Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Each week, we’ll rank the top 10 films in a specific category. While we aim to tie these lists to big releases, that won’t always be the case. Our goal? For you to enjoy, share your own lists, and join in on a lively, friendly debate. This is an interactive space to build community here at The Contending.
No fancy intros, no long essays – just a category and a list. Sound good?
With The Odyssey leading the box office for the foreseeable future, Matt Damon once again finds himself at the center of one of the year’s biggest films. Whether playing a mathematical genius, a stranded astronaut, an amnesiac assassin, or now the legendary Odysseus, Damon has spent more than 30 years building one of the most impressive careers of any actor of his generation.
From Best Picture winners and Oscar nominees to blockbuster franchises and modern classics, his filmography is loaded with memorable performances and outstanding films.
With audiences flocking to see The Odyssey, it felt like the perfect time to revisit the best movies of Matt Damon’s career.
Here are my ten favorites.
10. Ford v Ferrari (2019)
9. The Odyssey (2026)
8. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
7. The Bourne Identity (2002)
6. Rounders (1998)
5. Interstellar (2014)
4. Good Will Hunting (1997)
3. Oppenheimer (2023)
2. The Departed (2006)
1. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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