My Favourite Rami Malek Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Rami Malek. Since the 1990’s, Malek has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s world-famous singers, smart prisoners or museum figures, Malek has played many strong characters. Given the sheer number of movies he has made, making a top 10 list isn’t easy. Nevertheless, listed below are my favourite films made by a commemorated actor that deserves to be celebrated.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody

Freddie Mercury is a legendary musician that my mother always loved dearly. I remember my mother was once a huge fan of a great musician under pressure whose timeless songs she grew up to treasure. She would always enjoy listening to the timeless melodies composed by a great musician that had shaped her identity. A huge fan of the band Queen, she often yearned to see the musician’s iconic life depicted on the big-screen. In 2018, Rami Malek did an extraordinary job of portraying the legendary musician in his movie “Bohemian Rhapsody”. In the greatest role of his career, Malek portrayed a legendary singer composing melodies that people love to hear. This is the actor unlike you have ever seen him before: intense, charismatic and emotional in his most memorable role. Malek has spent most of his career by playing social outcasts in dramas. With “Bohemian Rhapsody”, however, the actor took a huge step out of his comfort zone by playing a legendary musician that’s well-known. Working alongside Lucy Bonyton who is also amazing, Malek honoured a singer that’s inspiring. For instance, the scene in which Freddie Mercury discloses the heartbreaking news making his band aware that he is dying from AIDS causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Bohemian Rhapsody” Rami Malek’s best movie is its universal appeal. Viewers aren’t required to be fans of Queen to appreciate it. It deliver a bold message about the importance of chasing one’s dreams which would resonate with everyone. Nearly 40 years after Freddie Mercury became a great singer that changed the world forever, it’s a riveting reminder of a great actor that has built a bold legacy by making movies which audiences treasure.

2. Short Term 12

It’s always challenging to recover from childhood trauma. Several years ago, I formed bonds with a dark kid in school that was haunted by parental abuse causing sorrow. Adopting a negative life perspective, he shared broken relationships with his rash parents which were abusive. As someone haunted by sad memories of a friend that couldn’t recover from short-term trauma, I adored “Short Term 12”. Released in 2013, Rami Malek’s movie captured foster care workers taking care of youth. In the most emotional role of his career, Malek portrayed a compassionate foster care worker facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional heroes under intense pressure. Working alongside Brie Larson who is also outstanding, Malek created a portrait of foster care that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Nate becomes aware of the serious issues faced by patients in the mental institution causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career.  Ultimately, what makes “Short Term 12” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a bold message about trauma which would resonate with everyone. A powerful portrait of foster care workers seeking to assist teenagers facing despair, it’s a bold reminder of an actor that has had a great career making films about which audiences care.

3. Oppenheimer

Bombings are intense incidents that shaped my personality. At an early age, my family faced trauma when we faced tense bomb blasts that caused emotional damage. Through a sheer miracle, my family managed to survive the worst disaster in the world imaginable. As someone haunted by grim bomb blast disasters that changed my life forever, I loved “Oppenheimer”. Released in 2023, Rami Malek’s Oscar-winning movie honoured a bomb inventor. In the most intellectual role of his career, Malek portrayed a politician that sought to fight lawsuits against Oppenheimer causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for stealing the show in a supporting role with limited screen-time. Working alongside Cillian Murphy who is also outstanding, Malek honoured a bomb inventor that’s inspiring. For instance, the scene in which David Hill interrogates Oppenheimer about his role in warfare causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “Oppenheimer” a masterpiece is its bold appeal. Viewers aren’t required to be familiar with the history of Oppenheimer to appreciate it. The film delivers a message about trauma which resonates with everyone. 80 years after an inventor designed an atomic bomb proving tragic, it’s a breathtaking reminder of an actor whose movies are appreciated by the public.

4. No Time to Die

James Bond is a legendary spy that my father always loved dearly. I vividly remember forming relationships with a father appreciating the iconic character. He would love discussing a goldeneye spy falling from the sky with no time to die. Through his lifelong love for James Bond, my father inspired me to make my film criticism dreams come true. In 2021, Rami Malek honoured the iconic spy with no time to die in his movie “No Time to Die”. In the most villainous role of his career, the actor portrayed a menacing terrorist that engages in warfare causing despair. Malek has spent most of his career playing likeable heroes with sympathetic personalities. With “No Time to Die”, however, the actor portrayed his first Bond villain. Working alongside Daniel Craig who is also outstanding, Malek created a Bond villain that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Safin first meets James Bond causing despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “No Time to Die” a masterpiece is its appeal. Unlike most Bond movies, it tackles themes that everyone would relate to. It delivers a meaningful message about feminism which would resonate with everyone. A spectacular tribute towards a legendary spy with no time to die, it’s a sensational reminder of an actor manufactured timeless movies which satisfy.

