Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the few actors who can effortlessly shift from charming to chilling in a heartbeat. Whether he is playing Jack in Brokeback Mountain or the eerie Lou Bloom in Nightcrawler, he has never stopped showing his remarkable versatility on screen. The Zodiac actor seems to have a knack for choosing unforgettable roles, regardless of genre. 

And Netflix, as it does best, has an intriguing lineup that sheds light on the actor’s impressive acting range. So, here are six of his movies that are available to stream on Netflix.

Right at the top of the list is The Guilty (2021), which follows demoted officer Joe Baylor, working the night shift at a 911 call center. Things take a turn when he receives a call from a woman named Emily, who claims she has been abducted. This starts a tense journey for Joe, forcing him to confront his past actions.

The crime thriller is a remake of the Danish film of the same name. Gyllenhaal, as Joe Baylor, shows an intense performance.

Directed by Dan Gilroy, Velvet Buzzsaw follows art critic Morf Vandewalt, whose life takes a turn when he discovers haunting paintings by a deceased artist named Vetril Dease. However, the artwork, which is made using Vetril Dease’s blood, has a deadly supernatural force that begins targeting those who exploit art for commercial gain. This is a perfect black comedy and supernatural thriller film.

As Morf brings attention to these paintings, the critic ends up unleashing this dangerous force. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the role of Morf in this movie, and it is available to stream on Netflix. 

Jake Gyllenhaal takes on a very different role in the film The Covenant, which was released in 2023. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film follows Master Sergeant John Kinley and his new interpreter, Ahmed Abdullah (Salim), while they are in the middle of a war in Afghanistan. The movie is notable not only for Gyllenhaal’s performance as Kinley but also because of Ritchie's brilliant vision.

Life is a tense science fiction horror film that focuses on a six-member crew of the International Space Station who found the first impression of extraterrestrial life on Mars. And soon, the crew begins its research, and the extraterrestrial being proves to be more dangerous than expected by the crew. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the role of Dr. David Jordan in the movie.

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Another reason that makes the movie a must-watch is its stellar cast. Ryan Reynolds, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rebecca Ferguson, Ariyon Bakare, and Olga Dihovichnaya are also part of the cast. 

For Jarhead, Jake Gyllenhaal takes the role of a Lance Corporal. Directed by Sam Mendes, the movie is based on war drama film based on a 2003 memoir by Anthony Swofford. It follows his life working in the United States Marine Corps. Peter Sarsgaard and Jamie Foxx are also part of the cast.

Okja is yet another classic movie following a genetically modified superpig raised by a teenage girl. However, when Okja (super pig) is taken to the United States, the girl begins a journey to find her friend to save her. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the role of zoologist and TV personality Johnny Wilcox.

This underrated masterpiece is one of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix. These six are just some of the impressive movies from Gyllenhaal’s resume. 

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