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Robert Pattinson Movies, Ranked By Tomatometer
The latest: Robert Pattinson plays opposite Zendaya in The Drama, opening in theaters everywhere!
Robert Pattinson on the Twilight series press circuits would occasionally mock the movies he was out there supposedly promoting, suggesting two things: (1) maybe this new on the scene IT boy was actually a genuine person, and (2) he had made enough money by New Moon to never work in this town again. Many young actors’ careers have been crushed under the weight of the very things that made them famous. And unemployment post-Twilight was a very real threat for Pattinson: Would he only be remembered as that pasty sparkling vegetarian vampire?
As Twilight wound down, Pattinson threw himself before the arthouse gods, who guided him to challenging directors like David Cronenberg (Cosmopolis, Maps to the Stars), Anton Corbijn (Life), Werner Herzog (Queen of the Desert), and David Michôd (The Rover). And though none of those movies represented their respective director’s best work, and in the case of Herzog it was actually his worst, they showcased Pattinson as a dedicated performer and, especially in dystopian western The Rover, a sometimes unpredictable and savage one.
And then in 2017 he put out Good Time, just to show you sometimes all you need is that one movie to turn your image around. As with the Safdie brothers’ later Uncut Gems, Good Time assaults the senses while building a central emphatic and engaging character defined by constant frantic action. Pattinson came out as the indie hero of that year, and having James Gray’s The Lost City of Z release around the same time didn’t hurt, either. A strong 2019 continued that trend with Claire Denis’ High Life and Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse. He then dived back into the realm of big blockbusters with 2022’s The Batman.
Pattinson also starred in Netflix thriller The Devil All the Time, opposite Tom Holland, Mickey 17, a new sci-fi/comedy directed by Bong Joon Ho, and will be in Lynne Ramsey’s Die My Love this weekend, a drama critics are describing as a roller coaster of raw emotions. Take a look at all Robert Pattinson movies, ranked by Tomatometer! —Alex Vo
#1
The Boy and the Heron
Critics Consensus: Soulfully exploring thought-provoking themes through a beautifully animated lens, The Boy and the Heron is another Miyazaki masterpiece.
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
#2
Good Time
Critics Consensus: A visual treat filled out by consistently stellar work from Robert Pattinson, Good Time is a singularly distinctive crime drama offering far more than the usual genre thrills.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barkhad Abdi, Benny Safdie
Directed By: Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
#3
The Lighthouse
Critics Consensus: A gripping story brilliantly filmed and led by a pair of powerhouse performances, The Lighthouse further establishes Robert Eggers as a filmmaker of exceptional talent.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman, Logan Hawkes
Directed By: Robert Eggers
#4
The Childhood of a Leader
Critics Consensus: The Childhood of a Leader mirrors the rise of fascism in post-WWI Europe with a well-acted, confidently crafted look at one young man’s unsettling coming of age.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin, Bérénice Bejo
Directed By: Brady Corbet
#5
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Critics Consensus: The main characters are maturing, and the filmmakers are likewise improving on their craft; vibrant special effects and assured performances add up to what is the most complex yet of the Harry Potter films.
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane
Directed By: Mike Newell
#6
The Batman
Critics Consensus: A grim, gritty, and gripping super-noir, The Batman ranks among the Dark Knight’s bleakest — and most thrillingly ambitious — live-action outings.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell
Directed By: Matt Reeves
#7
The Lost City of Z
Critics Consensus: The Lost City of Z‘s stately pace and visual grandeur hearken back to classic exploration epics, and Charlie Hunnam turns in a masterful performance as its complex protagonist.
Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland
Directed By: James Gray
#8
High Life
Critics Consensus: High Life is as visually arresting as it is challenging, confounding, and ultimately rewarding – which is to say it’s everything film fans expect from director Claire Denis.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, André Benjamin, Mia Goth
Directed By: Claire Denis
#9
The Drama
Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie
Directed By: Kristoffer Borgli
#10
Mickey 17
Critics Consensus: Mickey 17 finds Bong Joon Ho returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core, proving along the way that you can never have too many Robert Pattisons.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette
Directed By: Bong Joon Ho
#11
Die My Love
Critics Consensus: A frenzied depiction of a common but oft-ignored experience, Die My Love might be too stylistically mannered to fully connect but gifts Jennifer Lawrence with one of her most vivid roles yet.
