Our team compiled the best Steve Carell movies and here is what they came up with
Harrison Ford is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood, known for his roles in some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. With a career spanning over five decades, Ford has appeared in a wide variety of films, from science fiction and action to comedy and drama. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best Harrison Ford movies and explore why the actor was so appreciated in each of these roles.
Here are the 18 best Steve Carell movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Rated R, In this comedy, Carell stars as Andy, a middle-aged man who has never had sex and decides to seek help from his friends to change that. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $177 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for Carell’s performance and the film’s humor.
2. Bruce Almighty (2003)
Rated PG, In this fantasy-comedy, Carell stars as Evan Baxter, a news anchor who is granted god-like powers by the title character, played by Jim Carrey. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $484 million worldwide, and received positive reviews for its humor and performances.
3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Rated PG-13, In this comedy, Carell stars as Brick Tamland, a dim-witted but lovable weatherman in the 1970s. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $90 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its humor and performances.
4. Get Smart (2008)
Rated PG-13, In this action-comedy, Carell stars as Maxwell Smart, a bumbling spy who must stop a terrorist organization from launching a devastating attack. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $230 million worldwide and received mixed reviews for its humor and performances.
5. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Rated R, In this indie-comedy, Carell stars as Richard, a motivational speaker who is struggling to find success in his career and personal life. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $100 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its performances and humor.
6. Beautiful Boy (2018)
Rated R, In this dramatic film, Carell stars as David Sheff, a father struggling to cope with his son’s (Timothée Chalamet) addiction to drugs. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $23 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for Carell’s powerful and emotional performance as a father struggling with his son’s addiction.
7. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
Rated PG-13, In this romantic-comedy, Carell stars as Cal, a middle-aged man who turns to a womanizer (Ryan Gosling) to help him win back his wife (Julianne Moore) after she leaves him. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $142 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its performances and humor.
8. Evan Almighty (2007)
Rated PG, In this fantasy-comedy, Carell reprises his role as Evan Baxter from “Bruce Almighty,” but this time he is tasked by God (Morgan Freeman) to build an ark. The film was a commercial disappointment, grossing over $173 million worldwide and receiving mixed reviews for its humor and performances.
9. The Way, Way Back (2013)
Rated PG-13, In this coming-of-age comedy-drama, Carell stars as Trent, the abusive and neglectful boyfriend of the protagonist’s (Liam James) mother (Toni Collette). The film was a commercial success, grossing over $22 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its performances and heartwarming story.
10. The Big Short (2015)
Rated R, In this dramatic-comedy, Carell stars as Mark Baum, a hedge fund manager who becomes embroiled in the 2008 financial crisis. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $133 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its performances and storytelling.
11. Battle of the Sexes (2017)
Rated PG-13, In this sports-drama, Carell stars as Bobby Riggs, a retired tennis player who challenges the top female player of the time, Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) to a match. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $12 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for its performances and exploration of societal issues.
12. Welcome to Marwen (2018)
Rated PG-13, In this drama-fantasy, Carell stars as Mark Hogancamp, a man who uses a miniature world he created as a form of therapy after a traumatic attack. The film was a commercial disappointment, grossing over $10 million worldwide and receiving mixed reviews for its performances and storytelling.
13. Foxcatcher (2014)
Rated R, In this biographical-drama, Carell stars as John du Pont, a real-life wealthy heir who forms a dangerous and obsessive relationship with two Olympic wrestlers (Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo). The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $12 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews for Carell’s transformative performance and the film’s intense and gripping story.
14. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
Rated PG-13, In this comedy, Carell stars as Burt Wonderstone, a Las Vegas magician who must rekindle his passion for magic after a rival (Jim Carrey) steals his thunder. The film was a commercial disappointment, grossing over $22 million worldwide and receiving mixed reviews for its humor and performances.
15. Despicable Me (2010)
Rated PG, In the first film of the franchise, Gru (Steve Carell) plans to steal the moon with the help of his army of minions. But his plans change when he adopts three orphaned girls and becomes their father. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $543 million worldwide, and receiving positive reviews for its humor and animation.
16. Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Rated PG, In the sequel, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help them take down a powerful new super-criminal. Along the way, he continues to navigate the challenges of fatherhood and falls in love with his new partner, Lucy (Kristen Wiig). The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $970 million worldwide, and receiving positive reviews for its humor and animation.
17. Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Rated PG, In the third film, Gru discovers that he has a twin brother, Dru (also voiced by Carell) and goes on a mission to reconnect with him. Meanwhile, Gru’s wife Lucy and his daughters are kidnapped by Balthazar Bratt (Trey Parker) a former child star turned villain. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and receiving mixed reviews.
18. Minions (2015)
Rated PG, This spin-off film of the franchise is a prequel that tells the story of the minions, Gru’s loyal henchmen, and their quest to find a new master. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $1.1 billion worldwide and received mixed reviews for its humor and animation.