The Best Ryan Reynolds Movies and Where to Stream Them
Ryan Reynolds has an enviable career and eclectic filmography, one which has entertained fans for over three decades. The Canadian actor is best known for his time as the masked vigilante, Deadpool, as well as his extensive work in comedies such as Free Guy, The Proposal and The Hitman’s Bodyguard. Read on to discover the best Ryan Reynolds movies and where to stream them online now!
At the start of his career, Ryan Reynolds starred in teen soaps and sitcoms before landing lead roles in feature films such as National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Waiting… and Just Friends. By the mid-2000s, Reynolds was a staple in romantic comedies such as Definitely, Maybe in 2008 and The Proposal in 2009. Starring alongside Sandra Bullock, the film was a box office success, grossing over $317 million worldwide on a $40 million budget and remains a firm favourite amongst romcom fans.
Yet, it was the brief appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (that was released in the same year) as Wade Wilson aka Deadpool that changed the trajectory of Reynolds’ career. Though there was some apprehensions about whether this comic book character would be a success on the big-screen, Reynolds was determined to bring Deadpool to life and this time pay homage to the original foul-mouthed, violent anti-hero founding the Marvel Comics.
In 2016, Deadpool opened to critical and commercial acclaim, grossing a staggering $782.8 million on a $58 million budget to become the highest grossing R-rated film at the time. For his outstanding performance, Reynolds was nominated for a host of awards including Golden Globes Award for Best Actor in a comedy. He reprised his role in Deadpool 2 in 2018 and most recently in 2024 in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Since then, Ryan Reynolds has worked on a host of different genres. The actor voiced Detective Pikachu, starred in the science-fiction horror Life and has fronted a host of Netflix action thrillers including 6 Underground, Red Notice and the action comedy, The Adam Project.
In 2021, Reynolds also served as a producer and starred in the action comedy, Free Guy, and played a NPC (non-player character) in a video game whose AI code started to evolve into a nuanced person. Starring Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi and Joe Keery, the film was a commercial success taking over $331.5 million at the box office on a $100 million budget. The innovative film also landed a nomination at the Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects.
Where to watch the best Ryan Reynolds movies online
For sheer impact alone, the Deadpool films sit at the top of Reynold’s filmography for us. Followed swiftly by hit comedies such as Free Guy and The Proposal. With so many fantastic films to watch, including the hot release of Deadpool & Wolverine, here’s the best Ryan Reynolds movies and where to stream them in the United Kingdom now!
