Joaquin Phoenix Movies, Ranked

Sad Clown, Serious Damage

11 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-09-30.

My Joaquin Phoenix ranking from watched films: wounded men, serious acting fumes, clown damage, and faces that make every room feel like a therapy bill waiting to happen. Ranked by stars first, then by rewatch pull, emotional clarity, perfo

1. 1
   Her (2013)

   ★★★★½

   From the very first scene, nabosesan ko na si Joaquin and I immediately got Black Mirror vibes.

2. 2
   Gladiator (2000)

   ★★★★

   The fire catapult hits feel real and dangerous.

3. 3
   C'mon C'mon (2021)

   ★★★½

   C’mon C’mon is tender, quiet, and honest.

4. 4
   Joker (2019)

   ★★★½
5. 5
   Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)

   ★★★½
6. 6
   Napoleon (2023)

   ★★★
7. 7
   Signs (2002)

   ★★★

   All mystery, no shock. But I like to think of this more as a family drama with an alien invasion backdrop.

8. 8
   The Master (2012)

   ★★½

   From the very first frame, the ocean waves churning behind a warship, symbolizes him being churned by a powerful force.

9. 9
   Eddington (2025)

   ★★½

   At first, di ko magets kung saan papunta.

10. 10
    8MM (1999)

    ★½

    Has that slow paced vibe with a strong thriller atmosphere and score.

11. 11
    Inherent Vice (2014)

    ½

    I wasn’t really engaged or invested in the film.