The Best Matt Damon Movies, Ranked

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Over 2,900 movie fans have voted to shape these rankings of Matt Damon's best films. The actor has been a part of some truly iconic movies in his career, with roles ranging from the blockbuster Bourne series to critically acclaimed dramas like Good Will Hunting and The Martian. His work as an undercover CIA agent Jason Bourne is especially well known for its thrilling action sequences, but he also showed off his acting chops in other projects such as Interstellar and the Ocean's trilogy.

Highlighting some of his most popular works, this list ranks the top Matt Damon movies according to fans' votes. From family-friendly adventures like We Bought A Zoo to tense thrillers like The Departed, there are plenty of great films starring this Academy Award winner in our ranking. Vote up your favorites on this list so that they rise higher.

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  • Good Will Hunting
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    Good Will Hunting

    Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck
    1,346 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Gus Van Sant
    In the heart of Boston, a self-taught genius janitor, Will Hunting (Matt Damon), solves complex mathematical problems at MIT unnoticed. His talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgård). The professor seeks therapy for Will's emotional issues from Sean Maguire (Robin Williams), an empathetic psychologist. As Will grapples with his past and future, he finds solace in his relationship with Skylar (Minnie Driver), a Harvard student. Good Will Hunting, a compelling drama directed by Gus Van Sant, won two Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay.

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  • The Bourne Identity
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    The Bourne Identity

    Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper
    1,268 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Doug Liman
    The Bourne Identity, a gripping action-thriller, introduces us to Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), a man suffering from extreme memory loss, discovered by fishermen off the French coast. As he embarks on a quest to rediscover his identity, aided by Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), he finds himself entangled in a web of CIA operatives and assassins. The film, directed by Doug Liman, is renowned for its intense chase sequences and intricate plot. It's an adrenaline-fueled journey into the mind of a man trying to piece together his past while outwitting those who want him dead.

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  • The Departed
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    The Departed

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson
    1,239 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Martin Scorsese
    In the gritty crime thriller, The Departed, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young undercover cop in Boston who infiltrates an Irish mob run by the ruthless Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Simultaneously, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a criminal planted within the state police, climbs the ranks. As both sides become deeply entrenched in their disguises, they grapple with divided loyalties and deadly stakes. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this intense cat-and-mouse game won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The movie's layered plot mirrors a complex labyrinth of deception and betrayal.

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  • The Martian
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    The Martian

    Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig
    968 votes
    • Released: 2015
    • Directed by: Ridley Scott
    In The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet Mars. A violent storm separates him from his crew, who presume him dead and depart. Armed with ingenuity, limited supplies, and an unyielding spirit, Watney must utilize science to survive while attempting to signal Earth that he is alive. Back home, teams at NASA and international scientists collaborate tirelessly to bring the Martian home in a race against time. This riveting survival tale is set within the vast, desolate expanse of a distant world, presenting an engaging blend of science fiction and drama. The film garnered seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.

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  • Saving Private Ryan
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    Saving Private Ryan

    Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore
    1,162 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Steven Spielberg
    Saving Private Ryan, a war film directed by Steven Spielberg, is a harrowing depiction of World War II. Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks), a hardened yet compassionate soldier, leads a group of eight men from the 2nd Ranger Battalion of the United States Army through enemy lines. Their mission? Find and safely return paratrooper Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Set against the backdrop of the brutal Normandy invasion, this gripping tale won five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Spielberg. It explores themes of sacrifice and duty, leaving its mark as an unforgettable cinematic experience.

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  • The Bourne Ultimatum
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    The Bourne Ultimatum

    Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen
    1,050 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Paul Greengrass
    In The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from amnesia. The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass, is the third installment in the Bourne series and won three Academy Awards. Here, we follow Bourne's quest to uncover hidden truths about his past while he's pursued relentlessly by law enforcement agencies. Joan Allen returns as Pamela Landy, an ally within the system. With its action-packed sequences and espionage thriller elements, this film completes Bourne's journey towards self-discovery and redemption.

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