Films with Mark Ruffalo: a list of the best

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During his career, Mark Ruffalo has starred in more than 60 films and television series of various genres. Despite a rich filmography, most modern viewers will surely recognize this talented actor thanks to the latest adaptations of the MCU's Avengers, in which he played the role of the Hulk, one of the superheroes.

What kind of films with Mark Ruffalo should watch lovers of good cinema? We have prepared a small list of the best works of the actor, which everyone can see.

"You Can Rely On Me" (2000)

Sammy's life as a single mother moves on: a rekindled relationship with an ex-boyfriend, a new boss with unusual work rules; an eight-year-old son who actively fantasizes about his father; and also the visit of a brother named Terry (the role of Mark Ruffalo), who did not get in touch for several months. Soon Sammy receives a marriage proposal, and Terry promises his nephew a long-awaited date with his father.

"We Don't Live Here Anymore" (2004)

Another worthy film with Mark Ruffalo in the drama/melodrama genre. The actor plays a character named Jack Linden, a family man and university professor. He and his wife Terry are on friendly terms with another married couple, Hank and Edith. At first glance, it may seem that the characters are happy to have their own hearth and value their relationship very much. However, in reality, a cloud of betrayal and deceit has been hanging between the families of Jack and Hank for a long time. Adultery, mutual lies and intrigues with loved ones - how far will these desperate heroes go and will they be able to achieve their personal happiness?

Shutter Island (2010)

An exciting detective thriller from director Martin Scorsese, based on the bestseller of the same name. Two American bailiffs have to go to a remote island in Massachusetts, where there is a mental hospital for insane criminals. The fact is that quite recently, under mysterious circumstances, one of the patients disappeared from this place. The heroes take up the investigation and, without suspecting it themselves, begin to reveal one by one the terrible secrets of a mysterious mental hospital.

"Shutter Island" is not only one of the best films starring Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio, but also an excellent story, the ending of which will win over even the most sophisticated film buff.

"Infinitely Polar Bear" (2014)

A touching drama film starring Mark Ruffalo andZoe Soldana in the lead roles. Cameron suffers from manic-depressive psychosis. Despite the diagnosis, he decides to start a family, but is unable to cope with his duties as a father and husband. His wife Maggie begins to realize that she can no longer put up with constant nervous breakdowns. Soon she leaves for another city to complete her studies. Cameron is left alone with two daughters, with whom he can not improve relations. Girls do not make contact with their father at all, and are also embarrassed by their poor living conditions. However, Cameron is not going to back down. He must take full responsibility for the control and upbringing of his daughters in order to win back his wife and save a failing marriage. Will the Stewart family succeed in bringing happiness and harmony back to their family hearth?

Fun fact: both Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Soldana are filming the MCU universe. At first they played in different films, but soon their heroes appeared together in the third part of the "Avengers" called "Infinity War"

Spotlight (2015)

The next film starring Mark Ruffalo is a crime drama based on real events. The plot revolves around a group of Boston newspaper journalists investigating a high-profile national sex scandal. In fact, this case has become one of the most notable cases of its kind in the history of the United States. In the course of the investigation, reporters manage to expose several important representatives of the church,who engaged in pedophilia.

The Avengers (2012-present)

The Avengers movie series from the MCU has gained a huge fan base and wildly popular around the world. The very first film to bring together a group of popular superheroes was released in 2012, and the last one to date was released as recently as 2019.

Mark Ruffalo in all parts of "The Avengers" appeared in the role of the mighty Hulk - a superhero who turns into an uncontrollable green monster driven by pure rage, as well as a desire to destroy everything in its path. Before Ruffalo started playing the role of the Hulk, other well-known actors worked on it. Mark also took over from the first Avengers, after which he starred in several sequels: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Whether the actor will continue to work on the role so beloved by MCU fans in the future is still unknown.

We also note that Mark Ruffalo's Hulk appeared not only in the licensed parts of The Avengers, but also in other films from the same universe, for example, in Iron Man 3 and Thor 3: Ragnarok.