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In this remake of the 1990 sci-fi classic, Farrell plays a factory worker named Douglas Quaid who comes to suspect he is a spy. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 31%.
Farrell stars in this Gavin O'Connor drama alongside Edward Norton. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 35%.
In the Oliver Stone's historical epic, Farrell played Alexander the Great. However the Rotten Tomatoes score is only 16%.
In this suspense film, Farrell plays an ex-con looking to start a new life by taking on a job as a bodyguard for a movie star, played by Keira Knightley, with whom he falls in love. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 38%.
The Disney live-action movie, directed by Tim Burton, is a take on the animated classic. But it failed to take off, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of 46%.
Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace play two strangers who fall in love with one another, drawn together by their mutual desire for revenge. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 41%.
A drama, directed by Liv Ullman, in which Farrell plays John, the ambitious valet who is seduced by the mistress of the house (Jessica Chastain). It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 52%.
Farrell plays a writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay in this film that is once again directed by Martin McDonagh (the director of 'In Bruges'). It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%.
This spin-off of the Harry Potter franchise has an all star cast, including Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller, Johnny Depp, and Colin Farrell as the villain. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 74%.
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos again, Farrell plays the role of a renowned surgeon who has to confront a difficult situation. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%.
In this real-life survival drama, Farrell plays a member of a group of Gulag prisoners that manage to escape the prison. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 74%.
Despite starring the likes of Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, and Colin Farrell himself, this action thriller only scored 16%.
Written and directed by Guy Ritchie, besides Farrell this movie stars Hollywood heavyweights Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant, and Henry Golding. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 75%.
Colin Farrell thrilled audiences with his take on Batman villain Oz/The Penguin. The movie earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%.
Colin Farrell plays a criminal mastermind and father to the lead character in this Disney film. The movie scored a dismal Rotten Tomatoes score of 8%
It was flop after flop once again with this film, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Tye Sheridan. The film earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%
Redemption! Co-starring Jodie Turner-Smith, 'After Yang' (2021) earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%.
The film is set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland and tells the story of two friends who have a falling out after one decides abruptly to end their relationship. With a 96% score, Farrell also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his lead role, and the film earned eight other nods as well: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Director (Martin McDonagh), Best Supporting Actor (for both Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan), and Best Supporting Actress (Kerry Condon). It also picked up three major awards at the Golden Globes: Best Musical or Comedy, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor in a Comedy for Farrell. "I never expect my films to find an audience, and when they do it's shocking for me," he said in his acceptance speech, where he also sung his praises for co-star Brendan Gleeson.
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Irish actor Colin Farrell has had some memorable roles. From Oliver Stone's 'Alexander' (2004) to Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Lobster,' (2015) Farrell has made his mark on the Hollywood circuit, and he continues to show off his versatility in films like 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022) and 'The Batman' (2022).
Click through the following gallery to take a look at the highs and lows of Farrell's filmography, as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.
Farrell plays Bullseye, a super-assassin, one of the film's villains. It has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 44%.
Colin Farrell's best and worst roles through the years
The Irish actor turns 47 this May 31
MOVIES Retrospective
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Irish actor Colin Farrell has had some memorable roles. From Oliver Stone's 'Alexander' (2004) to Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Lobster,' (2015) Farrell has made his mark on the Hollywood circuit, and he continues to show off his versatility in films like 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022) and 'The Batman' (2022).
Click through the following gallery to take a look at the highs and lows of Farrell's filmography, as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.