Widely considered to be one of the best young actors working today, Timothée Chalamet has everything he needs for success, namely undeniable talent and an impressive resume.
The Oscar-nominee has taken on some of the most interesting roles and carved himself a niche as a tour-de-force. His career has only just begun, but given his ever-growing profile and incredibly varied and acclaimed filmography, clearly there is no slowing down for Chalamet.
Updated on December 8, 2022 by Colin McCormick:
With his new acclaimed movie Bones and All as well as the upcoming Dune 2, Timothée Chalamet remains one of the most exciting young actors in Hollywood today. Though his career started not too long ago, there are even more movies that fans have loved and are considered the best Timothée Chalamet movies on IMDb. From massive epics to smaller independent gems, fans can revisit what IMDb users feel are among Chalamet's best work.
15 A Rainy Day In New York (2019) - 6.5/10
- Available on Prime Video, Peaco*ck, Peaco*ck Premium, Vudu, Tubi, Redbox, Crackle and Plex
This controversial film, starring Chalamet, Selena Gomez, and Elle Fanning, was filmed in 2017 but shelved due to public outrage towards director Woody Allen. A Rainy Day in New York finds Chalamet and Fanning playing a young couple visiting the big city and facing many struggles within their relationship.
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The movie was eventually released in 2019 to mixed responses. However, most of its success is attributed to the work of its three costars, most notably Chalamet's performance. Given the controversy surrounding it, it seems as though this will remain a little-seen movie in Chalamet's career despite some love from its small audience.
14 Men, Women & Children (2014) - 6.6/10
- Available on Paramount+
Jason Reitman is fascinated with relationships and what makes people tick. His films always take brutally honest looks at everyday lives, and Men, Women & Children is no different in that regard. But Reitman includes one major twist: how the internet shapes contemporary relationships.
Chalamet was 18 when it was released, and he plays a jock dealing with his own challenges with puberty, expectations, and the digital age. Although the film failed to be a hit, it is worth seeking out for its amazing ensemble, including Adam Sandler in an underrated dramatic role.
13 Miss Stevens (2016) - 6.6/10
- Available on fuboTV, Roku, Vudu, Tubi, Kanopy, Crackle, Pluto TV, and Plex
The coming-of-age theme is common in Chalamet's films. However, Miss Stevens finds a new approach in the story of a teacher dealing with heartbreak who chaperones three students on a drama trip. Chalamet plays the troublemaker in the trio of students.
Though a small movie that flew under the radar for many, there is a lot of charm to this simple story. It proves that coming-of-age tales are not simply reserved for younger characters, as Miss Stevens learns a lot from her students.
12 The French Dispatch (2020) - 7.1/10
- Available on Hulu, HBO Max and DIRECTV
Chalamet joined the likes of Frances McDormand, Benicio Del Toro, and Jeffrey Wright among many others in the star-studded Wes Anderson movie The French Dispatch. The movie is an ode to journalism, telling various stories from within the titular magazine.
Though perhaps it doesn't have the same high energy as some of Wes Anderson's more rewatchable movies, fans have been charmed, moved, and brought to laughter through this quirky anthology movie.
11 Don't Look Up (2021) - 7.2/10
- Available on Netflix
Though Don't Look Up was not a big hit with critics, many fans seem to love the end-of-the-world comedy. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence star in Don't Look Up as two frustrated scientists attempting to warn a disinterested world of a comet hurtling towards them. Chalamet plays a young drifter who forms a bond with Lawrence.
The movie's wacky satire delivered big laughs for some viewers, while others were taken by the impactful message of the movie. With an all-star cast that also includes Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep, it certainly is an attention-grabbing comedy.
10 Hostiles (2017) - 7.2/10
- Available on Hulu
Even in supporting roles opposite massive actors like Christian Bale, Chalamet has always been able to hold his own and stand out. Hostiles is the story of the post-Civil War western frontier and a former Union soldier Captain Blocker (Bale), tasked with transporting a Native American chief across dangerous land.
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Chalamet plays Private Philippe DeJardin, a young, fearful, and rambling soldier in Blocker's company of men. Despite the impressive cast, he stands out as the youngest man in the company and meets a memorable end. He is joined by an amazing cast that includes Rosamund Pike, Jesse Plemons, and Jonathan Majors in this brutal, shocking, and engrossing western.
9 Bones And All (2022) - 7.3/10
- Now in Theaters
Though his latest project is still fresh, Bones and All is getting a lot of talk around the end of the year. Chalamet stars alongside Taylor Russell as a young couple exploring their romance as outcasts from society. As they make their travels across the country together, they fight to survive together too.
