Is he just a pretty face with cheekbones? Or is Timothée Chalamet truly that actor of our generation? From playing the sensitive soft boy to embracing raw rage and power, Timmy has done it all… and looked devastatingly good while at it. Whether he’s stealing hearts in period dramas or fighting for planets in dystopian deserts, this boy doesn’t just act…he etches himself into your cinematic memory. So let’s break down the Top 5 Timothee’s Best movie Performances (+ A bonus gem you better not be sleeping on)
1. Dune (Part One & Two) – Desert Alpha Emerges
What to Expect:
A slow-burning transformation from a delicate prince to a war-forged messiah.
Why It’s His Best:
Oh girlll…Timmy said goodbye, twink phase, hello chosen one! This is where we watch him shed the softness and step into power. The stillness in his gaze? The suppressed fire in every movement? C’mon now. He commands the screen like he was born for it. And let’s not forget the chemistry with Zendaya in Part 2 that had everyone shifting in their seats. It’s mature, epic, and Chalamet at his most mythical.
2. Little Women – Oh My Heart, Laurie
What to Expect:
Tender love, poetic suffering, and that heartbreaking proposal scene.
Why It’s Iconic:
GIRL. That man BEGGED for love. Timmy gave us yearning with a capital Y, and we felt every syllable of “I have loved you ever since I’ve known you.” He played Laurie like a romantic spirit caught in all the wrong timings, and honestly, justice for him not ending up with Jo! The scene where he spirals after rejection? Whew, Oscar-worthy. This is peak poetic-boy energy. And even though he gets love in the end…it’s not the love he wanted. Which makes it even more deliciously tragic. Chef’s kiss.
3. Interstellar – A Blink-and-Feel Performance
What to Expect:
A small but meaningful role as young Tom Cooper.
Why It Matters:
Okay, okay…he’s not in it for long, but Timothée as young Tom still makes you feel the weight of abandonment, time, and that aching father-son thread. The boy was out here holding his own in a Nolan film before most people even knew his name. Subtle. Quiet. But present. Like… give this man a telescope and a tear, and he’ll break you. Oh boy, if only NASA knew what they had.
4. Lady Bird – The Human Red Flag
What to Expect:
Aloofness, charm, and a walking Tumblr quote.
Why It Slaps:
Okay, but c’mon, even you had a crush on him in this film. Don’t lie. Timmy plays Kyle, the book-reading, cigarette-smoking, conspiracy-loving boy that we all hate but also low-key love. And while the story is all about Lady Bird (our queen Saoirse), Timmy brings this quiet chaos that elevates her journey. He exists as a mirror and a mistake…a beautifully written warning sign. Also, only he could make “I don’t believe in money” sound simultaneously stupid and seductive.
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5. Call Me by Your Name – Timothée, the Tender Tornado
What to Expect:
Quiet discovery, summer heat, and that final scene.
Why It’s Legendary:
Call Me by Your Name movie didn’t just show queer love…it romanticized it without shame or fear. Timmy’s Elio is aching, raw, and painfully real. From the way he fidgets to the slow unravelling of emotion, it’s a masterclass in vulnerability. And don’t get me started on that ending scene by the fireplace…no words, just tears, and that haunting Sufjan Stevens track. A coming-of-age heartbreak delivered with soul-shattering subtlety. Ugh. The Oscar snub will haunt forever.
BONUS:
6) Bones and All – The Underrated Rawness
What to Expect:
Grit, gore, longing, and a romance like no other.
Why You Can’t Miss It:
Man…why is nobody talking about this?! Timmy is practically unrecognisable…gritty, wounded, feral in the most human way possible. It’s a twisted love story with cannibalistic undertones (yes, you heard that right), and he delivers pain and passion so convincingly you forget it’s fiction. He’s beautiful in his brokenness here, and it’s unlike anything else on his résumé. It’s giving indie cult legend vibes. Watch it, then call your therapist.
Conclusion:
Timmy’s Filmography Is Like a Velvet Knife… Soft to the Touch, Sharp When You Least Expect It. He’s not just the boy next door with chaotic hair and a dreamer’s jawline. Timothée Chalamet is a walking contradiction: tender but unafraid, quiet yet commanding, fragile but ferociously talented. These roles prove he’s not coasting on charm…he’s crafting a legacy with every script. So if you haven’t binged these yet… Dear, what are you even doing? Timothée is the kind of actor who sneaks into your soul like a soft breeze…only to leave you wrecked like a hurricane.
Written By MANSI SINGH