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List of Daniel Brühl Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Inglourious Basterds (2009)
73
15
Inglourious Basterds
R
73
15

A team of ruthless Jewish soldiers led by Allied officer Lieutenant Aldo Raine earns notoriety as 'Basterds' for scalping Nazi soldiers in German occupied France. After their meeting with undercover agent and German actress Bridget von Hammersmark ends poorly, their mission converges with the vengeful plan of theater owner Shosanna Dreyfus, whose Jewish family was executed by the Nazis.

Role:
Fredrick Zoller
2. Rush (2013)
30
7
Rush
R
30
7

The Formula 1 races of the 1970s spawned a rivalry so great that it had to be made into a movie. Rush is based on the life and enmity between racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, who are fierce rivals in the racing arena, but this very fact pushes them to give their best to the sport.

Role:
Niki Lauda
Starring:
Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, Alexandra Maria Lara, Pierfrancesco Favino
Directed By:
3. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
36
9
The Bourne Ultimatum
PG-13
36
9

In order to find his true identity, Jason Bourne comes out of hiding to meet Britsh reporter Simon Ross who is researching Operation Blackbriar, which replaced the Operation Treadstone that he was a part of. However, realizing Ross is being followed, Jason escapes and survives CIA chase across countries with help from Nicky Parsons and Pamela Landy.

Role:
Martin Kreutz
Starring:
Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Albert Finney, Scott Adkins, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn
Directed By:
Paul Greengrass
4. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
40
11
Captain America: Civil War
PG-13
40
11

A mission of Avengers results in the loss of civilian lives, hence political pressure mounts to have regulations for the superhero team. This causes the team to split into two groups – Team Captain America favouring freedom of superheroes and Team Iron Man backing the government. Meanwhile, Captain America’s old friend Bucky Barnes is accused of the murder of King T'Chaka of Wakanda.

Role:
Zemo
Directed By:
Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
5. Good Bye Lenin! (2003)
15
4
Good Bye Lenin!
R
15
4
Role:
Alex
6. Woman in Gold (2015)
10
4
Woman in Gold
PG-13
10
4

Woman in Gold is a biopic which tells us the story of Maria Altmann, an elderly Jewish woman, as she fights a lengthy legal battle, against the Austrian government, to recover artwork, which according to her, were seized by the Nazis years ago from her family. 

Role:
Hubertus Czernin
Directed By:
Simon Curtis
7. John Rabe (2009)
7
3
John Rabe
7
3

Based on real events, John Rabe is a historical war drama film which tells the story of a German businessman, who decides to take action when Japan laid siege to Nanjing, the former capital of China, in 1937. He saved the lives of 200,000 people by leading them to safety.  

Role:
Dr. Georg Rosen
Starring:
Steve Buscemi, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Consigny, Dagmar Manzel
Directed By:
Florian Gallenberger
8. Salvador (Puig Antich) (2006)
7
3
Salvador (Puig Antich)
7
3
Role:
Salvador Puig Antich
9. Das weiße Rauschen (2001)
7
3
Das weiße Rauschen
7
3
Role:
Lukas
10. Colonia (2015)
9
4
Colonia
R
9
4

Young German couple, Daniel and Lena, are separated when Chilean General Pinochet’s secret police DINA kidnaps Daniel. Distraught Lena traces him to Colonia Dignidad, a sealed-off organization that pretends to be charitable mission run by Minister Paul Schäfer. As she joins it to rescue Daniel, she realizes that no one can escape the cult; but Lena and Daniel must find a way.

Role:
Daniel
Starring:
Emma Watson, Michael Nyqvist, Richenda Carey, Vicky Krieps
Directed By:
Florian Gallenberger
11. The Zookeeper's Wife (2017)
8
4
The Zookeeper's Wife
PG-13
8
4

The Zookeeper’s Wife is a historical war drama film which takes us to 1939, during the time of the Nazi invasion of Poland. Dr Antonina and her husband Dr Jan Zabinski takes care of The Warsaw Zoo, but after the invasion, they are forced to report to the Reich’s newly appointed chief zoologist Lutz Heck.

