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"How much is a key to a bus locker worth? One day it's worth 25 cents, the next day thousands of dollars. In this story I got to thinking that there are times in our lives when having a dime to make a phone call spells the difference between life and death. Keys, small change, maybe a theater ticket — how about a parking receipt for a Jaguar? All I had to do was link this idea up with time travel to see how the small and useless, under the wise eyes of a time traveler, might signify a great deal more. He would know when that dime might save your life. And, back in the past again, he might prefer that dime to any amount of money, no matter how large." — Philip K. Dick , on the original short story

Paycheck , subtitled Remember The Future in promotional media, is a 2003 American sci-fi action film adapted from the Philip K. Dick short story of the same name, directed by John Woo and starring Ben Affleck , Aaron Eckhart , and Uma Thurman . The supporting cast includes Paul Giamatti , Colm Feore , Joe Morton , Michael C. Hall , Peter Friedman , Kathryn Morris , and Ivana Miličević .

Michael Jennings (Affleck) has a great job. He's a reverse engineer, paid large sums of money to figure out how rival technology works and improve on it. In exchange for his massive paychecks, Jennings must have his recent memory wiped after each job to prevent any information leaks. Since those memories are mostly of him doing long arduous work that he does not mind losing, he is left with "highlights" of time spent with friends and on vacations. Life is good.

Jennings' latest project at Allcom was supposed to be his biggest yet, lasting three years (which were wiped upon completion) but earning him enough money to finally retire.... but something has gone wrong. His 8-figure payment has been forfeited in favour of a manila envelope full of random odds and ends. The FBI wants to talk to him about his apparent involvement in the death of another engineer. A lot of people are trying to kill him. Now Jennings finds himself in the strange position of having to reverse-engineer his own future... before time runs out.

• Achievements in Ignorance : Shortly after Jennings reunites with Rachel, they try to use BMW key/car alarm to find an escape vehicle, but when Rachel notices an orange and black R1150R Rockster motorcycle with its lights flashing in a nearby display room, she reminds him he learned to ride a motorcycle. Once they're blasting along at 70+ and ducking between cars trying to ram them, she points out that he learned how to ride as in "drive from place to place without crashing" - not become a Badass Driver . Jennings ignores her - he's been doing just fine so far .
• Adaptational Villainy : In the original short story, the only real threat for Jennings comes from the security police, not from Rethrick (who after the end of Jennings' contract actually offers him to work for the company again at any time). In the adaptation it's almost inverted - to such an extent that Rethrick seems to be motivated primarily by For the Evulz .
• Aerosol Flamethrower : Used by Jennings to take out a couple hitmen.
• Bad Boss : Wolfe guns down one of his thugs for being overpowered by Jennings.
• Badass Bookworm : Jennings and Rachel are both physically fit scientists who are good at fighting against multitudes of assasins and security guards.
• Another example would be Michael using the gambit on his future self to use the twenty items to solve the mystery.
• Call to Agriculture : At the end, the main good guys are working in a greenhouse.
• a pack of cigarettes labelled "Smokeless" - actually regular cigarettes used to escape from the FBI by setting off the fire suppressants in an interrogation room, creating a smoke screen – without it he would have died during interrogation .
• a pair of tinted sunglasses - allows Jennings to see through the smoke, enabling a quick escape .
• a bus pass - an item common to both the film and original short story; allows Jennings to escape quickly through a bus terminal – the FBI must jump the turnstiles .
• a diamond ring - allows a street kid to steal it; had it not happened, Jennings would not have returned to the bank where he received the envelope so he could ask more questions about its origins; also used in the alternate ending in which Jennings proposes to Rachel.
• a fortune from a fortune cookie with lucky numbers printed on the back - initially it only seems to be proof of the envelope's prophetic nature, lucky numbers matching the lottery winning ones , but in the end it's also a clue to the location of the winning lottery ticket which totally reimburses all Jennings' financial losses .
• a janitor's key - allows friend to access circuit breakers, creating a distraction .
• a can of hair spray - used with lighter as a makeshift flamethrower .
• a cigarette lighter - used with hair spray as a makeshift flamethrower .
• a paper clip - used to short-circuit electronics to avoid being hit by subway train .
• a matchbook - specifies a restaurant where he has a reservation, disguised with water-soluble paint as "new liberty saving" bank .
• a BMW key with alarm - allows him to identify and utilize a means of escape: a motorcycle .
• a loupe - allows him to notice discrepancy on stamp .
• an unnecessary postage stamp on the envelope - contains a microdot with snapshots from the future – the fact that it's Albert Einstein on the stamp is a clue .
• a small container of ball bearings - used to set off metal detectors, creating a distraction at security .
• a keycard - shared with the original short story; allows him to re-enter his lab in the film and escape from the plant in the short story .
• a hex key - used to open lab door security panel .
• an Eisenhower Dollar - used to jam lab door security panel .
• a Crossword Puzzle - locates hardware bug on the machine, allowing him to repair it .
• a .45 Caliber bullet - used to destroy the machine – fired into hydrogen tank by a cycling piston .
• Not related to the envelope is the remote-controlled grabbing device in Rachel's lab, along with her thunder, lightning, and wind effects.
• a length of fine wire - used to break the lock in the security police cruiser .
• a bus token - same context as in the film.
• a ticket stub - from his journey to the plant - allowed Jennings to learn the whereabouts of the facility .
• a green strip of cloth - typically worn as a sign of a temporary worker at the Rethrick's plant; allows Jennings to mingle with the workers .
• a code key - in a small twist, it turned out to be needed not to enter , but to exit the facility .
• half a poker chip - used as proof that Jennings is a casino customer, which allows him to stay in the casino at night and thus evade the security police during the curfew .
• a parcel receipt - an item from the future, retrieved by the time scoop. Allows Jennings to get access to the storage vault in the bank where the blackmail materials are deposited by Kelly McVane , Jennings' accomplice who turns out to be Rethrick's daughter and promptly betrays Jennings. Also an initial clue to the nature of his work at Rethrick's, as the date on a receipt shows that it is issued a few days after Jennings regains memory .
• Chekhov's Skill : In the beginning of the film there is a short scene of Jennings training at the gym, hitting targets with a staff. Guess how he beats up mooks near the ending?
• Chronoscope : The Time Scope, of course.
• Collapsing Lair : During the climax, the lab with the machine in it goes down in an explosion.
• Condensation Clue : Jennings wrote a note to Rachel on her bathroom mirror so she would know that he hadn't abandoned her.
• Corrupt Corporate Executive : Rethrick.
• Death by Adaptation : Rethrick . In the short story Jennings simply blackmails Rethrick into letting him become a partner in running the company , while in the movie Jennings leaves himself a watch timed to tell him to move just in time to get out of the way of a bullet and allowing it to hit Rethrick .
• Disturbed Doves : Well, it is a John Woo film...
• Dodge the Bullet : Jennings ducks in time to avoid the FBI Agent's bullet that then kills Rethrick .
• The Dragon : John Wolfe.
• Every Car Is a Pinto : Car vs. pipe. Point goes to the pipe.
• Five-Second Foreshadowing : The bad guy stands in front of the machine that shows the future, but only sees himself throwing down the controls and trying to escape just as the machine explodes in his face. Horrified, he throws down the controls and tries to escape just as the machine explodes in his face.
• For the Evulz : Is there any other reason for Rethrick to kill the former employees who weren't able to remember anything substantial anyway? Who knows whether Jennings would have turned on Allcom at all if it hadn't been for Rethrick's willingness to murder him... Notably averted in the original short story (see Adaptational Villainy ).
• Framed Clue : The extra stamp on the envelope.
• Gambit Roulette : Jennings uses a Memory Gambit , prophecies, and a time portal in his plan to outsmart his opponents.
• "Good Luck" Gesture : You can see that Jennings has his fingers crossed when he raises his head after almost being run over by a subway train .
• Gunpoint Banter : Happens twice.
• Has a Type : Both Rachel and the executive Jennings has a brief fling with in the first scene have short blonde hair.
• Intangible Time Travel : The time scope. In the original short story, played straight with the time mirror and downplayed with the time scoop (no time travel for humans, but an object from the future could be mechanically retrieved).
• It May Help You on Your Quest : Justified here; the character knew exactly what was going to happen in the future and when (see Note to Self , below).
• Laser-Guided Amnesia : Literally. It involves a submicronic laser being used on individual memory-neurons in Jennings' brain and happens to him after every job to prevent data leaks.
• Magical Security Cam : The memory reader, which somehow works in third-person.
• Memory Gambit : Knowing his memory would be wiped, Jennings left clues to lead himself to the info or escape route he needed.
• Memory Wipe Exploitation : At the beginning of the film, the protagonist has a brief affair with an executive while working on a project. They both know that his memories will be wiped once the project is complete, so it can be treated as an inherently short-term thing.
• Mexican Standoff : Happens three different times in the film!
• Mood Whiplash : An assassin attempts to take a shot at Jennings from behind his newspaper disguise while in a subway station. Then, suddenly, a small kid with a toy revolver approaches the assassin in disguise, and "shoots" him (saying something along the lines of "Bang! Bang! You're dead!"). The assassin ignores him and takes out his long badass silenced pistol ( BFG ) to take aim at Jennings. The kid only seems annoyed .
• Named by the Adaptation : In the original short story, we're never told Jennings' first name; the movie gives him the first name Michael.
• Needle in a Stack of Needles : Jennings sabotages the time scope by adding a simple circuit to the vast array of circuit boards that control it. The techs in Rethrick's employ can't simply do a quick one-over of the boards and find one out-of-place object, so it buys time for Jennings to figure out what's happening to him without Rethrick using the time scope to get ahead of him. On top of that, he's given himself instructions on how to correct the sabotage when he needs to use the time scope.
• Nice Job Fixing It, Villain : See For the Evulz . Honestly, Rethrick's pathetic attempt at The Reason You Suck speech in the end should have been directed towards himself.
• No Full Name Given : In the original short story, we're never told Jennings' first name.
• Note to Self : Made difficult as the only things Jennings could sneak out were innocuous items.
• Oh, Crap! : Wolfe has a justifiably panicked reaction when the device that shows the future projects an image of himself being killed by an explosion as he tries to run away from that very control panel. Seconds later, that image comes to pass due to Jennings' sabotage.
• Old Cop, Young Cop : There is a twenty-year age difference between the two FBI agents. Dodge, the older one, has some good gut feelings and reasonable insights. His partner Klein is less imaginative, but is practical and efficient.
• Ontological Mystery : Jennings' last job and what happened on it kicks off the bulk of the plot, especially since due to the memory-erasure procedure he doesn't know why anyone would kill him over it or why he's been accused of killing someone.
• Plot Tailored to the Party : Justified! As a reverse engineer with an access to the time scope, Jennings is uniquely suited to analyze the numerous potential bad futures and give himself innocuous-looking doodads to allow himself to survive.
• Pragmatic Adaptation : Though the basic idea is more or less the same (Jennings completes a job and has his memory wiped, finds himself in trouble with the law with the only clues being a series of seemingly useless items he left for himself as the result of seeing his own future ), the movie is a lot more elaborate than the short story. Some of the key plot elements are seen earlier in the movie, but the ending is completely different in both versions.
• Psycho for Hire : Wolfe, The Dragon , is a brutally efficient thug who takes pleasure in mocking Jennings about his approaching death. Of course, his boss isn't much better.
• Quest for Identity : Jennings is trying to find out what happened on his last job.
• Raster Vision : Used for the holographic interface.
• Reasonable Authority Figure : The two FBI agents are quick to decide that Jennings doesn't show signs of guilt. They are equally quick to accept that Jennings' actions indicate he has knowledge of the future, and they are Properly Paranoid about how their own government might abuse that technology.
• Screw Destiny : What the machine would hopefully do, though Jennings's initial use of it indicates it's closer to a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy . The eventual conclusion seems to be that you can do it, but it's really hard .
• Self-Fulfilling Prophecy : The stamps on Jennings' envelope demonstrate this. Images of newspaper articles show that the predictions the machine makes come true but it's because the people they are given to are too quick to jump to conclusions, thereby creating the very catastrophe they were trying to avert. Jennings, an engineer, had both the time and intelligence to logically deconstruct his prophecies and give himself specific tools to avert them.
• Someday This Will Come in Handy : Inverted. Jennings was working from (temporary) foreknowledge of his own future, and after his memory wipe he has to figure out what is needed where.
• Spot the Imposter / Trust Password : Maya fails at this by not knowing Michael's favorite baseball team.
• Stupid Evil : Wolfe and his men try to kill Jennings multiple times in broad daylight and in front of multiple witnesses. The most egregious of which takes place in downtown traffic in unmarked cars with their license plates in clear view with the police also on their target's tails.
• 20 Minutes into the Future : Set between 2004-2007, a few years after the film's 2003 release. Deliberately in contrast to Dick's original 1953 short story, which depicted a much more distant (and near-dystopian) future with many more obvious sci-fi elements.
• Unusually Uninteresting Sight : Michael and Rachel sneak into a chemistry lab at a high school to use the microscope to examine a clue. When they're leaving, there are kids all over the hallways. No one seems to notice or care that there are two adults wandering the hall, while school is in session, that no one there knows...
• Viewer-Friendly Interface : Every computer in this movie.
• The Watson : Shorty serves as someone for Jennings to tell his theories about what's going on during one pivotal scene.
• Wealthy Ever After : At the end Jennings recalls a fortune cookie note from the envelope and discovers that he has foreseen the results of a $90 million lottery. Bingo!
• With This Herring : Jennings begins his quest with odds and ends. They come in handy but the trope is still valid.
• You Will Know What to Do : Pulled off artfully in the movie (he gets twenty of these), but with a bit more flair in the short story.
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Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a top-notch reverse engineer. Corporations pay him to crack the secrets of their competitors' products. When the job is done, he has his memory of it erased. Rethrick (Aaron Eckhart), head of a company called Allcom, hires Jennings to reverse-engineer a secret government device. After the job, Jennings wakes from the memory erasure to find himself being chased by various agencies. He soon realizes that the fate of the entire world may be in his hands.

