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The Academy Awards, or commonly known as the Oscars, has just announced the Best Actor in 2024, which is Cillian Murphy. Cillian Murphy received the award for his role in the film OPPENHEIMER. He successfully surpassed 4 other great actors, namely Jeffrey Wright, Paul Giamatti, Colman Domingo, and Bradley Cooper.
Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Ireland. He grew up in a family with an interest in performing arts. Cillian Murphy initially had an interest in the music world, but his interest later shifted to acting. He is now known for his ability to portray complex and diverse characters, as well as his sharp and tense performances on screen.
In addition to acting in films, Cillian also has an interest in theater and has appeared in several stage productions. Although he tends to be private about his personal life, Cillian Murphy remains one of the highly respected actors in the entertainment industry and continues to attract attention with his quality acting. Let's check out the films starring Cillian Murphy!
1. SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE (2024)
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- Rating : 7.3/10 (IMDb)
- Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes
- Genre: Drama, History
SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE is the latest film by Cillian Murphy directed by Tim Mielants. This film tells the story of Bill Furlong, a loyal father and coal merchant living in Ireland. He discovers secrets kept by a monastery in his hometown.
In this film, Cillian Murphy plays the lead role as Bill Furlong. Additionally, the film also stars several famous actors such as Clare Dunne, Mark McKenna, Emily Watson, and many others.
2. OPPENHEIMER (2023)
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- Rating : 8.4/10 (IMDb)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Genre: Biography, Drama, History
OPPENHEIMER is a film directed by Christopher Nolan. This film tells the story of a physicist named J. Robert Oppenheimer, who played a key role in the creation of the first nuclear weapon in the Manhattan Project during World War II.
In this film, Oppenheimer is portrayed by Cillian Murphy. Oppenheimer was originally a student at the University of Cambridge who later moved to Gottingen and obtained his professorship. OPPENHEIMER is Cillian Murphy's first project as a lead actor in a film directed by Christopher Nolan.
3. PEAKY BLINDERS (2013-2022)
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- Rating : 8.8/10 (IMDb)
- Durasi : 6 Seasons
- Genre : Crime, Drama
PEAKY BLINDERS is a British television drama series that first aired in 2013. It was created by Steven Knight and tells the story of the Shelby family, a gangster family in Birmingham in 1919. The film is set in the midst of the post-World War I industrial revolution.
Cillian Murphy plays the main character, Thomas Shelby, a charismatic and ambitious leader of the Shelby family. Thomas Shelby's character is the mastermind behind the Shelby family's illegal operations, which involve activities such as gambling, weapon smuggling, and drug trafficking. As the series progresses, the story focuses on Thomas Shelby's ambition to increase his power and social status amidst competition from his enemies, both within and outside the family.
The PEAKY BLINDERS series stands out for its authentic historical period portrayal, strong visual style, complex screenplay, and powerful performances from its actors. In addition to Cillian Murphy, the series also features actors such as Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, and Tom Hardy. The series has received praise from critics and fans for its captivating story and complex characters.
4. A QUIET PLACE PART II (2020)
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- Rating : /10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 37 minutes
- Genre : Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A QUIET PLACE PART II (2020) is a science fiction horror film that is a sequel to A QUIET PLACE (2018). This film is directed by John Krasinski, who is also the writer and director of the first film.
In the film A QUIET PLACE PART II, the story continues from the events of the previous film, where the Abbott family tries to survive in a world inhabited by sound-sensitive alien creatures. They discover that these creatures are not only a threat to their family, but also to all of humanity.
This film tells the story of the Abbott family, played by Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe. They are searching for a new place of refuge after a tragic event at their home. Along their journey, they encounter new characters, including Emmett, a former neighbor played by Cillian Murphy, who has his own survival experience and helps them in their struggle against the creatures.
A QUIET PLACE PART II showcases intense tension and thrilling action. The film also reveals more background information about the origins of these creatures and the world they inhabit.
5. ANNA II (2019)
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- Rating : 6.6/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 58 minutes
- Genre : Action, Thriller
Film ANNA (2019) is a spy action film directed by Luc Besson. The film tells the story of a young Russian woman named Anna Poliatova, played by Sasha Luss. Anna is recruited by the Russian intelligence agency to become a highly deadly assassin.
