Jon Hamm's 10 Best Movies, According to Ranker

Jon Hamm is probably best known for his lead role in Mad Men, but the actor has also been a part of several successful and acclaimed movies.

Jon Hamm is currently starring in Tom Cruise's latest action flick Top Gun: Maverick, but the actor has been involved in plenty of other successful movies before now. He's likely best known for his role as Don Draper in AMC's Mad Men, though his talents reach far beyond that as proven by Ranker's list celebrating the biggest achievements of his career.

Most of Hamm's best work over the years has been on TV, but that doesn't mean that he can't steal the show on the big screen too. Although he often takes supporting roles, his characters frequently end up being the more interesting and entertaining ones in any given project.

10 We Were Soldiers (2002)

As part of the first phase of the Vietnam war, Lieutenant Hal Moore was responsible for leading a battalion of US troops against Vietnamese forces in La Drang valley. We Were Soldiers tells this daring true story in a thrilling and exciting way, with Mel Gibson playing the role of Hal Moore.

Although Hamm's role in We Were Soldiers is only a minor one, the film is still a hugely important asset in his filmography, displaying that the actor is capable of all sorts of roles and genres. It might not be the most acclaimed war film out there, but its true story is one that's sure to stir up all sorts of emotions in its audience.

9 The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008)

Scott Derickson's sci-fi drama The Day The Earth Stood Still remains one of the most unique in the genre, telling the unconventional story of a team of US scientists who are forced to work together with an extra-terrestrial humanoid in order to save the future of mankind.

Jon Hamm plays a NASA official named Michael Granier, responsible for much of the humans' contact with this enigmatic alien. Alongside his co-stars Jennifer Connelly and Keanu Reeves, he brings this exciting script to life with a detailed examination of his character.

8 Sucker Punch (2011)

Zack Snyder has become famous for the DCEU characters he's brought to life, but before his time working in the superhero genre, Snyder already had plenty of unique and successful films under his belt. One of these was Sucker Punch, a one-of-a-kind fantasy film that clearly displays his talent and ambition as a filmmaker.

Jon Hamm plays The High Roller, one of the film's most complex and interesting supporting characters. He brings surprisingly compelling energy to the film that grounds it in reality whilst also promoting its interesting fantasy elements. Snyder might have a pretty polarizing body of work so far, but there's no denying his movies' stylish and bold nature.

7 Howl (2010)

James Franco plays poet and cultural icon Allen Ginsberg in Howl, which tells the story of how his famous poem 'Howl' came to be published and the thrilling consequences that arose for both Ginsberg and his fellow writers and publishers.

Jon Hamm plays Jake Ehrlich, the hotshot lawyer in charge of defending Ginsberg following the controversial publication of his poem. The two share many gripping scenes together, and Hamm delivers one of his most compelling performances to date.

6 No Sudden Move (2021)

There are few directors out there who are making films as reliably consistent as Steven Soderbergh, with No Sudden Move just being one example of this. The film follows a group of criminals whose well-planned heist goes completely wrong, plunging them headfirst into a world of crime and corruption.

The film has all the signature trademarks of a Soderbergh thriller - a talented ensemble cast, a complex story with plenty of twists and turns, and a sharp and witty screenplay that brings its characters to life. No Sudden Move is sadly one of Soderbergh's more overlooked movies despite how similar it feels to much of his other work.

5 Stolen (2010)

In one of Jon Hamm's most emotionally vulnerable and complex roles to date, he plays a police detective who's tasked with the investigation of a child's 50-year-old murder, which forces him to come to terms with his own son's recent disappearance. He stars opposite Josh Lucas and James Van Der Beek in this thrilling drama.

Many fans believe Stolen is one of the most underrated thrillers of the 2010s with its compelling story and even more compelling characters. It's one of those gripping stories that one can easily lose themself in for two hours, becoming enthralled in the protagonist's complex and dangerous life.

4 Bad Times At The El Royale (2018)

Drew Goddard's Bad Times At The El Royale is one of the most inventive and original thrillers of the past few years. The story follows seven apparent strangers as they meet in a deserted hotel and begin to find themselves caught up in each other's secrets and dangers.

The film also boasts one of the most talented and impressive casts ever put together for a film like this, with Jeff Bridges starring in the lead role opposite Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Erivo, and Jon Hamm. Every single member of the cast brings something different to the film, which makes it constantly fresh and engaging.

3 The Ten (2007)

The Ten is an unconventional kind of film, telling ten mostly unconnected stories that are joined only by one aspect - each story is inspired by one of the ten Commandments of Christianity. All ten of the stories have something different to say about their respective commandment, with all of them using comedy to highlight this.

Jon Hamm stars as Charles, the flight instructor to the first story's protagonist, Steven. It's only a minor role, but every time he appears on screen, he's given a chance to express his signature sense of humor and comedic timing that makes him such a perfect fit for a role like this.

2 Baby Driver

Edgar Wright's attempt at the action-heist genre was a huge success with Baby Driver, which was a massive hit with both critics and audiences alike. The film embodies everything that makes the director's distinctive style so universally admired - sharp humor, eccentric characters, bold colors, and great music.

Baby Driver also has some of the best car chases in any action movie, with many of the set pieces using the rhythm of the soundtrack to dictate the movement of the characters. It makes for an incredibly engaging and dynamic experience, which only Edgar Wright could have ever managed.

1 The Town (2010)

Directed by Ben Affleck, The Town sees Jon Hamm play an FBI Agent named Adam Frawley, who is tasked with de-escalating a dangerous heist situation after a group of robbers goes out to settle one final score together. And although the story is very much focused on these criminals, Hamm's character acts as a great antagonist for audiences to connect to.

Starring alongside Hamm are Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, and Blake Lively, who make a fantastic team together on-screen with their intense chemistry and outstanding performances. It's one of the most compelling thrillers out there, and Affleck's work behind the camera proves that he's worthy of sitting in that director's chair.

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