Robert Pattinson has been one of the most celebrated actors in cinema since his breakthrough in the late 2000s. After starring as Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise, he eventually established himself as a dramatic performer who can play a variety of eccentric characters.
You might be in the mood to watch some of Pattinson's best works. Here is our list of his iconic movies that are must-watch.
The Twilight Saga
Pattinson made his breakthrough playing Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga, opposite his co-star and then-girlfriend Kristen Stewart, who played Bella Swan. The five films turned them into major movie stars and made them part of pop culture.
The quality of the franchise might be debatable for many fans and audiences, but there is no doubt that Pattinson delivered an impressive performance as Edward Cullen in all five films, and you can get an early sense of why he became one of the most admired actors of his generation.
Where You Can Buy or Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Map to the Stars
David Cronenberg's Map to the Stars explores a tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another, and the relentless ghosts of their pasts.
This is Pattinson's second collaboration with Cronenberg after working together in Cosmopolis. This was also notably one of the films where Pattinson established himself as a dramatic performer beyond his Twilight reputation and proved that he can shine in this type of material.
Where You Can Buy or Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Good Time
In the Safdie Brothers' Good Time, after a botched robbery lands his brother in jail, a small-time criminal traverses the depraved underbelly of New York City in search of bail money.
For fans, this is the film that turned Pattinson's reputation into the kind of performer that we know him to be today, and where he shed his Twilight reputation entirely to many people who were still skeptical about his talent.
Where You Can Stream: HBO Max
High Life
Claire Denis' High Life follows a father and his daughter who struggle to survive in deep space, where they live in isolation.
The film may have a polarizing reception among the general audience, but Pattinson's performance still received a lot of praise as he managed to make us care about his character's journey and invest in his trippy quest.
Where You Can Buy or Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
The Lighthouse
Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse follows two lighthouse keepers who try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.
This is one of the films where Pattinson channeled his character's eccentricity to the fullest extent possible as he transformed into his character and removed any traces of "movie star persona." The film itself is also visually striking, which alone is the reason why it's worth watching.
Where You Can Stream: HBO Max
Tenet
Christopher Nolan's Tenet follows CIA operative, The Protagonist, who journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a global mission that unfolds beyond real time.
This marks Pattinson's first collaboration with Nolan. He served as the second lead of the story, and he managed to stand out due to his chemistry with John David Washington and showcase his skills as an action star.
Where You Can Stream: Netflix
The Batman
Matt Reeves' The Batman follows the famed Caped Crusader, who is forced to investigate Gotham City's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement after a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham.
While several actors have played Batman before, Pattinson managed to do his own take on the famed superhero that stands out. It helps that the film itself is a gritty and grounded take on the character that exists in their own universe.
Where You Can Stream: HBO Max
Mickey 17
In Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17, during a human expedition to colonize space, a so-called "expendable" employee is sent to explore an ice planet.
Pattinson delivered one of the best performances in his career as he successfully played multiple versions of his character with nuance and depth while also balancing the quirky sci-fi concept that the film was exploring.
Where You Can Stream: HBO Max, Prime Video
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