In this film, Anna Poliatova has exceptional skills in martial arts and espionage, making her one of the most dangerous agents in intelligence operations. However, as she rises in status within the organization, Anna begins to realize that she may have her own plans.
In the film ANNA (2019), Cillian Murphy portrays a character named Lenny Miller. Lenny Miller is a special operations agent for the CIA. He is involved in a complex plot involving Anna Poliatova.
6. DUNKIRK (2017)
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- Rating : 7.8/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 46 minutes
- Genre : Action, Drama, History
Film DUNKIRK (2017) directed by Christopher Nolan tells the story of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II, where Allied forces trapped by German forces on the Dunkirk beach attempt to be evacuated by an Allied fleet consisting of warships and small civilian boats. The film depicts three different paths: land, sea, and air.
Cillian Murphy portrays a wounded British soldier in this film. His character, unnamed, experiences war trauma and struggles to survive amidst the chaos on the Dunkirk beach. Murphy's performance brings a strong emotional dimension to his character, who faces desperate situations and fights to stay alive.
In the film DUNKIRK (2017), Cillian Murphy portrays an unnamed British soldier. He suffers from war trauma after the ship he was on is attacked and sunk around the Dunkirk beach. After being rescued by a group of small boats, including a fishing boat operated by Mr. Dawson (Mark Rylance), Cillian Murphy's character shows symptoms of trauma and confusion about whether he should return to Dunkirk to save more people or try to go back to England.
7. ANTHROPOID (2016)
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- Rating : 7.2/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours
- Genre : Action, Biography, Drama
ANTHROPOID (2016) is a historical war film directed by Sean Ellis. It is based on the true story of Operation Anthropoid, a secret mission carried out by Czechoslovak forces during World War II. The operation aims to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, a highly influential and cruel Nazi leader.
The film follows the journey of two Czechoslovak soldiers, Jan Kubis (Jamie Dornan) and Josef Gabcik (Cillian Murphy), who are trained by the British to infiltrate Prague and carry out the assassination of Heydrich. They are portrayed as brave, determined, and resolute in executing their mission, despite facing great risks and terrible consequences. Cillian Murphy's performance in ANTHROPOID leaves a deep emotional impression on his character.
8. FREE FIRE (2016)
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- Rating : 6.3/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 31 minutes
- Genre : Action, Comedy, Crime
FREE FIRE (2016) is a crime-action film directed by Ben Wheatley. The film is set in the 1970s in Boston, United States, and tells the story of a business meeting that turns into a shootout in a remote warehouse.
It starts with a meeting between two criminal groups planning a weapons transaction, but conflicts arise between the two groups and the situation quickly escalates into a brutal shootout. With the continuous gunfire, the characters must fight to survive and resolve the conflict while trying to protect their own interests.
FREE FIRE features a cast of renowned actors such as Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer, Sharlto Copley, and many more. In this film, Cillian Murphy portrays the character named Chris, who is a member of one of the criminal groups involved in the weapons transaction that leads to the shootout in the warehouse.
9. IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (2015)
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- Rating: 6.9/10 (IMDb)
- Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (2015) is a film directed by Ron Howard and is an adaptation of the non-fiction book of the same title by Nathaniel Philbrick. The book tells the true story of the American whaling ship named Essex that sank in 1820.
The Essex ship sailed in the northern Pacific Ocean on a whale hunting expedition. However, the ship was attacked and sunk by a giant sperm whale. The crew members had to face various challenges and internal conflicts as they tried to survive.
In the film IN THE HEART OF THE SEA, Cillian Murphy portrays the character named Matthew Joy, who is one of the crew members of the Essex ship. Matthew Joy is an experienced sailor who is part of the dangerous journey of the ship on a whale hunting mission in the northern Pacific Ocean.
10. BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
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- Rating : 8.2/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 20 minutes
- Genre : Action, Crime, Drama
BATMAN BEGINS (2005) is a superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan. This film is the first installment of the Batman trilogy directed by Nolan, which is followed by THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012).
