When it comes to taking on roles with a rather serious tone, Cillian Murphy is an actor who can do it better than anyone. Murphy has a distinct acting style that makes him the perfect actor to play the role of a villain, a spy or even an anti-hero. He has given amazing performances in several projects and if you are a fan, here are the top 10 movies with Cillian Murphy that you should definitely watch.

Oppenheimer is a historical image of the first atomic bomb created by J. Robert Oppenheimer, also called the father of the atomic bomb. This film is the pinnacle of Cillian Murphy's acting talents as he perfectly delivers the conflict in Oppeneimer's mind about the overall effect of the creation of atomic bombs. This film is an excellent example of cinematography, storytelling and of course impeccable acting. Oppenheimer took home 13 nominations at the 2024 Academy Awards and took home 7 awards.

Red Eye revolves around a hotel manager named Lisa who flies home to attend her grandmother's funeral. At the airport, she meets a charming man named Jackson Rippner and as it turns out, they sit together on the plane. But in a shocking turn of events, Jackson reveals that he is an assassin out to take out the head of Homeland Security and he needs Lisa to switch hotel rooms for the official.

When Lisa tries to raise the alarm, he tells her that he has had Lisa's father kidnapped and would hurt him if she doesn't comply. This movie is one of the best thrillers you will ever see and even though this movie was made on a fairly low budget, Cillian Murphy's excellent script completely makes up for it.