Ryan Gosling Has So Many Underrated Movies, And One With George Clooney Just Headed To Amazon Prime

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Ryan Gosling is often perceived simply as a comedic virtuoso, but there’s much more to his repertoire that deserves recognition. Although his 2025 film lineup only includes executive producing the successor to his cancelled “Wolf Man” project, there are numerous undiscovered treasures for fans to explore through streaming platforms. Remarkably, one of these hidden gems features George Clooney as a co-star, and an impressive ensemble cast to boot – it’s now available on Amazon Prime!

Should you find yourself constantly raving about a Ryan Gosling movie other than Blade Runner 2049, it’s likely you’re referring to the 2011 political thriller, The Ides of March. This film can be streamed through a Prime Video subscription. Directed and co-written by George Clooney, it follows the journey of Stephen Meyers (played by Ryan Gosling), an ambitious figure in the presidential campaign of Pennsylvania governor Mike Morris, portrayed by none other than George Clooney himself.

A young man named Stephen, with an idealistic outlook, is deeply committed to the cause he believes in. Given that it’s co-created by Beau Willimon, a key figure behind “House of Cards,” it’s no surprise when a complex web of mystery begins to undermine his ideals. As the Morris campaign becomes increasingly tangled, more individuals emerge with the intent to tidy things up or unveil those hidden transactions under the scrutiny of public attention.

In awe, I continue to gaze at the impressive seating arrangement featured in “The Ides of March,” where acting greats like Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Evan Rachel Wood are all part of the ensemble. Although this isn’t the complete list of talented actors in this exceptional cast, these luminaries present challenges for Ryan Gosling as he maneuvers through their ranks to ensure political success.

Throughout the narrative, we witness the character played by Gosling, Stephen Meyers, undergoing a gradual transformation according to the events unfolding – culminating in one of Ryan Gosling’s finest performances among his roles as a Barbie vet. The movie, “The Ides of March,” is a team effort, but it’s Ryan Gosling who holds everything together by serving as a stand-in for the audience. While we can only hope our experiences differ from that of this political operative, the story presents plenty of unexpected twists and turns along the way.

The character played by Ryan Gosling in “The Ides of March” changes over time based on the story’s events, resulting in one of his best performances as a vet from Barbie. Although we hope our lives are different from this political worker’s, the movie has many surprising twists and turns.

It’s quite appropriate to discuss the latest streaming home of “The Ides of March,” given that Amazon-MGM Studios is currently involved in a captivating Ryan Gosling project. This engagement stems from the fact that part of “Project Hail Mary”‘s movie adaptation features Gosling embarking on another space journey, penned by Andy Weir, author of “The Martian.” Unfortunately, this film won’t be available until 2026; however, it’s an exciting prospect to look forward to.

Similarly, many of Ryan Gosling’s top films that appear on the streaming platform are ideal escapes during waiting periods. To maintain a sense of mystery, I’ve been elusive about “The Ides of March,” encouraging fresh viewers to explore it since it’s now available on Prime Video. However, if you prefer action-packed gems from his repertoire, I endorse my previous review for “The Gray Man,” which continues to stream on Netflix.

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2025-01-06 22:07