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In the seemingly serene town of Snowfield, Colorado, an unspeakable horror lurks beneath the surface. The peaceful community has mysteriously been wiped out, and now, a group of brave individuals must join forces to not only expose the dark forces but to escape Snowfield alive. With a chilling mix of Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller, “Phantoms” (1998) takes viewers on a heart-pounding rollercoaster ride as they uncover the grisly truth behind this creature feature.

16. Dogma (1999)

Dogma, ” released in 1999, is a unique blend of adventure, comedy, and drama that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Written and directed by Kevin Smith, this film revolves around an unlikely heroine, a worker at an abortion clinic, who discovers she possesses a special heritage. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance as she confronts two renegade angels trying to manipulate a loophole and regain entry into Heaven.

17. Forces of Nature (1999)

Forces of Nature” is a delightful 1999 romantic comedy that follows the journey of a soon-to-be-married man as he encounters an exciting stranger during a harrowing plane accident. Set against the backdrop of a hurricane, the film expertly blends love, laughter, and suspense as the duo navigates the unpredictable forces of nature together.

18. 200 Cigarettes (1999)

200 Cigarettes is a 1999 American comedy-drama film that takes a light-hearted look at the lives of twentysomethings dealing with relationships, loneliness, desire, and their unique neuroses. Set on New Year’s Eve in 1981, the story unfolds in New York City, where a diverse group of characters come together to celebrate the start of a new year.

19. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999)

Celebrate 25 years of laughter with Saturday Night Live’s landmark 25th anniversary special! . This unforgettable TV event brings the best cast members and guest hosts back together for a night of nostalgia and side-splitting humor. As the iconic comedy show’s stellar lineup performs signature monologues and parades through decades of unforgettable sketches and musical performances, viewers are treated to a heartwarming look back on SNL’s enduring legacy and the memories that have brought joy to their households for generations.

20. Reindeer Games (2000)

Reindeer Games is a high-stakes action thriller that follows an ex-convict named Rudy Duncan (Ben Affleck), who finds himself caught up in a dangerous casino heist after taking on the identity of his dead cellmate. With the help of his cellmate’s girlfriend, Nicky (Charlize Theron), Rudy is forced to navigate a web of deception, betrayal, and danger. As the stakes get higher and the lines between good and evil blur, Rudy and Nicky must work together to outsmart their enemies and protect themselves.

21. Bounce (2000)

In the heartwarming drama “Bounce” (2000), we follow a man named Bud Bingham (Ben Affleck) who is caught up in a series of events that result in an unexpected connection to a complete stranger. After a mix-up at the airport leads them to swap plane tickets, Bud discovers that the man he’s supposed to take the place of lost his life in a devastating crash.

22. Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)

Joseph: King of Dreams” is an enchanting animated adventure that follows the tale of a young prophet who can interpret dreams. Born into a humble family, Joseph finds himself sold into slavery in the land of Egypt, where his extraordinary gift is discovered. As his fame spreads, Joseph encounters new challenges and experiences that test his faith and strength.

23. Boiler Room (2000)

Boiler Room, released in 2000, is a gripping crime drama that follows a college dropout who lands a job as a broker for a seemingly legitimate suburban investment firm. Determined to live up to his father’s lofty expectations, he quickly rises through the ranks and finds himself entangled in the dark world of financial fraud. Directed by Ben Younger and starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, and Nia Long, the movie delves into the cutthroat world of stock trading and securities fraud, painting a vivid picture of ambition, deception, and the high stakes of the stock market.

24. Daddy and Them (2001)

Daddy and Them” is a dark comedy that follows a dysfunctional married couple who find themselves in a precarious situation when their incarcerated uncle needs their help. The movie delves into the complexities of a strained relationship, exploring themes of insecurity, dreams, and flirting.

25. Pearl Harbor (2001)

Pearl Harbor” is a gripping 2001 historical drama starring Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, and Josh Hartnett, which takes place during World War II. Directed by Michael Bay and written by Randall Wallace, the film’s plot centers around two lifelong friends, Rafe McCawley (Affleck) and Danny Walker (Hartnett), who become fighter pilots in the United States Navy. Along with a beautiful nurse named Evelyn Johnson (Beckinsale), they find themselves caught up in the horrors of the infamous Sunday morning surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

26. AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Thrills: America’s Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)

AFI’s 100 Years. . 100 Thrills invites you on a pulse-pounding journey through the history of American cinema.

27. The Teen Choice Awards 2001 (2001)

Experience the electrifying atmosphere of The Teen Choice Awards 2001, held on August 12, 2001, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. This unforgettable event, hosted at a spectacular venue, brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, representing the crème de la crème of the teenage world.

28. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a hilarious 2001 comedy film that follows real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, as they embark on a mission to ruin the big-screen adaptation of their comic book alter-egos, Bluntman and Chronic. The film showcases the duo’s outrage when they realize they won’t be profiting from the movie. As they set out to destroy the production, Jay and Silent Bob find themselves on a wild adventure filled with laughter, chaos, and unexpected twists.

29. Changing Lanes (2002)

In the gripping 2002 thriller “Changing Lanes, ” two individuals’ lives are forever intertwined following a minor car accident. As the mutual road rage escalates, a tense feud unfolds between a young ambitious lawyer, portrayed by Ben Affleck, and a high-stakes businessman, played by Samuel L. Jackson.

