Cillian Murphy is a low-key actor who has achieved global success through his series of performances in blockbuster films. Beginning his professional journey from theatres, the Irish actor famous for playing Thomas Shelby in the BBC series, The Peaky Blinders, has performed in a line of must-see movies. His filmography comprises both award-winning and blockbuster films. Here’s a list of some of the must-watch Cillian Murphy movies.
Watch These Must-Watch Cillian Murphy Movies
Oppenheimer (2023)
Murphy’s potentially career-high role, Oppenheimer brought Cillian into the international limelight. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer revolves around J. Robert Oppenheimer, the inventor of the atomic bomb. Murphy gives an out-of-this-world performance that makes the movie happen. His acting received worldwide acclaim, turning him into a household name far from his cult status from the BBC series. The film was a commercial success, grossing nearly $960 million worldwide. It can be streamed in India on JioHotstar.
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28 Days Later (2002)
28 Days Later was Murphy’s breakout role as a starring actor. In the film directed by Danny Boyle, Murphy stars as Jim, a guy who awakens in an empty London following a viral epidemic that kills off most of the population. His acting in the movie portrays vulnerability due to desperation against one’s survival needs and determination. His acting as Jim contributes to the tense, post-apocalyptic tone of the movie. The film was a commercial hit and is a contemporary horror classic. Found on platforms such as Hulu worldwide, it is still must-watch material from Cillian’s body of work.
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is an award-winning Palme d’Or historical drama directed by Ken Loach, and among Murphy’s favourite performances. He plays Damien O’Donovan, a young physician turned rebel during Ireland’s War of Independence, in the film. His sensitive performance brings out the emotional and moral depth of combat for freedom at the expense of personal sacrifice. While the film is not well known for its box office performance, it was well-received and is a classic of his body of work. It is available to stream on some platforms like MUBI and Apple TV.
Breakfast on Pluto (2005)
Murphy plays a risk-taking and revolutionary part as Kitten Braden, a trans woman seeking love and identity in 1970s Ireland and London. The role won him a Golden Globe nomination and demonstrated his mettle as a leading man. Breakfast on Pluto is full of humour and pathos and is one of his standout films. It can be streamed on Prime Video in some territories.
Red Eye (2005)
Changing genres, Murphy co-stars with Rachel McAdams in this tense thriller by Wes Craven. As a charming and sinister villain, his performance propels the film’s tension as a woman is held hostage in a fatal airborne negotiation. The film was commercially successful and can be rented on Amazon Prime Video.
Check These Must-Watch Cillian Murphy Movies
From Oppenheimer to 28 Days Later, these films provide the audience with a fantastic glimpse at Cillian Murphy’s filmography.
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