The Best Andrew Garfield Movies
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1Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin TimberlakeThe Social Network is a biographical drama that dives deep into the tumultuous beginnings of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), Harvard student and computer genius, launches a social networking site from his dorm room that rapidly becomes a global phenomenon. As Facebook's popularity skyrockets, so do the legal battles with former friend Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield) and the Winklevoss twins (Armie Hammer). Directed by David Fincher, this critically acclaimed film won three Academy Awards. It's an engrossing tale of innovation, ambition, and betrayal that will keep you hooked till the end.More The Social Network
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2Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys IfansThe Amazing Spider-Man, a 2012 superhero film, reboots the popular Marvel Comics franchise. It stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, an awkward high schooler who transforms into the titular superhero after being bitten by a genetically altered spider. Emma Stone portrays Gwen Stacy, his love interest and confidante. The plot thickens when Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), a well-meaning scientist turned monstrous Lizard due to a failed experiment, threatens New York City's peace. Directed by Marc Webb, this movie skillfully marries action with human drama, creating an engaging narrative that appeals to both comic fans and casual viewers alike.- 3Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Laura DernA desperate construction worker (Andrew Garfield) reluctantly accepts a job with the ruthless real-estate broker (Michael Shannon) who evicted him and his family from their home.
- 4Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa HudgensTick, Tick... Boom! is a biographical musical drama directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda that chronicles the life of aspiring composer Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), as he navigates the days leading up to the crucial workshop performance of his musical "Superbia." Set in the year 1990 in New York, the film captures the pressures faced by Larson amidst the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic. Larson struggles with self-doubt and the fear of turning 30 without having achieved significant success. The film illustrates the resilience of the artistic spirit through the character. Garfield's performance earned high praise and recognition during awards season.
- 5Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict CumberbatchWith Spider-Man's identity now revealed, our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
6Andrew Garfield, Peter Mullan, Katie LyonsFreed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge (Andrew Garfield) finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle (Katie Lyons). While out on the road one day, the young Englishman notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But, when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
7Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira KnightleyFriends Kathy (Carey Mulligan), Tommy (Andrew Garfield) and Ruth (Keira Knightley) grow up together at a seemingly idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. When they leave the school and the horrible truth of their true purpose is revealed to them, they must simultaneously confront deep-seated feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threaten to tear their friendship asunder.More Never Let Me Go- #149 of 162 onThe 150+ Best Futuristic Dystopian Movies
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8Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Verne TroyerDr. Parnassus (Christopher Plummer), the leader of a traveling show, has a dark secret. Thousands of years ago he traded the soul of his daughter, Valentina, to the devil. Now the devil has come to collect his prize. To save her, Parnassus must make a final wager: Whoever collects five souls first will win Valentina. Tony (Heath Ledger), a man saved from hanging by Parnassus' troupe, agrees to help collect them, with his eye on marrying Valentina.- #468 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- 9Andrew Garfield, Sienna Guillory, Daniel LondonI'm Here is a 2010 sci-fi romance short film written and directed by Spike Jonze. The film is a love story about two robots living in Los Angeles where humans and robots co-exist. The plot is based on The Giving Tree, and the main character is named after Shel Silverstein. The film was funded by and is a promotion for Absolut Vodka, featuring the tagline "A Love Story in an Absolut World" on the promotional poster. Music from the band Sleigh Bells is prominently featured. The film made its debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
- 10Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry JonesThe Eyes of Tammy Faye is a biographical drama that delves into the extraordinary rise, fall, and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker (Jessica Chastain). The film charts Tammy Faye's journey alongside her husband Jim Bakker (Andrew Garfield). The couple builds a broadcasting empire that later crumbles under fraud and controversy. The narrative captures Tammy Faye's indomitable spirit and her unique role in advocating for a more compassionate view of the LGBTQ community within the evangelical movement. The themes of the movie include religious fervor, scandal, and resilience. Chastain won an Academy Award for her performance.More The Eyes of Tammy Faye
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- 11Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom CruiseInspired by their idealistic professor, Dr. Mallery (Robert Redford), to do something meaningful with their lives, Arian (Derek Luke) and Ernest (Michael Peña) join the military and ship out to Afghanistan. Their experiences tie together two separate but related stories. In California, Mallery tries to break through to a disaffected student, while in Washington, D.C., a presidential hopeful (Tom Cruise) prepares to give a journalist (Meryl Streep) the scoop of a lifetime.More Lions for Lambs
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12Andrew Garfield, David Morrissey, Rebecca HallWhen a young girl goes missing, Yorkshire Post crime reporter Eddie Dunford (Andrew Garfield) becomes intrigued by a series of mysterious child murders that date back several years and mirror to the current case. He faces stiff opposition from the local police and his editor, Bill (John Henshaw). Eddie's troubles escalate when he becomes involved with a moody widow (Rebecca Hall) who has a mysterious connection to wealthy developer John Dawson (Sean Bean).- 13David Morrissey, Mark Addy, Lisa HowardTen years after the body of a mutilated girl was found in Yorkshire, another young girl is missing. Lawyer John Piggott (Mark Addy) is asked to re-examine the conviction of a disabled man who confessed to the earlier murders and now claims he dis so under intense police pressure. As Piggott looks into whether the Yorkshire police tortured their suspect, Detective Jobson (David Morrissey) starts to regret his brutal past and reveals a secret that casts the entire case in a new light.
14Warren Clarke, Paddy Considine, James FoxSix years after his first visit to Yorkshire, England, detective Peter Hunter (Paddy Considine) returns to look into the town's high murder rate. Though the deaths have been occurring with alarming regularity over the years, the police have done little to find the killer, who's now known as the Yorkshire Ripper. As Hunter discovers mysterious irregularities in the case, he realizes corrupt police officers (David Morrissey, Warren Clarke) are doing everything they can to stop his investigation.
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Andrew Garfield, S.A. Griffin, Felix BentonAir is a 2009 short drama film written and directed by Luke Davies.- 16Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric BanaThe Other Boleyn Girl, a historical drama, unfurls the tantalizing tale of two sisters vying for the affection of King Henry VIII. Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), the younger sibling, initially catches the monarch's eye. However, it is her ambitious sister Anne (Natalie Portman) who ultimately ascends to the throne as his queen. The film pulls back the royal curtain, revealing a world rife with courtly intrigue, power plays, and familial rivalry. Tensions rise and loyalties fray as the sisters grapple with their love for each other and their duty to their family. Based on Philippa Gregory's best-selling novel, this movie offers a riveting glimpse into one of history's most scandalous royal love triangles.More The Other Boleyn Girl
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- 17Andrew Garfield, Maya Hawke, Nat WolffA young woman finds a path to internet stardom when she starts making videos with a charismatic stranger.More Mainstream
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Back Roads
Alex Pettyfer, Jennifer Morrison, Nicola PeltzA young man's life spirals out of control when he has a dangerous affair with an older married woman in rural Pennsylvania.
