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Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada arrived in the US from Guatemala as an infant. During his teenage years, he dabbled in music and theater before working odd jobs to support himself financially. He went on to graduate from Juilliard and got his first major role as an actor in the 2006 biblical drama ‘The Nativity Story.’ He gained recognition as well as critical acclaim for playing supporting roles before getting his breakthrough in 2013, playing the titular lead in ‘Inside Llewyn Davis.’ Apart from standalone films, Oscar appears in multiple franchises such as Fox’s X-Men as Apocalypse, Star Wars as Poe Dameron, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Moon Knight, which significantly boosted his global popularity. He balances his work on the big and small screens along with live theater, receiving numerous accolades for all. If you wish to follow Oscar Isaac‘s work on Netflix, the following list is curated for you.
6. Agora (2009)
‘Agora’ is a historical drama based on the life and times of Egyptian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, Hypatia. Set against the backdrop of the Pagan-Christian conflict in 391 AD, the movie shows how Hypatia’s scientific claims were addressed as illogical and against God. As Hypatia and her supporters try to maintain peace and promote the importance of science, her haters, including Cyril, a Christian, and Roman Emperor Theodosius I, use force to put an end to her antics. ‘Agora’ stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, with Isaac playing Orestes, Hypatia’s student and lover. Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, the movie can be streamed right here.
5. Mojave (2015)
In ‘Mojave,’ Isaac plays the role of John “Jack” Jackson, a homicidal man who finds himself in front of Tom (Garrett Hedlund), a successful film director. The two meet in the Mojave Desert, where Tom arrives in his car, trying to get himself away from the pomp and show of his lifestyle and work. After the confrontation, the two men find their own ways of getting ahead of each other, including by blackmailing and killing, the entire affair taking the shape of a series of Russian roulettes. It’s all about who pulls the trigger first. ‘Mojave’ is an intriguing drama about man’s faults and what makes one a criminal or innocent. The movie, directed by William Monahan, can be streamed here.
4. Triple Frontier (2019)
‘Triple Frontier’ revolves around a group of five former military operatives who have served the country for 17 years with nothing much to show for it. As they struggle to adjust to civilian lives and financial hardships, one of them (Oscar Isaac) convinces the rest (Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal) to participate in a dangerous heist to make money for themselves. They move against a South American drug lord, knowing that their lives would change forever. However, things take a turn in a way that they did not expect, and the situation soon goes out of control. You can watch the movie directed by J. C. Chandor here.
3. Ex Machina (2014)
Directed by Alex Garland, ‘Ex Machina’ follows 26-year-old programmer Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), who gets the lifetime opportunity to spend a few days at the house of his company’s CEO, Nathan Bateman (Isaac). There, Caleb meets Ava (Alicia Vikander), a humanoid assistant. As he develops feelings for Ava, he realizes that he is part of Nathan’s experiment. He therefore decides to take Ava. But things are easier to plan than to do. With a gripping plot and stunning visuals, ‘Ex Machina’ is a must-watch. You can watch the movie here.
2. Beef Season 2 (2026)
‘Beef’ is an anthology series whose Season 2 features Isaac as Joshua Martín and Carey Mulligan as Joshua’s wife, Lindsay Crane-Martín. Joshua is the manager of the exclusive Monte Vista Point Country Club. Chaos ensues when lower-level staff, lovers Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin (Charles Melton), witness an argument between their boss Joshua and Lindsay and capture it on a phone. The latter’s unraveling marriage is the truth behind their “perfect pair” public appearance. Using the video as blackmail becomes the new norm for Ashley and Austin. Meanwhile, both couples vie for the support of Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung), the club’s billionaire owner. She herself is struggling to navigate her own scandal involving her second husband, Dr. Kim (Song Kang-ho). Using these characters, the season explores relationships and their ups and downs. ‘Beef’ can be streamed here.
1. Frankenstein (2025)
Based on the classic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, the Guillermo del Toro directorial ‘Frankenstein’ tells the story of eccentric and egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), who decides to push the boundary of the natural world. As a result of his experiments, he manages to breathe life into The Creature (Jacob Elordi), made by sewing together body parts of deceased individuals. However, he fails to control his tragic creation, bringing great danger upon them both. You can watch the film on Netflix.
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