Every Timothée Chalamet Movie, Ranked from Worst to Best

Kudos to you if you’ve managed to actually see this movie – and even more kudos if you were able to sit through the whole thing. This Woody Allen movie filmed right as the #MeToo movement started. As 1992 allegations that Allen sexually abused his daughter, Dylan Farrow, began to resurface, the film fell into limbo. Multiple actors involved – including Chalamet – donated their salaries to victims’ organizations, and some even apologized for starring in the movie altogether. In addition to the controversy, though, the movie just isn’t that good. Chalamet’s character is literally named “Gatsby,” and the script regurgitates derivative themes from Allen’s earlier work.

In his first year in cinema, Chalamet landed three movie roles! “Worst Friends” is probably the weakest of these. The dark comedy follows the relationship between two childhood pals after one of them survives a car accident. Chalamet isn’t really in the film enough to make much of an impression, though. He plays a younger version of a character named Sam, who is played by Noah Barrow throughout the rest of the movie. Chalamet certainly looks enough like Barrow for the role, and he’s a cute kid. But he definitely doesn’t really get a chance to prove himself here.

Early in his movie career, Chalamet had a small run playing the younger version of the main character in flashbacks. Thus is the case in 2015’s “The Adderall Diaries,” in which Chalamet tries his hand embodying a young James Franco. Franco plays Stephen, an author trying to work through his troubled childhood with his writing. In scenes portraying young Stephen, who struggles with drug addiction, Chalamet is actually quite good. He’s green, but there’s promise of the depth we’ll get from him in later films like “Beautiful Boy.” However, the movie itself is messy and doesn’t handle its themes in a particularly sophisticated way.

You may have seen Instagram photos of Chalamet with actress Kiernan Shipka and wondered, “Wait – how do THEY know each other?” We wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t able to come up with the connection – and we’re here to help. The duo starred in a 2015 fantasy film called “One & Two,” in which they played siblings who find out they can teleport short distances. The film looks incredible, and Chalamet and Shipka have good chemistry. However, the story at the center of this movie feels like it needed more time in the oven to build up to anything meaningful. If anything, it at least delivered us a fun little celebrity friendship to follow.

2017 is the year that Timothée Chalamet really broke out as a young star to watch. However, this isn’t one of his better roles from that year. “Hostiles” is a Western that features a stellar cast, with Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, and Jesse Plemons. Chalamet is a worthy addition to that group, and the film is actually quite good. Unfortunately, this is yet another example of Chalamet not sticking around long enough to make a strong impression. His character, Pvt. Philippe Dejardin, receives limited screentime, and most of the heavy lifting in the story is left up to Bale.

There’s not much we love more than an angst-ridden, teenage Timothée Chalamet character. But this Christmas movie didn’t quite hit the mark. “Love the Coopers” falls towards the beginning of Chalamet’s career, and doesn’t give him much to do in terms of acting – or anyone else, for that matter. You would think a cast containing Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Ed Helms, and Marisa Tomei would demand a better script. But alas, we can’t always get what we want. Chalamet plays a lovelorn teen, which as we all know he’s quite good at. But his story gets shuffled to the side, and the screenplay is so devoid of holiday cheer it falls flat as a Christmas movie as well.

You know you’ve made it as a star when you stand out in an otherwise blah movie. Especially among big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence! Well, in 2021, Chalamet reached that mark. Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” is a satirical warning about the dangers of climate change that often feels too satisfied with itself to make any important statement. The best thing the film has going for it is its ensemble cast, including Timothée Chalamet. He plays Yule, a delinquent young man who befriends Lawrence’s character as the world approaches its end. As Yule, Chalamet proves he can be funny, but also handles any emotional heft with his usual care.

Another star-studded cast, another movie that doesn’t quite land. In the case of “Men, Women & Children,” at least the acting is up to snuff. The movie follows a group of teenagers and their families as they navigate an increasingly technological world. Chalamet plays one of those teenagers, along with the likes of Ansel Elgort and Kaitlyn Dever. Our boy doesn't have too many scenes to speak of, but what he does have is quite memorable. In particular, one scene involving a fist fight between him and Elgort will probably live rent-free in our brains until the end of time.

“Hot Summer Nights” is another entry into 2017 – or as we like to call it, the Year of Timothée Chalamet. But it’s probably not one you remember very well. The plot for this movie is a bit out there – Chalamet plays a teenager who becomes involved in the drug trade on Cape Cod – but it’s still a pretty entertaining watch. Chalamet fits right into the film’s 1991 setting, and shows that he has the chops to be an amazing actor. His character Daniel evolves over the course of the film, growing from awkward teen to teenage drug lord. Silly, we know, but Chalamet handles the transformation with ease and confidence.

