We’ve ranked the top five Mark Ruffalo movies. The rankings are based on each film’s Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes ahead of Ruffalo’s newest Marvel movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuts this Friday, July 31.
Best Mark Ruffalo movies ranked by RT score
5) The Kids Are All Right (2010)
Placing fifth is 2010’s comedy drama film The Kids Are All Right, which received a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Ruffalo portrayed a free-spirited guy who’s introduced as the biological father and anonymous sperm donor to the children of Annette Bening and Julianne Moore’s characters. Many critics were impressed by the film’s honest take on family and marriage while also delivering a warm and entertaining story. Unsurprisingly, Bening, Moore, and Ruffalo were widely praised for their respective performances.
4) Avengers: Endgame (2019)
In fourth place is 2019’s superhero movie Avengers: Endgame, which featured Ruffalo reprising his iconic role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk. The culmination of Marvel Studios’ decade-long Infinity Saga was a massive critical and commercial success. During its theatrical run, the movie garnered a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is an impressive feat for any comic book movie. It also grossed a whopping $2.7 billion at the global box office. Critics and audiences praised the film for delivering a highly entertaining and surprisingly emotional story. Despite major character deaths, the fans were satisfied with the movie’s unforgettable conclusion. Besides its visually stunning action sequences, its star-studded ensemble cast was also acknowledged for their chemistry and powerful performances.
3) The Normal Heart (2014)
Claiming the third spot is the HBO movie The Normal Heart from director Ryan Murphy. It featured Ruffalo as a gay writer and activist who leads the charge against the misinformation regarding the emerging AIDS crisis in New York City during the early 1980s. The movie garnered a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was based on the 1985 play of the same name. Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, and Julia Roberts were also widely lauded for their exceptional performances. The film was also recognized for inspiring and educating younger people about one of the LGBTQ+ community’s darkest times.
2) You Can Count on Me (2000)
Second place goes to the 2000 independent drama film You Can Count on Me, which received a 95% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Ruffalo delivered a breakout performance as a wayward man who returns to his hometown, where he reconnects with his reliable older sister. The movie was recognized for effectively balancing heavy themes with the an engaging and funny family drama. Critics also loved the way the film showcased the sibling dynamics between Ruffalo and Laura Linney’s characters.
1) Spotlight (2015)
Ruffalo’s highest-rated movie to date is 2015’s award-winning biographical drama Spotlight, which scored a near-perfect rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Ruffalo played investigative journalist Michael Rezendes, who was one of the key figures in exposing the truth about the Roman Catholic Church’s role in covering up child abuse cases. The gripping story was brought to life by a star-studded cast comprised of Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams. Many critics commended the film for their phenomenal execution of a heartbreaking true story. The movie won two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