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Sissy Spacek
Directed By: Lynne Ramsay
#12
The King
Critics Consensus: While The King is sometimes less than the sum of its impressive parts, strong source material and gripping performances make this a period drama worth hailing.
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Robert Pattinson
Directed By: David Michôd
#13
Tenet
Critics Consensus: A visually dazzling puzzle for film lovers to unlock, Tenet serves up all the cerebral spectacle audiences expect from a Christopher Nolan production.
Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
#14
Cosmopolis
Critics Consensus: Though some may find it cold and didactic, Cosmopolis benefits from David Cronenberg’s precise direction, resulting in a psychologically complex adaptation of Don DeLillo’s novel.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Sarah Gadon, Mathieu Amalric
Directed By: David Cronenberg
#15
The Rover
Critics Consensus: Fueled by engaging performances from Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson, the tension-filled The Rover overcomes its narrative faults through sheer watchability.
Starring: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field
Directed By: David Michôd
#16
Damsel
Critics Consensus: The beautifully filmed Damsel injects the western genre with a welcome dose of humor and some unexpected twists, although its stately pace may frustrate impatient viewers.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Directed By: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
#17
The Devil All the Time
Critics Consensus: The Devil All the Time‘s descent into darkness can be harrowing to the point of punishment, but it’s offset by strong work from a stellar cast.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Sebastian Stan, Bill Skarsgård
Directed By: Antonio Campos
#18
Maps to the Stars
Critics Consensus: Narratively unwieldy and tonally jumbled, Maps to the Stars still has enough bite to satisfy David Cronenberg fans in need of a coolly acidic fix.
Starring: Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, John Cusack, Robert Pattinson
Directed By: David Cronenberg
#19
Life
Critics Consensus: Life may frustrate viewers seeking a James Dean biopic with its subject’s intensity, but it remains a diverting, well-acted effort assembled with admirable craft and ambition.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Dane DeHaan, Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley
Directed By: Anton Corbijn
#20
Water for Elephants
Critics Consensus: It’s a tale tastefully told and beautifully filmed, but Water for Elephants suffers from a pronounced lack of chemistry between its leads.
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider
Directed By: Francis Lawrence
#21
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Critics Consensus: It’s the most entertaining Twilight, but that’s not enough to make Breaking Dawn Part 2 worth watching for filmgoers who don’t already count themselves among the franchise converts.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke
Directed By: Bill Condon
#22
Twilight
Critics Consensus: Having lost much of its bite transitioning to the big screen, Twilight will please its devoted fans, but do little for the uninitiated.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli
Directed By: Catherine Hardwicke
#23
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Critics Consensus: Stuffed with characters and overly reliant on uninspired dialogue, Eclipse won’t win The Twilight Saga many new converts, despite an improved blend of romance and action fantasy.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Bryce Dallas Howard
Directed By: David Slade
#24
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Critics Consensus: The Twilight Saga‘s second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone, and excessive length.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene
Directed By: Chris Weitz
#25
Bel Ami
Critics Consensus: Bel Ami contains some soapy pleasures but it overall rushes through the narrative and suffers from a vague central performance by Robert Pattinson.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci
Directed By: Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod
#26
Remember Me
Critics Consensus: Its leads are likeable, but Remember Me suffers from an overly maudlin script and a borderline offensive final twist.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan
Directed By: Allen Coulter
#27
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Critics Consensus: Slow, joyless, and loaded with unintentionally humorous moments, Breaking Dawn Part 1 may satisfy the Twilight faithful, but it’s strictly for fans of the franchise.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke
Directed By: Bill Condon
#28
Little Ashes
Critics Consensus: It has a beautiful cast, but Little Ashes suffers from an uneven tone and a surplus of unintentionally silly moments.
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell
Directed By: Paul Morrison
#29
Queen of the Desert
Critics Consensus: Queen of the Desert unites some undeniably talented professionals, but it’s difficult to discern what drew them together — or understand how its compelling real-life story became such a muddled mess.
Starring: Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Robert Pattinson, Damian Lewis
Directed By: Werner Herzog
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