Jake Gyllenhaal: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 53
- on screen
- 1993–2026
- box office
- $3.62B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 67
- Born
- December 19, 1980 (age 45)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 1991-present
The Best Jake Gyllenhaal Movies
The highest-rated films Jake Gyllenhaal is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Okja (2017) scores highest, at 81. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 81 Okja 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Stronger 2017 · Jeff Bauman -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant 2023 · Master Sergeant John Kinley -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 The Sisters Brothers 2018 · John Morris -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Wildlife 2018 · Jerry Brinson -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch 2019 · Mr. Music
Jake Gyllenhaal's Career in Numbers
Jake Gyllenhaal's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jake Gyllenhaal works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Josh and S.A.M. (1993) to The Bride! (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jake Gyllenhaal Movies by Decade
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 22
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Jake Gyllenhaal's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Jake Gyllenhaal Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Action 12
- Comedy 5
- Adventure 3
- Biography 3
- Mystery 2
- Horror 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Family 1
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Jake Gyllenhaal has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of action (12).
Jake Gyllenhaal Career Milestones
- First film
- Josh and S.A.M. 1993
- Biggest box office hit
- Spider-Man: Far from Home $1.13B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Okja Movie Echo Score 81
- Newest film
- The Bride! 2026
Jake Gyllenhaal Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jake Gyllenhaal is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jake Gyllenhaal Movies as an Actor
47- 2026
In the Grey as Bronco · Action Worldwide box office: $28.4M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2026
The Bride! as Ronnie Reed · Drama Worldwide box office: $23.9M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2024
Road House as Dalton · Action Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2023 Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant as Master Sergeant John Kinley · Action Worldwide box office: $21.9M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2022
Strange World as Searcher Clade · Action Worldwide box office: $73.6M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2022
Ambulance as Danny Sharp · Action Worldwide box office: $52.3M Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2021
Show of Titles as "Camelot" Performer · Comedy - 2021
Spirit Untamed as Jim Prescott · Adventure Worldwide box office: $42.7M Movie Echo Score: 37 - 2019 John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch as Mr. Music · Family Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2019
Spider-Man: Far from Home as Quentin Beck, Mysterio · Action Worldwide box office: $1.13B Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2019
Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center as Special Guest Star · Comedy - 2019
Velvet Buzzsaw as Morf Vandewalt · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2018 Wildlife as Jerry Brinson · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.32M Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2018 The Sisters Brothers as John Morris · Adventure Worldwide box office: $13.1M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2017
Great Performers: Horror Show as The Damned · Horror - 2017 Stronger as Jeff Bauman · Biography Worldwide box office: $8.5M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2017 Okja Action Worldwide box office: $2.05M Movie Echo Score: 81
- 2017
Life Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $101M - 2016
Nocturnal Animals Drama Worldwide box office: $30.3M - 2016
Demolition Drama Worldwide box office: $4.37M - 2015
Southpaw Action Worldwide box office: $92M - 2014
Nightcrawler Drama Worldwide box office: $47.4M - 2014
Enemy Mystery Worldwide box office: $3.47M - 2013
Prisoners Drama Worldwide box office: $122M - 2012
End of Watch Drama Worldwide box office: $55.1M - 2012
Time to Dance as The Killer · Horror - 2011
Source Code Action Worldwide box office: $147M - 2010
Love and Other Drugs Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2010
Love & Other Drugs as Jamie Randall · Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Action Worldwide box office: $336M - 2009
Brothers Drama Worldwide box office: $43.5M - 2007
Rendition Drama Worldwide box office: $27.1M - 2007
Zodiac Drama Worldwide box office: $84.8M - 2005
Brokeback Mountain Drama Worldwide box office: $178M - 2005
Jarhead Biography Worldwide box office: $97.1M - 2005
Proof Drama Worldwide box office: $14.2M - 2005
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers as Narrator (voice) · Animation - 2004
Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut Drama - 2004
