don’t live very far from where this movie was filmed, so I can visit the places this was filmed.”

As another hailed it: “Yeah, as a yinzer [a person from Pittsburgh] I loved this growing up. It was like Die Hard goes Pittsburgh.”

A third pointed out: “Have enjoyed this many times since its release.”

Striking Distance is streaming on Netflix now.

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