Ana de Armas has given a number of incredible performances in the past few years and has been part of several blockbuster successes. This Cuban actress has shown her versatility in talent in both Spanish and English, and she's already made quite the career for herself.
Updated on July 29th, 2022 by Colin McCormick: As if Ana de Armas' career wasn't impressive enough, she has added even more high-profile projects to her filmography. She joins several big-name stars in the Netflix action movie The Gray Man and will be headlining the unconventional Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde. With no doubt that de Armas will continue to grow into one of the most buzz-worthy stars in Hollywood, fans can revisit some of her top-rated projects and where they can now be watched.
Sergio (2020) - 6.1
- Available on Netflix
Sergio Vieira de Mello, played by Wagner Moura, is a UN diplomat, humanitarian, and negotiator in this movie that follows him as he navigates political missions during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. With plenty of political unrest, dangerous operations, and heart-wrenching loss, this film will keep viewers on their toes.
Armas plays Sergio's love interest, Carolina Larriera, a UN economic consultant who puts herself into the fray just as much as he does and would do anything to help him. The film is a biographical drama based on Sergio's time in Baghdad, his efforts to have the U.S. withdraw their troops, and his eventual death due to a terrorist attack at a UN base camp.
Corazón (2018) - 6.6
In this poignant and compelling drama, Armas plays Elena Ramirez, a prostitute who has to fight against stigma and stereotypes to earn a visa so that she can seek medical help for a previously undiscovered medical condition. Corazón is a great film that's so sad, it's hard to watch twice (but viewers will want to).
This is another one of Armas' films that is based on a heart-wrenching true story, and Armas acts alongside Demian Bichir, who plays Dr. Mario Garcia, the doctor trying his best to get Elena the help she needs. The story tells the harsh reality of the hardships and disadvantages that entire groups of people face when dealing with medical treatment in the hopes of survival.
Hands Of Stone (2016) - 6.6
- Available on The Roku Channel, Vudu and Redbox
This sports movie tells the true story of Roberto Duran and his training with Ray Arcel. Starring Edgar Ramirez, Usher Raymond, Robert De Niro, and Armas, this film is a pure story of internal journey and drama.
In the 1980s, Ray Arcel, played by De Niro, comes out of retirement to train Duran, played by Ramirez. Through dedication and hard work, Duran is ready to come face-to-face with Sugar Ray Leonard, played by Usher. Hands Of Stone is perfect for lovers of boxing movies and even offers a bit of foreign exposure since this movie is filmed in Panama.
The Informer (2019) - 6.6
- Available on Prime Video, Hoopla and Kanopy
Ana de Armas stars again in another crime drama thriller that keeps company with the other best movies on IMDb that take place in prisons. The Informer tells the story of Pete Koslow, an ex-convict played by Joel Kinnaman, who collaborates with the FBI and is intentionally incarcerated in order to infiltrate the mob in a high-security prison. Armas plays Sofia, Koslow's wife and mother to their daughter. She is fiercely loyal to her husband and very brave.
This star-studded cast doesn't end at Kinnaman and Armas, but also includes Rosamund Pike and Common. This movie will definitely have viewers on the edge of their seats as people cross each other, murders are investigated, and the cutthroat world of the mafia is explored.
The Gray Man (2022) - 6.6
- Available on Netflix
After co-starring with Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049 and with Chris Evans in Knives Out, de Armas reunites with both actors as they face off with each other in The Gray Man. Gosling plays a spy who finds himself on the run from his former employers headed by a sadistic operative (Evans). Ana de Armas plays an agent who teams with Gosling.
Despite the star-studded cast and the Russo Brothers' directing, the movie wasn't the runaway hit with audiences that Netflix was hoping for. Still, the cast was seen as a highlight including de Armas in a terrific action-heavy role.
Yesterday (2019) - 6.8
- Available on Fubo TV and DIRECTV
One of the more light-hearted and fun movies on Armas' list, Yesterday is about Jack Malik, played by Himesh Patel, who is a musician down on his luck who wakes up in an alternate universe where he's the only person who knows about the Beatles. Upon the discovery, he creates a music career for himself and becomes wildly successful, marking yet another time the Beatles' songs have been used in movies.
Yesterday is on Armas' IMDb, but viewers won't see her in the film. The entirety of her character, Roxanne, was tragically sliced from the final cut of the film. Roxanne was meant to be a complicating factor between Jack and his love interest, Ellie. But, because of Armas' and Malik's strong chemistry, the writers and directors made the decision to simply focus the romance on Jack and Ellie instead.
War Dogs (2016) - 7.1
- Available on Netflix
This biography crime-comedy is inspired by the true story of two young men who won a 300-million dollar contract from the Pentagon, using the Iraq War as an opportunity to become arms dealers. Their only job was to provide arms to America's allies in Afghanistan. The movie stars Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, and this film is directed by Todd Phillips.
War Dogs tells an incredibly riveting story of greed, family, and friendship. Ana de Armas plays Iz, Teller's character's pregnant wife, and he conceals the true nature of his work from her because they were both against the Iraq War. Tension gets so high that she leaves to live with her mother because of his lies until he comes clean.
No Time To Die (2021) - 7.6
- Available on Prime Video, Epix, DIRECTV and Spectrum on Demand
Marking the end of Daniel Craig's era as Bond, No Time to Die offered the actor a fitting farewell. But while Craig was as good as ever as 007, many felt de Armas stole the show with her brief role as a CIA operative who helps Bond on his mission.
Complete with Bond-like flair, nanobots, and bombs, No Time To Die is action-packed in typical James Bond fashion and features the hit song written by Billie Eilish. Avid or casual fans of the Bond movies will be entertained in Daniel Craig's fifth and final run as the infamous 006.
Knives Out (2019) - 7.9
- Available to rent on Apple TV
Headlining the star-studded cast of the mystery Knives Out, de Armas plays Marta, the nurse of a rich patriarch. After his sudden death, a private investigator, played by Daniel Craig, is hired when foul play is suspected. With a greedy family and a plot that gets thicker and thicker, this movie will entertain with unlimited laughs and suspense.
Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, and many more star in this Rian Johnson-directed film, and sitting down to watch it is worth every second. Knives Out is filled with clues and hints that make it fun to revisit again and again.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - 8.0
- Available on Netflix and HBO Max
This sequel of the iconic Blade Runner original film definitely put Ana de Armas's name in lights. Starring Ryan Gosling as the new Blade Runner, Ana de Armas takes a leading role as the artificial intelligence he falls for.
With Harrison Ford returning, this cast also includes Dave Bautista and Jared Leto. Blade Runner 2049 has 2 Oscar wins and 3 more nominations, this movie holds up well against its predecessor. For adventurous, futuristic, dramatic, and sci-fi entertainment, this movie will certainly not disappoint.