1. **Joker (2019)**
- Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who descends into madness and becomes the iconic Batman villain, Joker. His portrayal earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award.
2. **Her (2013)**
- Phoenix plays Theodore Twombly, a lonely writer who develops an emotional relationship with an artificial intelligence operating system named Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson).
3. **Gladiator (2000)**
- Phoenix portrays Commodus, the corrupt and power-hungry Roman Emperor who clashes with Maximus (played by Russell Crowe), a general seeking revenge.
4. **Walk the Line (2005)**
- Phoenix stars as Johnny Cash, portraying the iconic singer's rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and his relationship with June Carter (played by Reese Witherspoon).
5. **The Master (2012)**
- Phoenix plays Freddie Quell, a troubled World War II veteran who becomes involved with a charismatic leader (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) of a philosophical movement.
6. **Inherent Vice (2014)**
- Phoenix stars as Doc Sportello, a stoner private investigator in 1970s Los Angeles who becomes embroiled in a complex conspiracy.
7. **You Were Never Really Here (2017)**
- Phoenix portrays Joe, a traumatized veteran and former FBI agent who tracks down missing girls for a living. His latest job spirals into a brutal and violent conspiracy.
8. **The Sisters Brothers (2018)**
- Phoenix plays Charlie Sisters, a notorious hitman in the Old West who, along with his brother (played by John C. Reilly), is tasked with assassinating a chemist.
9. **Two Lovers (2008)**
- Phoenix portrays Leonard, a troubled man torn between two women: a family friend (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) and a caring but unstable neighbor (played by Vinessa Shaw).
10. **Signs (2002)**
- Phoenix plays Merrill Hess, a former minor league baseball player who discovers mysterious crop circles on his farm, leading to an encounter with extraterrestrial beings.
These films showcase Joaquin Phoenix's range as an actor, from intense character studies and psychological dramas to compelling portrayals in historical epics and science fiction thrillers.
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