All of Ben Affleck’s Movies Ranked – Part 2

25 – The Tender Bar (2021)

Between the ones who love you and the ones who leave you is the journey of a lifetime.

Drama

Directed by : George Clooney

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6.0 /10

J.R. is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father — J.R. begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams, with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.

24 – The Sum of All Fears (2002)
27,000 nuclear weapons. One is missing.
Thriller | Action | Drama

Directed by : Phil Alden Robinson

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6.0 /10

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

23 – Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Hollywood had it coming
Comedy

Directed by : Kevin Smith

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6.1 /10

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
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22 – The Accountant (2016)

Calculate your choices.
Crime | Thriller | Drama

Directed by : Gavin O’Connor

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6.3 /10

Christian Wolff is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King, starting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise.

21 – Hollywoodland (2006)

Living in Hollywood can make you famous. Dying in Hollywood can make you a legend.
Thriller | Crime

Directed by : Allen Coulter

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6.4 /10

Struggling private investigator Louis Simo treats his work more as a means to make a living than a want to do right by what few clients he has. Through connections with the investigation firm for which he used to work, Simo is hired by Helen Bessolo to investigate the death of her son, actor George Reeves. Reeves was best known for his title role in Adventures of Superman (1952), a role which he always despised, in part since it typecast him as a “cartoon”, despite it bringing him a certain fame. His June 16, 1959 death by a single gunshot wound while in his bedroom in his Los Angeles home was ruled a suicide by the police, the death which occurred when the house was filled with people. Reeves’ story is told in part in flashback as Simo, who is trying to make a name for himself with this case, talks to or tries to talk to some of the players involved, most specifically the wife of MGM General Manager E.J. Mannix, Toni Mannix, with whom Reeves was having a relatively open and gift-lucrative affair (she bought him that house), and Reeves’ fiancée at the time of his death, Lenore Lemmon, an aspiring actress who some felt didn’t love Reeves (or vice versa). As Simo proceeds with his high-profile investigation, he learns that someone doesn’t want him snooping around. Through the process, Simo evaluates his own professional and personal life, the latter of which includes a somewhat strained relationship with his wife and son.
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20 – School Ties (1992)

Just because you’re accepted doesn’t mean you belong.
Drama

Directed by : Robert Mandel

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6.4 /10

David Greene is brought into a prestigious 1950s school to help their football team to beat the school’s old rivals. David, however, is from a working class background, so he isn’t really “one of them”, but he’s very successful at making friends. David is a Jew, and has to keep this a secret from his friends for fear of being rejected.

19 – Mallrats (1995)

They’re not there to shop. They’re not there to work. They’re just there.
Romance | Comedy

Directed by : Kevin Smith

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6.4 /10

Brodie Bruce, a Sega and comic book obsessed college student, and his best friend, TS Quint, are both dumped by their girlfriends on the same day, and to deal with their loss, they both go to the local mall. Along the way, they meet up with some friends, including Willam, a guy who stares at Magic Eye pictures, desprately trying to see the hidden image; Gwen, one of TS’s ex-girlfriends; and Jay & Silent Bob, of Clerks fame. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others, and take care of their respective nemesises (TS’s girlfriend’s father, and a store clerk who hates the two for not having any shopping agenda).
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18 – Triple Frontier (2019)

You can’t go this far without crossing every line
Action | Thriller | Crime | Adventure

Directed by : J.C. Chandor

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6.5 /10

Five former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country. But when events take an unexpected turn and threaten to spiral out of control, their skills, their loyalties and their morals are pushed to a breaking point in an epic battle for survival.
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18 – The Company Men (2010)

In America, we give our lives to our jobs. It’s time to take them back.
Drama

Directed by : John Wells

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6.5 /10

When the GTX Corporation must cut jobs to improve the company’s balance sheet during the 2010 recession, thousands of employees will take the hit, like Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck). Bobby learns the real life consequences of not having a job. Not only does he see a change to his family lifestyle, and the loss of his home, but also his feelings of self-worth.

17 – Clerks II (2006)

With No Power Comes No Responsibility.
Comedy

Directed by: Kevin Smith

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6.7 /10

A calamity at Dante and Randall’s shops sends them looking for new horizons – but they ultimately settle at Mooby’s, a fictional Disney-McDonald’s-style fast-food empire.
One Wrong Turn Deserves Another
Crime | Thriller

Directed by: Roger Michell

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6.7 /10

A rush-hour fender-bender on New York City’s crowded FDR Drive, under most circumstances, wouldn’t set off a chain reaction that could decimate two people’s lives. But on this day, at this time, a minor collision will turn two complete strangers into vicious adversaries. Their means of destroying each other might be different, but their goals, ultimately, will be the same: Each will systematically try to dismantle the other’s life in a reckless effort to reclaim something he has lost.

