Young, hotshot lawyer Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling), who's set to join a prestigious civil-law firm, is tasked with prosecuting Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins), a wealthy, brilliant structural engineer who confessed to killing his wife and entrapping her lover. After asserting his right to represent himself at his trial, Crawford sets out to expose Beachum's one weakness in order to orchestrate a crime with exact precision. Directed by Gregory Hoblit. With David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike, Embeth Davidtz and Billy Burke. Categories: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Ryan Gosling in Fracture
Everyone always knew that Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) was a little strange. But, the loveable introvert, who spends most of his time alone, surprises everyone when he starts introducing a life-like doll he bought off the internet as his new girlfriend, Bianca. His brother Gus (Paul Schneider) and his wife Karen (Emily Mortimer) don't know how to react, so they just play along and treat Bianca like a real person. The family doctor (Patricia Clarkson) agrees, saying that the delusion is something that Lars needs and they should all support him until his issues are resolved. Directed by Craig Gillespie. With Kelli Garner. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Ryan Gosling in Lars and the Real Girl
Dan Dunne (Ryan Gosling), an engaging yet troubled history teacher in an inner-city junior high school, lives a complex double life. By day, he gives inspired, heartfelt lectures about history and the power of change. But, after class is out and basketball practice is over, he smokes crack cocaine to numb his pain and feelings of helplessness. When one of Dan's students, the strong, stoic Drey (Shareeka Epps), discovers his secret, they form a bond that neither of them quite understands. All they know is they each are responsible for helping the other. Directed by Ryan Fleck. With Anthony Mackie, Karen Chilton, Tina Holmes, Denis O'Hare and Monique Curnen. Categories: Drama. Year: 2006.
Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson
Even-tempered psychiatrist Sam Foster (Ewan McGregor) attempts to thwart his patient Henry's (Ryan Gosling) plan to commit suicide on his 21st birthday. As Sam is drawn into the complex entanglements of Henry's problems, he loses his grip on his own life as the world around him gets increasingly surreal. Sam's relationship with his girlfriend and former patient Lila (Naomi Watts) suffers as a result, and eventually he is unable to determine where his consciousness ends and Henry's subconscious begins. Directed by Marc Forster. With Bob Hoskins, Elizabeth Reaser, Kate Burton and Janeane Garofalo. Categories: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Ryan Gosling in Stay
An old man (James Garner) reads a story about two young lovers to an old woman (Gena Rowlands) in a nursing home. Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) meet at a carnival and fall in love, but Allie's parents disapprove of him. After Allie's family moves away, she gets engaged to a handsome young soldier (James Marsden), after receiving no word from Noah. But, before her wedding, Allie stops by to see Noah, and it is evident that they still have feelings for each other. Directed by Nick Cassavetes. With Kevin Connolly and Joan Allen. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2004.
Ryan Gosling in The Notebook
Danny Balint (Ryan Gosling) transforms himself from a religious Jew into a powerful leader in the Neo-Fascist political movement. But, after a stay in a training enclave, another change begins, and as the contradictions multiply something in Danny's soul prompts a complex journey back to Judaism. Directed by Henry Bean. With Summer Phoenix and Billy Zane. Categories: Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2001.
Ryan Gosling in The Believer
In 1970s Virginia, a black school and a white school are closed, forcing the students to integrate. Herman Boone (Denzel Washington), the football coach at the black school, is chosen over white coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton) to lead the football team. Facing racism and tension from students and adults alike, Boone must prove himself and show that integration is a vital step in the journey to racial understanding. Directed by Boaz Yakin. With Wood Harris, Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Hurst and Donald Faison. Categories: Drama, Sports. Year: 2000.
Ryan Gosling in Remember the Titans