Matt Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer who began his acting career as a student. He's best known for his roles in Ocean's Eleven, Saving Private Ryan, The Bourne Identity, and other films where he faces dystopian worlds and impossible situations. But Damon’s impact on global cinema goes far beyond acting. Along with his childhood friend Ben Affleck, he co-wrote several screenplays and produced films. We've put together a list of 10 must-see Matt Damon movies that are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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- The Instigators
- Air
- The Last Duel
- Stillwater
- Ford v Ferrari
- Suburbicon
- Downsizing
- The Great Wall
- Jason Bourne
- The Martian
The Instigators
IMDb: 6.2/10
2024, Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Doug Liman
Top cast: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau
The Instigators tells the story of Rory and Cobby. Rory, a former Marine, is struggling with unpaid child support and mortgage debts. Cobby, fresh out of prison, also finds himself in need of money. In a desperate move, they plan a robbery, but it quickly goes off the rails. Now, with Rory’s therapist in tow, the two must outrun the police, stubborn bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss. But can they pull it off?
Air
IMDb: 7.4/10
2023, Drama, Sport
USA, R
Director: Ben Affleck
Top cast: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck
Air takes us back to 1984. Sonny Vaccaro, a marketing scout in Nike’s basketball division, doesn't know much about sports shoes, but he has a keen eye for talent. While his bosses want to sign endorsement deals with three promising players on the cheap, Sonny is set on one rising star — Michael Jordan. The challenge? Jordan is known for preferring Adidas and is also considering Converse. So, Sonny comes up with a bold plan: offer Jordan a signature brand and create a custom sneaker line just for him. A risky move, right?
The Last Duel
IMDb: 7.3/10
2021, Action, Mystery, Thriller
UK, USA, R
Director: Ridley Scott
Top cast: Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer
Matt Damon co-wrote the screenplay for The Last Duel. The film takes us to late 14th-century France, where the relationship between knight Jean de Carrouges and his comrade and neighbor Jacques Le Gris unravels, leading to a bitter conflict. Feeling wronged, Carrouges appeals to King Charles VI of France, who orders that the two settle their dispute through a deadly duel.
Stillwater
IMDb: 6.6/10
2021, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Tom McCarthy
Top cast: Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin
Stillwater is a gripping, understated drama that sends chills down your spine. The story follows a father who travels from Oklahoma to France to help his daughter, who has been arrested for murder.
Ford v Ferrari
IMDb: 8.1/10
2019, Action, Biography, Drama, Sport
USA, PG-13
Director: James Mangold
Top cast: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal
In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II chose to enhance the company’s reputation by concentrating on producing more stylish cars. After a failed bid to buy the struggling Ferrari, Ford decided to take on the Italian automaker on the racetrack, aiming to win the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. To build the perfect car, Ford brought in renowned car designer Carroll Shelby, who insisted on working with the brilliant yet notoriously challenging driver Ken Miles. Together, they began developing what would become the legendary Ford GT40 sports car.
Suburbicon
IMDb: 6.5/10
2017, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
UK, USA, China, R
Director: George Clooney
Top cast: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac
Suburbicon is a seemingly perfect town in the heart of America, where happy families live in charming, affordable homes with neatly manicured lawns. But the town's peaceful life is suddenly disrupted by a shocking event in the life of one model family. This event leads them down a dark path of blackmail, revenge, and betrayal.
Downsizing
IMDb: 5.8/10
2017, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
USA, Norway, R
Director: Alexander Payne
Top cast: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau
In search of a better life, an American man and his wife decide to get rid of their normal-sized bodies. They want to shrink themselves, believing that living in a tiny body will be easier and cheaper. Along with crowds of other volunteers, they head for the shrinking procedure. Unfortunately for the man, his wife changes her mind at the last minute. So, what will happen to him?
The Great Wall
IMDb: 5.9/10
2016, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
USA, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, PG-13
Director: Yimou Zhang
Top cast: Matt Damon, Tian Jing, Willem Dafoe
The Great Wall blends semi-historical events with mysticism. The Great Wall was built to protect China from all threats, but this enemy is like nothing anyone has ever seen. Even the strongest wall can't hold them back. If the invasion isn't stopped, the world will be doomed.
Jason Bourne
IMDb: 6.6/10
2022, Action, Thriller
USA, China, Spain, PG-13
Director: Paul Greengrass
Top cast: Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander
The world is on the edge of disaster, and it’s time for the hero to return. From Naples to Munich to New York, his name is recognized worldwide. The top-tier super-agent, the best of the best, and even in Las Vegas, the game follows his rules. He is Jason Bourne.
The Martian
IMDb: 8.0/10
2015, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
USA, UK, Hungary, Jordan, PG-13
Director: Ridley Scott
Top cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig
The 'Ares 3' Mars mission was forced to evacuate due to an incoming sandstorm. Engineer and biologist Mark Watney was injured when his spacesuit was damaged in the storm. Believing him dead, the crew evacuated, leaving Mark behind. When Watney regains consciousness, he finds that while communication with Earth is down, the habitat module is still fully functional. Now, he must figure out how to survive on limited supplies of food, water, and air for the next four years until the 'Ares 4' mission arrives.
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