30. Speakeasy (2002)

Experience a heartfelt and thought-provoking journey with “Speakeasy, ” a 2002 drama directed by Brendan Murphy. Boasting an impressive ensemble of David Strathairn, Nicky Katt, and Stacy Edwards, this 1h 26 min film is a touching tale of friendship, discovery, and the power of music.

31. The Sum of All Fears (2002)

The Sum of All Fears” is a gripping thriller that follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan as he races against time to thwart a deadly Neo-Nazi plot. This chilling story unfolds when the faction plans to detonate a nuclear bomb at a football game in Baltimore, Maryland, threatening a catastrophic conflict between the United States and Russia. Filmed amidst the backdrop of tension and uncertainty, the film delivers a nail-biting experience that showcases the power of a few individuals to prevent a global catastrophe.

32. Stolen Summer (2002)

Stolen Summer, released in 2002, is a captivating drama film that explores the depths of faith and hope. Set in the summertime, the story follows the touching relationship between a Catholic boy named Jack (played by Aidan Quinn) and a terminally ill Jewish boy named Michael (Kevin Pollak). As the two children bond, Jack is determined to convert Michael to Catholicism, believing this will grant him a chance at Heaven.

33. The Third Wheel (2002)

In “The Third Wheel, ” a down-on-his-luck man, played by Ben Affleck, unwittingly hits a homeless person with his car on Halloween night. To make matters worse, the homeless man, portrayed by Matt Damon, doesn’t seem to want to disappear from the man’s life. As they spend the rest of the night together, the pair gradually form an unwanted but endearing bond.

34. The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003)

The Battle of Shaker Heights, ” a 2003 film directed by Efram Potelle and Kyle Rankin, weaves together a captivating story that effortlessly blends the worlds of comedy, drama, and romance. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Elden Henson, and Amy Smart, this coming-of-age tale follows two high school boys who find solace in reenacting historic battles. Their newfound strategy and camaraderie lead to an epic battle against a school bully.

35. Daredevil (2003)

Daredevil (2003) takes us on an exhilarating journey through the eyes of Matt Murdock (Ben Affleck), a blind lawyer by day and a crime-fighting martial artist superhero at night. After being exposed to toxic waste that left him blind but heightened his remaining senses, Matt transforms into Daredevil, a fearless crime-fighter with an incredible sense of touch, hearing, and agility.

36. 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003)

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment” is a riveting documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the most unforgettable and scandalous events in the history of the entertainment industry. This TV special, produced by E! .

37. Gigli (2003)

Gigli, ” featuring big-name stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, is a high-octane crime comedy that takes the audience on a wild and hilarious ride. When crime boss Leonardo “Gigli” DiCaprio assigns hitman Larry Gigli to kidnap a prominent district attorney’s brother, he enlists the help of beautiful woman Ricki. As they navigate their way through the web of crime, they must also deal with their personal lives and unexpected twists and turns.

38. Paycheck (2003)

Paycheck, ” an intriguing science-fiction action movie, sees protagonist Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck), a brilliant engineer, enticed with a lucrative job offer. The catch? He has to forget everything about it after completion. With an eye-opening discovery that could change the world, he is suddenly a wanted man with sinister forces pursuing him for his ability to see the future.

39. Surviving Christmas (2004)

Surviving Christmas” is a delightful holiday-themed comedy-drama starring Ben Affleck as a lonely, wealthy young man who tries to enjoy the Christmas season by paying a family to spend it with him. Alongside this quirky plot twist, the film features heartwarming moments and some unexpected surprises.

40. Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary directed and written by the influential filmmaker Michael Moore. Released in 2004, the film explores the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on the United States and how the Bush Administration allegedly exploited the tragedy to advance their agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

41. Last Laugh ‘04 (2004)

Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration as you immerse yourself in the hilarious world of Last Laugh ‘04. This offbeat comedy brings together an all-star cast of comedians, including Ben Affleck, Yasser Arafat, and Lance Armstrong, for a night of laughter and entertainment.

42. Going Upriver (2004)

Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry” is a gripping documentary that delves into the life of Senator John Kerry, who risked his life during the Vietnam War, and his journey to become a political leader. The film offers an in-depth look at Kerry’s service in the Navy, his role in the peace movement, and the impact his experiences had on his political career.

43. Jersey Girl (2004)

Jersey Girl” is a heartwarming comedy-drama film released in 2004, starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Raquel Castro. The film follows a widower named Ollie Trinke, portrayed by Affleck, who is left to raise his precocious daughter after facing an unexpected tragedy and a professional setback. Directed by Kevin Smith, this movie takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions as Ollie tries to make sense of his newfound responsibilities and rebuild his life.

44. The Luvvies: The Awards the Stars Don’t Want (2004)

The Luvvies: The Awards the Stars Don’t Want” is a hilarious British television special that delves into the world of awards shows and the eccentric celebrities who attend them. As the stars of the industry gather to celebrate their achievements, this satirical comedy reveals the absurd lengths some are willing to go to for the coveted trophies.

45. Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004)

Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party” takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey of the making of the highly anticipated film, “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. ” Directed by Malcolm Ingram and Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, this documentary delves into the intricacies of bringing the beloved characters to life. Starring Jason Mewes and Jules Asner, the documentary captures the essence of the film, providing an exclusive look at the cast and crew.

46. 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004)

101 Biggest Celebrity Oops” is a light-hearted documentary that takes a humorous look at the most embarrassing moments in celebrity history. From wardrobe malfunctions to cringe-worthy interviews, the film showcases the iconic blunders that have turned heads and made stars blush.

47. Feast (2005)

Feast” is a thrilling, twisted tale of survival that pits the unsuspecting patrons of a dark and dingy bar against grotesque, bloodthirsty monsters. When darkness falls, the unsuspecting patrons find themselves trapped, unable to escape the grisly claws of the creatures that have invaded their sanctuary.

48. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon (2005)

Get ready to laugh your socks off as Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon takes you on a hilarious journey through some of the funniest moments and sketches in the history of this iconic show. With a runtime of just 1 hour and 15 minutes, you’ll get to witness some of Fallon’s most memorable appearances, including his epic performances alongside music legend Mick Jagger and his unforgettable impressions. This side-splitting compilation features the ever-popular “Jeopardy” sketch with Fallon’s spot-on impersonation of Adam Sandler, and who could forget the hilarious antics of Sully and Denise? .

49. Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope (2005)

Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope is a 2005 music television special that brought together some of the world’s most well-known artists in a heartfelt effort to help raise funds for the victims of the devastating tsunami disaster that occurred in 2004. This touching event, filled with powerful performances and heartfelt messages, featured stars like Ben Affleck, India Arie, and Drew Barrymore, showing their support and raising awareness about the urgent situation in the affected countries.

50. Hollywoodland (2006)

Hollywoodland” is a captivating biographical crime drama set against the backdrop of 1950s Hollywood. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by Paul Bernbaum, this film delves into the mysterious death of George Reeves, the star of the iconic television series “Adventures of Superman” (1952).

51. Smokin’ Aces (2006)

Smokin’ Aces” is a high-octane action-comedy-crime thriller that takes place in the glitzy underbelly of Las Vegas. When a former showman-turned-snitch, Buddy Israel, decides to testify against the ruthless mob, he unwittingly triggers a deadly cat-and-mouse game involving a diverse array of hitmen, snipers, and thugs.

52. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (2006)

Prepare for an hour and a half filled with laughter as you embark on Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (2006), hosted by the hilarious Will Ferrell. Dive into a world where SNL’s talented team takes on the big-name commercials you know and love, recreating them with hilarious twists that will make you laugh out loud. From the first 31 seasons, this special has handpicked the most outrageous parodies that will leave you feeling entertained and satisfied.

53. Clerks II (2006)

Clerks II delivers a hilarious and heartfelt sequel to the hit 1994 comedy. The film picks up with Dante and Randal from their ill-fated convenience store jobs and takes them on a wild journey filled with adventure, misadventure, and unexpected twists.

54. Back to the Well: Clerks II (2006)

Back to the Well: Clerks II” is a fascinating documentary that takes an in-depth look behind the scenes of Kevin Smith’s sequel to his cult classic “Clerks. ” The film follows Smith, Jason Mewes, and Scott Mosier as they navigate the world of filmmaking through the process of creating this beloved sequel.

55. Man About Town (2006)

Experience the rollercoaster of emotions as Ben Affleck stars in “Man About Town, ” a captivating comedy-drama about a top Hollywood talent agent. When he uncovers his adulterous wife’s infidelity, his world starts to crumble. But things take a darker turn when he learns a reporter has stolen his journal, intending to bring him down publicly. As Affleck’s character wrestles with his feelings of betrayal and the looming threat of exposure, his cushy life starts to disappear in a blur of remorse and confusion. With a talented supporting cast, including John Cleese and Rebecca Romijn, this film masterfully blends drama and humor to keep you on the edge of your seat.

56. Gone Baby Gone (2007)

In the gritty underbelly of Boston, “Gone Baby Gone” centers around two detectives who find themselves thrust into a high-stakes moral dilemma that threatens to shatter both their professional and personal lives. When a little girl goes missing, the seasoned investigators navigate their way through a complex web of crime, corruption, and moral ambiguities, testing the limits of their own integrity.

57. Manufacturing Dissent (2007)

In the age of media manipulation, Manufacturing Dissent is a provocative documentary that pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of influential filmmakers and the industry that surrounds them. This riveting film is a behind-the-scenes look at the infamous Michael Moore, as a camera crew follows him on his highly publicized tour for his groundbreaking film Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004).

58. Dakota Skye (2008)

Dakota Skye, a 2008 drama filled with romance and mystery, follows the life of a young girl who possesses the extraordinary ability to perceive the truth behind people’s lies. As she navigates through the labyrinthine deceptions of New York City, she stumbles upon a boy who always speaks the truth, captivating her heart.

