We’ve ranked all of Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon’s movies together. The rankings are based on each film’s Tomatometer ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes after the theatrical debut of The Odyssey, which is also featured on this list. So far, Nolan and Damon’s latest collaboration has already grossed over $264 million at the box office.
Best Christopher Nolan & Matt Damon movies ranked by RT score
3) Interstellar (2014) – 73%
Placing third is Nolan’s 2014 epic sci-fi movie Interstellar, which has a 73% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Damon played the film’s surprise antagonist, Dr. Mann, a NASA scientist who was introduced as the leader of the Lazarus missions. For his own survival, he deceived NASA by sabotaging the data about the planet that he was stranded on. Critics and the audience were divided over Damon’s unexpected appearance. Some were impressed by Nolan’s decision to cast Damon to play a character that was the complete opposite of the characters that he was known for. For them, it made the story’s unpredictable twist more impactful. Others felt that the character was an unnecessary subplot, but Damon’s haunting performance was still praised by critics and fans.
2) Oppenheimer (2023) – 93%
The second spot goes to Nolan’s 2023 biographical drama film Oppenheimer, which featured Damon playing the real-life historical figure Lieutenant Leslie Groves. It has a 93% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many critics loved Damon’s commanding performance opposite Cillian Murphy’s titular character, noting that his character was essential to the film’s fast-paced narrative. For his work in the 2023 movie, Nolan received his first two Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. He was praised for his character-driven script and commitment to delivering visual spectacles with practical effects.
1) The Odyssey (2026) – 95%
The highest-rated collaboration between Nolan and Damon is the newly released epic The Odyssey. Following its opening weekend, the film has already garnered a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Damon leads a star-studded cast as the Greek king of Ithaca. His performance has received wide praise from critics and fans, who were impressed by his captivating and complex portrayal of a guilt- and trauma-ridden soldier. Because of this, many are already betting on Damon as a potential frontrunner in the upcoming awards season. As for Nolan, the acclaimed filmmaker is also getting acknowledged for his masterful adaptation of Homer’s epic poem.