In BATMAN BEGINS, Cillian Murphy portrays the character of Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow. Dr. Crane is a psychiatrist working at Arkham Asylum in Gotham City. Behind his calm and neat appearance, Dr. Crane is a criminal who uses gas to induce extreme fear in his victims. He conspires with Ras al Ghul in an attempt to cause chaos in Gotham City.
11. THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)
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- Rating :9.0 /10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 32 minutes
- Genre : Action, Crime, Drama
Film THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) is a sequel to BATMAN BEGINS (2005) directed by Christopher Nolan. This film tells the adventure of the superhero Batman played by Christian Bale, in challenging the famous psychopathic criminal Joker played by Heath Ledger.
In THE DARK KNIGHT, Gotham City is faced with a greater threat than ever before when Joker appears with his evil plan to shake and destroy the city. Joker uses chaos and riots to try to force Batman and the people of Gotham City to choose between their own morality and destruction. In the film THE DARK KNIGHT, Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Jonathan Crane or also known as Scarecrow.
12. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012)
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- Rating : 8.4/10 (IMDb)
- Durasi : 2 hours 44 minutes
- Genre : Action, Drama, Thriller
Film THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) is a sequel to THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) which is also directed by Christopher Nolan and continues the adventure of superhero Batman in Gotham City.
In this film, the story begins eight years after the dramatic events in the previous film. Gotham City has labeled Batman as a criminal for the death of Harvey Dent and the resulting circumstances. Bruce Wayne (Batman) has withdrawn from social life and Gotham City appears peaceful on the surface, but a new threat is emerging underground. In the film THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012), Cillian Murphy also reprises his role as Jonathan Crane.
13. IN TIME (2011)
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- Rating : 6.7/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 49 minutes
- Genre : Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The film IN TIME (2011) tells the story of a world where humans have been transformed into living currency. They no longer exchange money for goods, but they exchange their life time. Everyone has a wristwatch that functions as a marker of their life time. When someone turns 25 years old, they stop aging physically, but their wristwatch starts counting down from one year.
In this film, Cillian Murphy plays Raymond Leon, a law enforcement officer tasked with pursuing and capturing those who are deemed to be violating the rules of time management. The character Raymond Leon in this film is a very strict and determined detective who is committed to maintaining order in the existing system. He becomes an antagonist in the story as he tries to capture Will Salas (Justin Timberlake) and Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried), who become fugitives after being accused of stealing life time from the wealthy.
14. SUNSHINE (2007)
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- Rating : 7.2/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 1 hour 47 minutes
- Genre : Sci-Fi, Thriller
SUNSHINE (2007) is a science fiction film directed by Danny Boyle, telling the story of a space mission that attempts to save life on Earth by sending a spacecraft named Icarus II to the Sun to detonate a thermonuclear bomb that will reignite the fading star.
During their eight-year journey, the crew encounters various challenges and conflicts. One of the central plot points is when they discover the Icarus I spacecraft, which disappeared during a previous mission to the Sun. The crew of Icarus II must make difficult decisions about whether they should pursue the opportunity to use the additional energy source from Icarus I or continue with their own mission.
In the film SUNSHINE, Cillian Murphy portrays Dr. Robert Capa, who is a physicist and one of the crew members of the Icarus II spacecraft. Dr. Capa plays a crucial role in the mission as he is responsible for operating the thermonuclear bomb that they must detonate on the Sun to reignite it.
15. INCEPTION (2010)
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- Rating : 8.8/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 28 minutes
- Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Film INCEPTION (2010) is directed and written by Christopher Nolan. This film tells the story of the main character named Dom Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, a skilled thief in carrying out secret information theft operations from people's subconscious while they are dreaming.
In the film INCEPTION, Cillian Murphy plays Robert Fischer, who is a wealthy conglomerate heir and becomes the target of a thief team led by Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio). Fischer is the subject of an inception operation aimed at implanting a certain idea into his mind.
So those are 15 film recommendations starring the best actor of 2024, Cillian Murphy.
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