15 – Boiler Room (2000)

Welcome to the new American dream.
Crime | Thriller

Directed by: Ben Younger

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6.7 /10

Seth Davis is a college dropout running an illegal casino from his rented apartment. Driven by his domineering father’s disapproval at his illegitimate existence and his desire for serious wealth, Seth suddenly finds himself seduced by the opportunity to interview as a trainee stock broker from recent acquaintance Greg (Nicky Katt). Walking into the offices of JT Marlin, a small time brokerage firm on the outskirts of New York – Seth gets an aggressive cameo performance from Jim (Ben Affleck) that sets the tone for a firm clearly placing money above all else. Seth’s fractured relationship with his father and flirtatious glances from love interest Abbie (Nia Long) are enough to keep Seth motivated in his newfound career. As he begins to excel and develop a love for the hard sale and high commission, a few chance encounters lead Seth to question the legitimacy of the firm’s operations – placing him once again at odds with his father and what remains of his morality. With homages to Wall Street, and Glengarry Glen Ross, it’s a decent debut feature for Ben Younger whose script exposes a truly sinister side of an already immoral business.

14 – Daddy and Them (2001)

It’s hard to stand by your man… when your sister’s sitting in his lap.
Drama | Comedy

Directed by : Billy Bob Thornton

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6.7 /10

When an uncle is charged with murder, the event reverberates throughout a poor Arkansas family, including a struggling musician and his wife, her mother, her sister, and his father.

13 – Dogma (1999)

It can be Hell getting into Heaven
Fantasy | Comedy | Adventure

Directed by: Kevin Smith

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7.0 /10

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is enlisted to prevent two angels from reentering Heaven and thus undoing the fabric of the universe. Along the way, she is aided by two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob. With the help of Rufus, the 13th Apostle, they must stop those who stand in their way and prevent the angels from entering Heaven.
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12 – The Way Back (2020)

Find the Truth
Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Directed by: Gavin O’Connor

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7.2 /10

Back in high school, Jack Cunningham had everything going for him. A basketball phenom, he could have punched his ticket to college or even the pros, but, instead, he chose to walk away from the game, forfeiting his future. Jack’s glory days are long gone…but, as it turns out, not forgotten. Years later, he gets the chance to take back his life when he is asked to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. Jack reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself, and as the boys start to come together as a team and win, he may get his last shot at redemption.
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11 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)

Find the Truth
Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Directed by: Zack Snyder

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7.3 /10

Determined to ensure Superman’s ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. The task proves more difficult than Bruce imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to transcend that which has held them back, allowing them to come together, finally forming an unprecedented league of heroes. Now united, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash may be too late to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions.
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10 – State of Play (2009)

Find the Truth
Crime | Drama | Mystery

Directed by: Kevin Macdonald

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7.3 /10

Handsome, unflappable U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins is the future of his political party: an honorable appointee who serves as the chairman of a committee overseeing defense spending. All eyes are upon the rising star to be his party’s contender for the upcoming presidential race. Until his research assistant/mistress is brutally murdered and buried secrets come tumbling out.

9 – Chasing Amy (1997)

It’s not who you love. It’s how.
Comedy | Drama | Romance

Directed by: Kevin Smith

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7.5 /10

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she’s a lesbian.
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8 – Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Love is the only inspiration.
Romance | History | Comedy

Directed by: John Madden

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7.6 /10

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter,” before it’s even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare’s comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
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7 – The Last Duel (2021)

The true story of a woman who defied a nation and made history.
Action | Drama | History

Directed by: Ridley Scott

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7.8 /10

Back in high school, Jack Cunningham had everything going for him. A basketball phenom, he could have punched his ticket to college or even the pros, but, instead, he chose to walk away from the game, forfeiting his future. Jack’s glory days are long gone…but, as it turns out, not forgotten. Years later, he gets the chance to take back his life when he is asked to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. Jack reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself, and as the boys start to come together as a team and win, he may get his last shot at redemption.
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6 – The Town (2010)

Welcome to the bank robbery capital of America.
Crime | Drama | Thriller

Directed by: Ben Affleck

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8.0 /10
Doug MacRay is a longtime thief, who, smarter than the rest of his crew, is looking for his chance to exit the game. When a bank job leads to the group kidnapping an attractive branch manager, he takes on the role of monitoring her – but their burgeoning relationship threatens to unveil the identities of Doug and his crew to the FBI Agent who is on their case.

4 – Dazed and Confused (1993)

See it with a bud.
Comedy | Drama

Directed by: Richard Linklater

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8.2 /10

The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a “no drugs” pledge.

3 – Argo (2012)

The movie was fake. The mission was real.
Drama | Thriller

Directed by: Ben Affleck

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8.2 /10

It’s rather fitting that Ben Affleck’s highest rated film is his own directorial baby, the Oscar-winning Argo.
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA ‘exfiltration’ specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

2 – Gone Girl (2014)

You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s…
Mystery | Thriller | Drama

Directed by: David Fincher

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8.3 /10

On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

1 – Good Will Hunting (1997)

For the first 20 years of his life, Will Hunting has called the shots. Now he’s about to meet his match.
Drama

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

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8.8 /10

Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from therapist Sean Maguire.
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