Casey Affleck: 10 Best Movies Ranked, According to IMDb

Casey Affleck has appeared in over two dozen movies. He is known for starring roles in features like Gone Baby Gone and Manchester By The Sea. However, he has also acted in smaller roles in several different films.

Audiences are familiar with Casey Affleck often working with his brother Ben Affleck, and the two appear in several highly-ranked movies. However, he has driven movies in starring roles since the days of movies like Good Will Hunting. Fans of the actor have taken to IMDb to rank his best films.

American Pie — 7.0

American Pie follows high school students in their quest to lose their virginity before the end of their senior year. The film has developed a cult following since its release. The Jason Biggs-starring movie is known for its raunchy humor, and American Pie spawned several sequels.

Fans may not remember Casey Affleck from American Pie, as he has a very small role. He plays Kevin Myers’ older brother Tom. He only appears for a short time in the film. He tells his brother about a hidden manual meant to help him out in his first endeavors in the bedroom.

Chasing Amy — 7.2

Director Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy is one of his highest-rated movies. Ben Affleck stars as Holden McNeil, a comic book artist who falls in love with the titular character. However, it is revealed she prefers women. That doesn’t stop Holden from pursuing her.

Casey Affleck has a small role in Chasing Amy. However, he appears in one of the movie’s most memorable scenes. He plays “Little Kid,” who gets involved in an argument with Holden’s friend Banky Edwards. Edwards says there’s more to an inker’s job than tracing. Little Kid doesn’t agree.

Unity — 7.3

Unity is a documentary from the mid-2010s. The film investigates the history of humanity on a large scale. It unpacks the relationships of human beings around the world and the impact of the constant conflict between them throughout time.

Casey Affleck lends his voice to the narration of Unity. He is among a cast of several stars who also narrate the film. Aaron Paul, Anton Yelchin, and Anjelica Huston are just a few actors that Affleck shares credit with on the ethereal documentary.

Our Friend — 7.3

Our Friend is an emotional drama taking place in the American south. Casey Affleck stars alongside Jason Segel and Dakota Johnson. Some fans say Our Friend is one of Dakota Johnson’s best movies.

Casey Affleck plays Matthew Teague in one of the film’s most prominent roles. Matthew faces the struggles that follow his wife Nicole’s cancer diagnosis. Fans of the movie might say it is one of Casey Affleck’s more underrated performances.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford — 7.5

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford presents a Western story. The film tells a tale featuring real figures from American history. It received multiple award nominations upon its release in the late 2000s and has developed a cult following since.

Casey Affleck stars as Robert Ford. Brad Pitt joins him as Jesse James. Fans of the movie might point to The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as evidence of Affleck’s ability and charisma as a starring actor.

Gone Baby Gone — 7.6

Gone Baby Gone comes from Casey Affleck’s brother Ben in his directorial debut. The movie tells the story of a crime thriller as a private investigator tries to uncover the mystery behind a missing person case in Boston.

Gone Baby Gone presents another example of a Casey Affleck-starring film. He plays the protagonist Patrick Kenzie who investigates the abduction of a young girl, Amanda McCready. Viewers might say Gone Baby Gone is one of Affleck’s highest-rated movies because it is entertaining and layed the foundation for Ben Affleck’s directorial career.

Ocean’s Eleven — 7.7

Many fans call Ocean’s Eleven one of the best heist movies ever made. The film presents the story of a casino robbery in Las Vegas. An ensemble cast drives the movie, featuring several notable stars. George Clooney, Bernie Mac, and Brad Pitt are among the main cast.

Casey Affleck plays Virgil Malloy, one of the main eleven people involved in the heist. Fans might say Ocean’s Eleven‘s reputation speaks for itself. The movie has developed a cult following and produced three sequels in Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Ocean’s 8.

Manchester By The Sea — 7.8

Manchester By The Sea presents audiences with a tragic New England tale. It follows Lee Chandler, a janitor with a devastating past. He returns to a town haunted by his memories when his brother dies and he becomes legally responsible for his nephew.

Many audiences would say it is hard to argue Manchester By The Sea isn’t one of Casey Affleck’s best movies. Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams, and Kyle Chandler also star. Fans might point to the heart-breaking story driven by the dedicated performances by its stars as reasons for its high rating.

Good Will Hunting — 8.3

Many audiences call Good Will Hunting one of Matt Damon’s best movies. He stars as the titular character Will Hunting, who is a genius masquerading as a janitor at MIT. When his talents are discovered by a professor and he gets involved with a local student, the events of the movie unfold.

Casey Affleck has a supporting role in Good Will Hunting. He play Will’s friend Morgan O’Mally, and is showcased in humorous scenes like when Will drinks at bars and when they hang out at Chuckie Sullivan’s house. Casey Affleck fans might say he helps enrich Good Will Hunting with funny moments.

Interstellar — 8.6

Interstellar is Casey Affleck’s highest-rated movie on IMDb. The Christopher Nolan-directed sci-fi film stars Matthew McConaughey. It takes place in the future where McConaughey’s Joseph Cooper tries to find a way to help humanity’s bleak future through space travel.

Casey Affleck plays Joseph Cooper’s son Tom. Fans of Interstellar might say it is highly rated because of the impressive visual effects and epic story-telling crafted by Christopher Nolan. Others might point to the performances of its stars as reasons why Interstellar is widely celebrated and memorable.

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