
Gael García Bernal
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Gael García Bernal (Spanish: [ɡaˈel ɣaɾˈsi.aβeɾˈnal]; born 30 November 1978) is a Mexican actor and filmmaker. He is known for his performances in the films Amores perros (2000), Y tu mamá también (2001), Bad Education (2004), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), Babel (2006), Coco (2017), Old (2021), and Cassandro (2023). He has also played music conductor Rodrigo de Souza in the television drama series Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018) and starred in the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night (2022). García Bernal was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of a young Che Guevara in The Motorcycle Diaries in 2005, and in 2016 won his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Mozart in the Jungle. He and fellow actor Diego Luna founded the production company Canana Films in Mexico City. In 2016, Time magazine named him in the annual Time 100 Most Influential People list. In 2020, The New York Times ranked him No. 25 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gael García Bernal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gael García Bernal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gael García Bernal reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gael García Bernal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Gael García Bernal's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Common Ground: Under Construction Notes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gael García Bernal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gael García Bernal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gael García Bernal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Magellan | Fernão de Magalhães | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Holland | Dave Delgado | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Another End | Sal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cassandro | Saúl "Cassandro" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Mother | Hector | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Director by Night | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Werewolf by Night | Jack Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Old | Guy | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Wasp Network | Viramontez | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | It Must Be Heaven | Gael García Bernal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ema | Gastón | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Kindergarten Teacher | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Accused | Mario Elmo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Museo | Juan Núñez | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Coco | Héctor (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | You're Killing Me Susana | Eligio | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Neruda | Oscar Peluchoneau | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Zoom | Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Desierto | Moises | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rosewater | Maziar Bahari | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Who Is Dayani Cristal? | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | No | René Saaverdra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Loneliest Planet | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Breaking the Taboo | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Little Bit of Heaven | Julian Goldstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Even the Rain | Sebastián | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | José & Pilar | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Letters to Juliet | Victor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Limits of Control | Mexican | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mammoth | Leo Vidales | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Rudo & Cursi | Tato | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Blindness | Bartender / King of Ward Three | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Chevolution | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Past | Rímini | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Common Ground: Under Construction Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Saint Death | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Babel | Santiago | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Science of Sleep | Stéphane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The King | Elvis | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Bad Education | Ángel / Juan / Zahara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Motorcycle Diaries | Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Traveling with Che Guevara | Che | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dot the I | Kit Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dreaming of Julia | Ricky | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Crime of Padre Amaro | Padre Amaro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Don't Tempt Me | Jack Davenport | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Last Post | Jose Francisco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Y Tu Mamá También | Julio Zapata | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Behind the Scenes of 'Y Tu Mamá También' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Amores Perros | Octavio | Super Hit | Similar → |
Gael García Bernal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gael García Bernal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gael García Bernal is "Common Ground: Under Construction Notes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gael García Bernal acted in?
Gael García Bernal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gael García Bernal?
Other notable films include "Coco", "The Last Post", and "Amores Perros".



