The Best Roles of Robert Pattinson

Today, Robert Pattinson turns 40. Over the years, he has gone from a teen superstar to one of the most interesting actors of his generation.

His career has long moved beyond just one franchise: Pattinson feels equally confident in major blockbusters, auteur cinema, and dark psychological stories.

Twilight

The film that made Pattinson a global star.

At the center of the story is Edward Cullen, a mysterious vampire who falls in love with an ordinary schoolgirl, Bella. The franchise quickly became a cultural phenomenon of the late 2000s and cemented the actor’s status as a major teen idol for years.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

One of Pattinson’s first notable roles in a major film.

Cedric Diggory is a talented and noble Hogwarts student who takes part in the Triwizard Tournament. Despite limited screen time, the character became one of the film’s most memorable heroes.

Good Time

A crime thriller by the Safdie brothers, after which many started looking at Pattinson in a completely different way.

His character Connie is a small-time criminal trying to get his brother out after a failed robbery. It is a nervous and chaotic film where the actor completely breaks away from his previous image.

The Lighthouse

A black-and-white psychological horror by Robert Eggers.

Pattinson appears as a young lighthouse keeper who, together with Willem Dafoe’s character, gradually loses touch with reality on an isolated island. A strange, dark, and highly atmospheric film.

The Batman

A new version of the iconic DC hero.

Here, Pattinson is Bruce Wayne at the beginning of his journey, when Gotham does not yet see Batman as a symbol of hope. The film focuses on a detective story and a more grounded take on the superhero.

Mickey 17

A relatively new film by Parasite director Bong Joon Ho tells the story of a space expedition employee who is cloned after every death. On this strange sci-fi concept, the film builds a black comedy, a drama, and a story about human identity all at once.

The Drama

One of Robert Pattinson’s new films.

This is a romantic drama from A24, where the actor appeared alongside Zendaya. At the center of the plot is an engaged couple whose relationship is tested after an unexpected revelation one week before their wedding.