Cillian Murphy Essentials: 5 Must-Watch Films of Cillian Murphy on Streaming

5. Batman Begins (2005)

Directed by Christopher Nolan, Batman Begins features Murphy as the iconic Batman villain, Scarecrow. Murphy's portrayal of Scarecrow stands out as he brings a stoic yet hauntingly sinister quality to the character.

4. 28 Days Later (2002)

In this post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, Murphy plays the role of Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to discover a world overrun by rage-filled zombies.

3. Inception (2010)

Directed by Christopher Nolan, Inception is a mind-bending science-fiction thriller that follows a group of skilled individuals who enter people's dreams to extract information.

2. The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006)

Directed by Ken Loach, this historical war drama delves into the relationship between two brothers, Damien (Murphy) and Teddy (Padraic Delaney), during the early 1920s in Ireland. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival for its powerful storytelling.

1. A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

Directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place Part II is the sequel to the highly acclaimed sci-fi film about sound-sensitive creatures. Murphy portrays Emmett, a survivor who helps the Abbott family find a new place to settle.

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