When it comes to modern movie stars, no name is as prominent as French American actorTimothée Chalamet. Timothée’s career began with supporting and guest roles in television series such asLaw & Order,Royal PainsandHomeland. Since then, he has had a prolific career and even landed a breakout andcareer-defining performancein Luca Guadagnino’sCall Me By Your Namein 2017.
With various accolades such as Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Awards nominations to his name, Gen Z’sfavorite “it boy”is already a rising star and A-list celebrity in the acting realm. Timothée’s career is far from over, with arecent trailer ofDune: Part Twodropping and an upcoming Willy Wonka movie coming later this year.
Timothée has starred in 20 released films in roles ranging from main character to minor appearances less integral to the film’s plot. As his status as the film industry’s next leading man steadily rises, let’s take a look at 10 of Timothée Chalamet’s best movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10The King (2019) - 71%
David Michôd’s Netflix-produced war epicThe Kingsees Timothée Chalamet as King Henry V of England, a former prince who is forced to take on the mantle of being a king after the death of his father. Many critics adored the Shakespeare-inspired films’ main and supporting performances. However, the historical accuracy of the film, as well as themixed reactions to one of the film’s supporting characters, became a point of contention for many historians and viewers of the film respectively.
Nevertheless, Timothée was able to showcase his dramatic acting skills in the visually stunning film.
9Interstellar (2014) - 73%
Christopher Nolan’s 2014 science fiction epicInterstellaris set in a dystopian future where a global crop blight and famine wreak havoc on Earth and its current inhabitants. In an effort to save all of humanity, a group of astronauts embarks on a galactic journey through a wormhole in order to find a new suitable planet for Earth’s inhabitants.
The film became a box office hit by grossing over $773.8 million worldwide and becoming the10th-highest-grossing film of 2014. Critics praised the film for its visual effects — which won it an Academy Award, mesmerizing soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, scientific accuracy, and incredible performances from its star-studded cast.
Timothée Chalamet starred as a young Tim Cooper in the film, with his older counterpart portrayed by Casey Affleck. Timothée only appeared in a few scenes throughout the film, yet his supporting performance landed him his first involvement in an acclaimed hit film.
8The French Dispatch (2021) - 75%
The French Dispatchis a 2021 comedy-drama that follows the titular fictional newspaper staff as they recount four stories that will appear in the paper’s final issue after the editor-in-chief’s sudden passing. The quintessential Wes Anderson film sets an ensemble cast throughout its many relatively isolated stories; although, with Anderson’s usual charm and flare involved.
Timothée Chalamet stars in theRevisions to a Manifestosection as the rebellious student Zeffirelli, who leads a student protest against restrictions that do not allow male students to enter female dormitories. The comedic role showcases Timothée’s charm and subtle humor to the viewers as chaos erupts around him, partially due to his leadership and status.
7Bones and All (2022) - 82%
The 2022 romantic horror filmBones and Allsees Timothée Chalamet as Lee, a young cannibal fending for his own as he encounters new and old faces along his journey. While Lee’s character takes on an important role in the film, the story is primarily told through the eyes of Taylor Russell’s Maren Yearly, a young teenager whose father leaves her after relaxing caring for her, and her “illness” is too much to handle alone. Throughout the film, the lives of Maren and Lee intertwine as they discover their shared identities as flesh-eating cannibals, troubled relationships with their living family members, and a true affinity for one another.
Bones and Alloffers viewers a glimpse into Timothée Chalamet’s powerful and moving acting abilities in horror, and invites a unique take on the blend between romance and horror. While the film’s brutal contents may make the average viewers a little nauseous, many critics lauded the film for the direction, touching performances of its main duo, and unique spin on love.
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6Dune (2022) - 83%
Frank Herbert’s science fiction novelDunehas had many adaptations and attempts at adaptations since the original novel’s release in 1965. While prolific directors such as David Lynch and John Harrison tried their hands at the novel’s adaptation with varied success, none were as more successful as Denis Villeneuve in 2022. The critically acclaimed commercial and streaming success taps Timothée Chalamet as main character Paul Atreides, who must go to war in a fight for the desert planet Arrakis.
