All Oscar Isaac Movies Ranked by Tomatometer

Critics Consensus: Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy.

Synopsis: Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver

Directed By: J.J. Abrams

Critics Consensus: With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action.

Synopsis: Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

Directed By: Nicolas Winding Refn

Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and profoundly melancholy, Inside Llewyn Davis finds the Coen brothers in fine form.

Synopsis: In 1961 New York City, folk singer Llewyn Davis is at a crossroads. Guitar in hand, he struggles against seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund

Directed By: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Critics Consensus: Ex Machina leans heavier on ideas than effects, but it's still a visually polished piece of work -- and an uncommonly engaging sci-fi feature.

Synopsis: Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander, Sonoya Mizuno

Directed By: Alex Garland

Critics Consensus: Star Wars: The Last Jedi honors the saga's rich legacy while adding some surprising twists -- and delivering all the emotion-rich action fans could hope for.

Synopsis: Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley

Directed By: Rian Johnson

Critics Consensus: Gritty, gripping, and weighted with thought-provoking heft, A Most Violent Year represents another strong entry in writer-director J.C. Chandor's impressive filmography.

Synopsis: In 1981 New York, a fuel supplier (Oscar Isaac) tries to adhere to his own moral compass amid the rampant violence, corruption and decay that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola

Directed By: J.C. Chandor

Critics Consensus: Annihilation backs up its sci-fi visual wonders and visceral genre thrills with an impressively ambitious -- and surprisingly strange -- exploration of challenging themes that should leave audiences pondering long after the end credits roll.

Synopsis: Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside Area X -- a sinister and mysterious phenomenon... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson

Directed By: Alex Garland

Critics Consensus: Led by Oscar Isaac's gripping performance, The Card Counter adds another weighty chapter to Paul Schrader's long inquiry into man's moral responsibility.

Synopsis: Redemption is the long game in Paul Schrader's THE CARD COUNTER. Told with Schrader's trademark cinematic intensity, the revenge thriller tells the story of an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe

Directed By: Paul Schrader

Critics Consensus: Dune occasionally struggles with its unwieldy source material, but those issues are largely overshadowed by the scope and ambition of this visually thrilling adaptation.

Synopsis: Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to a dangerous planet in the universe... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin

Directed By: Denis Villeneuve

Critics Consensus: With striking visuals, complex characters, and Hitchcockian plot twists, The Two Faces of January offers a pleasantly pungent treat for fans of romantic thrillers.

Synopsis: After he kills a detective, a con artist (Viggo Mortensen) and his wife (Kirsten Dunst) must trust a potentially dangerous stranger (Oscar Isaac) to help... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst, Oscar Isaac, Daisy Bevan

Directed By: Hossein Amini

Critics Consensus: Led by mesmerizing work from Willem Dafoe in the central role, At Eternity's Gate intriguingly imagines Vincent Van Gogh's troubled final days.

Synopsis: Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen

Directed By: Julian Schnabel

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Roger East and Jose Ramos-Horta travel to East Timor to investigate the Balibo Five murders.

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau

Directed By: Robert Connolly

Critics Consensus: An outstanding cast and ambitious story help Triple Frontier overcome an uneven narrative -- and elevate the end result above a crowded field of grim and gritty heist thrillers.

Synopsis: Former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund

Directed By: J.C. Chandor

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Dying from radiation poisoning, a man (Paddy Considine) gets mixed up in a plutonium scheme with a small-time criminal (Oscar Isaac).

Starring: Paddy Considine, Radha Mitchell, Oscar Isaac, Jason Flemyng

Directed By: Scott Z. Burns

Critics Consensus: Operation Finale is well-intentioned, well-acted, and overall entertaining, even if the depth and complexity of the real-life events depicted can get a little lost in their dramatization.

Synopsis: Fifteen years after the end of World War II, a team of top-secret Israeli agents travels to Argentina to track down Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Mélanie Laurent, Lior Raz

Directed By: Chris Weitz

Critics Consensus: A sweet ensemble comedy about a high school reunion, 10 Years is well cast but unfortunately predictable and short on three dimensional characters.

Synopsis: Former high-school friends (Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Justin Long) meet again after a decade and discover that the passage of time has changed some things,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Justin Long, Kate Mara

Directed By: Jamie Linden

Critics Consensus: It isn't quite as compelling as the earlier trilogy, but The Bourne Legacy proves the franchise has stories left to tell -- and benefits from Jeremy Renner's magnetic work in the starring role.

Synopsis: When the actions of Jason Bourne spark a fire that threatens to burn down decades of research across a number of secret intelligence agencies, Eric... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach

Directed By: Tony Gilroy

Critics Consensus: Noble goals and a gripping performance from Rachel Weisz can't save Agora from its muddled script, uneven acting, and choppy editing.

Synopsis: In the 4th century A.D., astronomer and philosopher Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) teaches her scientific beliefs to a class of male students. Among them is lovestruck... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom

Directed By: Alejandro Amenábar

Critics Consensus: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker suffers from a frustrating lack of imagination, but concludes this beloved saga with fan-focused devotion.

