One of the most famous mid-1990sMickey Mouse Clubmembers, which also included the likes ofJustin TimberlakeandBritney Spears, wasRyan Gosling, who has become one of the biggest names in Hollywood by not just rising to the top of his game but also staying there. Beloved for his work in the likes ofBlade Runner 2049,the tearjerking romantic classicThe Notebook,and even his hilarious, action-heavy starring role in 2024’sThe Fall Guy, Gosling has proven time and again to be a master of both comedy and drama, an ability many popular actors simply don’t possess.
A Golden Globe winner and recipient of a trio of Academy Award nominations, with a win surely on its way soon, Gosling never seems to slow down, producing high-quality turns as instantly memorable characters year after year. In 2026, Gosling is set to star alongsideSandra HüllerandMilana Vayntrubin a cinematic adaptation ofAndy Weir’s novelProject Hail Mary, which has been five years in the making. In the meantime, whilst his millions of fans patiently wait,here’s a look at the very best Ryan Gosling movies currently available to stream on Netflix. Sublime!
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‘The Gray Man’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.5/10
The Gray Man
A product of theRusso Brothers,AnthonyandJoe,The Gray Manis a one-man action romp starring Gosling as an expert CIA agent known as Six. However, after a mission goes wrong, Six finds himself on the wrong side of the very organization he works for, having to run from a twisted former agent who is hell-bent on tracking him down. A breathless action flick with plenty of impressive set pieces,The Gray Manshowcases Gosling’s versatility, with there quite possibly no genre he hasn’t yet nailed. Thrilling, tense, and thoroughly entertaining, you won’t want to missThe Gray Man. -Jake Hodges
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‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ (2012)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.3/10
The Place Beyond the Pines
Co-written and directed byDerek Cianfrance,The Place Beyond the Pinesfollows Gosling’s Luke, a mysterious stunt racer who desperately seeks a reconnection with his former partner, Romina (Eva Mendes). However, on his hunt for love, Luke becomes entwined with a life of crime, eventually catching the eye of the law. A sincerely underrated, action-packed tale,The Place Beyond the Pinesdresses an emotionally tragic tale in the clothes of a heist story. Featuring stunning ensemble performances and a central narrative that will keep you gripped throughout,The Place Beyond the Pinesdeserves much more love than it currently gets. -Jake Hodges
‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’ (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Crazy, Stupid, Love
One of the best romantic comedies of the 2010s,Crazy, Stupid, LovefollowsSteve Carell’s Cal, a middle-aged man who has just lost his wife and home. Desperately seeking a way out of his rut, Cal meets Jacob (Gosling), an expert on hitting on women, with the two eventually teaching each other more about life and love than either could’ve imagined. Structured like a classic Shakespearean comedy,Crazy, Stupid, Loveis as hilarious as it is emotional and perfectly captures the chaos of modern romance. With twists and turns aplenty, it all comes to a head in a front garden fight you’ll never forget. -Jake Hodges
‘Barbie’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 6.8/10
One half of the cinematic event of the 2020s so far,BarbiefollowsMargot Robbie’s interpretation of the classic Mattel figure living in her perfect, harmless world of Barbie Land. However, when an outside force threatens their paradise, a trip to visit humans alongside Gosling’s Ken is about to change their perception of living forever. Packed with unforgettable moments sure to make you laugh and cry,Barbieis a wonderfully unapologetic examination of modern patriarchal sensibilities, all packed in a perfect pink bow. From Ken’s energetic dance number to a beautifully touching speech byAmerica Ferrera,Barbiehas a bit of everything. -Jake Hodges
