Michael B. Jordan, the man with a name similar to that of the greatest NBA player of all time has had plenty of ups and downs in his career. Most actors tend to have a meteoritic rise before their careers begin to decline. However, Michael B. Jordan’s career is a seesaw. His good films are always followed by bad films then he bounces back.

Nevertheless, his best years are still ahead of him. His catalog isn’t huge but within the time he has been active, he has starred in some entertaining films. Even the ones with poor reviews are watchable because Michael has an unrivaled screen presence. Here is a ranking of his ten best films, according to IMDb.

Fantastic Four (4.3)

Jordan probably wishes this film was completely scrapped from his resume. Hey! Are you Michael B. Jordan from Fantast… Sshhh! Don’t mention it. Since Disney now owns the rights to the superheroes in this film, we hope that Marvel Studios will finally do a better job of portraying them on the big screen.

Fantastic Four follows four young adults who are teleported to an alternate universe. There, their physical form is altered completely and they acquire special abilities. The young adults thus decide to use their newfound powers to save earth from an attack. Yawn!

Fahrenheit 451 (4.9)

Releasing this film just after Black Panther wasn’t a good idea. Jordan’s role here as fireman Guy Montag was a disappointment compared to his role as the villain Killmonger. Fahrenheit 451 literally poured water on the fire that Jordan had lit in his career on the Marvel film. Either way, it isn’t a disaster.

Also starring Michael Shannon from  The Shape of Water and Boardwalk Empire, the film depicts a future where literature isn’t needed, Guy is tasked with burning all books but he begins to question the rationale behind this when he meets a young sensible woman. Soon, he turns into a societal rebel.

Red Tails (5.9)

With established names like Terrence Howard, Bryan Cranston, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Rapper Method Man, Red Tails has a star-studded cast. As expected, the still unknown Michael B Jordan doesn’t get to shine when placed among the big names. However, he gets the job done as Flight Officer Maurice “Bumps” Wilson.

What’s the film about? During World War II, the Pentagon loses too many pilots and is forced to deploy the relatively untested African-American pilots who have been sharpening their skills under the Tuskegee training program. Without hesitation, the pilots grab the opportunity and do their country proud.

Just Mercy (6.1)

Watching Just Mercy, you can’t help but notice that it was made for the sole purpose of scooping Oscars for everyone involved. Even though it’s unlikely to achieve this objective, it’s still a great film.

Just Mercy takes us through the journey of lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) as he seeks to help those who have been sentenced or accused wrongly. After coming out of Harvard’s law school, Bryan gets plenty of job offers but he declines them and goes to Alabama to fight for those who have been dealt an unfair blow by the justice system.

That Awkward Moment (6.1)

There are very many films of this kind but somehow, they always work. Don’t expect That Awkward Moment to be any different but expect it to give you wholesome entertainment. There is just something about R-rated romantic comedies that viewers like

The film stars Zac Efron as Jason, Miles Teller as Daniel and Michael B. Jordan as Mikey. The three are best friends who are all struggling in their relationships. Amidst laughs and hilarious experiences, they do their best to make their love lives run smoothly.

Hardball (6.4)

Keanu Reeves’ career was somehow on the decline when he made this film. After starring in the Speed and Matrix films, he wasn’t getting good roles anymore. In Hardball, Reeves stars as Conor O’Neill, a gambler who needs loans to pay off his debts. As a condition for getting the money, Conor is tasked with coaching a baseball team for underprivileged youth.

After initially being reluctant, Conor starts to enjoy his new job. A very young Jordan plays Jamal, a kid in Conor’s baseball team. The film is based on the memoir Hardball: A Season in the Projects by the former editor of Outside Magazine Daniel Coyle.

Chronicle (7)

Black Panther and Fantastic Four aren’t the only superhero films that Michael B. Jordan has appeared in. Back in 2012, the actor starred in another underrated film about humans with special powers. You might not have heard of Chronicle because superhero films that aren’t produced by Marvel and DC tend to be ignored. However, its a really good film.

Chronicle is about three high school students who stumble upon a crystalline object that makes them develop telekinetic powers. As they learn how to control and use their newfound abilities, their lives begin to change for the worst.

Black Panther (7.3)

Michael B. Jordan’s most popular role has to be Killmonger. It’s in Black Panther that the actor established himself as a major star. Sadly, like most villains, his character died a the end of the moment. It would have been great to have in the MCU for longer.

Black Panther follows the king of the fictional nation of Wakanda called T’Challa. When he returns to take back his throne after fighting fellow superheroes in Captain America: Civil War, things don’t go as expected. His old enemy Killmonger also wants a piece of the throne and he’ll do anything to get it.

Fruitvale Station (7.5)

Another one of Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler’s great collaborations, Fruitvale Station tells the real-life story of Oscar Grant, a young man from Bay Area who wakes up on New Year’s Eve feeling different. He decides to change and become a better son to his mother as well as a better partner and father.

Everything starts out well for him but as the day goes by, he realizes that things aren’t going to be easy for him. However, fate hits hard when BART officers murder him in cold blood at the Fruitvale train station on New Year’s Day. His tragic death ends up impacting Bay Area in a permanent way.

Creed (7.6)

Sylvester Stallone hadn’t been nominated for any major award in years, but when he reprised his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, he won a Golden Globe. However, the real star of the film was Michael B. Jordan who played Adonis Creed, a boxer who is modeled after Mohammad Ali. Adonis also happens to be the son of Rocky’s former friendly rival Apollo Creed.

In Creed, Adonis wants to follow daddy’s footsteps and become a champion too. So he goes to Philadelphia in an effort to locate Rocky and make him his trainer. After being reluctant at first, Rocky agrees to be his trainer and begins to shape him into a future world champion.