The 5 Best Ethan Hawke Movies, Ranked — and Our No. 1 Pick Is a '90s Classic

Ethan Hawke gave one of the most sinister performances of his career in 2021’s The Black Phone, and he’s reprising his role as The Grabber later this week in Black Phone 2. Hawke made his big-screen debut as a child actor 40 years ago in debut in Explorers, and he’s gone on to become one of the best actors of his generation. To mark the release of Black Phone 2, Watch With Us has put together our picks for the five best Ethan Hawke movies. It’s an eclectic group of titles, including a handful of classics. If You Have to Watch 1 Hulu Show in September 2025, Stream This Great New Series Now 5. ‘