From indie darlings to blockbuster hits, Ryan Gosling movies showcase his incredible range—balancing intensity, charm, and humor in equal measure. Whether he’s singing his heart out in La La Land, going stoic in Blade Runner 2049, or stealing scenes in Barbie, Gosling consistently delivers unforgettable performances. Here are the best Ryan Gosling movies, ranked.
10. Ryan Gosling Movies: Crazy Stupid Love
By 2011, Ryan Gosling had shown he could handle drama—but Crazy, Stupid, Love proved he could be hilarious, too. As smooth-talking Jacob, he mentors Steve Carell’s heartbroken Cal in the ways of modern dating—until love upends his own game.
9. Lars and the Real Girl
Before Barbie, Ryan Gosling explored a very different kind of plastic romance in Lars and the Real Girl. As a lonely man who falls for a life-sized doll, Gosling brings surprising warmth and depth to a story that’s as touching as it is bizarre.
8. Half Nelson
Ryan Gosling earned his first Oscar nomination for Half Nelson, playing a conflicted inner-city teacher battling addiction. His raw, layered performance as Dan Dunne—torn between self-destruction and trying to help a student—cemented him as one of the most compelling actors of his era.
7. Blade Runner 20249
In Blade Runner 2049, Ryan Gosling delivers a haunting, restrained performance as Officer K, a replicant searching for meaning in a dystopian future. His quiet intensity grounds the film’s stunning visuals and existential themes, making it one of his most powerful roles.
6. Ryan Gosling Movies: The Notebook
Ryan Gosling wasn’t the original choice for The Notebook—he actually replaced George Clooney in the role that launched his stardom. The 2004 romantic drama became a cultural phenomenon and helped define a decade of love stories.
5. The Big Short
The Big Short marked a bold turn for director Adam McKay, turning the 2008 financial crash into sharp, fast-paced entertainment. Gosling narrates and stars as slick banker Jared Vennett, helping steer the chaos with biting wit and Wall Street swagger.
4. Barbie
In Barbie, Ryan Gosling steals the show as a hilariously clueless Ken, blending plastic charm with existential angst. Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie, the film became a global hit. Gosling’s Oscar-nominated performance—and his standout number “I’m Just Ken”—made him the film’s unexpected heart and comic genius.
3. Ryan Gosling Movies: The Nice Guys
The Nice Guys is a criminally underrated buddy comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe as chaotic PIs in 1970s L.A. Despite cult-classic status and standout performances, Gosling says a sequel is unlikely—thanks to low box office and bad timing.
2. Drive
Ryan Gosling’s Drive isn’t your typical action flick—it’s a neon-soaked, slow-burn thriller with bursts of violence and a killer soundtrack. Gosling plays a quiet, unnamed driver who splits his time between Hollywood stunt work and moonlighting as a getaway driver. When he bonds with his neighbor (Carey Mulligan) and her son, things spiral after her ex (Oscar Isaac) returns from prison, dragging them all into a deadly mess. Stylish, haunting, and unforgettable.
1. La La Land
La La Land proves Ryan Gosling can sing and dance as effortlessly as he acts. This modern musical homage to classic Hollywood, directed by Damien Chazelle, stars Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress. Their romance blooms as they chase their dreams—but ambition soon threatens to pull them apart. Critically acclaimed and award-winning, it’s as dazzling as it is bittersweet.
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