Diego Luna’s 15 Best Movies, According To IMDb

Diego Luna was born in 1979 and has been acting since the age of 7. During the first two decades of his life, his television appearances were mostly limited to Mexican television series. However, when he started taking roles in feature films, he began to gain international recognition.

Today, he is best known for his role as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the film Drugs: Mexico and casian anddo Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna often plays nice, likable characters. One can see him in many biopics produced in the United States and Mexico. But what is his best movie according to IMDb?

UPDATE: 09/24/2022 02:18 EST Written by: SHAWN S. LEALOS

Throughout his career, Diego Luna has played a number of important roles. However, the movie that most people know him for, and which topped IMDb’s list, is the world he ventured into. Star Wars. Now, in 2022, Luna is back in the role that made him famous Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. exist Andorra, Luna took on the role of Cassian Andor, this time with him as the main hero. With the new Disney+ series receiving critical acclaim, one might want to dig a little deeper into Luna’s past acting credits, as there are so many great films to explore.

Nicotine (2003): 6.6

*Rental available on Prime Video

nicotine A young Diego Luna plays a computer geek who ends up on the run from the Russian mafia after he accidentally gives them the wrong computer disc. The film was a huge success, winning six Ariel Awards, which honor the best Mexican film of the year.

This movie is also an interesting experiment. The team behind love peros The film is made and built to happen in real time, which means that the film’s 93-minute length is 93 minutes of action in the story. IMDb’s voters gave it a score of 6.6 and credit its great sense of humor, sociability, and direction as what makes it such a success.

Elysium (2013): 6.6

* Currently streaming on Starz

Place of paradise is the sequel to the huge success of Neill Blomkamp District 9Matt Damon is the protagonist here, an overpopulated Earth laborer named Max who learns he’s dying and makes a deal to take him to the Elysium space station. However, he has to steal some information to get the ride.

Diego Luna plays Julio, Max’s friend who helps Max get what he needs to escape Earth. Critics say the film is District 9but having said, Luna is getting more and more important roles in English movies, and this movie finally gave him a big break after three years. Rogue One.

Trollhunter: Rise of Titans (2021): 6.6

* Currently streaming on Netflix

One of Netflix’s most successful animated series is troll hunter Franchise, series ending with movie Trollhunter: Rise of the Giants in 2021. the movie takes place a year later troll hunter series, Magicianand let the heroes fighting the Titans be reawakened.

Diego Luna returns to voice the character Krel, who was originally cast in the role 3 or lessprotagonist. In that series, he arrives on Earth with his sister Aja and pretends to be an exchange student while they try to repair his spaceship. In the film, Krel plays a key role in the final battle, and Luna is part of the cast, which was warmly received as a voiceover, although the ending disappointed some fans.

Ludo Cousy (2008): 6.7

* Currently streaming on Fubo

Ludo Cousy Following the main character, two brothers from Mexico have the opportunity to leave their small village life behind and join a professional football team. Both were considered promising talents, but scouts were only able to bring one to Mexico City. Who will it be?

Alfonso Cuarón’s brother, Carlos Cuarón, directed the comedy. This isn’t the first time Luna has teamed up with Cuarón, who also stars with real-life best friend Gael Garcia Bernal.

A Wonderful World (2006): 6.9

*not available for streaming

Rosso Malawi . Worldor wonderful world In English, a film by Luis Estrada is described as a fairy tale about the political and socioeconomic realities of Mexico. The film came out two years before his Spanish-speaking counterpart, Ludo Cousyand actually maintains a high IMDb rating despite being relatively unknown in the United States.

The film takes place during Vicente Fox Quesada’s tenure as the 62nd president of Mexico and was released the year he left office. The film is a comedy thriller in which Mexico’s economy minister hands over his house, car, and job to a man trying to end his life. This led to some people trying to do the same thing. Luna’s role as a reporter is very small.

If Beale Street Could Talk (2018): 7.1

* Currently streaming on Netflix

Set in the 1970s, if beale street could talk (2018) tells the story of Tish and Fonny, from childhood friends to romantic partners looking to build their lives in New York City. Their lives begin to fall apart when Fonny is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.

Diego Luna plays Pedrocito, one of Fonny’s friends. The film has won numerous awards, including Regina King winning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Sharon Rivers.

Before Night Fall (2000): 7.1

*Available for rental on Apple TV and Prime Video

before night falls (2000) is a biographical film about Reynaldo Arenas, a Cuban artist whose political turmoil, homophobia, and limited art in the 1970s Lived to the fullest in freedom.

