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Sam Rockwell is an American actor who is known for his method acting and his versatility. The actor won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and was also nominated in the same category for his layered portrayal in the movie, Vice.
Rockwell has worked in some of the most critically acclaimed movies like The Green Mile, where he gave a chilling performance. His other movies include Charlie’s Angels, Moon, Jojo Rabbit, Seven, and more.
For his portrayal in Fosse/Verdon as Bob Fosse, he earned an Emmy nomination. The actor has also worked in theatre and has received a Tony nomination. Viewers who want to check out some popular and underrated movies of Sam Rockwell can check the list below for a quick guide.
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Mr. Right, The Green Mile, and other Sam Rockwell movies to watch
1) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Prime Video)
Starring Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, and others, this sci-fi comedy directed by Garth Jennings, is based on the series created by Douglas Adams. The film revolves around Arthur Dent (Freeman) and his extraterrestrial companion and friend, Ford Prefect (Mos Def).
The film has stunning visuals and whacky concepts and has incredible comic scenes. Rockwell plays the role of Zaphod Beeblebrox, who is the eccentric President of the Galaxy. The film showcases Rockwell’s comic timing and method acting and his ability to elevate even mediocre material.
2) The Way Way Back (Prime Video)
Directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash and starring Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and others, this coming-of-age comedy-drama, revolves around an introverted 14-year-old boy, Duncan (Liam James), who goes on a summer vacation with his mother and his boyfriend.
Even though Duncan does not like his mother’s boyfriend, he finds a mentor in the town’s water park operator, Owen (Rockwell). The film is one of Rockwell’s underrated movies as the actor proves his acting abilities and versatility and can portray the maturity of his role.
3) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Prime Video)
A crime drama directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, and others, the film revolves around a Missouri woman Mildred (McDormand). She decides to fight for the rape and murder of her daughter and decides to rent three roadside billboards to draw attention to the crime.
The film is critically acclaimed and is noted for its nuanced direction and performances. Rockwell embodies the layered persona of his character, who is the tense, deeply flawed, yet redeemable, officer Jason Dixon. The movie is one of his career-defining roles and he won an Oscar for his emotionally heavyweight supporting role.
4) Mr. Right (Prime Video)
Starring Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, and others, this romantic action-comedy movie, directed by Paco Cabezas, revolves around a bubbly and optimistic young woman (Kendrick). Her life turns upside down when she gets to know that her boyfriend (Rockwell), is a former professional hitman.
The film is a unique take on the hitman genre as Rockwell’s character Francis, decides to kill all those people who hired him and made him into a hitman. The film is quirky, and fresh, and is elevated by the comic timing and action performances of Rockwell, who delivers his part with determination.
5) The Green Mile (Netflix)
Directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tom Hanks, David Morse, Sam Rockwell, and others, this fantasy drama movie is based on the novel by Stephen King. The film is about a death row prison guard (Tom Hanks), and his narration of a mysterious convict (Michael Clarke Duncan), who has supernatural powers and is wrongfully convicted of murdering a small girl.
The film was a commercial and critical success and is a classic movie. In one of the best-known performances of Rockwell, the actor plays Wild Bill Wharton, who is a violent and sadistic prisoner. Rockwell’s chilling performance as the psychopathic inmate added layers to the movie and is a must-watch.
6) Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (Prime Video)
Based on an unauthorized autobiography by Chuck Barris, this biographical spy movie directed by George Clooney, stars Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, Julia Roberts, and others. The film revolves around the life of Chuck Barris (Rockwell), who is a game show host and producer but claims to have worked for the CIA and was an international assassin.
The film received mixed reviews but Rockwell was appreciated for his method acting and exhaustive portrayal of Barris. The actor delivers a charismatic and complex performance and displays his versatility and finesse. Rockwell is able to portray the blend of drama and comedy in the movie through his over-the-top depiction of his character.
Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose a movie of their liking.
