Daniel Craig’s Best Non-Bond Movies Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Scores

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Fatima Castillo
By Fatima CastilloFilm & TV Writer

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  • Primary Subject: Ranking Daniel Craig’s best non-James Bond movies and where to stream them all.
  • Key Update: Free from the 007 mantle, Daniel Craig’s non-Bond films are ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer scores to highlight his best works.
  • Status: All films are available to stream across major streaming and digital platforms
  • Last Verified: June 25, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Daniel Craig’s top-rated non-Bond movie is Knives Out (97% Tomatometer), which is widely available to watch alongside its sequels and his classic thrillers online.

Who is Daniel Craig when he’s not holding a Walther PPK? Long before he redefined James Bond as the iconically ruthless blunt instrument, Craig was a shapeshifting character actor built on the stages of London and independent British cinema.

Now that his time in the 007 tux has officially drawn to a close, his post-Bond era is proving to be even more adventurous. Beyond his iconic turn as the southern-fried detective Benoit Blanc, Craig is diving headfirst into major blockbuster spaces.

As of writing, he is locked in to star as the eccentric Uncle Andrew in Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated fantasy epic, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, and has no intention of slowing down. This is coming from a man who used his peak global stardom to sneak onto a Star Wars set just to play a masked, mind-tricked Stormtrooper in The Force Awakens. 

While Craig is undeniably best known for his works as “Bond, James Bond”, his non-Bond films show the incredible roots he came from when he isn’t saving the world. Here is a list of his best non-Bond movies, ranked by their Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer scores, and where you can stream them all!

Knives Out (2019) — 97%

When a wealthy crime novelist dies under mysterious circumstances at his estate, eccentric southern detective Benoit Blanc is anonymously hired to sift through a web of lies spun by the victim’s dysfunctional, greedy family.

An absolute critical darling, Knives Out revived the classic whodunit with a sharp modern twist, leaving fans and critics to fall in love with its witty script and Craig, for his debut as the iconic honey-dripped Kentucky drawl as Benoit Blanc.

  • Streaming Platform: AMC+

Logan Lucky (2017) — 92%

In one of his most radically uncharacteristic roles, Craig plays Joe Bang, a bleach-blond, heavily-tattooed, incarcerated explosives expert in Logan Lucky, where he steals every single scene with his comedic timing, proving he can be absolutely hilarious even when he isn't the leading man.

Logan Lucky follows two brothers from West Virginia who set out to execute an elaborate heist during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the "hillbilly heist" comedy won over critics for its brilliant pacing and subverting standard crime movie tropes.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) — 91%

Post-Bond era, fans would later recognize Daniel Craig for his second full outing as Blanc as he anchors the Knives Out sequel, Glass Onion, with a looser, more flamboyant energy, solidifying Blanc as the definitive role outside the Agent 007 moniker.

In Glass Onion, tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his closest friends for a getaway on his private Greek island, but when someone actually turns up dead, it's up to Benoit Blanc, who conveniently joined them, to crack the case!

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) — 86%

David Fincher's bleak and visually stunning American adaptation of the hit Swedish novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, was highly praised for its visceral storytelling.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo centers on disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who is hired by an industrialist to investigate the 40-year-old disappearance of his niece, crossing paths with the brilliant but deeply troubled hacker Lisbeth Salander.

As Blomkvist, Craig plays an intellect who is deliberately stripped of traditional action-hero swagger, and excels more at being the vulnerable, curious, and frequently out of his depth man, allowing Rooney Mara's Lisbeth to take the lead while he handles the heavy lifting of their investigation.

Elizabeth (1998) — 83%

The 1998 film Elizabeth tackles the early, tumultuous years of Queen Elizabeth I's reign as she ascends to the English throne, all while facing endless assassination plots and religious betrayal.

Long before he was a global household name, a young Craig turned heads as John Ballard, a fanatical, real-life Jesuit priest plotting to assassinate the Protestant Queen. Craig's fiercely intense and sinister performance showcased his early penchant for heavy dramatic roles.

Road to Perdition (2002) — 82%

Directed by Sam Mendes, Road to Perdition was universally praised for its Oscar-winning cinematography and powerful exploration of complicated father-son dynamics. A 1930s mob enforcer and his young son hit the road seeking vengeance and redemption after the rest of their family is murdered by the mob boss's volatile son.

Craig brought Connor Rooney, the deeply insecure, jealous, and psychopathic son of the local mob boss, to life, lending a pathetic, dangerous edge to the villain, effortlessly holding his own alongside a star-studded ensemble like Tom Hanks and Paul Newman.

Layer Cake (2004) — 81%

Layer Cake might just be the people’s first look at the potential Daniel Craig had in becoming the next Agent 007. Playing a cool, articulate, and sharply dressed criminal trying to keep his cool while everything spirals out of control, this performance directly convinced Bond producers that he had the exact style required to inherit the mantle.

Layer Cake is a fast-paced British crime thriller that became an instant cult classic among genre fans under the sleek direction of Matthew Vaughn. Layer Cake follows a smooth, unnamed London cocaine dealer, who plans to retire early from the criminal underworld, only to get dragged into two incredibly dangerous, high-stakes final assignments by his boss.

Munich (2005) — 78%

Following the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, a secret Israeli assassination squad is tasked to track down and eliminate the Black September terrorists responsible.

Released just a year before Casino Royale, Craig plays Steve, a fierce, brash South African driver and a member of the assassination unit. He brings an aggressive, intensely focused energy to the team, serving as the stark moral counterweight to the squad's growing internal guilt.

Steven Spielberg's historical political thriller divided audiences due to its moral ambiguity, but critics widely praised it as a thought-provoking, masterfully crafted piece of cinema.

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