STEAMY STREAMING: GYLLENHAAL

Jake Gyllenhaal has a repertoire, unlike any other actor. He has nailed playing the creepy guy, the obsessive but geeky man, and even delivers some tender performances. If you’re looking to dive into Gyllenhaal’s filmography, we recommend these incredible films. Happy watching, PROVOKRs.

JARHEAD

In Jarhead, Gyllenhaal plays a soldier who takes part in Desert Storm. The film, which also stars Jamie Foxx, serves as a psychological study of the operations and military in general.

Jarhead is available on Starz.

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

In this fiction vs. reality film, Gyllenhaal plays an author and the protagonist of his revenge novel. Playing his wife is the always impressive Amy Adams. The dark, neo-noir film is creative and mind-bending on many levels, and it also hails from fashion designer Tom Ford.

Nocturnal Animals is available to rent on Amazon Prime.

PRISONERS

Denis Villeneuve gave us the direction for Prisoners, and Gyllenhaal put on one of his best performances to date. With a cast featuring Viola Davis and Hugh Jackman, you’re going to want this horror flick at the top of your list.

Prisoners is available on Hulu.

DONNIE DARKO

Ready for moody Jake? Well, that’s what you get in the classic mind trip Donnie Darko. He plays our titular character in a film that will make your brain hurt — but only in the best way.

Donnie Darko is available on Tubi.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

Gyllenhaal. Heath Ledger. Unrequited love in the mountains. What more could you want?

Brokeback Mountain is available on Peacock.

ZODIAC

Who knew being good at puzzles could help catch the Zodiac Killer? Gyllenhaal plays cartoonist Robert Graysmith in this biographical crime drama. It’s one hell of a movie.

Zodiac is available on Netflix. 

NIGHTCRAWLER

If you want to be famous, there are specific ways to go about it. Well, in Nightcrawler, Gyllenhaal plays a crime journalist who becomes the centerpiece of his own story. Yes, it likely means precisely what you think it does.

Nightcrawler is available on Netflix.

LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS

In one of his more tender roles, Gyllenhaal plays a pharmaceutical rep who starts hooking up with a sick woman. Anne Hathaway plays that woman. The sexy, emotional movie is suitable for a Netflix and chill night at home.

Love and Other Drugs is available to rent on Amazon Prime.