Canadian Ryan Gosling is one of the most prestigious actors today. The star has had a stellar career in both independent films and major Hollywood studio projects.
Ryan Gosling receives constant praise from audiences and critics for his performances in each new project. Some examples of well-received films starring the actor are “Zero Tolerance,” “Half Nelson” and “The Stuntman.”
Having said that, we have decided to list the 8 best films with Ryan Gosling available to watch on streaming services.
Ryan Gosling: the best films to watch online
The Notebook (2004)
Based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, “The Notebook” stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The actors play a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s.
However, this couple’s love story is told through the reading of a notebook made by an elderly man (James Garner) in the present day, who tells the story to an elderly woman (Gena Rowlands) in a nursing home.
The film is directed by Nick Cassavetes (son of Gena Rowlands and cult favorite John Cassavetes).
available to Max subscribers.
Drive (2011)
Based on the novel of the same name by James Sallis, “Drive” was a critical success. The film is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Ryan Gosling stars in the film as a lonely Hollywood stuntman who works as a getaway driver, demonstrating great driving skills.
However, the man’s life changes when he becomes attached to his neighbor (Carey Mulligan) and her son. However, problems arise when her husband (Oscar Isaac) is released from prison.
available to Belas Artes à La Carte subscribers.
In Love Forever (2010)
This critically acclaimed drama stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. They play a couple and the film’s narrative has a non-linear structure, which alternates between the beginning of the love story and its painful end.
Gosling and Williams’ performances received widespread praise. The film is directed by Derek Cianfrance.
available to Max and Amazon Prime Video subscribers and free on Pluto TV.
Barbie (2023)
This comedy, based on the Mattel line of dolls, was a major box office success. Directed by Greta Gerwig, “Barbie” stars Margot Robbie as a version of the Barbie doll and Ryan Gosling as one of the Ken dolls.
In the plot, after an existential crisis, Barbie (Robbie) goes on a journey with Ken (Gosling), leaving Barbieland for the real world.
available to Max subscribers.
La La Land: Seasons of Singing (2016)
Ryan Gosling stars in the film as a passionate jazz pianist and traditionalist regarding the musical genre. His dream is to open his own jazz club. However, he falls in love with an aspiring actress (Emma Stone).
The plot of “La La Land” follows the love story between these two characters as they try to realize their dreams in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The film is directed by Damien Chazelle.
available for Star+, Amazon Prime Video and Telecine subscribers.
The Ideal Girl (2007)
A comedy-drama with an unusual plot, “The Ideal Girl” was a commercial failure. However, the film received critical praise, mainly for Ryan Gosling’s performance.
Gosling plays a young man with social problems who develops a romantic relationship with a sex doll.
available for Amazon Prime Video and Mubi subscribers.
First Man (2018)
The biographical drama “First Man” follows the life of American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon. The plot revolves around the years preceding the Apollo 11 mission.
Ryan Gosling plays Neil Armstrong. Directed by Damien Chazelle, the film is based on the book of the same name by James R. Hansen.
available for Star+, Amazon Prime Video and Telecine subscribers.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
A continuation of the cult hit “Blade Runner”, released in 1982, “Blade Runner 2049” is a science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Set 30 years after the events of the original film, “Blade Runner 2049” follows a new Blade Runner: K, played by Ryan Gosling.
In the plot, K discovers a secret that could plunge what’s left of society into even greater chaos.
available to Netflix subscribers.
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