Diego Luna was 20 years old when the film was released. He played Carlos, a small role that went largely unnoticed against a seasoned, charismatic cast that included Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp and Olivier Martinez.

The Book of Life (2014): 7.2

*Currently streaming on Disney+

Comedy Animation by Jorge R. Gutierrez book of life Inspired by Mexican folklore. This is the story of three friends Manolo, Joaquin and Maria. The former two are fighting for the love of the latter. Manolo is gentle, flamboyant and kind, while Joaquin is strong, proud and proactive.

But this is no ordinary love story. Two gods, La Moulte and Sibalba, bet. If Manolo had a soft voice that won her over, Sivalba would no longer interfere in mortal affairs. However, if Maria marries Joaquin, the two gods must exchange kingdoms.

Frida (2002): 7.3

*Currently streaming on HBO Max

Julie Taymor’s biopic about the iconic Frida Kahlo takes a close-up look at the Mexican painter after he suffered a life-changing injury in a traffic accident Starts Painting. The story revolves around her marriage to famed muralist Diego Rivera, her personal demons, and her political endeavors. Diego Luna plays Frida’s boyfriend, Alejandro Gonzalez Arias, whom she dated for three years before meeting Diego.

The film won two Oscars: Best Makeup and Best Original Soundtrack. As is the case with the biopic, Salma Hayek was nominated for her portrayal of a tortured Mexican legend.

Terminal (2004): 7.4

* Currently streaming on Netflix

end One of Steven Spielberg’s most popular biopics, it is based on the story of an Iranian refugee who lived at Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. As sad as the premise sounds, end It is really a good movie.

The film stars Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, who is stranded at JFK airport due to a coup in his hometown. Diego Luna’s character, who works at the airport, asks Victor to help him win Dolores’ heart in exchange for a hot meal.

Open Range (2003): 7.4

*Available for rental on Prime Video and Apple TV

Kevin Costner is known for his best movies like Durham beef And hidden picture, but maybe some of you don’t know, he is also sitting in the director’s chair. His third film, open rangeis a western setting in Montana in the 1880s.

Robert Duvall plays Boss Spearman, who hires three men to help take care of his livestock. One of them is Button played by Diego Luna. Costner hired J. Michael Muro as cinematographer, and the two collaborated successfully on their Costner-directed debut, dance with wolves.

Milk (2008): 7.5

*Currently streaming on Hulu

milk (2008) is a biopic about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official to be assassinated in 1978. The film begins with his death, then goes back to 1970 when Milk 40. year old.

Sean Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal of a brave gay rights activist. Milk has a turbulent relationship with young men, one of whom is Jack Lira, played by Diego Luna.

DC Super Pet Award (2022): 7.5

*Currently showing in theaters

shortly before AndorraDiego Luna also voiced the animated film, DC Super Pet FederationAs the title suggests, the film is about a super-powered animal that must save the Justice League from a day when they eventually lose their ability to work.

The main characters here are obviously Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart as Krypton and Bat-Hound Ace. However, the rest of the pets provide the heart the movie needs, including Luna as Chip. He voiced the character perfectly as a scared squirrel, scared of everything, including his new powers.

Y Tu Mama También (2001): 7.7

* Currently streaming on AMC+

by Alfonso Cuaron Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) tells the story of two rowdy teenagers, Tenoch and Julio, whose time takes Luisa, a woman at least ten years older than them, on a beach trip. She is the wife of Tenoch’s cousin, who dumped him after finding out he was cheating. Apparently, the two boys only had one thing in mind at the start of their adventure, and Louisa didn’t seem to mind.

Their bond deepens as they travel through the Mexican countryside. Little do the boys know, however, that after this trip, things will be different. This movie is not just a simple coming-of-age story. With political and social commentary, it is a poignant depiction of Mexican society.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016): 7.8

*Currently streaming on Disney+

In 7.8, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) is Diego Luna’s highest-rated film. He plays Cassian Andor, a lovable intelligence officer and hero of the Rebel Alliance. He travels to Jedah with K-2SO and Jyn Erso to get a plan for the Death Star that will help rebel against the Empire. However, Andorra was right to “have a bad feeling about it”. The film is full of action scenes but also makes the audience’s heart flutter.

Fans of Luna’s character are thrilled that he’s getting his own live-action series, Andorra. This is the prequel Rogue Onewill be released in 2022. Who knows: it could become Diego Luna’s best work!