5. The Master

Psychologists are powerful figures that shaped my personality. When I was diagnosed with severe anxiety, I began seeing a psychologist providing valuable therapy. Through his valuable words of wisdom, I was able to overcome challenges of the education system. As someone treasuring fond memories of a therapist that I treasure, I appreciated “The Master”.  Released in 2012, Rami Malek’s captured an aimless drifter seeking therapy. In the most psychological role of his career, Malek portrayed the member of a religious cult seeking to prepare for warfare. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing emotional characters under intense pressure. Working alongside Joaquin Phoenix who is also amazing, Malek created a religious drama that’s compelling. For instance, the scene in which Clark participates in a therapy session seeking to overcome despair is one of the finest moments of the actor’s career. Ultimately, what makes “The Master” a masterpiece is its message. The film delivers a meaningful message about value of finding one’s life purpose which would resonate with everyone. As strong as Freddie’s alcoholism, it’s a bold reminder of an actor that has produced great movies that have achieved stardom.

6. Buster’s Mal Heart

Rami Malek has always excelled at playing emotional heroes facing adversity. Malek has built an image of being an actor that thrives at playing emotional characters facing damage. Malek’s strength for playing anxious characters whose lives are torn apart is clearly evident in his movie “Buster’s Mal Heart”. Released in 2016, Sarah Adina Smith’s movie showcased the actor at his best. In the most conflicted role of his career, Malek portrayed an eccentric man seeking to survive winters causing despair. It gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing characters under intense pressure. Working alongside DJ Qualls who is also amazing, Malek created a drama that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of wilderness survival, it’s a remarkable reminder of an actor that has made memorable movies audiences consider special.

7. The Little Things

Serial killers committing atrocities have often made for engaging movies. Since the 1970’s, serial killers have appeared in memorable movies. With their frightening appearances, devious personalities and evil nature, serial killers have dominated pop culture. In 2021, Rami Malek captured the enduring appeal of serial killer with little things in his movie “The Little Things”. In the most focused role of his career, Malek portrayed a dedicated detective facing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a chance to showcase his talent for playing characters driven to achieve a goal. Working alongside Denzel Washington who is also outstanding, Malek created a serial killer thriller that’s compelling. As memorable as murders Sparma has committed, it’s a riveting reminder of an actor making memorable movies which deserve to be appreciated.

8. Night at the Museum

Few comedies ever made about a magical museum are as beloved as Night at the Museum. With its sharp humour, compelling characters and strong acting, the franchise has earned a huge following. In 2006, Rami Malek honoured the franchise about a museum in his movie “Night at the Museum”. In the most comical role of his career, Malek portrayed an Egyptian pharaoh that comes to life in a museum causing despair. It’s a role that gave the actor a rare chance to showcase comedic timing he hadn’t shown before in his career. Working alongside Robin Williams who is also amazing, Malek created a commemorated comedy about museums that’s captivating. As strong as Larry’s desire to care for a museum that’s dangerous, it’s a riveting reminder of a courageous actor that has made great movies audiences consider precious.

9. Papillon

Prisons are compelling settings which have often made for timeless movies. Audiences have always loved seeing prisoners seeking redemption escaping a prison. In 2017, Rami Malek captured the enduring appeal of prisons facing tension in his movie “Papillon”. In the most quiet role of his career, Malek portrayed a clever prisoner seeking to escape an institution causing despair. It’s a commemorated role that gave the actor a rare chance to showcase subtlety he hadn’t shown before in his career. Working alongside Charlie Hunnam who is also amazing, Malek created a prison escape drama that’s compelling. A powerful portrait of determined prisoners seeking escape from frightening institutions whose lives deteriorate, it’s a breathtaking reminder of a commemorated actor that has manufactured movies which audiences celebrate.

10. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Rami Malek hasn’t always made great movies earning popularity. While most movies the actor has made are appreciated, a few have left audiences disappointed. Unfortunately, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” falls into the latter category. Released in 2012, Bill Condon’s final Twilight film was a disaster. In the most shallow role of his career, the actor portrayed a vampire engaging in warfare causing despair. Malek brought his usual charisma to the role, standing out as the bright spot of a bad movie. Although “Breaking Dawn Part 2” is a bad movie, it honoured Malek’s commemorated legacy. As powerful as Edward love for Bella, it’s a riveting reminder of a commemorated actor with charisma that has manufactured unforgettable movies which I will forever treasure for inspiring my lifelong love for Cinema.