Denis Villeneuve’sDunewent on to win many accolades, winning six of its ten nominations at the 94th Academy Awards. Timothée was praised by many fans and critics for his performance. With another film in the franchise on the horizon, viewers will get to further witnesswhy Timothée Chalamet was Denis Villeneuve’s first choice as Paul Atreides.
5Miss Stevens (2016) - 91%
Miss Stevensis a 2016 comedy-drama directed by Julia Hart ofFast Color(2018)andStargirl(2020) fame in her directorial debut. The film follows a high school English teacher, Rachel Stevens (Lily Rabe), as she chaperones three of her students on a weekend road trip to a state drama competition.
As Billy Mitman, Timothée Chalamet portrays a struggling student who is taking medication for a behavioral disorder. Throughout the film, the relationship between Billy and Miss Stevens is explored and causes some tension between the characters.
Thanks to its undeniable charm and natural atmosphere, the film is praised by critics.
4Call Me By Your Name (2017) - 94%
Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the overly eager and curious teenager Elio Perlman is what many consider to be Timothée’s most iconic and career-defining role yet. The 2017 film was Timothée’s first interaction withBones and Alldirector Luca Guadagnino, who also directed and co-produced this film. The film is set in the early 1980s in northern Italy, and follows Elio’s summer as he becomes involved with graduate teaching assistant Oliver (Armie Hammer). The indie film became a critical and cultural hit, emerging as one of the mosthighly-regarded pieces of queer cinema in the 2010sand even the 21st century.
For his performance in the film, Timothée scored numerous accolades such as an Academy Award nomination, where he became the third-youngest nominee in his category, and an Independent Spirit Award win for Best Male Lead in 2018.
3Little Women (2019) - 95%
In 2019,Lady Birddirector Greta Gerwig released her written and directedLittle Womenadaptation of the classic 1868 novel of the same name. The film is one of many on-screen depictions of the March sisters, but offers viewers a unique and modern take on the story with fresh faces.
Little Womenfollows the lives of the March sisters, who become reunited once again by the unfortunate illness developed by the second-youngest sister, Beth (Eliza Scanlen). Timothée Chalamet stars as Theodore Laurence, known also as “Laurie,” who shares a romantic entanglement with Jo (Saoirse Ronan) and Amy (Florence Pugh).
While the entire ensemble cast is lauded by critics for their stellar performances throughout the film, it is Timothée Chalamet’s charm and boyish vulnerability that became a frequent highlight throughout the film.
2Entergalactic (2022) - 96%
The 2022 animated short filmEntergalacticis an adult-oriented short that serves as a visual tie-in to Kid Cudi’s eighth studio album of the same name. The Netflix produced, and distributed film was released simultaneously with Kid Cudi’s album, and became a critical success due to its stylized and vibrant visuals, soundtrack, and touching story dedicated to Virgil Ablh, a fashion designer and friend of Kid Cudi who passed away in 2021.
Timothée Chalamet voices Jimmy, a drug dealer and friend of Jabari (voiced by Kid Cudi), in the film. The story follows Jabari as he navigates his new love life with his emerging, successful career as an artist in an ever-changing world.
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1Lady Bird (2017) - 99%
BeforeLittle Women, Timothée Chalamet and Greta Gerwig teamed up for her solo directorial debut film,Lady Bird, in 2017. The independent A24 film focuses on the senior year of Christine McPherson, known by many as Lady Bird, as she pursues a dream of attending college somewhere on the East Coast in an escape from her Catholic high school in Sacramento, California. The film also focuses on the strenuous relationship between Lady Bird and her mother, Marion (Laurie Metcalf).
While Timothée Chalamet’s breakout role happened earlier that year, his iconic performance as the charming bad boy Kyle Scheible gave many fans their first instance of Timothée’s emerging status as an A-list celebrity. He became one of the many memorable characters from the popular film, and helped reign in new fans who started to adore the now blockbuster headlining star.
2017 proved to be a great year for Timothée Chalamet’s budding career as an actor, and just likeCall Me By Your Name,Lady Birdproved to be one of Timothée’s biggest hits.
