Every Ryan Gosling movie, ranked by critics

Meghan CookOct 20, 2020, 21:07 IST

Ryan Gosling has acted in a range of movies.Lionsgate/New Line Cinema/THINKfilm

Ryan Gosling is best known for films like "La La Land" (2016) and "The Notebook" (2004). Over the course of his career, he has played love interests, football stars, and historical figures.
Films like "Stay" (2005) and "Murder by Numbers" (2002) were critical misfires.
Gosling's highest-rated films include "The Nice Guys" (2016) and "Drive" (2011).

Ryan Gosling has taken on a range of roles, from the swoon-worthy leading man in "The Notebook" (2004) to the comedic buddy-cop in "The Nice Guys" (2016).

Insider looked back on Gosling's career and ranked his filmography according to critical ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.

Read on to see how his movies stacked up.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films without critical scores were not included.

Gosling's lowest-rated movie is "Stay" (2005).

Ryan Gosling in "Stay." 20th Century Fox

The actor played Richard Haywood in "Murder by Numbers" (2002).

Ryan Gosling starred alongside Sandra Bullock in this mystery thriller. Castle Rock Pictures

In "Gangster Squad" (2013) he was Jerry Wooters.

Gosling played a cop working to take down a mob boss. Warner Bros./YouTube

He was Leland Fitzgerald in "The United States of Leland" (2003).

Ryan Gosling in "The United States of Leland." Paramount/YouTube

Gosling starred in "All Good Things" (2010) as David Marks.

"All Good Things" was inspired by Robert Durst's life. Magnolia Pictures

The actor was Julian in "Only God Forgives" (2013).

Ryan Gosling in "Only God Forgives." Steven Tweedie

In "Song to Song" (2017) he was BV.

Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara in "Song to Song." Broad Green Pictures

He starred opposite Rachel McAdams in "The Notebook" (2004).

"The Notebook" is based on the Nicholas Sparks novel by the same name. New Line

Gosling appeared as himself in the documentary "My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn" (2015).

Ryan Gosling in "My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn." "My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn"/YouTube

The actor narrated "ReGeneration" (2010).

Ryan Gosling narrated "ReGeneration." Anonymous Content/YouTube

In "Fracture" (2007), he played Willy Beachum.

Ryan Gosling in "Fracture." New Line Cinema

He was Alan Bosley in "Remember the Titans" (2000).

Ryan Gosling played a member of the football team. Walt Disney Pictures/YouTube

Gosling played another football player in "The Slaughter Rule" (2003).

Ryan Gosling in "The Slaughter Rule." Cowboy Pictures/YouTube

The actor had a starring role in "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2013).

Ryan Gosling in "The Place Beyond the Pines." Focus Features

In the ensemble comedy "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011), he was Jacob Palmer.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in "Crazy, Stupid, Love." Warner Bros.

He played Lars in "Lars and the Real Girl" (2007).

His character introduced a life-sized doll as his new girlfriend. MGM

Gosling was in "The Believer" (2002) as Danny Balint.

Ryan Gosling in "The Believer." Fireworks Pictures/YouTube

The actor played Stephen Meyers in "The Ides of March" (2011).

Ryan Gosling in "The Ides of March." Sony Pictures/YouTube

In the documentary "Seduced and Abandoned" (2013) he appeared as himself.

Ryan Gosling spoke about the film industry in this documentary. Transmission Films/YouTube

He portrayed Neil Armstrong in "First Man" (2018).

Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong in "First Man." Universal Pictures

Gosling starred opposite Michelle Williams in "Blue Valentine" (2010).

Ryan Gosling in "Blue Valentine." The Weinstein Company

The actor was Jared Vennett in "The Big Short" (2015).

Ryan Gosling in "The Big Short." Paramount Pictures/YouTube

In "Blade Runner 2049" (2017) he was K.

Ryan Gosling in "Blade Runner 2049." Alcon Entertainment

Gosling starred as Dan Dunne in "Half Nelson" (2006).

Ryan Gosling was nominated for best actor in a leading role at the 2007 Oscars for his performance. ThinkFilm

He played Sebastian in "La La Land" (2016).

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in "La La Land." Summit Entertainment

Gosling was in Holland March in "The Nice Guys" (2016).

Ryan Gosling in "The Nice Guys." Warner Bros./YouTube

He played the titular driver in "Drive" (2011), his highest rated film.

Ryan Gosling in "Drive." FilmDistrict

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