Jake Gyllenhaal has showcased his acting capabilities from an early age, making his film debut in the 1991 Western comedy classic, City Slickers, at the age of 11. Check out our guide which provides you with a list of his best movies from his career and find out where to watch them on streaming services like Max, Prime Video, Netflix and so much more!
The native Californian appeared in two of his father’s directorial efforts with A Dangerous Woman in 1993 and Homegrown in ‘98, however it was with his starring role in the 1999 biopic and every teacher’s favorite film to screen, October Sky, that gave Jake Gyllenhaal the recognition of critics and audiences alike. His subsequent roles in the psychological sci-fi thriller, Donnie Darko, and black comedy, Bubble Boy, further demonstrated his ability in transcending genre.
Jake Gyllenhaal led the 2004 disaster film, The Day After Tomorrow, alongside Dennis Quaid continuing his ascension in Hollywood. In 2005, he starred opposite Heath Ledger in Ang Lee’s romantic epic, Brokeback Mountain. The film was one of the few examples of two same-sex leads in a romantic relationship that didn’t rely on tired stereotypes, focusing instead on exploring the characters as actual human beings with their respective wants, needs and desires. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actor for Gyllenhaal. He starred in a number of titles throughout the 2000s and 2010s including Jarhead, Zodiac, Brothers, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Love & Other Drugs, Source Code, End of Watch, two critically acclaimed films in 2013 with Prisoners and Enemy, and the 2014 Oscar-nominated Nightcrawler which saw Gyllenhaal in one of the most revered roles of his career.
He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2019 as Quentin Beck/Mysterio in Spider-Man: Far From Home and its 2021 sequel. Jake Gyllenhaal has taken the stage in various notable productions including the West End play, This Is Our Youth, and Broadway shows such as Sunday in the Park with George and Sea Wall/A Life. His performance in the latter garnered him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
Where to watch the best Jake Gyllenhaal movies online
Jake Gyllenhaal has showcased his talent and versatility as an actor in both musicals and plays, earning recognition for his outstanding performances on stage. Here are 30 of the best Jake Gyllenhaal movies ranked and where you can find them streaming in the United States!