Joel Edgerton is one of the most versatile powerhouses working in Hollywood today. Whether he’s playing the stoic hero or the terrifying villain, he brings heart, depth, and physicality to every role. He's also an amazing director, and if he picks projects that he knows he can end with him and with the audience. If you’re looking to dive into his filmography, here are his 10 best movies, ranked.Let's dive in1. Warrior (2011)Director: Gavin O’Connor Writer: Gavin O’Connor, Anthony Tambakis, and Cliff Dorfman Key Cast: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Frank GrilloI absolutely adore this movie. It really is one of the best fight movies ever made and carries so much depth as it tells the story of a guy who really just needs a win. Edgerton plays Brendan Conlon, a physics teacher forced back into the MMA ring to save his family’s home. While Tom Hardy provides the brute force, Edgerton provides the film's heart and delivers a performance of quiet desperation and immense physical conviction.2. Train Dreams (2025)Director: Clint Bentley Writer: Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar (based on the novella by Denis Johnson) Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, Kerry CondonEdgerton delivers what many critics are calling the performance of his career in this sweeping adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella. I loved this movie so much, and love how Edgerton holds it together with his depth and nuance. He plays Robert Grainier, a logger in the early 20th-century American West. Edgerton anchors a story of...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 26 November