Garrett Hedlund: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 26
- on screen
- 2005–2025
- box office
- $851M
- average score
- 61
- Born
- September 3, 1984 (age 42)
- Birthplace
- Roseau, Minnesota, U.S.
- Full name
- Garrett John Hedlund
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Model, Singer
- Years active
- 2003-present
- Spouses
- Kirsten Dunst (2012-2016), Emma Roberts (2019-2022)
- Children
- 1
The Best Garrett Hedlund Movies
The highest-rated films Garrett Hedlund is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Mudbound (2017) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Mudbound 2017 · Jamie McAllan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Burden 2018 · Mike Burden -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Barron's Cove 2025 · Caleb -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 The Absence of Eden 2024 · Shipp -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Triple Frontier 2019 · Ben Miller -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 Desperation Road 2023 · Russell
Garrett Hedlund's Career in Numbers
Garrett Hedlund's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Garrett Hedlund works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Four Brothers (2005) to Barron's Cove (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Garrett Hedlund Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Garrett Hedlund's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Garrett Hedlund Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Action 5
- Crime 2
- Thriller 2
- Adventure 2
- Mystery 1
- Biography 1
Drama is the genre Garrett Hedlund has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of action (5).
Garrett Hedlund Career Milestones
- First film
- Four Brothers 2005
- Biggest box office hit
- TRON: Legacy $400M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Mudbound Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Barron's Cove 2025
Garrett Hedlund Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Garrett Hedlund is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Garrett Hedlund Movies as an Actor
23- 2025 Barron's Cove as Caleb · Crime Worldwide box office: $36K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2024 The Absence of Eden as Shipp · Drama Worldwide box office: $41.3K Movie Echo Score: 71
- 2023
The Marsh King's Daughter as Stephen · Crime Worldwide box office: $2.23M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2023 Desperation Road as Russell · Action Worldwide box office: $40.8K Movie Echo Score: 62
- 2023
The Tutor as Ethan · Mystery Worldwide box office: $155K Movie Echo Score: 24 - 2021
The United States vs. Billie Holiday as Harry Anslinger · Biography Worldwide box office: $1.31M Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2020
Dirt Music as Lu · Drama Worldwide box office: $483K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2020
Burden as Mike Burden · Drama Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2019
Dirt Music as Luther · Drama Worldwide box office: $483K Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2019 Triple Frontier as Ben Miller · Action Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2018
Long Way Back Home as Corey · Drama - 2018 Burden as Mike Burden · Drama Worldwide box office: $450K Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2018
Mosaic as Joel Hurley · Drama - 2017 Mudbound as Jamie McAllan · Drama Worldwide box office: $86K Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2016
Mojave Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.6K - 2015
Pan Adventure Worldwide box office: $129M - 2014
Unbroken Action Worldwide box office: $161M - 2013
Inside Llewyn Davis Drama Worldwide box office: $33M - 2012
On the Road Adventure Worldwide box office: $9.62M - 2011
TRON: The Next Day as Sam Flynn · Thriller - 2010
Country Strong Drama Worldwide box office: $20.5M - 2010
TRON: Legacy Action Worldwide box office: $400M - 2005
Four Brothers Action Worldwide box office: $92.4M
Garrett Hedlund in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Garrett Hedlund?
Garrett Hedlund was born in Roseau, Minnesota, U.S. in 1984 and is 42 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Garrett John Hedlund is an American-born actor, model, singer, recognized for his roles in various popular films and his musical contributions. Born on September 3, 1984 in Roseau, Minnesota, Hedlund made his way into the film industry and gained prominence with his films such as 'Troy', 'Friday Night Lights', 'Tron: Legacy', 'Mudbound', and 'The Marsh King's Daughter'. He moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue his acting career and soon began modeling for L.L. Bean and Teen Magazine. He then made his acting debut in the 2004 film 'Troy' where he played Patroclus.
As his career progressed, Hedlund showcased his versatility, ranging from portraying a villain in 'Death Sentence' to the main protagonist in 'Tron: Legacy'. Moreover, he has been part of an international co-production for the film 'Eragon' and has lent his voice for its game adaption. His performance in 'Country Strong' resulted in critical acclaim, and his duet with Leighton Meester from the same film charted on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, Hedlund was named 'Man of the Year' at the Glamour Awards. Most recently, he starred in the Paramount+ series 'Tusla King' and is set to appear in the upcoming films 'The Tutor', 'Desperation Road', and 'The Marsh King's Daughter'.
Who Garrett Hedlund Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Garrett Hedlund shares the most films with. Jeff Bridges comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Oscar Isaac (4).
Garrett Hedlund: Questions & Answers
How many movies Garrett Hedlund has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Garrett Hedlund been in?
Garrett Hedlund is credited on 26 films, from 2005 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Garrett Hedlund's highest-grossing movie?
TRON: Legacy (2010) is Garrett Hedlund's biggest box office hit, with $400M worldwide, ahead of Unbroken (2014) ($161M). Across every film with box office figures, Garrett Hedlund's movies have made $851M.
Garrett Hedlund's biggest hits What is the best Garrett Hedlund movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Garrett Hedlund's best-rated film is Mudbound (2017) with a score of 80, followed by Burden (2018) (77).
Best Garrett Hedlund movies, ranked How old is Garrett Hedlund?
Garrett Hedlund is 42 years old, born on September 3, 1984 in Roseau, Minnesota, U.S..
What is Garrett Hedlund's newest movie?
The most recent film on Garrett Hedlund's filmography is Barron's Cove (2025), in the role of Caleb.
Who does Garrett Hedlund work with most often?
Garrett Hedlund shares the most films with Jeff Bridges (4 films), Oscar Isaac (4 films) and Joseph Kosinski (3 films).
The Best Garrett Hedlund Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.
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