As a result of his professional progression from romantic lead to multi-award winning actor, Ryan Gosling is now regarded as one of the most admired celebrities of his time. Gosling’s popularity is based on his ability to provide powerful performances that help lower-budget films succeed. From a romantic leading man, he developed into a great cinematic star who could carry big action or science fiction pictures. These seven Ryan Gosling films are definitely must-sees.
Barbie
- Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell
- Stream on: Available for rent on Amazon Prime Video
The live-action movie Barbie, starring Ryan Gosling, turned the world pink this year. The cinematic adaption of the legendary Barbie toy, which was co-written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, was directed by the former. The story followed Margot Robbie’s Barbie as she left Barbie Land and travelled to the real world with Ryan Gosling’s character Ken in search of happiness.
La La Land
- Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, and J. K. Simmons
- Stream on: Netflix
The musical La La Land, which brought Gosling and his co-star Stone back together, marked the beginning of their collaboration. Actress Amelia Dolan and jazz musician Sebastian Walker, who fell in love in Los Angeles, were portrayed by them.
Blade Runner 2049
- Starring: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
K, a Los Angeles Police Department officer, discovers a secret that can blow everything out of proportion. He searches for a former Blade Runner who has been absent for more than thirty years.
Drive
- Star Cast: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Oscar Isaac, Ron Perlman, and Albert Brooks
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
The story traced the actions of his getaway driver and stuntman, who saved his neighbour when they and her husband failed a heist. After Lars and the Real Girl, this was Gosling’s second Satellite Award, proving he could carry a movie in the genre. It was also his first genuine action role.
Blue Valentine
- Star Cast: Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Gosling portrayed Dean Pereira, who was initially likeable but turned into an unlikeable character at the conclusion of the relationship. Gosling was shortchanged by Colin Firth in The King’s Speech in both the Golden Globe and Satellite Award competitions, while his co-star Michelle Williams lost to Natalie Portman for the Oscar. With an 86% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Blue Valentine is one of the highest in Gosling’s career.
The Notebook
- Star Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands, James Marsden, Kevin Connolly, Sam Shepard, and Joan Allen
- Stream on: Netflix
Gosling portrays Noah in the heartwarming Nicholas Sparks adaption The Notebook, which tells the story of a couple who met in the 1940s and gradually fell in love. An elderly man recounted another resident of a nursing home the tale from his point of view. One of the most romantic films starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, The Notebook went on to become a pop cultural phenomenon. Gosling won two Teen Choice Awards: one for Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture and another for Male Actor.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
- Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Gosling plays a womaniser named Jacob Palmer in the comedic drama, which portrays the personal lives of several characters. He assists Cal Weaver (Steve Carell), a father going through a divorce, and ultimately falls in love with his daughter Hannah (Stone). As a result of his ability to compete with comedy heavyweight Carell, Gosling was nominated for a Golden Globe for Crazy, Stupid, Love, which was both critically and commercially successful.