The Day After Tomorrow Action Worldwide box office: $553M - 2003
Abby Singer as Jake Gyllenhaal (uncredited) · Comedy - 2002
Moonlight Mile Drama Worldwide box office: $10M - 2002
The Good Girl Drama Worldwide box office: $16.9M - 2001
Donnie Darko Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $7.42M - 2001
Bubble Boy Adventure Worldwide box office: $5.01M - 1999
October Sky Biography Worldwide box office: $34.7M - 1993
Josh and S.A.M. as Leon Coleman · Action Worldwide box office: $1.64M - 1993
A Dangerous Woman as Edward · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.5M
Jake Gyllenhaal in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2024
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2022
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
A Journey to Sundance as Self · Documentary - 2014
Lucid Dreams: The Making of Enemy as Self · Documentary - 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self · Documentary - 2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute as Self · Documentary
Jake Gyllenhaal: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 12 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 2002 to 2018. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 3 nominations -
Critics' Choice 4 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 23rd Critics' Choice Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor Stronger
- 70th British Academy Film Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor Nocturnal Animals
- 68th British Academy Film Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor Nightcrawler
- 20th Critics' Choice Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor Nightcrawler
- 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Nightcrawler
- 72nd Golden Globe Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor – Drama Nightcrawler
- 18th Critics' Choice Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie End of Watch
- 78th Academy Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Brokeback Mountain
- 59th British Academy Film Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Win Best Supporting Actor Brokeback Mountain
- 11th Critics' Choice Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Brokeback Mountain
- 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor Brokeback Mountain
- 17th Independent Spirit Awards
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Nominated Best Male Lead Donnie Darko
Who Is Jake Gyllenhaal?
Jake Gyllenhaal was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1980 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 1993, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal, known as Jake Gyllenhaal is a prolific American actor and producer with a career spanning over three decades. Born into the Gyllenhaal family, he is the son of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the younger brother of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. His acting journey began as a child, debuting in City Slickers (1991), followed by roles in his father's films A Dangerous Woman (1993) and Homegrown (1998). His breakthrough came with his performances in October Sky (1999) and Donnie Darko (2001). These roles led Gyllenhaal to further success in big-budget films such as The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Gyllenhaal's career progressed with notable roles in Zodiac (2007), Love & Other Drugs (2010), and Source Code (2011), earning further acclaim for his roles in Nightcrawler (2014) and Nocturnal Animals (2016)...read more here.
Who Jake Gyllenhaal Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jake Gyllenhaal shares the most films with. Eiza González comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Maggie Gyllenhaal (3).
Jake Gyllenhaal: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jake Gyllenhaal has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jake Gyllenhaal been in?
Jake Gyllenhaal is credited on 53 films, from 1993 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jake Gyllenhaal's highest-grossing movie?
Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) is Jake Gyllenhaal's biggest box office hit, with $1.13B worldwide, ahead of The Day After Tomorrow (2004) ($553M). Across every film with box office figures, Jake Gyllenhaal's movies have made $3.62B.
Jake Gyllenhaal's biggest hits What is the best Jake Gyllenhaal movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jake Gyllenhaal's best-rated film is Okja (2017) with a score of 81, followed by Stronger (2017) (80).
Best Jake Gyllenhaal movies, ranked Has Jake Gyllenhaal won an Oscar?
Jake Gyllenhaal has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jake Gyllenhaal has 1 win from 12 nominations.
How old is Jake Gyllenhaal?
Jake Gyllenhaal is 45 years old, born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is Jake Gyllenhaal's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jake Gyllenhaal's filmography is In the Grey (2026), in the role of Bronco.
Who does Jake Gyllenhaal work with most often?
Jake Gyllenhaal shares the most films with Eiza González (3 films), Maggie Gyllenhaal (3 films) and Jamie Foxx (3 films).
The Best Jake Gyllenhaal Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.
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