The horror aspects of the movie have gotten a lot of people talking, as it presents an unexpected element to the movie. But it is also being seen by some as an intense, haunting and intriguing love story.
8 Beautiful Boy (2018) - 7.3/10
- Available on Prime Video
Chalamet has never shied away from challenging parts, and that is certainly the case with this intense drama. Beautiful Boy is based on a true story and finds Chalamet playing a young man struggling with drug addiction as his father (played by Steve Carell) attempts to help him.
The topic is certainly difficult for some and the movie doesn't pack as big of an emotional punch as might be expected. However, the performances from the two leads were seen by many as honest and raw depictions of both sides of this difficult situation.
7 The King (2019) - 7.3/10
- Available on Netflix
The first true leading-man performance by Chalamet doesn't disappoint. Based on the Shakespearean tale, Chalamet plays Hal, the prodigal son of Henry IV who is crowned King of England amidst unprecedented circ*mstances. Despite the often-plodding pace of The King, it is a vehicle that truly exalts the performance of Chalamet.
While there are many who are familiar with the story, this is a unique take on the material with plenty of surprises. It is filled with grand action sequences and medieval intrigue as well as a fun supporting performance from Robert Pattinson. Chalamet is commanding in the complex lead role.
6 Entergalactic (2022) - 7.4/10
- Available on Netflix
One of Chalamet's most recent projects is also his first animated movie. Entergalactic is a Netflix special created by Kid Cudi. It follows a young artist who begins to wonder if he can balance his ambitions with a new potential romance.
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Chalamet takes a supporting role in the movie as the best friend of Mescudi's lead. With a painterly animation style, fans seemed to be charmed by this simple yet entertaining romantic comedy in a unique format.
5 Lady Bird (2017) - 7.4/10
- Available on fuboTV, Showtime, Kanopy and DIRECTV
Writer-director Greta Gerwig's debut Lady Bird is based on personal experiences growing up in Sacramento, so it's no surprise to find it equal parts memorable and heartfelt. Saoirse Ronan was catapulted to stardom following her role as the hero, but Chalamet, who plays her pretentious intellectual boyfriend Kyle, isn't hidden in her shadow.
What makes his role so interesting is that Gerwig spends time exploring his psyche and motivation, specifically how deeply they contrast with the priorities of Lady Bird. The movie is filled with terrific performances in this funny and honest look at the struggles of growing into adulthood. It is also a movie with a mother-daughter relationship that many fans will relate to.
4 Call Me By Your Name (2017) - 7.8/10
- Available on Netflix and HBO Max
Call Me By Your Name hit theaters a month before Lady Bird, making 2017 the year Timothée Chalamet came out swinging. The film earned him his Oscar nomination for Best Actor in this captivating coming-of-age story about a young man who falls in love with his father's male colleague.
The love story at its center comes secondary to this story of this young man learning lessons about love and loss. Chalamet proved to many people how capable he is at carrying a movie with his complex performance. The movie itself was seen as a beautiful and rich narrative worth revisiting.
3 Little Women (2019) - 7.8/10
- Available on DIRECTV
Returning to star in Gerwig's second directing gig, Chalamet plays Laurie, the love interest in the story of the March sisters. Chalamet's appearance in Little Women further confirms his uncanny ability to not only perform in fantastic roles, but also entrust his career to a selection of fantastic directors.
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The film further builds on Gerwig's astute insight into the lives of women, capitalizing on the truly timeless components of the classic novel, and this thread also extends to Laurie. Chalamet is convincing as the March sisters' friend who has a longing for Jo since childhood. He is able to show the youthfulness of Laurie as well as his maturity later in the story.
2 Dune (2021) - 8.0/10
- Available on HBO Max and DIRECTV
Chalamet has largely avoided big Hollywood franchises, but Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune was something much grander. Set in the distant future, Chalamet plays Paul, the son of a powerful royal house takes control of a volatile planet and finds themselves surrounded by enemies.
Despite a cast including Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, and Oscar Isaac, Chalamet effectively leads the story as the young hero. It is a visually stunning tale and an engrossing story with an ending that leaves fans wanting more.
1 Interstellar (2014) - 8.6/10
- Available on fuboTV, Paramount+, FX Now and DIRECTV
Despite his brief role in Interstellar as the 15-year-old son of Astronaut Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), Chalamet's performance in the sci-fi drama epic is memorable. Christopher Nolan's saga about time, space, and love hits the heart as Cooper embarks on a mission to save humanity.
Because of the time-bending effects of space, Cooper sees his son, Tom (Chalamet), and daughter, Murph (Mackenzie Foy) age at a rate much faster than his own, making for the most emotional scene in the movie. Nolan mixes that level of heart and humanity in this bold and epic sci-fi story that wowed audiences.
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