Timothee Chalamet is being lauded for his fantastic performance in Denis Villeneuve’s epic saga Dune 2. The film was released in the theatres on Friday, and it’s a visual treat for moviegoers. The film is one of the top-rated ones across various platforms, but Chalamet, over his short career span, has given several high-rated films.
Chalamet won hearts with his lively performance as Willy Wonka in last year’s Wonka. It became his career’s highest-grossing film as a leading man. But it seems Dune 2 might take away that title soon. He is essaying the character of Paul Atreides, and his ascension in this part has been remarkably shown. Scroll below for more.
Timothee Chalamet’s character Paul seemed a bit lost in the first film but understood his purpose and became a leader in Dune 2. Besides the latest release, he has done many movies which have been critically acclaimed and received high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
From Dune 2, Call Me by Your Name to Wonka, and more, let’s check out Timothee Chalamet’s highest-rated films on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer score.
10. Hostiles (2017) –
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 70%
It was directed by Scott Cooper and based on a story by Donald E Stewart. The movie features Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Stephen Lang, Jonathan Majors, and Timothee Chalamet. It revolves around a US Army officer tasked with escorting the Cheyenne war chief and his family back to their home in Montana. Tim played the role of Pvt. Philippe Dejardin is the youngest member of the team to escort Yellow Hawk home.
9. The King (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 71%
The historical drama directed by David Michod was inspired by several plays by William Shakespeare’s Henriad. It featured Timothee Chalamet in the lead role with Robert Pattinson, Sean Harris, Lily-Rose Depp, Ben Mendelsohn, and more. It focuses on the rise of Henry V after his father’s death. Brad Pitt produced it.
8. The French Dispatch (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes Score- 75%
It is an anthology comedy-drama by Wes Anderson featuring an ensemble cast following three storylines from Lea Seydoux and Frances McDormand to Jeffrey Wright and more. The film opened to positive reviews from the critics.
7. Bones and All (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 81%
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film is based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Camille DeAngelis. The film stars Chalamet and Taylor Russell as a pair of cannibals who go on a road trip together and eventually develop feelings for one another.
6. Wonka (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 82%
Paul King directed it, and it is the origin story of chocolatier Willy Wonka. The movie also features Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant in significant roles. The movie has been a massive success at the box office.
5. Dune (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 83%
It was the first film where we saw Timothee Chalamet appear as Paul Atreides for the first time. The movies have been adapted from Frank Herbert’s novels. The 2021 sci-fi saga had an ensemble cast of Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, and Dave Bautista. It set the premise for the sequel, beautifully preparing us for what is to come in the second part.
4. Miss Stevens (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 91%
It is a comedy-drama directed by Julia Hart, starring Lily Rabe, Lili Reinhart, Anthony Quintal, and Rob Huebel alongside Timothee. It revolves around a teacher who takes a small group of high-school students to a state drama competition over a weekend. The Dune 2 star appears as William ‘Milly’ Mitman.
3. Dune 2 (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 94%
Paul Atreides’s rise and ascension to the throne occurs in this 2024 film. It was one of the most anticipated films of this year, and it has not disappointed its fans. Old faces like Rebecca, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, and Javier Bardem returned for the sequel and a few more. Oppenheimer star Florence Pugh and Elvis fame Austin Butler joined the cast.
Call me by your Name (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 94%
Call Me by Your Name is another film on the third spot, tied with Dune 2. Luca Guadagnino directed it and featured Timothee and Armie Hammer in significant roles. The coming-of-age romance drama revolves around Tim and Armie’s characters discovering the heady beauty of awakening desire throughout a summer that will alter their lives forever.
2. Little Women (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes Score – 95%
The period drama directed by Greta Gerwig was based on the 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. It tells the story of the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. The film features Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk, and more as part of the ensemble cast.
1. Lady Bird (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score – 99%
Another coming-of-age comedy-drama starring Timothee Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan in the lead roles directed by Barbie maker Greta Gerwig. It is about a high schooler with a turbulent relationship with her mother.
Timothee Chalamet has proved his mettle as a fantastic actor with his work in Dune 2, which came out on March 1 and is currently running in the theatres.
How many of these films have you watched?
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