Forgotten Denzel Washington Thriller Is Now Free To Stream: “Thrilling and entertaining for every second it’s on”

As usual, this week doesn’t have enough Denzel Washington thrillers for our liking. So, we’re excited to see one of the icon’s most underrated movies is now streaming for free on Tubi. Some of you might’ve forgotten about this stressful 1991 gem, but we remember it very well. Luckily for you, we’re here to explain why you need to hit play on Ricochet today.

Rotten Tomatoes Synopsis

“After tracking down and arresting Earl Talbot Blake (John Lithgow), a psychotic hit man, rookie Los Angeles police officer Nick Styles (Denzel Washington) is hailed as a hero. Several years later, Styles’ life appears perfect: He has married his girlfriend, started a family, and risen to the position of assistant district attorney. However, his world is turned upside down when Blake escapes from prison with plans to exact brutal and well-calculated revenge.”

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Ricochet was directed by Russell Mulcahy. It was written by Steven E. de Souza. The film stars Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T, Lindsay Wagner, Kevin Pollak, Victoria Dillard, Miguel Sandoval, and John Amos. 

As usual, Twitter is in love with another stellar Denzel Washington performance. Many viewers also claim this John Lithgow role still haunts them all these decades later. 

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Young Denzel Washington is my favorite subgenre of Denzel Washington thrillers. I’m so ready to go back for this movie that I have the most random memories of from my childhood. If you need more prodding, watch the trailer below.

Watch the trailer

Is Ricochet one of your favorite Denzel Washington movies? Or do you have some homework this weekend? Let me know at @misssharai.

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