Synopsis: When it's discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley

Directed By: J.J. Abrams

Critics Consensus: The Promise wastes an outstanding cast and powerful real-life story on a love triangle that frustratingly fails to engage.

Synopsis: Brilliant medical student Michael (Oscar Isaac) meets beautiful dance instructor Ana (Charlotte Le Bon) in late 1914. Their shared Armenian heritage sparks an attraction that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Directed By: Terry George

Critics Consensus: Overloaded action and a cliched villain take the focus away from otherwise strong performers and resonant themes, making X-Men: Apocalypse a middling chapter of the venerable superhero franchise.

Synopsis: Worshiped as a god since the dawn of civilization, the immortal Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) becomes the first and most powerful mutant. Awakening after thousands of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Critics Consensus: The Addams Family's starry voice cast and eye-catching animation aren't enough to outweigh its saccharine handling of the delightfully dark source material.

Synopsis: Members of the mysterious and spooky Addams Family -- Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester and Grandma -- are readily preparing for a visit from... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard

Directed By: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan

Critics Consensus: Ridley Scott's revisionist take on this oft-told tale offers some fine acting and a few gripping action sequences, but it's missing the thrill of adventure that made Robin Hood a legend in the first place.

Synopsis: After the death of Richard the Lion-Hearted, a skilled archer named Robin Longstride travels to Nottingham, where villagers suffer under a despotic sheriff and crippling... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow, William Hurt

Directed By: Ridley Scott

Critics Consensus: Although it benefits from a strong cast, In Secret's stars can't totally compensate for the movie's sodden pacing and overly familiar story.

Synopsis: A woman (Elizabeth Olsen) and her lover (Oscar Isaac) conspire to murder her mild-mannered husband (Tom Felton), but overwhelming guilt soon turns their passion into... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange

Directed By: Charlie Stratton

Critics Consensus: The Nativity Story is a dull retelling of a well-worn tale with the look and feel of a high-school production.

Synopsis: Betrothed to much-older Joseph (Oscar Isaac), Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) must remain a maiden for one year, but she subsequently receives a visit from the angel... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass, Shaun Toub

Directed By: Catherine Hardwicke

Critics Consensus: Despite the best efforts of its talented leads, Won't Back Down fails to lend sufficient dramatic heft or sophistication to the hot-button issue of education reform.

Synopsis: Jamie Fitzpatrick (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and Nona Alberts (Viola Davis) are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic track, but they have one... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter, Oscar Isaac

Directed By: Daniel Barnz

Critics Consensus: Mojave has no shortage of talent on either side of the camera; unfortunately, it amounts to little more than a frustrating missed opportunity.

Synopsis: A down-and-out artist (Garrett Hedlund) has a dangerous and shocking encounter with an evil drifter (Oscar Isaac) in the desert, leading to terrifying consequences when... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Garrett Hedlund, Louise Bourgoin, Walton Goggins

Directed By: William Monahan

Critics Consensus: A disappointing misfire for director George Clooney, Suburbicon attempts to juggle social satire, racial commentary, and murder mystery -- and ends up making a mess of all three.

Synopsis: Suburbicon is a peaceful, idyllic, suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawns -- the perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac, Glenn Fleshler

Directed By: George Clooney

Critics Consensus: Altogether ooky, and not in a good way.

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite spooky family is back in the animated comedy sequel, The Addams Family 2. In this all new movie we find Morticia and Gomez... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Bill Hader

Directed By: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon

Critics Consensus: It's technically impressive and loaded with eye-catching images, but without characters or a plot to support them, all of Sucker Punch's visual thrills are for naught.

Synopsis: Locked away, a young woman named Babydoll retreats to a fantasy world where she is free to go wherever her mind takes her. Determined to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens

Directed By: Zack Snyder

Critics Consensus: Quirky to a fault, Big Gold Brick tries and fails to use visual tricks and a crowded narrative to hide its fundamental lack of purpose.

Synopsis: Big Gold Brick recounts the story of fledgling writer Samuel Liston and his experiences with Floyd Deveraux, the enigmatic middle-aged father of two who enlists... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andy Garcia, Emory Cohen, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale

Directed By: Brian Petsos

Critics Consensus: It has laudable aspirations, but For Greater Glory ultimately fails to fulfill its goals due to an overstuffed script, thinly written characters, and an overly simplified dramatization of historical events.

Synopsis: In late 1920s Mexico, retired Gen. Gorostieta and his wife watch their country degenerate into violent civil war when the government enacts a series of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, Peter O'Toole, Oscar Isaac

Directed By: Dean Wright

Critics Consensus: A mawkish melodrama that means less the more it tries to say, Life Itself suggests writer-director Dan Fogelman's talents are best suited to television.

Synopsis: College sweethearts Will and Abby fall in love, get married and prepare to bring their first child into the world. As their story unfolds in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening

Directed By: Dan Fogelman

Critics Consensus: W.E. exhibits director Madonna's keen eye for striking style, but this shallow biopic is too enamored with aesthetics to offer any insight into its subject.

Synopsis: Dissatisfied with the way her own life is playing out, New York-based Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) becomes obsessed with the romance between American divorcee Wallis... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Abbie Cornish, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Oscar Isaac

Directed By: Madonna