The Best Ryan Reynolds Movies, Ranked

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Over 2,700 movie fans have voted to shape these rankings of Ryan Reynolds' best movies. Whether you're a fan of his dramatic performances or his comedic ones, there's something for everyone here on this list. Deadpool (2016), has become an instant classic among superhero movie fans. It was able to take the character from Marvel Comics in new and exciting directions and really bring out Reynolds's comedic chops. Another great performance from him is seen in Buried (2010), where he plays a man who wakes up inside a coffin with no idea how he got there. His performance as the desperate protagonist trying to escape has been praised by critics all over the world. Finally, we'd be remiss not to mention The Proposal (2009). This romantic comedy saw Reynolds teaming up with Sandra Bullock for some hilarious scenes that are sure to leave audiences laughing out loud every time they watch it.

Vote up your favorites on this list of Ryan Reynold's best movies so that other fans know what they need to check out next.

Most divisive: Green Lantern
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  • Deadpool
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    Deadpool

    Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein
    944 votes
    • Released: 2016
    • Directed by: Tim Miller
    In the genre-bending action-comedy Deadpool, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary. After being subjected to rogue experimentation that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, he adopts the alter ego Deadpool. With his dark humor and penchant for breaking the fourth wall, Deadpool seeks revenge on the man who nearly destroyed his life. Morena Baccarin stars as Vanessa, Wade's love interest, while Ed Skrein plays Ajax, the villainous subject of Deadpool's wrath. This movie has won several awards including two Critics' Choice Awards and a Golden Trailer award. It's a wild ride through unexpected twists and turns, balancing intense action sequences with sharp wit.

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  • Deadpool 2
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    Deadpool 2

    Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin
    336 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: David Leitch
    In Deadpool 2, we once again meet the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking antihero Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). This time, he's on a mission to protect a young mutant, Russell (Julian Dennison), from the time-travelling, cybernetically-enhanced soldier Cable (Josh Brolin). Along the journey, Deadpool forms his own offbeat supergroup, the X-Force. This action-packed sequel is filled with irreverent humour and explosive stunts. Directed by David Leitch, Deadpool 2 also stars Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Deadpool's love interest, and Zazie Beetz as Domino, a lucky member of X-Force. The film cleverly balances its superhero satire with a surprisingly heartfelt story about family and redemption.

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  • The Hitman's Bodyguard
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    The Hitman's Bodyguard

    Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman
    364 votes
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: Patrick Hughes
    The world's top protection agent is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world's most notorious hit men. The relentless bodyguard and manipulative assassin have been on the opposite end of the bullet for years and are thrown together for a wildly outrageous 24 hours. During their journey from England to the Hague, they encounter high-speed car chases, outlandish boat escapades and a merciless Eastern European dictator who is out for blood.

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  • The Proposal
    4

    The Proposal

    Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen
    731 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Anne Fletcher
    Within the 2009 rom-com The Proposal, Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock), an exacting book editor, finds herself in a pickle. Her work visa is denied, threatening her high-power job in New York. Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her tormented assistant, becomes an unlikely solution. A faux engagement to circumvent immigration laws puts them in a hilarious situation. They journey to Alaska, meeting Andrew's vibrant family and experiencing eccentric local traditions. Amidst the comedy, unforeseen feelings emerge. Directed by Anne Fletcher, this film intertwines humor with unexpected romance, revealing that love can blossom in the most unusual circumstances.

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  • Free Guy
    5

    Free Guy

    Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery
    98 votes
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Shawn Levy
    When a bank teller discovers he's actually a background player in an open-world video game, he decides to become the hero of his own story -- one that he can rewrite himself. In a world where there's no limits, he's determined to save the day his way before it's too late, and maybe find a little romance with the coder who conceived him.

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  • Definitely, Maybe
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    Definitely, Maybe

    Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin
    447 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Adam Brooks
    Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

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