5 Best Aaron Taylor-Johnson Movies to Watch After '28 Years Later', Ranked by IMDb
From a legendary rock musician to a superhero, and from a 19th-century aristocrat to a ruthless villain – here are the best roles of the new Danny Boyle movie's star.
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later has finally hit theaters, and it's not only a worthy sequel to the 28 Days Later film series, with an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but also one of the best projects in Aaron Taylor-Johnson's career.
In honor of the movie's release, we're looking back at other notable projects featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
5. 'Anna Karenina', 2012
IMDb Score: 6.6/10
A screen adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel, directed by Joe Wright. The story of the forbidden love between the married noblewoman Anna Karenina and the brilliant officer Count Vronsky is designed as a theatrical production with vibrant scenery.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays a handsome and charming cavalry officer, for whom Anna decides to challenge society.
4. 'Nowhere Boy', 2009
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
Nowhere Boy is a biographical drama about the teenage years of John Lennon, future legend of The Beatles.
Set in late 1950s Liverpool, the movie depicts the young musician's difficult journey: his relationship with his mother, the formation of his first band, and his friendship with Paul McCartney.
Playing Lennon was a breakthrough role for Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The actor skillfully portrayed Lennon's transformation from a hot-tempered teenager into the band's leader, from his first guitar chords to his rebellion against conservative norms.
3. 'Bullet Train', 2022
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Several hitmen with different goals and eccentric methods find themselves on the same express train, where their missions chaotically intertwine.
In this movie, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays a witty British mercenary nicknamed Tangerine. His character is an aesthete with lush sideburns, a chic retro-style suit, and unshakable self-confidence.
2. 'Nocturnal Animals', 2016
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
The main character Susan receives a manuscript from her ex-husband. It is a novel that combines a dramatic story of unbridled cruelty with the author's experiences surrounding the breakup of his family.
As she immerses herself in the novel's world, she feels a connection to her past, and its pages begin to influence her own life.
One of Taylor-Johnson's most critically acclaimed roles was as Ray Marcus, the charismatic leader of a gang that commits a monstrous crime.
1. 'Kick-Ass', 2010
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
This wild comedy-action drama plays on the clichés of superhero comics. The main character, Dave Lizewski, is an ordinary teenager who decides to become a crime fighter. He puts on a green diving suit and takes the nickname Kick-Ass.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson revealed his comedic talent in the role of the clumsy but brave self-proclaimed superhero. The actor brilliantly portrays the transformation of an ordinary guy into a vigilante.