In 2019, Chalamet bypassed his teenage love interest era and went right to prestige historical drama – with mixed effect. “The King” is based on several different William Shakespeare plays about Henry V, and presents one of the more stunning looking historical epics in recent memory. Chalamet is good in the lead role … but it was his first period piece, and sometimes there’s a bit of a learning curve with these things. In many scenes, he’s out-acted by more seasoned performers, such as Joel Edgerton and a very hilarious Robert Pattinson. Chalamet would thankfully get the chance to try playing another reluctant, stoic leader later on in his career, but this just isn’t his best.

Based on a true story, “Beautiful Boy” is one of those movies that’s a bit difficult to get through. Not just because the subject matter is tough – although it is – but also because the movie never seems to quite pull its emotional impact all the way together. But most problems with the script are overpowered by a devastating performance from Chalamet. He stars as Nic Sheff, a young man struggling with drug abuse, and pours every inch of his soul into the role. His scenes with Steve Carell, who plays his father, are particularly moving. The two actors clearly have a connection with each other, and don’t pull punches when it comes to the realities of their characters’ situations.

If Timothée Chalamet never starred in another movie after 2014, he would at least always get to say that he had a role in “Interstellar.” Christopher Nolan’s science fiction epic received accolade upon accolade after its release, and we’re certain nearly everyone watching this video right now has seen it. But, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that Chalamet is in this film at all. He plays Matthew McConaughey’s son Tom, and has only a few scenes. Chalamet is the first to admit his role isn’t all that grand in the movie – he apparently wept when he realized how many of his scenes had been cut. We hope Chalamet gets to work with Nolan again someday.

Director Wes Anderson has a very particular cinematic style, and a very particular way of directing actors. Some actors thrive in that style, and come back to him time and time again. “The French Dispatch” is the only film that Chalamet has done with the famous director, but after that performance? We certainly hope he gets the chance to do it many times over. Chalamet plays ​​Zeffirelli, a student revolutionary who has a brief affair with a journalist played by Frances McDormand. Chalamet nails Anderson’s manner of humor and dialogue with ease, proving he’s able to evolve as a director needs.

When Denis Villeneuve announced he would be remaking Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel “Dune,” the expectations were high. Villeneuve more than met audiences wants and desires in the visual aspects of the story – and he pretty much nailed it with the casting too. Chalamet plays Paul, the heir to House Atreides and a reluctant leader type who becomes involved in a war. While Chalamet’s particular brand of melancholy might not have lent itself well to something like “The King,” here it works perfectly. He plays Paul with nuance that feeds off his expertise playing teenagers. Paul has the same angst, the same immaturity, and the same lovelorn factor – just plopped in the middle of science fiction.

While 2017 was the year where Timothée Chalamet became a star to be reckoned with, 2016 was his breakout. The power of his performance in “Miss Stevens” just can’t be denied. The movie follows a teacher who takes a group of high school students to compete in a weekend-long drama competition. Chalamet plays Billy, a struggling teen who has a bit of a crush on his teacher Miss Stevens, played by Lily Rabe. The movie is funny, sad, and messy as Stevens tries her best to keep Billy’s feelings at bay while still supporting him in his moments of need. It remains one of Chalamet’s most interesting performances to date. His “Death of a Salesman” monologue towards the end of the film is mesmerizing.

Finally, the role that shook anyone who has ever been a teenage girl to their very core. “Lady Bird” is one of the best teen dramas of the past decade. Director and writer Greta Gerwig clearly understands what it’s like to be an adolescent girl, and that knowledge shines through in Saoirse Ronan’s lead performance. But it also comes through in the character of Kyle, played by none other than Timothée Chalamet. From the way he dresses to the way he talks – Chalamet embodies every walking red flag that no teenage girl has ever had the strength to ignore. He plays disinterest with a charisma that is undeniable.

If “Lady Bird'' showed us Chalamet’s unbridled charisma, “Call Me By Your Name” showed us that he had the power to anchor a movie and be an Oscar-level actor. Based on the novel of the same name, “Call Me By Your Name” is a heartbreaking coming-of-age tale. Chalamet stars as Elio, a teenage boy who questions his sexuality and ultimately falls in love with an older graduate student who stays with his family in Italy for the summer. The role of Elio is so internal, but like a raw nerve, Chalamet is able to use his body and face to let us in on every single emotion. The themes of the story are thorny and complex, but his performance is pure talent.

If there’s one thing we know to be true in the world, it’s this: Greta Gerwig knows how to use Timothée Chalamet in a movie. “Little Women” is a classic of American literature, and if you read it growing up you probably had a crush on Laurie. Chalamet might seem like an interesting choice for the role of Laurie – he doesn’t exactly scream boy next door. But Chalamet is able to allow the audience to see a more offbeat side of Laurie we never really have. His portrayal brings a new level of depth and empathy to the classic character. Plus, his ability to have electric chemistry with every single March girl is an amazing feat.