Paul Dano
21 titles
Filmography
21 results

Love & Mercy
(2015)This fascinating, offbeat biopic chronicles the life and musical genius of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

Ruby Sparks
(2012)A young author's most heartfelt character steps off the pages of his new book and into his life in this romantic fantasy.

Swiss Army Man
(2016)Hank is stranded on a deserted island when a corpse washes ashore and the two go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Dumb Money
(2023)A modern David vs. Goliath saga of everyday people flipping the script on Wall Street.

For Ellen
(2012)A burgeoning rock star takes an overnight long-distance drive in order to fight his estranged wife for custody of their young daughter.

The Fabelmans
(2022)A young aspiring filmmaker in the 1950s immerses himself in the magic of movies to cope with a family secret that could change his world forever.

Spaceman
(2024)Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

Explicit Ills
(2008)The lives of four strangers intersect in revolving stories centered around people dealing with love, drugs and poverty in Philadelphia.

Okja
(2017)A gentle giant and the girl who raised her are caught in the crossfire between animal activism, corporate greed and scientific ethics.

Gigantic
(2008)A mattress salesman planning to adopt a Chinese baby meets a drifting young woman who falls asleep in his store and unexpectedly changes his life.

Little Miss Sunshine
(2006)When a fluke gets an awkward 7-year-old invited to compete in a beauty pageant, her misfit family rallies behind her.

Looper
(2012)In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

12 Years a Slave
(2013)Based on an incredible true story of Solomon Northup who was abducted and sold into slavery during pre-Civil War United States. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.

The Batman
(2022)From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves' "The Batman," starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City's vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne. Co-starring Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard with Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell.

The Girl Next Door
(2004)Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch) is a straight-arrow over-achiever who has never really lived life... until he falls for his new neighbor, the beautiful and seemingly innocent Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers this perfect “girl next door” is a one-time porn star, his sheltered existence begins to spin out of control. Ultimately Danielle helps Matthew emerge from his shell, and discover that sometimes you have to risk everything for the person you love.

Meek's Cutoff
(2011)In 1845, a wagon train of three families gets lost in the Cascade Mountains, where they must fight for their survival as they battle the elements.

The Ballad of Jack and Rose
(2005)The daughter of a dying ex-hippie has trouble adjusting to the return of her father's ex-lover and her sons.

The Guilty
(2021)Playing a troubled detective on 911 duty during a harrowing day in LA, Jake Gyllenhaal barely leaves the screen in this intense, emotional thriller.

Knight and Day
(2010)Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in this thrill-ride about a small-town girl hoping she’s met the man of her dreams, only to find out the mysterious stranger is a fugitive spy!

Cowboys & Aliens
(2011)Old West story where battling cowboys and Native Americans in Arizona join forces when an alien spaceship lands. Based on Platinum Studios' Comics graphic novel.