John Krasinski
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John Burke Krasinski (born October 20, 1979) is an American actor, film director and writer. He is widely known for playing Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom The Office from 2005 to 2013. He has also appeared in several films including License to Wed (2007), Leatherheads (2008), Away We Go (2009), It's Complicated (2009), Something Borrowed (2011), Aloha (2015), 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016), Detroit (2017), and A Quiet Place (2018), which he also directed and co-wrote. Also in 2018, Krasinski returned to television portraying the titular character in the Amazon series Jack Ryan.
John Krasinski Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Krasinski reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Krasinski's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of John Krasinski'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 The Office Retrospective, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Krasinski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Krasinski's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Krasinski has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War | Jack Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Fountain of Youth | Luke Purdue | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | IF | Dad / Marshmallow (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Cities of the Future | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Clark Kent / Superman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Reed Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Free Guy | Silhouetted Gamer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | A Quiet Place Part II | Lee Abbott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | David Blaine: The Magic Way | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Next Gen | Project 77 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Animal Crackers | Owen Huntington (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Quiet Place | Lee Abbott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Detroit | Attorney Auerbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Past Forward | Man #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hollars | John Hollar | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Born in China | Narrator: American version (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | Jack Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Aloha | John "Woody" Woodside | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet | Halim (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sleep Cycle | Insomniac #3 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mistaken for Strangers | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Frank McCay (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy | Self - Letter Reader | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Office Retrospective | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nobody Walks | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Office: Secret Santa Pack | Jim Halpert | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Promised Land | Dustin Noble | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | Adam Carlson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | John Krasinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Something Borrowed | Ethan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | Harley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Ryan / Subject #20 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Away We Go | Burt Farlander | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Monsters vs Aliens | Cuthbert (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Carter Rutherford | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Smiley Face | Brevin | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | A New Wave | Gideon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | License to Wed | Ben Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Lancelot (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience | Camp Muckamungus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dreamgirls | Sam Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Holiday | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration | Paper Badge Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Doogal | Additional voices (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Duane Hopwood | Bob Flynn | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jarhead | Corporal Harrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Taxi | Messenger | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Old School | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | State and Main | Judge's Assistant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
John Krasinski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Krasinski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Krasinski is "The Office Retrospective" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has John Krasinski acted in?
John Krasinski has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Krasinski?
Other notable films include "Free Guy", "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet", and "Born in China".