8 Iconic Movies of Joaquin Phoenix 

Arshi Khanam

Joker (Netflix) 

This psychological thriller got Joaquin Phoenix his first Oscar for his impeccable role. He stars as a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comedian who descends into madness. 

Beau Is Afraid (Prime Video) 

Despite being a box office bomb, it garnered critical acclaim for Joaquin’s impressive performance as the titular character, battling his inner demons and paranoia.

Napolean (Apple TV+) 

The actor played the popular French leader Napolean. Joaquin added his unparalleled style to this layered character, earning praise for the same. 

Her (Netflix) 

The sci-fi romance movie stars Joaquin as a man struggling to accept his marital separation. He develops feelings for an artificial assistant that impact his life forever. 

You Were Never Really Here (Prime)

The fine actor plays a troubled mercenary named Joe, who is hired by a man to rescue his missing daughter, only to get tangled in a string of violent crimes and secrets. 

Walk The Line (Prime Video)

This is the biopic of popular singer Johnny Cash. Phoenix brought the essence of Cash's persona to life with his artistic flair. His performance got him nominated for an Oscar.   

To Die For (Dailymotion)

The edgy black comedy features the versatile star as a delinquent teenager who is seduced by a self-obsessed TV personality to commit murder.  

Gladiator (ZEE5)

Joaquin Phoenix essayed the twisted and immoral role of the ambitious son (Commodus) of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. He became popular after this movie.