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- “Foxcatcher” (2014) Transformed by makeup and prosthetics (including a prominent nose and some very odd eyebrows) to resemble a putty-faced real-life monster (wrestling sponsor and super-wealthy heir John du Pont), Carell continued his dramatic journey in Foxcatcher.
- “Get Smart” (2008) A remake of the beloved '60s spy series (a Bond spoof created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry), this version of Get Smart sees Carell (as Maxwell Smart) and Anne Hathaway (as Agent 99) bringing an even lighter touch to an already-featherweight comic vision.
- “Dan in Real Life” (2007) While this very Nora Ephron-ish production (keywords: widower, advice columnist, bookstore meet-cute) wasn't a typical move for Carell, Dan in Real Life proved he can rom-com with the best of them — and having an amazing costar like Juliette Binoche certainly helped.
- “Battle of the Sexes” (2017) The glasses! The hair! The old-school wooden racquets! Emma Stone (as '70s tennis icon Billie Jean King) is Carell's worthy adversary in Battle of the Sexes, volleying back with her signature quick-witted sparky intellect.
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd. 246 votes. The hilarious coming-of-age film The 40-Year-Old Virgin showcases Steve Carell's exceptional comedic talents as Andy Stitzer, a socially awkward and sexually inexperienced electronics store employee.
- Crazy, Stupid, Love. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore. 201 votes. In the sophisticated romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, Steve Carell stars as Cal Weaver, a middle-aged man dealing with the aftermath of his wife's infidelity and requesting a divorce.
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd. 195 votes. Set against the backdrop of 1970s San Diego, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy tells the story of an arrogant yet lovable news anchor named Ron Burgundy – played effortlessly by Will Ferrell.
- Despicable Me. Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand. 173 votes. Lending his vocal talents to the world of animation, Steve Carell stars as Gru – a supervillain struggling with his own insecurities and parental instincts – in Despicable Me.
- Dan in Real Life
- Last Flag Flying
- Despicable Me
- The Big Short
- Crazy, Stupid Love
- Foxcatcher
- Little Miss Sunshine
- Beautiful Boy
- Anchorman
- The 40 Year-Old Virgin
The final spot on this list could've gone to any number of films depending on how generous I was feeling on any given day, but in the end, I went with this under-appreciated 2007 dramedy from director Peter Hedges. This isn't a film I've ever gone back to, and it's one that most people barely remember, but it actually did respectable business, taki...
Richard Linklater is one of our most humanist filmmakers, and even though no one saw this 2017 drama, I found it to be a touching film about friendship and loss. Carell stars alongside Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne as a trio of Vietnam veterans who reunite after Carell's son is killed in the Iraq War. This is a very different performance th...
It's funny... besides The 40 Year-Old Virgin and Anchorman, this was the movie that came up most often when I told people I'd be putting this list together. And they all had a point. Despicable Me isn't an all-time classic like Toy Story or The Lion King, but it's a damn good animated movie with a delightful performance from Carell as the villainou...
The Big Short earned five Oscar nominations including one for Best Picture, and while I didn't love it nearly as much as the Academy, there's no question that it's one of the better films on Carell's resume. Carell plays Mark Baum, who operates a small trading firm and is disgusted by American banks. Carell fits right in alongside co-stars Christia...
This is sort of where it all came together for Steve Carell as a movie star. Let's face it, looks matter in a romantic comedy, and my man is looking like a snack here. Not only does he sleep with Marisa Tomei, but his 17-year-old babysitter (Analeigh Tipton) has the hots for him, and his ex (Julianne Moore) may even want him back. Carell plays Cal,...
"Do you have any idea who I am?" That's how the trailer for Foxcatcher begins, and to be honest, I'd forgive you for not having any idea that John du Pont, the guy with the big nose, beady eyes and track suit, is actually Steve Carell. This was a transformative role for the star of The Office, a prestige drama that forced audiences to see him in a ...
This movie is so good that I wouldn't blame you if you forgot Carell was in it. When I think of Little Miss Sunshine, the first image in my head is that of Abigail Breslin dancing, followed by Alan Arkin cursing, followed by Paul Danoscreaming, and it becomes all too easy to gloss over the fact that Carell is wonderful here as the family's suicidal...
Pound for pound, this may very well be Carell's greatest performance to date. It feels like no one saw this movie due to its tough subject matter, or, if they saw it, they thought it was too sentimental. Not me. I was a gigantic puddle at the end of this movie which completely wrecked me. I caught it up in Toronto and not only was I the last person...
Simply put, there is no 40 Year-Old Virgin without Anchorman, which allowed Carell to show what he can really do. Seriously, director Adam McKay just turns him loose here, with hysterical results. All of the main characters in Anchormanare rather brilliantly conceived, and that includes Carell's Brick Tamland. The meteorologist's IQ may be a lowly ...
Carell's first film as a leading man remains his very best, and it may be because he co-wrote this uproarious 2006 comedy with director Judd Apatow. He plays -- you guessed it -- a 40-year-old virgin named Andy Stitzer who lives alone, unless his unopened action figures count as roommates. When he tells his buddies during a poker game that he's nev...
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- Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - 91% Little Miss Sunshine put Carell on the map for dramatic roles. He plays Frank, a gay man who attempted suicide and is now living with his sister, Sheryl Hoover.
- The Big Short (2015) - 89% In Adam McKay's The Big Short, Carell plays the character of Mark Baum, the leader of a trading firm who's upset at the banking system and decides to profit from the situation that ignited the chaos of the 2008 financial crisis.
- Foxcatcher (2014) - 87% Carell's only nomination (so far) for an Academy Award for Best Actor was very much deserved. Playing John du Pont in Foxcatcher can't have been an easy task, because of the mystery surrounding the wealthy man whose fascination with wrestling led to murder and the conviction that put him in jail.
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) - 85% Some argue that The 40-Year-Old Virgin has Carell's best performance, and it's actually hard to argue against that.
- THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN (2005) Director: Judd Apatow. Writers: Judd Apatow, Steve Carell. Starring Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch.
- THE BIG SHORT (2015) Director: Adam McKay. Writers: Charles Randolph, Adam McKay, based on the book by Michael Lewis. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Marisa Tomei, Finn Wittrock.
- FOXCATCHER (2014) Director: Bennett Miller. Writers: E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Sienna Miller, Vanessa Redgrave, Anthony Michael Hall.Carell received his first Oscar nomination as Best Actor for Bennett Miller’s truth-is-stranger-than-fiction sports drama.
- LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006) Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris. Writer: Michael Arndt. Starring Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, Alan Arkin.
Dec 6, 2020 · But with how many projects Steve Carell has been in, there has to be a certain ranking of the best movies to watch that feature everyone’s favorite newsman. And you’ll find that there’s...
Feb 24, 2022 · Steve Carell's Best Movies, Ranked by Metacritic. Steve Carell has become synonymous with colorful television characters. But some of his best-received projects have actually been on the bigger screen. by Danielle Turchiano — February 24, 2022, 11:18 AM PST. Steve Carell.
