12 Best Timothée Chalamet Movies, Ranked

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Rachel Ulatowski

Rachel Ulatowski

JustWatch Editor

Timothée Chalamet dominated 2024 with back-to-back hits: Johnny Depp. That a role held by two prestigious actors has now been entrusted to Chalamet is a testimony to his acting skill. Meanwhile, in Dune: Part Two, he reprises his role as Paul Atreides, who takes on a messianic role in the movie as he battles against an oppressive empire.

It’s unsurprising that Greta Gerwig. Meanwhile, by the time he was 22, he had already nabbed an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, the highest honor a performer can receive.

One of the reasons why Chalamet is flourishing in the industry is his incredible range as an actor. He first gained attention by portraying a teen on a journey to self-discovery in Dune. He was originally dubbed the “Prince of Indie” but also seamlessly transitioned to big-budget blockbusters. Regardless of the time period, setting, character, or budget he’s working with, Chalamet never fails to disappear in his roles and captivate audiences.

How we ranked Timothée Chalamet’s best movies

Given how many critically acclaimed films and beloved roles Chalamet has under his belt, ranking his best movies is challenging. To rank them accurately, we had to consider both the quality of the film and how memorable Chalamet was in it. For example, though Lady Bird is one of his most-well-rated films, his role as Kyle Scheiber isn’t as recognizable as his role as Paul Atreides or Elio Perlman.

Hence, these are Chalamet’s best movies ranked by quality, reception, and how iconic and memorable Chalamet’s role was.

  1. Call Me by Your Name

    Call Me by Your Name

    2017

    # 1

    Elio, a teenager, develops feelings for Oliver, his father's temporary assistant. Although their relationship is temporary, Elio realises his sexual orientation and tries to come to with it.

  2. Dune: Part Two

    Dune: Part Two

    2024

    # 2

    Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

  3. Dune

    Dune

    2021

    # 3

    Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

  4. Little Women

    Little Women

    2019

    # 4

    Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.

  5. Wonka

    Wonka

    2023

    # 5

    Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

  6. Lady Bird

    Lady Bird

    2017

    # 6

    Lady Bird Mherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.

  7. Bones and All

    Bones and All

    2022

    # 7

    Abandoned by her father, a young woman embarks on a thousand-mile odyssey through the backroads of America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their otherness.

  8. Beautiful Boy

    Beautiful Boy

    2018

    # 8

    After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.

  9. The French Dispatch

    The French Dispatch

    2021

    # 9

    The staff of an American magazine based in puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

  10. Don't Look Up

    Don't Look Up

    2021

    # 10

    Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

  11. A Rainy Day in New York

    # 11

    Two young people arrive in New York to spend a weekend, but once they arrive they're met with bad weather and a series of adventures.

  12. The King

    The King

    2019

    # 12

    England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.