If you’re one of the many people to contribute to the record-breaking $700 million gross revenue made by the summer blockbusterTop Gun: Maverick, then you are familiar withMiles Teller. Teller plays Lieutenant Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, son of the late LTJG Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Before appearing alongside Tom Cruise in the anticipated sequel to1986’sTop Gun, Teller graduated from the Tisch School of Arts at New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Since his time at NYU, Teller has accumulated an impressive portfolio with performances in a variety of popular films. Of particular note is his performance in 2013’sThe Spectacular Now, where he plays Sutter Keely, a charming but troubled teenager who falls in love with the more reserved and studious Aimee Finicky. His portrayal of Sutter Keely won him the Dramatic Special Jury Award for acting at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Here is a list of Miles Teller’s best movies, ranked byRotten TomatoesScore.
6Bleed For This (2016) — 70%
Bleed For This, one of Teller’s lesser known films, is the story of the successful boxer Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza (viaBustle). Teller plays the starring role in this true story of super stardom, tragedy, and the inspiring self-belief that goes into overcoming unbelievable odds. After quickly rising to the top of the boxing world by winning two world title championship fights, Vinny Pazienza’s life is forever altered when he is the victim of a near-fatal car accident. After being told by doctors that he may not be able to walk again without a career-ending spinal fusion, Vinny commits to a long, grueling recovery that proves to be his only chance at being able to fight again. With the help of his trainer, Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), Vinny endures his longest, toughest, and most unbelievable fight yet.Bleed For Thissits at a solid 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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5Rabbit Hole (2010) — 87%
Rabbit Hole, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by John Cameron Mitchell, is an emotional drama about a couple grieving the loss of their four-year-old son, scoring an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. Becca (Nicole Kidman) and Howie (Aaron Eckhart) struggle to find meaning and direction in their relationship as they navigate the different paths they take in order to grieve. While Howie feels the need to stew in remembrance of his son, Becca takes a different approach when she begins meeting with Jason (Miles Teller), the young man involved in the accident that killed her son. Alongside Kidman, Teller plays an integral character in this film based on the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Winning play of the same name.
4Only The Brave (2017) — 87%
Based on a true story,Only The Braveis an action-packed drama about the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. This group of specialized firefighters became local heroes in their hometown of Prescott, Arizona by successfully detaining a number of life-threatening wildfires. Recently becoming a father, Brendan McDonough (Teller) joins the firefighting crew headed by Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin) as a way to provide a better life for his daughter. The crew trains hard to become some of the most elite firefighters in the country and, in doing so, become more like a family. All of their hard work and training become especially critical when they are asked to help detain a dangerous wildfire in Yarnell, Arizona. The film earned 87% on Rotten Tomatoes upon its release.
3The Spectacular Now (2013) — 91%
Teller plays teenager Sutter Keely in the coming-of-age love story,The Spectacular Now, directed by James Ponsoldt. Sutter’s life changes after he awakens from a heavy night of partying on the lawn of classmate Aimee Finicky (Shainlene Woodley). Whereas Sutter is more of a charming, extroverted party guy, Aimee is reserved and quiet. The two begin spending more time together and eventually fall in love over the course of the film. This heartfelt film, written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, proved a success for Teller and won him the Dramatic Special Jury Award at the 2013Sundance Film Festival. It’s no surprise thatThe Spectacular Nowhas a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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2Whiplash (2014) — 94%
InWhiplash, which scored 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, Andrew Neiman (Teller) is a determined jazz drummer putting in the work to become a member of the most prestigious jazz ensemble at his school. Andrew spends extra time after school by himself, practicing in hopes that his efforts will be rewarded. One of these evenings, he is approached by the notorious conductor, Terence Fletcher (J. K. Simmons), who runs him through a series of intense drumming drills. Soon after, his ambitions are realized when he is chosen by Fletcher to become a part of his elite jazz ensemble. What ensues is an intense, borderline-abusive relationship between teacher and student as Andrew tries his best to meet the expectations of man who is seems determined to push him to his breaking point.
1Top Gun: Maverick — 96%
Reprising his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Tom Cruise leads the cast in the highly anticipated sequel to 1986’sTop Gun,Top Gun: Maverick. Alongside the likes of Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Val Kilmer, and Ed Harris, Teller plays Top Gun graduate Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Pete Mitchell’s late friend, Lt. Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. Under the recommendation of former rival Adm. Tom “Iceman” Kanzansky, Pete is brought in to train a group of Top Gun graduates for a special mission. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, this summer blockbuster grossed over a record-breaking $700 million at the box office. It also earned a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the highest-rated movies of the year.
