20 Best Anthony Mackie Movies, Ranked

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Anthony Mackie has carved out a dynamic career in Hollywood, excelling in everything from indie dramas to action-packed blockbusters. While most audiences know him as Sam Wilson, aka Falcon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), his filmography extends far beyond superhero fare. From thought-provoking social dramas to high-octane thrillers, Mackie’s versatility as an actor continues to impress. Here’s a look at his best films and where to stream them online.

Breakthrough Performances and Indie Gems

Mackie’s big-screen debut came in 8 Mile (2002), where he played Papa Doc, the rap battle nemesis of Eminem’s character. While his role was brief, it introduced him as an actor with a strong presence. He continued making waves in The Hurt Locker (2009), playing Sergeant JT Sanborn in Kathryn Bigelow’s intense war drama. The film won Best Picture at the Oscars and showcased Mackie’s ability to blend toughness with vulnerability.

His indie roots were further cemented in Half Nelson (2006), where he played an ex-con navigating life outside prison while forming an uneasy bond with Ryan Gosling’s troubled teacher. Another standout role came in The Banker (2020), a historical drama where he starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson as a Black entrepreneur fighting racial discrimination in 1960s America.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Action Thrillers

Mackie gained worldwide recognition as Sam Wilson, first appearing in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). His chemistry with Chris Evans and impressive action sequences quickly made Falcon a fan favorite. He reprised the role in Captain America: Civil War (2016), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), playing an integral part in the MCU’s evolving narrative.

His character’s journey culminated in Avengers: Endgame (2019), where Steve Rogers passed the Captain America shield to Sam. This transition led to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), a Disney+ series exploring Sam’s internal conflict in embracing his new mantle. Now, in Captain America: Brave New World (2025), Mackie officially takes on the title role in what promises to be one of his biggest films yet.

Outside of the MCU, Mackie has flexed his action chops in films like Point Blank (2017), a gripping Netflix thriller, and Triple 9 (2016), where he starred alongside Casey Affleck and Chiwetel Ejiofor in a tense heist drama.

Sci-Fi, Comedy, and Other Hidden Gems

Mackie has also dabbled in sci-fi, starring in Synchronic (2019), a mind-bending thriller about time-traveling drugs. He delivered a solid performance in Outside the Wire (2021), playing a rogue android soldier in a futuristic war zone. On the comedic side, he was part of Pain & Gain (2013), an absurd crime comedy with Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg, and The Night Before (2015), a hilarious holiday adventure with Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Where to watch the best Anthony Mackie movies streaming online in India

Check out JustWatch’s guide below for the several iconic movies starring Anthony Mackie streaming online in India. We also provide offers to buy, rent, or watch these movies for free (if available).

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  1. The Hurt Locker

    The Hurt Locker

    2008

    #1

    During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

  2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    #2

    After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

  3. Avengers: Endgame

    #3

    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

  4. Captain America: Civil War

    #4

    Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

  5. The Banker

    The Banker

    2020

    #5

    In the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.

  6. Synchronic

    Synchronic

    2020

    #6

    Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

  7. Avengers: Infinity War

    #7

    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

  8. Triple 9

    Triple 9

    2016

    #8

    A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

  9. 8 Mile

    8 Mile

    2002

    #9

    For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.

  10. The Hate U Give

    The Hate U Give

    2018

    #10

    Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her unarmed best friend, she's torn between her two very different worlds as she tries to speak her truth.

  11. Pain & Gain

    Pain & Gain

    2013

    #11

    Daniel Lugo, manager of the Sun Gym in 1990s Miami, decides that there is only one way to achieve his version of the American dream: extortion. To achieve his goal, he recruits musclemen Paul and Adrian as accomplices. After several failed attempts, they abduct rich businessman Victor Kershaw and convince him to sign over all his assets to them. But when Kershaw makes it out alive, authorities are reluctant to believe his story.

  12. Point Blank

    Point Blank

    2017

    #12

    A top spy must clear his name when he faces military sanctions.

  13. The Night Before

    The Night Before

    2015

    #13

    In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

  14. Outside the Wire

    Outside the Wire

    2021

    #14

    In the near future, a drone pilot is sent into a deadly militarized zone and must work with an android officer to locate a doomsday device.

  15. Captain America: Brave New World

    #15

    Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.

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  16. Man on a Ledge

    Man on a Ledge

    2012

    #16

    An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is a cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled.

  17. Black or White

    Black or White

    2014

    #17

    A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life.

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  18. Real Steel

    Real Steel

    2011

    #18

    In a near future where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.

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  19. Half Nelson

    Half Nelson

    2006

    #19

    Despite his dedication to the junior-high students who fill his classroom, idealistic teacher Dan Dunne leads a secret life of addiction that the majority of his students will never know. But things change when a troubled student Drey makes a startling discovery of his secret life, causing a tenuous bond between the two that could either end disastrously or provide a catalyst of hope.

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  20. The Adjustment Bureau

    #20

    A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.