Role:
Lutz Heck
Starring:
Jessica Chastain, Iddo Goldberg, Efrat Dor, Johan Heldenbergh
Directed By:
Niki Caro
12. Ladies in Lavender (2004)
8
3
Ladies in Lavender
PG-13
8
3

Two spinster sisters Ursula and Janet discover a young man on a beach. They decide to take him in, and soon they learn that he is a violinist from Poland, who was swept off an ocean liner while heading to America. Both sisters become friends with him, and soon Ursula also starts to develop romantic feelings for the young man.   

Role:
Andrea
Starring:
Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Miriam Margolyes, Freddie Jones, Finty Williams
Directed By:
Charles Dance
13. No Regrets (2001)
7
3
No Regrets
7
3
Role:
Daniel
14. Love in Thoughts (2004)
7
3
Love in Thoughts
7
3

Love in Thoughts is a romantic drama film which tells the story of a young man named Paul, a shy poet, who is quite lonely in life. He is friends with a boy named Guenther, who is gay, and is suffering unrequited love for another young boy named Hans. Paul develops feelings for Hilde, Guenther’s sister, but she is not willing to commit to a relationship with Paul. Eventually, Paul and Guenther decide to make a suicide pact.  

Role:
Paul Krantz
Starring:
August Diehl
15. A Most Wanted Man (2014)
9
4
A Most Wanted Man
R
9
4

A terrorist Issac Karpov enters Hamburg and comes under the observation of a covert anti-terrorism German team led by Günther Bachmann. Günther is investigating Muslim scholar Dr. Abdullah who is suspected of funding terrorist organizations. Günther wants to use Karpov to trap Dr. Abdullah and turn him to catch those higher up in the terrorist organization. 

Role:
Maximilian
Starring:
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Willem Dafoe, Rachel McAdams, Nina Hoss, Grigoriy Dobrygin
Directed By:
Anton Corbijn
16. A Friend of Mine (2006)
6
3
A Friend of Mine
6
3
Role:
Karl
17. 2 Days in Paris (2007)
7
4
2 Days in Paris
R
7
4

Hoping to revive their relationship, Marion, a French photographer, and Jack, an American designer, plan a trip to Europe. However, the language barrier and Marion’s ex-boyfriends complicate things, and only add fuel to the fire.

Role:
Lukas
Starring:
Adam Goldberg, Julie Delpy, Albert Delpy, Marie Pillet
Directed By:
Julie Delpy
18. All Together (2011)
6
3
All Together
6
3
Role:
Dirk
Starring:
Geraldine Chaplin, Jane Fonda, Guy Bedos, Claude Rich
Directed By:
Stéphane Robelin
19. Lessons of a Dream (2011)
6
3
Lessons of a Dream
6
3
Role:
Konrad Koch
20. Burnt (2015)
10
5
Burnt
R
10
5

A renowned chef with two Michelin stars destroys his career with his addictions. After a self-imposed exile, he returns to London, determined to make a comeback and win three Michelin stars.  After few rejections, he gets his second chance and partners with an old associate. But all is not well as yet. He must now overcome the demon within himself if he wants to succeed and win his love.  

Role:
Tony
Starring:
Bradley Cooper, Sienna Rose Miller, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Alicia Vikander, Lily James, Omar Sy
Directed By:
John Wells
21. Eva (2011)
6
3
Eva
PG-13
6
3
Role:
Alex Garel
22. Me and Kaminski (2015)
6
3
Me and Kaminski
6
3
Role:
Sebastian Zöllner
Starring:
Patrick Bauchau, Amira Casar, Geraldine Chaplin, Denis Lavant, Jesper Christensen
Directed By:
Wolfgang Becker
23. Alone in Berlin (2016)
6
3
Alone in Berlin
R
6
3
Role:
Escherich
Starring:
Brendan Gleeson, Mikael Persbrandt, Emma Thompson, Katharina Schüttler
Directed By:
Vincent Perez
24. No More School (2000)
6
3
No More School
6
3
Role:
Markus Baasweiler
25. The King's Man (2021)
10
6
The King's Man
15+
10
6

In the early 20th century, a secret organization is plotting to create a war that can lead to genocide of millions and even threaten the existence of humanity. In order to stand against them, the Kingsman Agency is formed.

