J.K. Simmons Movies, Ranked

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22 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-09-20.

My J.K. Simmons ranking from watched films: barking authority, jazz trauma, newspaper rage, and supporting roles that enter like a thrown chair. Ranked by stars first, then by rewatch pull, emotional clarity, performance impact, and how muc

1. 1
   Whiplash (2014)

   ★★★★★

   From the moment the first drum hit lands, Whiplash doesn’t ask for your attention, it demands it.

2. 2
   Whiplash (2013)

   ★★★★★

   Still carries the same fear and tension even in this shorter version.

3. 3
   La La Land (2016)

   ★★★★½

   A visually intoxicating love story about ambition, timing, and the painful trade off between dreams and relationships.

4. 4
   Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

   ★★★★½

   Mindblown 🤯 First time in a very long time na mabitin sa isang movie!

5. 5
   Jobs (2013)

   ★★★★½
6. 6
   Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

   ★★★★½

   Watched on Wednesday January 19, 2022.

7. 7
   Juror #2 (2024)

   ★★★★½

   12 Angry Men meets How to Get Away with Murder.

8. 8
   Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

   ★★★★
9. 9
   Spider-Man (2002)

   ★★★★
10. 10
    Spider-Man 2 (2004)

    ★★★★
11. 11
    Spider-Man 3 (2007)

    ★★★★
12. 12
    Up in the Air (2009)

    ★★★★
13. 13
    Zootopia (2016)

    ★★★★
14. 14
    Megamind (2010)

    ★★★½
15. 15
    Dark Skies (2013)

    ★★★½

    Same vibes as Weapons, but instead of witchcraft this one deals with aliens.

16. 16
    21 Bridges (2019)

    ★★★½

    Watched on Saturday March 26, 2022.

17. 17
    The Accountant² (2025)

    ★★★
18. 18
    The Accountant (2016)

    ★★★
19. 19
    Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

    ★★★
20. 20
    Justice League (2017)

    ★★★
21. 21
    The Tomorrow War (2021)

    ★★½
22. 22
    Heart of the Beast (2026)

    ★

    This is already the second film I’ve watched this year centered on a dog and the emotional effect it has on its owner, next to Gohan.