59. Reporter (2009)

Reporter is a gripping documentary that takes viewers on a journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo with journalist Nicholas Kristof. As he investigates the growing humanitarian crisis, Kristof uncovers heart-wrenching stories of suffering and resilience in one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones.

60. State of Play (2009)

State of Play” is a riveting crime, drama, and mystery film starring Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, and Ben Affleck. Directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Matthew Michael Carnahan, Tony Gilroy, and Billy Ray, the movie is set in Washington D. C. , where a congressional aide’s death leads a journalist, played by Russell Crowe, to delve into a political conspiracy involving a Representative, his old college friend.

61. Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc (2009)

Tracing Amy: The Chasing Amy Doc is a riveting 2009 documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the production, release, and reception of director Kevin Smith’s 1997 Miramax cult classic, Chasing Amy. This insightful film explores the challenges, controversies, and triumphs surrounding the making of the film, providing an intriguing and intimate look at the creative process behind this groundbreaking movie.

62. Los mejores momentos de ‘Sé lo que hicisteis’ (2009)

Dive into the world of parody comedy with “Los mejores momentos de ‘Sé lo que hicisteis’”, a 2009 film that combines satire and laughter. With a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, this Spanish production takes audiences on a journey through sketches that spoof various topics.

63. The Messenger (2009)

The Messenger” is a powerful drama that explores the emotional turmoil of war and the impact it has on those left behind. This intense film, directed by Oren Moverman, follows the journey of an American soldier (Ben Foster) who is charged with delivering the grim news to the families of fallen officers.

64. He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)

He’s Just Not That Into You” is a 2009 romantic comedy that follows the interconnected love lives of a group of friends in Baltimore. The film explores themes of misreading human behavior and navigating the challenges of modern relationships. With a talented ensemble cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Jennifer Connelly, this heartwarming and hilarious tale weaves together multiple storylines, all leading to the triumph of love in the end.

65. Extract (2009)

Extract” is a comedy crime film from 2009, co-written and directed by Mike Judge. The film stars Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, and Ben Affleck. The movie’s plot revolves around Joel Reynolds, the owner of an extract plant, who is struggling with personal and professional problems. These include a potentially unfaithful wife and employees looking to take advantage of him.

66. The Company Men (2010)

The Company Men” is a gripping, emotionally charged drama that delves into the lives of three men, each trying to navigate through the turmoil of corporate downsizing at a major company. The film masterfully portrays the impact of this tumultuous event on the men, their families, and the communities they belong to, all while highlighting the human struggle for survival.

67. Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief (2010)

Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” is a 2010 documentary and music event that brought together artists and celebrities to support relief organizations working tirelessly to assist the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. The telethon, produced by MTV Networks and Tenth Planet Productions, is an inspiring testament to the power of unity and compassion in the face of tragedy. With stars like Ben Affleck, Christina Aguilera, and Muhammad Ali, this event showcases the global community’s commitment to helping those affected by the disaster.

68. The Town (2010)

The Town” is an intense crime drama, directed by Ben Affleck, set in a world of bank robberies and heists, where loyalties are tested and consequences are dire. The film revolves around a talented criminal gang led by Doug MacRay (played by Affleck himself), who execute a daring bank robbery in their hometown. The twist arises when one of the robbers (Jeremy Renner) develops feelings for the hostage, Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall), the assistant manager of the bank. As their illicit affair blossoms, the situation spirals out of control for all involved parties.

69. Sundance Skippy (2010)

Sundance Skippy, ” an independent film released in 2010, captures the comedic journey of an individual striving to capture the hearts of celebrities and women alike. The film follows a character named ‘Skippy’ who is obsessed with taking photographs with the famous.

70. 2012 Do Something Awards (2012)

Get ready to be entertained and inspired with the 2012 Do Something Awards! This highly anticipated event celebrates heroes of all ages who are making a positive impact on the world. With an impressive lineup of stars, including Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, and Lamorne Morris, the show promises to be nothing short of a spectacle.

71. Argo (2012)

Argo” is a thrilling and captivating biographical drama based on actual events that transpired during the U. S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, the film follows a CIA agent who embarks on a risky mission to rescue six American diplomats from the clutches of the Iranian revolutionaries, while posing as a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a sci-fi film, with the help of a few Hollywood characters.

72. CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2012)

CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion” is a powerful documentary that explores the impact of media portrayals on the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. It features interviews with celebrities, industry professionals, and individuals with disabilities, shedding light on the barriers and successes in creating a more inclusive world.

73. To the Wonder (2012)

To the Wonder” is a deeply poignant and emotional drama-romance film directed by the masterful Terrence Malick. Set in the picturesque backdrop of Oklahoma, the movie unravel the intricacies of love, faith and human connection. It follows the story of Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Neil (Ben Affleck), a Paris-born couple who, after falling passionately in love, settle in the American South.

74. Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot” (2013) is a riveting documentary that celebrates the 90-year history of the iconic Hollywood studio, Warner Bros. This captivating film takes viewers on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the Warner Bros.

75. The Oscars (2013)

The Oscars, hosted by the charismatic Seth MacFarlane, brings forth a unique mix of music and comedy to celebrate the 2013 Academy Awards. This star-studded event, featuring the likes of William Shatner and Naomi Watts, embraces humor and musical performances, making it an unforgettable night of glamour and entertainment. The Oscars, known for showcasing the best of the best in cinema, takes you on a journey of memorable moments and heartfelt tributes to the industry’s brightest stars.

76. Runner Runner (2013)

Runner Runner” is a crime, mystery, and thriller film released in 2013, featuring a star-studded cast including Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, and Gemma Arterton. Directed by Brad Furman and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the movie tells the story of a poor college student who, while getting involved in the world of online gambling, uncovers deceit and corruption in the form of a sly offshore entrepreneur.

77. 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (2013)

The 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards is a star-studded television event that brings together the best of Hollywood to celebrate exceptional performances and groundbreaking films from the year. Hosted by Michael Dempsey, the show consists of reenactments of the year’s notable moments, along with heartfelt speeches and hilarious presentations. Among the luminaries attending are Amy Adams, Ben Affleck, and Judd Apatow, adding to the prestige and excitement of the event.

78. Virunga (2014)

In the heart of Congo lies the breathtaking Virunga National Park, home to the last remaining mountain gorillas. Dangerously close to the volatile political turmoil that plagues the region, a courageous team of rangers, conservationists, and scientists work tirelessly to protect these critically endangered creatures.

79. Gone Girl (2014)

Gone Girl” is a chilling psychological drama by director David Fincher, based on Gillian Flynn’s bestselling novel. When Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) discovers his wife Amy’s (Rosamund Pike) disappearance, he must navigate the media storm surrounding this missing person case.

80. And the Oscar Goes to… (2014)

And the Oscar Goes to. . ” - a riveting documentary that delves into the rich history of the Academy Awards. Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, the film brings to life the glitz and glamour, the triumphs and tribulations associated with this prestigious event.

81. The Oscars (2015)

The Oscars” is a celebration of the year’s achievements in film, produced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the event features musical and comedy performances, as well as tributes to the year’s most memorable films and actors. The show is filled with unexpected surprises, showcasing the magic of cinema and the passion of the film community.

82. The Leisure Class (2015)

The Leisure Class, released in 2015, follows the story of a suave Englishman named William. Deceptively living under a false identity, his mission is to steal funds from the esteemed charity organization of Fiona’s father, a renowned American senator.

83. The Intervention (2016)

The Intervention” is a heartfelt and humorous film about the complexities of modern relationships. Four couples, who are supposed to be on a weekend getaway, find themselves in an unexpected situation. As they unravel the reality of the trip, they discover that the entire event was orchestrated to host an intervention on one of the marriages.

84. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

In the highly anticipated action-adventure film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor into fearing Superman. Superman’s existence, meanwhile, is causing a divide in the world and he’s framed for a murder during an international crisis.

85. The Accountant (2016)

The Accountant” is a gripping action-thriller film from 2016, starring Ben Affleck as an unassuming accountant with a genius for numbers. However, his life takes a dangerous turn as his professional services attract the attention of the Treasury Department, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse.

86. Live by Night (2016)

Live by Night, ” directed by Ben Affleck and based on Dennis Lehane’s novel, is a thrilling crime drama set in the roaring 20s during the Prohibition era. The film follows Joe Coughlin (Ben Affleck), a notorious Boston gangster who seeks a fresh start in balmy Florida, only to be embroiled in a dangerous and corrupt world of organized crime.

87. Suicide Squad (2016)

Suicide Squad”, a thrilling action-adventure based on the comic books of the same name, is an explosion of color and chaos unleashed in the year 2016. Directed by David Ayer and written by David Ayer and John Ostrander, the film follows a secret government agency that brings together a task force comprised of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains, including Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and the Joker. These anti-heroes are given their most challenging mission yet - to save the world from an impending apocalypse.

88. Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016)

Dive into the fascinating world of acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater with the captivating documentary “Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny. ” Directed by Louis Black and Karen Bernstein, this inspiring film provides an unparalleled look at the life and work of the iconic Austin, Texas-based director.

89. Bending the Arc (2017)

Bending the Arc” is a riveting documentary that chronicles the inspiring work of extraordinary doctors and activists over the past three decades. The film follows these passionate individuals as they transform a small rural village in Haiti into a global battleground, advocating for universal healthcare. As the struggle for the right to health for all unfolds, audiences are taken on an emotional journey that spans from impoverished Haiti to the halls of international power.

90. The Oscars (2017)

Prepare to witness the grandeur of the 89th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, a celebration of the film industry’s finest achievements in cinema for the year 2016. Hosted by the charismatic Jimmy Kimmel, this star-studded event is brimming with excitement and prestige as it honors the best actors, directors, songs, original screenplays, and motion pictures.

