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Timothée Chalamet isn’t acting anymore. It’s better to call what he is doing “shapeshifting through pop culture”. His range is so vast that he has been a medieval monarch as well as a soft-spoken “chosen one” of a dying planet, and somehow both performances feel equally believable.

And now, he is a major contender for the next Oscars, as there’s a high chance he might get nominated for Marty Supreme. In the film, he plays real-life table tennis prodigy Marty Mauser and is just the latest reminder that Chalamet doesn’t play characters… he absorbs them.

His performance in Marty Supreme (directed by Josh Safdie) is the point that reminds people why Chalamet became a generational name in the first place. It’s raw and full of that unpredictable energy only he can bring. From his early indie days to his big-budget ventures, he is constantly switching lanes, blending vulnerability with charisma in a way that feels both new and familiar.

It’s hard to define him at this point. Chalamet doesn’t stick to a single type; he bounces from a royal to a complete disaster and somehow makes them all believable. So, if he might get an Oscar nod and that has you craving a Chalamet marathon, Netflix has you covered. But don’t worry, we won’t recommend you Dune or Little Women. It’s the famous yet underrated Chalamet cinema.

Here are three of his best performances currently streaming on Netflix. Three more reasons you can’t stop watching him.

Three must-watch Timothée Chalamet movies on Netflix:

Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay, 2021)

In Don’t Look Up, Adam McKay’s end-of-the-world satire, Chalamet slips into the whole mess as Yule, who is a rebellious, mullet-wearing skater. This guy somehow becomes the voice of reason when everything is falling apart. The film follows two astronomers (Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio) trying to warn humanity about a comet that’s about to destroy Earth, but no one listens. The film is terrifyingly relevant, as it is smart and funny.

Chalamet’s appearance is brief in the movie, but nothing short of brilliant. He steals every scene he is in by turning Yule into something more than comic relief. You see, his character is a reminder that sincerity can exist even in absurdity. There’s a late-film moment where he delivers a heartfelt prayer before impact, and it’s one of those little glimpses of how effortlessly he can shift tone.

The King (David Michôd, 2019)

If you’ve only seen Chalamet in romantic or emotional roles, The King will surprise you. A while before the Dune films came out, Timothée showed why he would be perfect for the part of Paul, and The King is the reason why. Here, he steps into Shakespearean territory as Prince Hal, the reluctant heir who becomes King Henry V of England. The film, directed by David Michôd, reimagines Shakespeare’s Henriad plays with blood and political tension.

Chalamet brings a sharp mix of restraint and intensity to Hal. His performance grows with the story. From being a young man avoiding responsibility to a ruler hardened by betrayal and power, Chalemet has played both with absolute perfection. Watching him go head-to-head with Robert Pattinson’s French prince is reason enough to hit play.

Call Me by Your Name (Luca Guadagnino, 2017)

Now we know this is not a Netflix original, but this is the film that started it all. In Call Me by Your Name, Chalamet plays Elio Perlman, a 17-year-old spending the summer in Italy who finds himself caught in a slow, intoxicating romance with his father’s research assistant Oliver (Armie Hammer). This quiet, sun-drenched, and heartbreakingly tender coming-of-age story will always be considered a pioneer in the queer genre of cinema. As beautiful as it is to watch, it also shaped the lives of many and mended something it never broke.

What makes Chalamet unforgettable here isn’t just the vulnerability he brings, but the precision. Every glance of his, the unsaid hesitation, and half-smile that feels deliberate capture the true essence of the film. He portrays that teenage mix of arrogance and innocence so perfectly that you forget he’s acting at all. His performance earned him his first Oscar nomination at just 22, and watching it now, it’s easy to see why.