Before Sunrise (1995)
In this romantic drama directed by Richard Linklater, Hawke plays Jesse, an American man who meets a French woman, Céline (Julie Delpy), on a train.
Training Day (2001)
Hawke stars as Officer Jake Hoyt, an ambitious LAPD rookie on his first day with a corrupt detective played by Denzel Washington.
Boyhood (2014)
Filmed over 12 years, this groundbreaking coming-of-age drama follows the life of Mason Evans Jr. (Ellar Coltrane) from childhood to adulthood. Hawke plays Mason's father, Mason Sr., whose character evolves significantly throughout the film.
Boyhood (2014)
First Reformed (2017)
In this critically acclaimed film directed by Paul Schrader, Hawke portrays Pastor Ernst Toller, who grapples with faith and despair amidst personal and societal crises.
Gattaca (1997)
This science fiction film features Hawke as Vincent Freeman, a man struggling against a society that discriminates based on genetic engineering.
Gattaca (1997)
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Hawke's breakout role came in this inspiring drama about an English teacher (Robin Williams) who encourages his students to pursue their passions.
The Purge (2013)
In this horror thriller, Hawke plays a father trying to protect his family during an annual event where all crime is legal for one night.
Before Sunset (2004)
The sequel to Before Sunrise, this film reunites Jesse and Céline nine years later in Paris. Their conversation reflects on their lives since their first meeting, blending romance with poignant realism.
Before Midnight (2013)
The final instalment
The Black Phone (2022)
In this horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, Hawke plays a sinister kidnapper terrorizing children in a suburban neighbourhood. in the Before trilogy sees Jesse and Céline navigate the complexities of their relationship after years together.