5 best films with Joaquin Phoenix to watch on Netflix and other streaming

One of the most famous American actors today is, without a doubt, Joaquin Phoenix. Brother of the late actor River Phoenix, Joaquin gained worldwide fame for his intense, dark and eccentric roles.

The actor has already received numerous awards, including an Oscar. His filmography includes numerous commercial successes and critically acclaimed films. Furthermore, Joaquin Phoenix has worked with great directors such as James Gray, Paul Thomas Anderson, M. Night Shyamalan and Gus Van Sant.

We have therefore created a list of the 5 best Joaquin Phoenix films available on the main streaming services. Check it out below!

Check out the top 5 movies starring Joaquin Phoenix available to stream below.

We have selected titles available on the main streaming services in Brazil: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Max.

Written and directed by Woody Allen, “The Irrational Man” combines comedy, drama and mystery.

Joaquin Phoenix plays Abe Lucas, a philosophy professor in existential crisis who arrives in a new city to teach. There, he becomes involved with two women: a fellow teacher (Parker Posey) and a student (Emma Stone).

However, his life changes after he accidentally overhears a conversation about a corrupt judge. Abe then commits a morally questionable act of justice, which makes him feel happier.

One of Joaquin Phoenix’s first performances to receive critical acclaim was as the villain Commodus in the historical drama “Gladiator.”

Russell Crowe plays a Roman general who is thrown into slavery after the betrayal of Commodus, who kills his father, Marcus Aurelius, and seizes the throne.

From that moment on, Maximus becomes a gladiator and climbs the ranks of the arena, seeking revenge. Directed by Ridley Scott, “Gladiator” was a critical and commercial success.

The cult crime film “The Owners of the Night” is written and directed by the famous director James Gray (“Ad Astra”).

Joaquin Phoenix plays Bobby, a nightclub manager involved with gangsters. However, his brother (Mark Wahlberg) and father (Robert Duvall) hold senior positions in the New York police force.

As events unfold, Bobby is forced to choose a side.

Film about alien invasion, “Signs” is a horror thriller written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense”, “Split”). Mel Gibson plays Graham Hess, a pastor whose faith is shaken after the death of his wife.

Joaquin Phoenix plays Merrill, Graham’s brother, who lives with him and his two nephews on an isolated farm. However, their lives change when they discover strange giant circles on their plantation.

Inspired by DC characters and the Batman universe, the psychological thriller “Joker” achieved great critical and commercial success.

Joaquin Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck, an aspiring comedian who faces failure and suffers from a mental condition that causes him to laugh randomly.

After a series of humiliations, his journey takes a dark turn when he kills three men who taunted him on the subway. Thanks to his performance, Phoenix received the Oscar for best actor.

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