91. Film Hawk (2017)

Film Hawk” is a fascinating documentary film that delves into the life of Bob Hawk, an influential figure in the world of independent cinema. From his humble beginnings as a gay child growing up in a Methodist minister’s household, to his current role as a consultant for some of the most groundbreaking independent movies, Bob’s journey is one of passion, resilience, and perseverance.

92. Night Job (2017)

Featuring a comedic ensemble of quirky characters, “Night Job” takes viewers on a roller-coaster ride through the first night of James’, a temp doorman, new employment. With a mix of misadventures, from run-ins with residents to encounters with bootleggers and con-men, the film showcases James’ struggle to balance his duties and navigate the unpredictable world of night shifts.

93. La petite histoire des super-héros (2017)

La petite histoire des super-héros, a captivating 2017 documentary, takes viewers on an enthralling journey through the world of comic book superheroes. Featuring interviews with celebrated superhero stars including Ben Affleck, Lynda Carter, and Mike Colter, the documentary delves into the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of these iconic figures.

94. Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies (2017)

Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies is a riveting documentary that delves into the untold story of Alan Ladd Jr. , a pioneering film producer and former 20th Century Fox chairman. This movie takes viewers through a captivating journey, showcasing the extraordinary movies greenlit by Ladd Jr. including iconic films like Star Wars, Blade Runner, Alien, and Police Academy.

95. Justice League (2017)

Justice League, a thrilling action-adventure film set in the DC Extended Universe, follows the aftermath of Superman’s heroic act, which inspires Bruce Wayne to form an alliance with Wonder Woman to face a greater threat. Together, they assemble an extraordinary team of superheroes including Batman, Cyborg, Aquaman, and The Flash, to battle against the villainous Steppenwolf and his army of Parademons. With stunning special effects and awe-inspiring performances from an all-star cast, Justice League offers non-stop action, intrigue, and excitement in a fantastical world of superheroes.

96. Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” is a hilarious return to the View Askewniverse, where the laid-back duo, played by Kevin Smith himself, inadvertently sign away their rights to a new movie. As they head to Hollywood to stop the production of the film, they stumble upon unexpected twists and turns. Along the journey, Jay discovers a shocking revelation - he’s a father.

97. Triple Frontier (2019)

In the high-stakes thriller “Triple Frontier”, five former special forces operatives, bound by years of camaraderie, reunite to make one last, daring heist. Their mission: to take down a dangerous South American drug lord. But when their plan goes awry, the stakes are raised to even greater heights as they find themselves caught in a web of unforeseen consequences.

98. Untouchable (2019)

Untouchable” is a feature documentary that delves into the breathtaking downfall of media titan Harvey Weinstein. The film, released in 2019, takes an unflinching look at Weinstein’s rise to power and the abuses of power that led to his spectacular fall. Drawing from interviews with survivors, friends, and colleagues, the documentary paints a portrait of unchecked power and its devastating consequences. The story spans over forty years, offering a penetrating insight into the dark side of Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

99. The Way Back (2020)

The Way Back” is a powerful and inspiring drama-sports movie that showcases the struggle of redemption and second chances. Directed by Gavin O’Connor and written by Brad Ingelsby, the film stars Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, and Janina Gavankar.

100. The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)

Experience the thrilling journey of “The Last Thing He Wanted” (2020), a critically acclaimed crime drama starring Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, and Rosie Perez. Directed by Dee Rees and written by Marco Villalobos, Dee Rees, and the renowned Joan Didion, the film tells the story of a fearless journalist, played by Hathaway, who finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of lies and deception.

101. The Tender Bar (2021)

The Tender Bar” is a heartwarming drama based on a true story of a young boy growing up on Long Island. Set in the 1960s, he seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle’s bar.

102. The Last Duel (2021)

The Last Duel” is a heart-pounding, historically-driven drama, set in the 14th century of France. It follows the life of Jean de Carrouges (played by Matt Damon), a devoted knight who finds himself entangled in a tumultuous dispute with his former friend-turned-enemy, Count de Montalt (Adam Driver), over his beloved wife, Marguerite (portrayed by Jodie Comer). This captivating story unfolds as Jean resolves to defend his honor by challenging Count de Montalt to a deadly duel in a bid to protect his family’s reputation.

103. Deep Water (2022)

Deep Water (2022) is a thrilling mystery-drama that keeps viewers at the edge of their seats. Directed by Adrian Lyne and starring an all-star cast including Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, and Tracy Letts, this heart-stopping film tells the story of a wealthy husband who allows his wife to have affairs to avoid a divorce. However, things take a dark turn when her lovers begin to vanish one by one, making him the prime suspect in their disappearances.

104. The Flash (2023)

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with “The Flash” as Barry Allen, a character played by Ezra Miller, taps into his super speed to change the past in hopes of saving his beloved family. However, his intervention results in a catastrophic universe devoid of superheroes, throwing Barry into a race against time to restore the future once again. This cinematic masterpiece from DC Comics delivers non-stop action, awe-inspiring fantasy elements, and thought-provoking narratives - all led by the fearlessly skilled Barry Allen.

105. Hypnotic (2023)

Hypnotic” (2023) is a thrilling action-drama that dives deep into the depths of a father’s relentless search for his missing daughter, uncovering a labyrinth of dark secrets and a sinister government conspiracy in the process. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Rodriguez himself in collaboration with Max Borenstein, the film stars Ben Affleck as the determined father, Alice Braga as his confidant, and JD Pardo as the enigmatic figure driving the story.

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All Ben Affleck Movies Ranked

Ben Affleck chose the right friends early on: His first notable appearance was in 1992’s School Ties , which happened to co-star Matt Damon. The two would go on to become household names after co-writing and co-starring in the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting . And a few years after School Ties , Affleck starred in Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy , and is now a regular fixture in Smith’s View Askewniverse. Damon, Smith, and Affleck would all work together in 1999’s iconoclastic Dogma .

Later on in his career, Affleck would pal around with Michael Bay, creating two bombastic feasts together: Armageddon and Pearl Harbor . He’s worked with some of the most legendary directors of their time, like John Woo ( Paycheck ), John Frankenhemier ( Reindeer Games ), Richard Linklater ( Dazed and Confused ), and David Fincher ( Gone Girl ) — experiences we’re sure all went into Affleck’s own directing career, which culminated in the Best Picture-winning Argo .

Affleck’s recent stint in the DCEU has left his image relatively unscathed: His Batman was considered among the best things out of Batman v Superman and Justice League . And after some highly public personal issues and with his last directorial effort, Live By Night , a Rotten bomb, Affleck’s now on something of a comeback trail for 2020. The Last Thing He Wanted ‘s single-digit Tomatometer was probably the last thing Affleck wanted at this point. But his 2020 sports drama The Way Back transcended the inspirational sports template, giving him a meaty role to sink his teeth into, and it impressed critics along the way. Recently, he’s been in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel , George Clooney’s The Tender Bar , and Deep Water , which makes it onto our list of the 100 sexiest movies , and Air . Until then, we’re ranking all Ben Affleck movies by Tomatometer! — Alex Vo

Good Will Hunting (1997) 97%

Argo (2012) 96%

The Town (2010) 92%

Air (2023) 93%

Shakespeare in Love (1998) 92%

Dazed and Confused (1993) 93%

Gone Girl (2014) 87%

Chasing Amy (1997) 87%

The Last Duel (2021) 85%

State of Play (2009) 84%

The Way Back (2020) 84%

Changing Lanes (2002) 78%

Daddy and Them (2001) 86%

Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 71%

Triple Frontier (2019) 70%

Hollywoodland (2006) 68%

Going All the Way (1997) 65%

The Company Men (2010) 68%

Dogma (1999) 68%

Boiler Room (2000) 66%

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) 65%

Extract (2009) 62%

School Ties (1992) 60%

Mallrats (1995) 58%

Bounce (2000) 53%

The Accountant (2016) 53%

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) 52%

The Tender Bar (2021) 51%

To the Wonder (2012) 47%

Forces of Nature (1999) 46%

Daredevil (2003) 43%

Jersey Girl (2004) 43%

He's Just Not That Into You (2009) 41%

Justice League (2017) 40%

Hypnotic (2023) 32%

Armageddon (1998) 43%

Man About Town (2006) 38%

Deep Water (2022) 35%

Live by Night (2016) 35%

The Third Wheel (2002) 33%

Smokin' Aces (2007) 31%

200 Cigarettes (1999) 30%

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) 29%

Paycheck (2003) 27%

Reindeer Games (2000) 25%

Pearl Harbor (2001) 24%

Phantoms (1998) 10%

Surviving Christmas (2004) 8%

Runner Runner (2013) 7%

Gigli (2003) 6%

The Last Thing He Wanted (2020) 5%

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21 Best Ben Affleck Movies and Where To Watch Them

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Ben Affleck has been a mainstay in Hollywood for over thirty years.

The Academy Award winner made a significant mark in the industry, featuring in over a dozen films from the late 1980s to the 2000s. He later transitioned to a successful directing career, particularly following the release of Gone Baby Gone in 2007. Before this milestone, he played notable roles in the 1990s, appearing in such enduring classics like Dazed and Confused , Mallrats , Chasing Amy and Good Will Hunting . The latter, co-written with lifelong friend and creative partner Matt Damon, earned him his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. At the time of writing, he holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient of the Original Screenplay Oscar, having achieved this feat at the age of 25.

Affleck’s ascension into becoming one of Hollywood’s finest working directors 

After starring as the leading man in several blockbuster productions including  Armageddon , Pearl Harbor , The Sum of All Fears and Daredevil , Affleck made his feature directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone which starred his brother, Casey. Critics praised the actor’s direction with star Amy Ryan eventually earning an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. He went on to direct four other films including The Town in 2010 and 2012’s Argo before taking a break until 2016 with Live by Night and 2023’s Air .

