🎬 50 Mark Ruffalo Movies – Which 3 Are Your Faves?

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“I almost quit acting after my heart surgery at 25—thankfully I kept going!”
— Mark Ruffalo

Born in 1967 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Ruffalo went from indie underdog to one of Hollywood’s most versatile stars—driving dramas, comedies, thrillers and even leading the Hulk into the Avengers. Feast your eyes on all 50 titles below, then pick your top three and drop them in the comments! ⬇️

🌱 1994–1999: Indie Roots & Early Breakthroughs

  1. There Goes My Baby (1994)
    Small-town family drama where Ruffalo’s quiet strength anchors a tale of change.
  2. 54 (1998)
    Studio 54’s dizzying rise and fall—he’s the club denizen chasing disco dreams.
  3. Houdini (1998)
    TV biopic cameo—as Bess’s loyal confidant, he shares in magic and misdirection.
  4. Safe Men (1998)
    Criminal farce about bungling kidnappers—he’s one half of a hapless getaway duo.
  5. A Fish in the Bathtub (1999)
    Offbeat dramedy—he plays the put-upon son caught between his parents’ quirks.
  6. Ride with the Devil (1999)
    Civil War cavalry saga—Ruffalo rides into battle with poetic grit and heart.

🚀 2000–2005: Rising Star & Character Turns

  1. You Can Count on Me (2000)
    Sibling drama—he’s the wayward brother whose return shakes up a small town.
  2. The Last Castle (2001)
    Prison rebellion epic—he’s the idealistic inmate who rallies a corrupt warden’s men.
  3. Windtalkers (2002)
    WWII thriller—Ruffalo plays the Marine charged with protecting Navajo code talkers.
  4. XX/XY (2002)
    Relationship riff—he’s the elusive ex-lover who haunts a trio of friends.
  5. My Life Without Me (2003)
    Bittersweet drama—shedding her identity, he’s the quiet presence she leans on most.
  6. Collateral (2004)
    Night-long thriller—he’s the determined cop on the trail of a cab-hopping assassin.
  7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Mind-erasing romance—he pops up as the friend who remembers love the longest.
  8. We Don’t Live Here Anymore (2004)
    Marital meltdown—he’s the neighbor whose affair unravels two couples.
  9. Just Like Heaven (2005)
    Sweet supernatural rom-com—he’s the skeptic who falls for a ghost in San Francisco.
  10. Rumor Has It… (2005)
    Family secrets comedy—he’s the charming bartender with a knack for mischief.
  11. 13 Going on 30 (2004)
    ’80s-meets-modern fairy tale—he shines as the photographer who captures a girl’s wildest wish.

🌟 2006–2010: Breakout Dramatic Roles

  1. All the King’s Men (2006)
    Political saga—he’s the loyal aide to a charismatic (and corrupt) southern governor.
  2. Reservation Road (2007)
    Gut-punching tragedy—he’s the father torn apart by an agonizing accident.
  3. Blindness (2008)
    Claustrophobic allegory—he fights for humanity in a city struck blind overnight.
  4. What Doesn’t Kill You (2008)
    Boston crime drama—he’s the older brother caught in a cycle of loyalty and violence.
  5. The Brothers Bloom (2008)
    Capricious con-artist comedy—he’s the charming brother leading high-stakes schemes.
  6. Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
    Fantasy adventure—he’s the gruff yet loving voice behind Carol, the Wild Thing.
  7. Date Night (2010)
    Suburban couple gone rogue—he’s the detective tangled in a night of mistaken identity.
  8. Sympathy for Delicious (2010)
    Indie drama—he’s the street-performer turned faith healer struggling with fame.
  9. Shutter Island (2010)
    Psychological thriller—he’s the concerned doctor in a prison for the criminally mad.
  10. The Kids Are All Right (2010)
    Modern family dramedy—he’s the sperm donor who turns two moms’ world upside-down.
  11. Zodiac (2007)
    True-crime epic—he’s the haunter-seeking cartoonist obsessed with an elusive killer.

🚀 2011–2015: MCU & Award-Worthy Powerhouses

  1. Margaret (2011)
    Unfinished gem—he’s the counselor whose life intersects with a young woman’s tragic accident.
  2. Now You See Me (2013)
    Magic heist thriller—he’s the FBI agent chasing a crew of illusionist bank robbers.
  3. Thanks for Sharing (2013)
    Sobriety dramedy—he’s the supportive sponsor in a tight-knit recovery circle.
  4. Iron Man 3 (2013)
    MCU twist—he’s the psychiatrist minding Tony Stark’s demons… and sorting out his own.
  5. Begin Again (2014)
    Music-powered romance—he’s the songwriter rediscovering hope on New York’s streets.
  6. Foxcatcher (2014)
    True-crime cold-bore—he delivers a heartbreaking turn as a driven Olympic wrestler.
  7. Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Heartfelt family tale—he’s the loving dad battling bipolar disorder to hold his family together.
  8. The Normal Heart (2014)
    HIV-era drama—he’s the doctor standing tall in the crisis’s darkest early days.
  9. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
    S.H.I.E.L.D. strategist—he’s the ally who helps assemble Earth’s mightiest heroes.
  10. Spotlight (2015)
    Pulitzer-winning expose—he’s the editor guiding the Boston Globe’s investigation.
  11. The Avengers (2012)
    Marvel’s first team-up—he’s the agent who navigates gods, monsters and powered-up tempers.

🌟 2016–2020: Epic Showdowns & True-Life Thrillers

  1. Now You See Me 2 (2016)
    Magic vs. tech—he’s the tech mastermind aiding a second wave of stage-magician thieves.
  2. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
    Cosmic chaos—he’s the Valkyrie ally who fights alongside Thor against intergalactic tyrants.
  3. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
    Universe-shattering stakes—he’s the strategist preparing for Thanos’s onslaught.
  4. John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons (2018)
    Stand-up special—he directs and co-produces this uproarious history lesson.
  5. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
    Final showdown—he helps coordinate the heroes’ greatest time-heist ever.
  6. Captain Marvel (2019)
    Intergalactic desk jockey—he’s the agent who briefs a rising cosmic hero.
  7. Dark Waters (2019)
    Environmental thriller—he’s the whistle-blower’s lawyer fighting corporate giants.

🚀 2021–2025: New Frontiers & Upcoming Hits

  1. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
    MCU’s martial-arts revolution—he’s the agent who uncovers ancient secrets.
  2. The Adam Project (2022)
    Time-traveling romp—he’s the scientist helping guide a future hero… himself.
  3. Poor Things (2023)
    Surreal Victorian odyssey—he plays the doctor who reanimates a fearless newcomer.
  4. Mickey 17 (2025)
    Sci-fi thriller—he’s the creator questioning identity on a distant colony.

🙏 Your Turn: Which three of these 50 Mark Ruffalo performances are your absolute must-sees? Share your picks below and let the Ruffalo celebration begin! 🌟✨

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