Role:
Erik Jan Hanussen
Starring:
Ralph Fiennes
26. The Coming Days (2010)
5
3
The Coming Days
5
3
Role:
Hans Krämer
Starring:
August Diehl
27. The Fifth Estate (2013)
7
4
The Fifth Estate
R
7
4

The film documents the quest of Julian Assange and his associate Daniel Domscheit-Berg to expose the deceptions and corruptions amidst power-lobbies. With meager resources they create WikiLeak, an anonymous platform for the whistle-blowers to uncover dark secrets hidden in classified government information and corporate data. Then they receive most confidential intelligence documents of some of the powerful governments, raising number of ethical questions.

Role:
Daniel Berg
Starring:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Stanley Tucci, Peter Capaldi, Anthony Mackie, Laura Linney, Carice van Houten, Alicia Vikander
Directed By:
Bill Condon
28. The Countess (2009)
6
3
The Countess
Not Rated
6
3

Based on real events, The Countess is a horror crime thriller film which tells the story of a Hungarian countess in the 17th century, who is convinced that bathing in the blood of virgins will help her preserve her youth and her beauty. Her servants begin to capture and kill peasant girls in order to obtain their blood. Eventually, they even begin to kidnap girls from aristocratic families as well, but soon an investigation is ordered.

Role:
Istvan Thurzo
Starring:
Anamaria Marinca
29. Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill (2008)
5
3
Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill
5
3

Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill is a fantasy thriller film which revolves around Krabat, a street urchin who is offered shelter by a sorcerer who also eventually makes him his apprentice. However, Krabat decides to rebel against his master, after learning about his nefarious plans.

Role:
Tonda
Starring:
David Kross
30. 2 Days in New York (2012)
5
4
2 Days in New York
R
5
4

2 Days in New York is a romantic comedy drama film which tells the story of Marion and Mingus, a couple living in Manhattan, New York, with children from each of their previous relationships. Things seem to be going well between them, until Marion’s family from France decides to pay her a visit.  

Role:
The Oak Fairy
Starring:
Chris Rock, Julie Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Albert Delpy, Alexandre Nahon
Directed By:
Julie Delpy
31. 7 días en La Habana (2012)
5
3
7 días en La Habana
5
3
Role:
Leonardo (segment "La tentación de Cecilia")
Starring:
Josh Hutcherson, Emir Kusturica, Luis Alberto García, Vladimir Cruz, Magali Wilson, Daisy Granados
Directed By:
32. 7 Days in Entebbe (2018)
5
4
7 Days in Entebbe
PG-13
5
4
Role:
Wilfried Böse
Starring:
Rosamund Pike, Eddie Marsan, Nonso Anozie, Ben Schnetzer
Directed By:
José Padilha
33. In Tranzit (2008)
4
3
In Tranzit
R
4
3
Role:
Klaus
Starring:
Vera Farmiga, John Malkovich, Thomas Kretschmann, Natalie Press
Directed By:
Tom Roberts
34. The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
7
6
The Cloverfield Paradox
TV-MA
7
6

Scientists at the Cloverfield Station in space are testing an experimental technology, The Shepard particle accelerator, designed to solve the earth’s energy crisis issue; however, it could also culminate in creating alarming paradox.  But an unexplained malfunction results in damage to the space station and leads to shocking disappearance of the earth. How do the scientists manage to return to the earth?  

Role:
Schmidt
Starring:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Donal Logue, Elizabeth Debicki, Simon Pegg, Ziyi Zhang
Directed By:
Julius Onah
35. Intruders (2011)
5
4
Intruders
R
5
4

Intruders is a supernatural horror film which tells the story of two children, a boy living in Madrid, and a girl living in London, who are visited by a faceless ghost known as Hollowface, who seems to want to take possession of them.

Role:
Antonio
Starring:
Clive Owen, Carice van Houten, Pilar López de Ayala, Ella Purnell
Directed By:
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
36. The Face of an Angel (2014)
3
4
The Face of an Angel
3
4
Role:
Thomas
Starring:
Kate Beckinsale, Cara Delevingne, Ava Acres, Anjella Mackintosh
Directed By:
Michael Winterbottom
37. Farland (2004)
5
3
Farland
5
3
Role:
Frank
38. Cargo (2006)
3
3
Cargo
R
3
3
Role:
Chris

TV Shows

The Trip
12
3
The Trip
TV-14
12
3
Role:
Patron at Terrace Bar
Starring:
Ben Stiller, Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan
Directed By:
Michael Winterbottom