Argo went on to earn seven Academy Award nominations. The film won three including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing and the night’s biggest honor: Best Picture. Chris Terrio crafted the screenplay for it which marked the beginning of his partnership with Affleck, leading to the actor-director's involvement in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Battfleck and beyond

In 2016, Ben Affleck joined the DCEU portraying one of the most iconic characters in all of fiction, Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice . He went on to play the character throughout 2023, appearing in five films while also starring in non-DC titles like The Accountant , Triple Frontier , The Way Back , The Last Duel and Deep Water .

Where can I watch Ben Affleck’s filmography?

For those wanting to binge on Affleck content, JustWatch lets you know which streaming platforms you can use to watch any of his films. This includes major services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, just to name a few.

Affleck has proven he is an undeniable force both behind the camera and as a main star. Here is a list of 21 best movies starring Ben Affleck and where you can stream them.

Good Will Hunting

When professors discover that an aimless janitor is also a math genius, a therapist helps the young man confront the demons that are holding him back.

With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

Discover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and culture with the Air Jordan brand.

As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

Dazed and Confused

The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a "no drugs" pledge.

Doug MacRay is a longtime thief, who, smarter than the rest of his crew, is looking for his chance to exit the game. When a bank job leads to the group kidnapping an attractive branch manager, he takes on the role of monitoring her – but their burgeoning relationship threatens to unveil the identities of Doug and his crew to the FBI Agent who is on their case.

The Accountant

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.

The Way Back

A former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction, attempts to regain his soul and salvation by becoming the coach of a disparate ethnically mixed high school basketball team at his alma mater.

The Last Duel

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire, Jacques Le Gris, by challenging him to a duel.

Chasing Amy

Holden and Banky are comic book artists. Everything is going good for them until they meet Alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian.

Hollywoodland

When Hollywood superstar George Reeves dies in his home, private detective Louis Simo is hired to investigate his death and gets caught in a web of lies involving a big studio executive's wife.

Shakespeare in Love

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Boiler Room

A college dropout gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm and is on the fast track to success—but the job might not be as legitimate as it sounds.

The Tender Bar

JR is a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father — JR begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams, with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.

Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others and take care of their respective nemeses.

School Ties

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

Reindeer Games

After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.

The Sum of All Fears

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

Pearl Harbor

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

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All About the Movie Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Made, the Upcoming Unstoppable , Before Marital Strain

The two previously starred together in 'Gigli' (2003) and 'Jersey Girl' (2004)

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck teamed up again for the big screen before recent reports of a strain in their marriage .

The couple — who previously starred together in Gigli (2003) and Jersey Girl (2004) — both worked on Unstoppable , a movie from his  production company Artists Equity , which he co-founded with longtime friend and collaborator  Matt Damon . Affleck, 51, and Damon, 53, are among the 14 producers on the film, while Lopez, 54, is one of the actors.

Unstoppable centers around the life of wrestler  Anthony Robles , who was born with one leg and won a national championship in 2011 while competing at Arizona State University. Actor Jharrel Jerome ( Moonlight ) is set to portray Robles in the upcoming film. Its supporting cast includes Bobby Cannavale , Don Cheadle and Michael Peña .

The Amazon MGM Studios film wrapped production this past January and is slated to be released later this year.

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Affleck was asked by CBS Sunday Mornings in March 2023 about collaborating with Lopez on the film. "What fun, what a joy to do something with her , see her be great, go to work with your wife, go to work with your best friend," he said.

"If you don't like who you're working with, and if you have difficulty or trouble at work, I think it's one of the things that can really cause depression, anxiety and pain for people," he added at the time. "And conversely, [if] you love the people at work, you probably have a pretty good life, you know?"

"Can't make it look like she's doing it as a favor to me, but actually she is," Affleck also said during the interview as he praised the opportunity to work with his wife, whom  he married in Las Vegas  in July 2022 after they famously  rekindled their romance  in 2021.

Unstoppable  will be directed by William Goldenberg, who previously worked with Affleck as an editor on his 2023 movie  Air , as well as  Argo  (2012).

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Aside from the already-wrapped Unstoppable — which is also co-produced by Lopez's producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — the Hustlers  actress is set to star in a new film adaptation of the Broadway musical  Kiss of the Spider Woman .

The latter will be directed by Bill Condon ( Dreamgirls ) and also star Diego Luna , while Affleck and Damon are among the co-producers through Artists Equity.

Affleck also helped his wife prepare for her role in her new movie Atlas , while Lopez said with a smile in a Vogue "73 Questions" video back in November 2022 that she would most want to make a sequel to their movie Gigli .

Asked by Variety earlier this year whether she and Affleck would ever star in another movie together , Lopez said, "Maybe, in the right thing."

"I mean, we love working together and being together, so maybe," she added.

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Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's New Movie Continues A 27-Year Trend That's Shaped 5 Of Their Movies

15 genius matt damon movie cameos that caught everyone by surprise, matt damon & ben affleck's next movie together is a first in their 35-year history.

• Damon and Affleck first started as extras in "Field of Dreams" in 1989 before co-writing and co-starring in "Good Will Hunting" in 1997.
• The actors continued collaborations with movies like "Dogma" and "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back" over the years before starting their own production company, Artist's Equity, in 2022.
• The first film released under Artist's Equity, "Air," directed by Affleck and starring Damon, delves into the true story behind the creation of Nike's Air Jordans.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are two of Hollywood's most beloved collaborators who've made ten films together over the years. The pair grew up as childhood friends in Boston, helping each other find their footing in the film world throughout the 1990s . Good Will Hunting is still their most notable collaboration, where they co-wrote and co-starred in the classic film, winning the pair their first Academy Awards in their late 20s. In the 2020s, they've finally returned to collaborating on major projects together, though they've had several minor appearances together over the years.

In 2022, Damon and Affleck teamed up to start their own film production company, Artist's Equity , where they'll be working closely on projects for years to come. The company's first film, Air , was one of the best drama movies of 2023 , with Damon starring and Affleck directing and playing a supporting role. Their next collaboration, a crime film titled Animals , is set to release on Netflix, with both stars appearing in the film and Affleck behind the camera once again.

The list is ordered chronologically, from their first collaboration in 1989 to their most recent in 2023.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working on a new movie together, which will continue one of the longest-running trends in their shared careers.

10 Field Of Dreams (1989)

Damon & affleck were extras in kevin costner's baseball classic.

The first movie Matt Damon and Ben Affleck appeared in together is an iconic one, however, their presence in the movie is not exactly noteworthy. The actors both appeared as extras in the Kevin Costner baseball film Field of Dreams .

In an interview with Dan Patrick , Damon shared his experience appearing in the film, explaining that the young actors took the gig just so they could go to Fenway Park, the baseball stadium of the Boston Red Sox.

With thousands of extras in the scene, it'd be impossible to actually spot the pair, though Damon mentions that they got to spend a few minutes with Costner, picking his brain about the film industry years before they'd become superstars in their own right . Recently, Costner revealed that he does remember Affleck and Damon on the Field of Dreams set despite the fact that they were unknown actors at the time.

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9 School Ties (1992)

A prep school drama exploring anti-semitism in 1950s america.

Even before Good Will Hunting made them superstars, Damon and Affleck were beginning to find some success in film roles in the '90s. The 1992 film School Ties saw the two in their first prominent roles , acting with other young stars like Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, and Cole Hauser. While Damon's part is much bigger than Affleck's, it was still a significant step in both of their careers, setting the tone for the types of films they'd be in leading up to their rise to stardom.

Before breaking out in Good Will Hunting , Affleck continued to land parts in teen "slacker movies," a subgenre of the 1990s that primarily included the works of directors like Richard Linklater and Kevin Smith. Affleck continued to have supporting roles in similar movies to School Ties , such as Dazed and Confused and Mallrats . Damon and Affleck's School Ties co-star, Cole Hauser, also appeared as part of their friend group in Good Will Hunting and co-starred with Affleck in Dazed and Confused . Even if it's not their most prominent movie, School Ties was essential to their budding careers.

School Ties is set in the 1950s and stars Fraser as a young Jewish man who earns a scholarship to go to an elite prep school. He is initially accepted by the others as a popular student and an accomplished athlete. However, when Damon's jealous character discovers Fraser's Jewish heritage, he reveals it to the others who turn on him with vile antisemitism . Not only is it interesting to see Damon and Affleck so early in their career but also playing such unlikable characters.

School Ties

8 glory daze (1995), a '90s indie slacker movie.

Another of the 1990s slacker movies, the 1995 film Glory Daze, featured Ben Affleck in his first starring role . Different from School Ties , where he starred, Matt Damon appears in Glory Daze in a very minor role, not even speaking.

The movie seems to try to be capturing the same vibe as Affleck's earlier and more successful film, Dazed and Confused , following a group of friends at college who face the idea of breaking up and going their separate ways with graduation approaching.

It's not the most well-reviewed film, but it's still a fun watch for fans of the '90s independent slacker genre, and Damon and Affleck are among the famous faces that can be spotted in it. Sam Rockwell and John Rhys-Davies play roles in the movie, and Matthew McConaughey and Brendan Fraser also appear very briefly . Though they were both becoming more established actors, it is interesting to see they were already popping up in each other's movies in smaller roles just for the fun of it.

7 Good Will Hunting (1997)

A quintessential coming-of-age romance.

For Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting was the pivotal film that launched them into Hollywood stardom. Famously, Affleck and Damon wrote the movie to give themselves quality roles that Hollywood wasn't offering them at the time. Good Will Hunting stars Damon as a math genius working small jobs in Boston until his talents are discovered, giving him a path to a brighter future. Affleck costars as his best friend.

Much of the film's strength comes from Damon and Affleck's sharp writing.

Damon's career instantly flourished, receiving prominent roles from filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Steven Soderbergh in the following years. Affleck also had a slew of blockbuster films, though it took more time for him to receive his fair dues as a filmmaker and screenwriter. However, Affleck's performance in the movie is also underrated as he delivers a famous speech .

