Ranking Every Harry Styles Movie: From Flop to Film Triumph

Harry Styles is a global pop icon, but his acting career has taken him on a rollercoaster ride through Hollywood. With just four films under his belt, the range in quality is hard to ignore. Some roles barely register, while others show flashes of real talent. Here’s a look at every movie he’s appeared in, ranked from the lowest point to his most impressive work on the big screen.

Styles’ Marvel Cameo: A Brief and Forgettable Appearance

Styles made his Marvel debut with a post-credits cameo in Eternals, stepping into the shoes of Eros, Thanos ’ brother. His appearance was little more than a quick smile before the screen faded to black. The film itself struggled to win over audiences and critics, and with no follow-up for his character, Styles’ role quickly faded from memory. With no lines and minimal screen time, this outing lands at the bottom of the list.

Being nothing more than a glorified cameo, this is arguably the worst Harry Styles movie (partly due to the movie’s bad score as well as Styles having no dialogue).

Trying Too Hard in a Period Romance

In My Policeman, Styles took on the role of Tom Burgess, a closeted police officer in 1950s England. The film, adapted from Bethan Roberts’ novel, centers on a complicated love triangle. Critics were split on Styles’ performance—some praised his sincerity, while others felt he was overreaching. His focus on accent and posture seemed to stifle the character, making his acting feel stiff and unnatural. It ’s not his weakest role, but it’s clear he was still finding his footing as an actor.

Focusing too much on his accent and his composure resulted in Harry Styles not letting his character breathe, and the acting felt ‘stiff’ throughout the movie.

Drama and Chaos in a Controversial Thriller

Don’t Worry Darling was surrounded by off-screen drama, from cast disputes to rumors of on-set tension. Styles played Jack Chambers, husband to Florence Pugh’s Alice. As the story spirals into psychological chaos, Styles delivers moments that are genuinely unsettling, though he’s often overshadowed by Pugh’s powerhouse performance. Despite the film’s messy production and mixed reviews, this role stands as one of his stronger efforts so far.

Styles’ performance in the movie felt genuinely terrifying at times, but lacked a little behind the powerhouse of the movie, Florence Pugh.

War Epic Brings Out Styles’ Best

Styles’ standout performance came in Christopher Nolan ’s Dunkirk, where he played Alex, a young soldier stranded on the beaches of France. Stripped of his pop star persona, Styles blended seamlessly into the ensemble cast, relying on subtle expressions and body language to convey fear and desperation. Nolan’s direction allowed him to disappear into the role, proving he could hold his own in a serious, high-stakes drama. This remains his most convincing and memorable film performance to date.

Styles doesn’t stand out as a celebrity. Instead, he stands out for being a convincing, terrified kid in the middle of a nightmare, making Dunkirk the only Harry Styles masterpiece to date.