After watching his surprise cameo in the latest episode of The White Lotus season 3, you might be looking for recommendations on Sam Rockwell movies to watch.
The Oscar-winning actor trended online as a result of his outrageous monologue when he showed up in the hit HBO show's recently aired episode and it revived a huge interest in appreciating his work in his illustrious acting career.
Here is a recommendation of films starring Rockwell that you should watch:
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Rockwell won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his acclaimed performance as Jason Dixon in the Martin McDonagh film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
While the film remains divisive among critics up to this day, there is no doubt that Rockwell delivered an exceptional performance as we were able to see his character's tumultuous growth throughout the film and somewhat invest ourselves in his journey.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Rockwell starred as the game show host Chuck Barris in the 2002 George Clooney film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.
It marked the first time that he led a major studio film and he managed to impress a lot of critics and audiences in his performance as the beloved TV personality. While the film was not a box office success, it showed a lot of promise for Rockwell as one of the great talents to look out for at that time.
Galaxy Quest
Rockwell showed his comedic chops as Guy Fleegman in the 1999 comedy cult classic Galaxy Quest.
While he was part of a star-studded ensemble, he managed to be a scene-stealer as he shared scenes with stars like Sigourney Weaver and Tim Allen and showed that he is capable of doing terrific comedic performances that resonate with the audience.
Moon
The independent science-fiction film Moon was a vehicle for Rockwell to show his chops as the leading man in the genre fare.
He gave a devastating performance as Sam Bell and we were able to feel his personal dilemma as he faced the end of his mission on the far side of the moon. During that year, he was considered to be one of the biggest snubs at the Oscars as his performance didn't get any recognition.
Iron Man 2
Rockwell's turn as the villainous Justin Hammer was considered to be the biggest highlight in the MCU sequel Iron Man 2.
While the film didn't have the same enthusiastic response as the first film, Rockwell's performance was widely praised due to his whimsical take on the villain and MCU fans are still hoping that the character will return at some point.
Vice
Rockwell received his second Oscar nomination for playing George W. Bush in Adam McKay's Dick Cheney biopic Vice.
His performance as the former US president was lauded by critics since his portrayal did not feel like a Saturday Night Live impersonation and gave a more nuanced take that made him feel like a true character.
See How They Run
Rockwell played British detective Inspector Stoppard in the period mystery film See How They Run.
Critics were impressed by the Oscar winner's performance as he managed to convincingly play a British character in a film that has heavily British elements. While the film was not a huge box office success, it was still praised by the audiences who have seen it.
BONUS: Fosse/Verdon
While it is not a movie, the FX limited series Fosse/Verdon deserves a shoutout in the list as it featured Rockwell's astounding performance as legendary director Bob Fosse. He won a SAG Award for the role.
Rockwell's take on Fosse was praised by the critics for his nuanced portrayal of the complicated figure and his chemistry with Michelle Williams' Gwen Verdon. Their performances are considered to be the biggest razzle-dazzle of the acclaimed series.
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