Widely considered one of the best movies of the 1990s, Good Will Hunting proves that a film can be highly entertaining through the power of script and performance. Much of the film's strength comes from Damon and Affleck's sharp writing , which strengthens the incredible performances of Damon and star Robin Williams. Good Will Hunting' s many great quotes , from the powerful to the hilarious, have added to its popularity and relevancy while showing the actors to be an excellent writing duo, something they would not do again together for decades.

Good Will Hunting

6 chasing amy (1997), an indie rom-com from kevin smith.

Like Glory Daze , the 1997 film Chasing Amy is a Ben Affleck-led movie with a minor cameo from Matt Damon . Directed by Kevin Smith , who'd become a frequent collaborator with the two stars, Chasing Amy hasn't aged particularly well but was an important role for Affleck to get him out of the bully/villainous roles and become more of a likable leading man.

The movie stars Affleck as a comic book writer who falls for a girl (Joey Lauren Adams) only to discover that she is a lesbian. Carrying on a friendship with her, he attempts to convince her that he is the one she should be with. The film has its strengths as an independent romantic comedy, but Kevin Smith is out of his depth writing a story about LGBT characters . However, Affleck is very strong in the funny, sweet, and layered leading role. Damon appears in one scene as an executive trying to buy the rights to Affleck's comic.

Chasing Amy

5 dogma (1999), a kevin smith comedy with fantastical & religious elements.

Dogma was the next Kevin Smith movie in which Damon and Affleck collaborated, both taking on much larger roles. Smith goes for an ambitious story that mixes Biblical elements and rich mythology with the kind of juvenile humor and pop culture gags he is mostly known for . Affleck and Damon star as two fallen angels living aimless lives on Earth when they discover a loophole that they think will allow them to return to heaven. However, it will really cause the end of existence which leads to a band of heroic misfits setting out to stop them.

Damon is very funny as the unhinged and vengeful angel while Affleck is excellent as the movie's complex villain.

The 1999 film was the last time Damon and Affleck starred in a film together in leading roles for decades ; as their careers expanded, they tried to pursue individual projects, feeling that they'd be limited by continuously working with each other. Dogma is a comedy film with fantastical elements, revolving around the star duo as fallen angels who are banished from Heaven and sent to Wisconsin. Damon is very funny as the unhinged and vengeful angel while Affleck is excellent as the movie's complex villain.

4 Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Damon & affleck appear in a meta cameo.

In 2001, both Damon and Affleck made cameo appearances in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back which was meant to be the closing chapter of his View Askewniverse cinematic universe and thus brought many of the characters from these movies together . The movie follows Jay and Silent Bob as they head out on a road trip to stop a Hollywood from making a movie out of the comic book characters they inspired, Bluntman and Chronic.

While the film itself isn't one of the best Kevin Smith movies, their cameo appearances make it worth the watch. The two stars appear as themselves in a scene where they're shooting a fake Good Will Hunting sequel , joking about themselves selling out. They re-create the bar altercation scene from the original movie with a hilarious comedic twist, even including filmmaker Gus Van Sant in the sketch.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Matt Damon has a tendency to appear in minor, often comedic, cameo roles in various film projects, from Thor: Ragnarok to EuroTrip to Deadpool 2.

3 Jay And Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Another kevin smith comedy with meta-commentary on reboot culture.

2019's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot , not to be confused with the previous, similarly named rendition, is another Kevin Smith film where Damon and Affleck make brief cameo appearances . The Jay and Silent Bob movie followed the stoner duo as they set out on yet another road trip, this time looking to stop a reboot of the Bluntman and Chronic movie.

Affleck appears as himself in a monologue scene where he makes references to playing Batman and his role in Chasing Amy . Matt Damon's cameo scene has him pick up his role from Dogma , joking that he played a character named Loki in a movie before Tom Hiddleston made it cool . Unfortunately, Smith's writing is not as sharp as in the previous two collaborations and these cameos, along with many of the others in the movie, feel much more forced.

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

2 the last duel (2021), a medieval war film from ridley scott.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's first prominent collaboration in over 20 years was for The Last Duel . The pair co-wrote the film alongside Nicole Holofcener , their first filmed script together since winning the Oscar together more than two decades earlier. To add to the pedigree of the movie, Ridley Scott directed the medieval epic. Matt Damon stars with Jodie Comer and Adam Driver, and Affleck appears in a significant supporting role.

The movie is loosely based on a true story about two rival knights (Driver and Damon) who find themselves in a deadly confrontation when Damon's wife (Comer) makes a shocking accusation. The story is told through the perspective of the three main characters, each with a different view of the events . It's a great historical epic that bombed at the box office , but the movie received rave reviews and many called it an underrated gem. While Affleck's performance as a count overseeing the feud was nominated for a Razzie, many defended it as a highlight of the movie.

The Last Duel

1 air (2023), a biographical drama about the world of sports & fashion.

The first film from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company is also the first time Affleck directed Damon in a movie . The movie delves into the true story of how Nike was able to persuade Michael Jordan to sign with their company which led to the creation of the iconic sneaker line, Air Jordans. Damon stars as the talent scout who worked to put the deal together while Affleck plays a supporting role as the CEO of the company, Phil Knight.

Air wasn't a box office success, but it was a well-reviewed movie. The two stars are at their best with intelligent dialogue and performance-driven films, and Air has set the precedence for the style of films Artists Equity will be producing . The duo also spoke openly about how much they enjoyed the writing process together (though they didn't take credit for their rewrites) which could mean another collaboration like this won't be long.

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A Comprehensive History of Every Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Collaboration

F or Matt Damon and Ben Affleck , a life-long friendship has also fostered an award-winning, critically acclaimed creative partnership and a rich shared body of work. Since 1989, Damon and Affleck have appeared in nine movies together, including Good Will Hunting, a coming-of-age film the pair not only starred in, but wrote the screenplay for, resulting in their first Oscar wins for Best Screenplay in 1998. Their latest collaboration is Air , which released in theaters on April 5 and centers on the true story of how Michael Jordan signed an industry-changing shoe deal with Nike . In the film, Damon plays sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, who recruited Jordan for the now-legendary Nike deal, while Affleck, who directed the film, portrays eccentric Nike co-founder Phil Knight.

Air marks a new era of creative collaboration for the duo, who recently teamed up to create Artists Equity, a production company that seeks to give its cast and crew a fair share of the profits of the movies made; at the company, Affleck is the chief executive, while Damon is the head of content. But this new stage of their careers is just another milestone in a bromance for the ages. The duo met over 40 years ago as children in Cambridge, M.A., outside of Boston, and knew their friendship was the real deal after Affleck defended Damon in a school yard fight. As teenagers, they pursued film careers together, traveling from Boston to New York City for auditions. Once they broke into Hollywood, the two continued to support each other’s work and often pursued projects that allowed them to work together both on and off the screen.

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“This friendship has been essential and defining and so important to me in my life,” Affleck told Damon in a 2022 Entertainment Weekly interview. “There were a few critical times, which are private and I don’t want to share, but where your support was so profoundly meaningful to me that I don’t think I would’ve been able to be successful without it.”

Here’s a look back at every Matt Damon and Ben Affleck movie.

Field of Dreams (1989)

The duo made their big screen debut as uncredited extras in Field of Dreams. According to an interview with Damon on the Dan Patrick Show , the main reason why they were in the film was because the call for extras was at the Red Sox’s baseball arena, Fenway Park.

“Just to go to Fenway,” Damon said. “We were extras in ‘Field of Dreams.’ I bet there were probably 3,000 extras in a big crowd scene when Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones are at the baseball game.” Damon also said that their first film experience had a big impact on them, including getting to meet Costner.

“Costner came out and hung out with the extras,” he said. “And Ben and I went and struck up a conversation with him. And he probably gave us five minutes. He was incredibly generous with his time.”

School Ties (1992)

Affleck and Damon’s next film together was School Ties , where they co-starred as Chesty Smith and Charlie Dillon, two anti-semitic bullies who target David Green (played by Brendan Fraser), a Jewish classmate, at their prestigious prep school.

Good Will Hunting

With Good Will Hunting, Affleck and Damon established themselves as not just talent on the silver screen, but behind-the-scenes as well. Damon stars as the titular character, a mathematic genius who works at MIT as a janitor, while Affleck played his friend, Chuckie. The pair wrote the screenplay together, with Damon beginning the initial script while a student at Harvard; the film draws inspiration from their shared upbringing in the Boston area.

“We came up with this idea of the brilliant kid and his townie friends, where he was special and the government wanted to get their mitts on him,” Affleck said of the film during a 2013 interview with Boston Magazine . “And it had a very Beverly Hills Cop , Midnight Run sensibility, where the kids from Boston were giving the NSA the slip all the time.”

The film became a critically acclaimed darling, garnering the pair a Golden Globe award and an Oscar for Best Screenplay.

Chasing Amy (1997)

Affleck and Damon appeared on-screen together yet again in Chasing Amy , a film that centers on the romantic woes of Holden McNeil, played by Affleck, who falls for Amy, a lesbian; Damon has a bit part as a business executive. While the film hasn’t aged well, especially in relation to its depiction of sexuality, it’s largely considered a cult classic as part of the Kevin Smith (better known as “Silent Bob”) Clerks cinematic universe.

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Dogma (1999)

The duo appeared in another film for the Clerks film world with Dogma , the fourth film in the series, which centers on Damon and Affleck as Bartleby and Loki, two fallen angels who are banished to live in Wisconsin.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

In Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back , the fifth movie in the Clerks film series, Damon and Affleck’s on-screen roles get meta. The pair co-star as themselves, as well as their respective characters from Good Will Hunting and Affleck reprises his role as the hapless Holden from Chasing Amy .

