Spider-Man: No Way Home brought Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man back to the big screen and introduced him to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While some fans didn’t prefer his version of the character when he starred in The Amazing Spider-Man movies, there’s no denying he delivered a stellar performance in both his MCU appearance and in the former films. Garfield is an exceptional actor, evidenced in not only his Peter Parker portrayal but in his other films as well.
For fans who can’t get enough of his acting, here are six movies to watch starring Andrew Garfield.
Tick, Tick… BOOM! Features Garfield as Jonathan Larson
Andrew Garfield’s most recent film besides No Way Home is Tick, Tick… Boom!. Garfield plays Jonathan Larson, the playwright and composer who wrote the Broadway hit Rent. The Netflix movie is based on Larson’s autobiographical musical, which recounts his struggle to make it on Broadway before his Rent success, all while trying to balance relationships, “adulting” and pursuing his passion.
Through his dynamic acting and impressive singing skills, Garfield delivers an award-winning performance. His portrayal of Larson won him a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, beating out the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Anthony Ramos.
Never Let Me Go Sees Garfield in a Dystopian England
Set in a dystopian future in England, Never Let Me Go tells the story of three friends who meet as children in a boarding school that is not at all what it seems. The trio navigates their shifting dynamic while meeting the strange and controversial expectations of their school and preparing for the cruel future that awaits them.
Andrew Garfield stars as Tommy, a young man with a kind heart and a gentle spirit. As a child, he was an outcast among his male peers but was befriended by Kathy (Carey Mulligan) and Ruth (Keira Knightley). Garfield’s performance as Tommy is a stand-out, exemplifying his talents at portraying an outwardly sweet, playful character who hides a lot of pain and anger inside. And with the addition of Mulligan and Knightley’s equally as incredible performances, Never Let Me Go is captivating from start to finish.
Hacksaw Ridge Spotlights Garfield as a Pacifist Soldier
After accidentally almost killing his brother in childhood, Desmond Doss takes a vow to never again physically harm another human. However, this becomes an issue when he decides to enlist in the army during World War II and refuses to even hold a gun, let alone use one. Desmond’s desire to help people as an army nurse motivates him. Though he’s ridiculed and tormented by his fellow soldiers, he risks his life time and time again to save theirs.
Garfield had featured in action before Hacksaw Ridge, but not like this. Unlike The Amazing Spider-Man, there are no bright colors or playful comic book-esque jokes; rather, there’s gore and trauma in this unbelievable story based on the real-life Desmond Doss. The actor captures Desmond’s humility, strength, conviction and compassion in a way that has audiences on the edge of their seats, rooting for the pacifist as he crawls through the trenches and dodges bullets to save those in his platoon.
Hacksaw Ridge received six Oscar nominations, two of which it won, and three Golden Globes.
The Social Network Stars Garfield as Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin
Long before Facebook was the social media giant it is today; it was a small, Harvard student-exclusive website. The Social Network tells the story of how the platform was developed and the drama that unfolded along the way. Starring Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield as his friend and Facebook co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, The Social Network highlights the two’s journey from college students to entrepreneurs to enemies. Garfield’s performance is notable, particularly for a riveting scene toward the end of the movie. The actor is able to convey such devastation and rage clearly rooted in a feeling of betrayal and heartbreak.
The Social Network features more familiar stars, such as Rooney Mara, Justin Timberlake, Dakota Johnson and Rashida Jones. It also received eight Oscar nominations, won three of them and received four Golden Globes.
Boy A Marks One of Garfield’s Early Breakout Roles
Released in 2008, Boy A was one of the first films that helped Andrew Garfield rise to prominence before The Amazing Spider-Man launched him to fame. Garfield plays Jack Burridge, a young man who was convicted as a killer as a child. After serving time in juvenile detention, 23-year-old Jack hopes to leave his fraught past behind him. But when saving a young girl turns him into a small-town hero, keeping his secret becomes increasingly difficult.
Garfield’s performance in Boy A is noteworthy as one of his earlier starring roles. He’s able to capture Jack’s inner turmoil and past trauma as he tries to rebuild his life. Garfield even received a British Academy Television Award for his excellent work.
99 Homes Is Garfield’s First Big Films After Spider-Man
After his time as Spidey in the two Amazing Spider-Man films, 99 Homes provided Andrew Garfield with his next role. He played Dennis Nash, a husband and father who, after being evicted from his home, takes on a job with the same real estate broker, Rick Carver (Michael Shannon), who evicted him. The thriller follows Dennis and Rick as they make their living off of kicking other families out of their homes during the Great Recession.
99 Homes earned favorable reviews among critics and was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics’ Choice Award. Its commendable reception is due in part to the excellent performances from the cast, including, of course, Andrew Garfield’s.
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