There’s a reasonJason Momoais so popular, and it’s not just his good looks. While many may see the Samoan star as simply the new badass version of Aquaman or everyone’s favorite villain Khal Drago inGame of Thrones, he has been in the Hollywood scene for over a decade. He made his debut inBaywatch: Hawaiiback in 1999 and has been in a variety of shows and films including the remake ofConan the Barbarian.
Momoa has had many roles in both television and film displaying his acting abilities, proving he’s more than just a pretty face and a buff body. Since his appearance inJustice League,he’s garnered such popularity that people can’t seem to get enough of him.
While Momoa’s roles are scattered evenly among both television and film, not all of these are available to everyone. It’s become natural for most people to have only a few streaming services rather than pay for cable or satellite tv with all the commercials. Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services on offer and has a wide variety of both film and television to choose from. If you have Netflix and you’re a fan of Jason Momoa, these are the best of his films available.
Updated April 8th, 2023: If you love a good Jason Momoa flick, then you’ll be happy to know this article has been updated with additional content and films.
3Sweet Girl (2021)
This Netflix originalSweet Girlbrings out the badass in us all. In this action film, Momoa’s character Ray Cooper loses his wife to cancer because the one drug that could have helped her was taken off the market.Sweet Girlfollows Ray and his daughter Rachael’s journey to take down those responsible for taking the only thing that could’ve saved Ray’s wife away from them. The plot thickens as Ray and his daughter are attackedby a hitmanhired by the same company that made the life-saving drug inaccessible and the father-daughter duo go on the run as they realize their lives are in danger.
This action film shows Momoa at his strongest, fighting for his family and the ones he loves the most. While he is focused on taking down BioPrime, the company he holds responsible for his wife’s death, Ray still makes time to take care of his daughter, providing a healthy definition of the term ‘family’.Sweet Girlis one of Momoa’s most recent roles, besides his appearance inDune, andit doesn’t appear that he’s slowing down anytime soon, even as the filming forAquaman 2: The Lost Kingdomhastaken a toll on his body.
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Sweet Girlreceived mixed reviews from the audience and critics. The film was praised for the choreography of the action sequences, but the complaints lay in the plot and lack of development within the characters, claiming it to be cliché. That said,Sweet Girlis still an action flick worth the watch for the excitement and the big twist at the end.
Buckle up for this dramatic dystopian thriller as the main character, Arlen, is abandoned in the middle of the desert, miles from any form of civilization and outside state lines where rules don’t apply. While trying to find her way out, she’s taken by a group of cannibals led by the cleaver-carrying Miami Man (Jason Momoa). With a killer cast, including Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, and Jim Carrey,The Bad Batchis an underrated gem of Momoa’s as his inner madman surfaces in his performance as a leader of cannibals who gets a kick out of chopping off limbs with his cleaver.
This unique film is a departure from the Blockbuster films that Momoa is known for. UnlikeAquamanorConan the Barbarian,The Bad Batchdid not have a massive budget, nor did it have a selection of well-known directors or producers behind the curtain. This indie flick from the fascinating auteur Ana Lily Amirpour is easily forgotten as it did not receive massive publicity or media coverage, unlikeConan the Barbarianwhich was widely publicized and compared with the original.
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The Bad Batchreviewsare somewhat divided by both critics and audiences. As this film is a dystopian thriller that revolves around a cannibalistic society, it’s safe to say that not everyone will be on board with the content. Needless to say,The Bad Batchmay not be for everyone, but if you likedMad Max: Fury Road, thenThe Bad Batchwould be a movie worth watching.
1Slumberland (2022)
Momoa was able to bring out his more playful and carefree side when he headlined the fantasy filmSlumberland, shedding his rough-and-tough persona to portray a dream-dwelling con artist known as Flip. In the endearing movie, a young girl named Nemo goes on a wild and exciting adventure with Flip in hopes of reuniting with her father who was tragically lost at sea; the pair must travel to the dangerous Sea of Nightmares via Nemo’s dreams to track down a rare and life-altering pearl that can help her wish comes true.
Slumberlandis a fun flick that allows Momoa to let loose on screen and his winning charisma truly makes it an enjoyable event for viewers. It is the actor’s first official comedic portrayal and one that is more kid-friendly, andMomoa told People, “It’s weird when you tear up watching your own stuff. It blew me away, and I just was so emotional. This role just let me really be free, and the character is so fun.”
The critical response toSlumberlandwas a mixed bag, as many were impressed by Momoa’s mischievous, carefree performance, its breathtaking visuals, and touching storyline but critiqued it for sometimes choosing style over substance and for its taxing pacing. Regardless, if you’re in the mood for seeing the actor in all his charming glory,Slumberlandis a worthy viewing option.