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)

Eighteen years after their last appearance in a Clerks film, Affleck and Damon appeared in the aptly named Jay and Silent Bob Reboot . For this film, Affleck reprised Holden from Chasing Amy yet again , while Damon plays his Loki character from Dogma, but with a tongue-in-cheek twist—the fallen angel is also Jason Bourne, a wry nod at Damon’s immensely popular film persona.

The Last Duel (2021)

With The Last Duel , Affleck and Damon starred as French noblemen caught up in a battle for honor. Damon starred as Sir Jead de Carrouges, a nobleman who’s so obsessed with securing the approval of his liege lord, Count Pierre d’Alencon, played by Affleck, that he’s an absent husband to his wife, who claims she is raped by a knight.

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In Air , the pair reunite on screen again for the first offering from their production company, Artists Equity. Centering on the story of how Michael Jordan signed his now-legendary shoe deal with Nike, the film stars Damon as Sonny Vaccaro, the sports marketing executive who was the architect of the deal and co-stars Affleck, who also directed the movie, as Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike.

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Jennifer lopez, worth $400 million, takes commercial flight without ben affleck after ‘emotional’ few weeks.

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Jenny on the plane.

Jennifer Lopez was spotted on a commercial flight traveling from Naples, Italy, to Paris on Saturday, photos obtained by TMZ show.

The “Let’s Get Loud” singer, 54, is worth an estimated $400 million, but she opted not to take a private jet to the City of Light.

Not only did she not fly private, Lopez traveled on an Air France flight and sat in a window seat in the economy section.

She appeared to have also reserved the seat next to her, where she placed her large handbag. Her bodyguard traveled with her and sat in the aisle seat, according to the Daily Mail .

Business class seats were not an option on the flight.

Lopez arrived in Paris on Monday and attended the Dior show debuting the fashion house’s haute couture fall 2024 collection.

The “Hustlers” star left Italy after enjoying a relaxing vacation without her husband, Ben Affleck.

She took a boat ride with friends in Positano and couldn’t stop taking selfies while rocking a $99 white one-piece Gooseberry bathing suit.

Also during the trip, Lopez went out to dinner with two pals — one man and one woman — at an upscale restaurant.

“Jen loves vacationing in Europe during the summer,” a source told “Entertainment Tonight” on Monday. “It’s been nice for her to experience a change of pace and have some breathing room. She has been having a blast with her friends.”

The insider added, “That’s never really been Ben’s scene, even when him and Jen weren’t having any issues. Jen isn’t letting the fact that Ben’s not there bring her down.”

The trip comes weeks after Lopez canceled her summer tour.

On Tuesday, a source told People that Lopez was “grateful” for time to herself, and that she and Affleck are “doing their own thing so far this summer.”

“Jennifer’s having a wonderful time in Europe. She loves Italy and visits every year. She’s grateful for a break,” the insider said. “The past few weeks have been emotional for her. Ben has been working in LA and is spending time with his kids. Everyone seems to be doing OK.”

Lopez and Affleck, 51, have been spending time apart as reports claim that they’re heading for a divorce two years after tying the knot.

While Lopez was in Italy, her husband has been trying to lie low in Los Angeles, where he’s filming the sequel to his 2016 movie “The Accountant.”

The Massachusetts-raised actor made headlines, though, for confronting paparazzi who were using flash cameras as he was behind the wheel pulling out of his and Lopez’s Beverly Hills mansion that’s rumored to be up for sale . Affleck got out of his car and chastised the photographers, warning them that they’re putting his life in danger.

The breakup rumors about the couple started when Lopez attended the Met Gala by herself in May.

Since then, the pair have been seen out together only a handful of times, including at Affleck’s 12-year-old son Samuel’s graduation earlier this month.  Lopez arrived separately and kept her distance at the event.

A source told People on June 11 that Lopez and Affleck “are still friendly and see each other every few days.”

The stars have not publicly addressed the speculation about their relationship.

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Jennifer Lopez appears to be keeping her mind distracted as the rumours surrounding her marriage to Ben Affleck intensify. 

The 54-year-old singer, who recently cancelled her world tour, This Is Me… Now , has travelled to Paris where she attended Dior's Fall 2024 couture show. 

Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, the mum-of-two shared a series of snapshots from her short sojourn. "Petit voyage à Paris," she wrote in the caption. 

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For the fashion event, J-Lo rocked a long camel trench-style dress which was sleeveless and had asymmetrical detailing. The top half swirled around her body towards one side, creating a dramatic square neckline. She teamed the look with leather gloves and a coordinating small tote. 

The trip comes shortly after Jennifer's trip to Italy without husband Ben. She was joined by a group of her friends, and was pictured relaxing in a white swimsuit on a speedboat heading out to sea. 

Over the past few weeks, Jennifer and Ben - who married in 2022 - have been faced with rumours of a split as their $60 million home has been put on the market . 

Recently, Ben opened up about his relationship with his wife in an in-depth interview on the season 4 premiere of comedian Kevin Hart's show, Hart to Heart.  

The Oscar-winning discussed the stark contrast between their public personas, revealing that while he is "a little bit shy" in front of the camera while Jennifer embraces her superstardom with ease. 

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"We went somewhere with [Jennifer]. I can't remember because she's so famous, and - people love her. And she really represents something important to people," Ben shared. "For me, people are like, 'Hey, I like your movie,' and then they're like 'AHHHH! J-LO!'" 

He described the phenomenon as "amazing" but admitted that he doesn't enjoy the constant attention that comes with fame. This aversion often leads to him appearing unhappy in photographs. 

"This is why people see me [and] they're like, 'Well, this dude is always mad…' Because somebody has their camera and is sticking it in my face," he explained, emphasizing his protective nature, especially towards his children. 

Jennifer and Ben don't share any children together, but have made a conscious effort to bring their own families into their blended household. 

The singer is a proud mother of twins, Max and Emme, with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, while Ben shares Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

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Ben Affleck’s wedding ring is “Gone, Girl.”

The actor was spotted without the band while getting lunch with his daughter Violet in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The Oscar winner wore a white tee under a flannel for the Tasty Noodle House outing, completing his look with jeans and his signature Nikes.

The 18-year-old, for her part, sported a black dress over a white top with flowing sleeves.

Affleck co-parents Violet and her siblings — Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

The “Tender Bar” star, 51, became the stepdad to 16-year-old twins Emme and Max when he married Jennifer Lopez in Las Vegas in 2022.

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The couple have been facing rampant divorce speculation since May, with a source telling Page Six that Affleck has “come to his senses” about their “fever dream” marriage.

The duo have yet to comment — besides Lopez, 54, shutting down a bold reporter who asked about their relationship status during the actress’ “Atlas” press tour .

Although the pair have put on a united front , from jointly attending Samuel’s basketball game to Lopez making a brief appearance at Violet’s graduation party , they are reportedly selling their $60 million home .

Neither Affleck nor Lopez was present at the Beverly Hills, Calif., property over the weekend, as the Golden Globe winner has been living in a nearby rental .

As for the “Let’s Get Loud” singer, she is vacationing in Italy without her partner after announcing her tour cancellation in order to spend time with family.

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The dancer was caught on camera taking sultry backside selfies while sunning herself on a boat in a white bathing suit Thursday.

Lopez is “taking some time and space to reflect on her marriage” while abroad, relationship expert Louella Alderson  told the Mirror on Friday.

The Daily Mail reported earlier this month that the performer feels she can “do no more” to save her marriage after “really try[ing].”

While Lopez has kept her wedding ring on amid split rumors, Affleck was pictured without his multiple times in May — even once shielding his hand from the paparazzi .

The “Gigli” co-stars’ love story began in 2002, and the couple were engaged for two years before calling it quits in 2004.

They reconciled in 2021 , with Affleck proposing again in April of the following year.

He and Lopez tied the knot twice in 2022, following up their Sin City wedding in July with an August ceremony in Georgia.

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“You're Putting Her In Danger”: Ben Affleck Confronted Paparazzi Outside His And Jennifer Lopez’s Home

In a video of the exchange, Ben gets out of his car and tells one photographer: “You're gonna get me into an accident.”

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Ben Affleck got into a heated exchange with a group of paparazzi, who he felt were causing a safety hazard outside his and Jennifer Lopez’s home this weekend.

While leaving the $60.8-million mansion in Beverly Hills on Sunday, Ben pulled over and exited his car to reprimand a group of photographers whose camera flashes made it difficult for him to see as he drove down a hill in the dark.

“You’re gonna get me into an accident,” he can be heard telling one photographer in a video clip of the incident obtained by TMZ . “Don’t flash your lights when someone is driving down the driveway.”

“Don’t do that. That’s dangerous,” he added. “I can’t see! You’re gonna get somebody hurt doing this shit!”

While walking back to his vehicle, Ben emphasized that he was also looking out for his daughter's safety, who he noted would soon be coming down the driveway as well.

“If you flash the lights on her, you’re putting her in danger,” he told the group at the bottom of the hill, referring to one of his two teenage daughters he shares with his ex, Jennifer Garner . “Do you understand that?”

The exchange comes amid a reportedly stressful time in Ben’s life due to alleged issues in his marriage to J.Lo, who was not at their home at the time of the paparazzi incident.

Following reports that Ben and J.Lo — who married in 2022 — are “living separate lives,” Jen is currently vacationing in Europe. Just yesterday, she was seen attending the Dior fashion show in Paris , with sources claiming she’s enjoying “some breathing room.”

“Jen loves vacationing in Europe during the summer. It’s been nice for her to experience a change of pace and have some breathing room,” an insider told Entertainment Tonight this week. “She has been having a blast with her friends… Jen isn’t letting the fact that Ben’s not there bring her down.”

Earlier this month, it was also reported that Ben and Jen are “quietly” attempting to sell their shared home , outside of which Ben confronted the paparazzi. They purchased the property in May last year and moved in soon after.

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