Paul Dano
20 titles
Filmography
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Love & Mercy
(2015)This fascinating, offbeat biopic chronicles the life and musical genius of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

Ruby Sparks
(2012)A young author's most heartfelt character steps off the pages of his new book and into his life in this romantic fantasy.

Swiss Army Man
(2016)Hank is stranded on a deserted island when a corpse washes ashore and the two go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Dumb Money
(2023)A modern David vs. Goliath saga of everyday people flipping the script on Wall Street.

For Ellen
(2012)A burgeoning rock star takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.

There Will Be Blood
(2007)An oil man and his son at the turn of the 20th century are challenged by a young preacher and take a journey into an abyss of madness. Love, hope, belief, and the bond between father and son is imperiled by corruption, deception, and the flow of oil.

The Fabelmans
(2022)A young aspiring filmmaker in the 1950s immerses himself in the magic of movies to cope with a family secret that could change his world forever.

Being Flynn
(2012)Robert De Niro, Paul Dano and Julianne Moore give powerhouse performances in this compelling adaptation of Nick Flynn‰ЫЄs award-winning memoir, Another Bulls-t Night in Suck City.

Spaceman
(2024)Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

Okja
(2017)A gentle giant and the girl who raised her are caught in the crossfire between animal activism, corporate greed and scientific ethics.

Little Miss Sunshine
(2006)When a fluke gets an awkward 7-year-old invited to compete in a beauty pageant, her misfit family rallies behind her.

Looper
(2012)In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

Youth
(2015)Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel lead an all-star cast in this beautiful film about an acclaimed composer and his renowned filmmaker friend who share a vacation in the Alps.

12 Years a Slave
(2013)Based on an incredible true story of Solomon Northup who was abducted and sold into slavery during pre-Civil War United States. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.

The Batman
(2022)From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves' "The Batman," starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City's vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. Co-starring Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard with Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell.

The Girl Next Door
(2004)Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch) is a straight-arrow over-achiever who has never really lived life... until he falls for his new neighbor, the beautiful and seemingly innocent Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers this perfect “girl next door” is a one-time porn star, his sheltered existence begins to spin out of control. Ultimately Danielle helps Matthew emerge from his shell, and discover that sometimes you have to risk everything for the person you love.

Meek's Cutoff
(2011)In 1845, a wagon train of three families gets lost in the Cascade Mountains, where they must fight for their survival as they battle the elements.

The Guilty
(2021)Playing a troubled detective on 911 duty during a harrowing day in LA, Jake Gyllenhaal barely leaves the screen in this intense, emotional thriller.

Knight and Day
(2010)Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in this thrill-ride about a small-town girl hoping she’s met the man of her dreams, only to find out the mysterious stranger is a fugitive spy!

Prisoners
(2013)Kelly Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces a parent’s worst nightmare when his daughter and her friend are abducted. Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) strives to locate the girls but struggles to find compelling evidence, causing Dover to take the law into his own hands. A critical and commercial success, Prisoners saw Denis Villeneuve bring his taut powerful storytelling to Hollywood for the first time.