
Few actors have had more surprising careers than Mark Wahlberg. After living out a fairly troubled youth and having a brief career as a rapper, Wahlberg transitioned to the big screen and became one of the most enduring movie stars of the past 20 years. Across a wide range of genres, Wahlberg has managed to prove that he has the kind of charisma and charm to carry big-budget spectacles. At the same time, he’s also proven that his skills as an actor can be used in smaller, supporting performances, leading to a far more successful acting career than many might have assumed 25 years ago. The films on this list are the best Mark Wahlberg movies, and the ones that crystallize what a great Wahlberg movie should be.
Instant Family (2018)
The Other Guys (2010)
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The Departed (2006)
Three Kings (1999)
Pain & Gain (2013)
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I ♥ Huckabees (2004)
Ted (2012)
Boogie Nights (1997)
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The Fighter (2010)
We Own the Night (2007)
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