10 Underrated Films by Wyatt Russell You Must See

Wyatt Russell has built a film career that moves easily between horror, comedy, thriller, and indie drama. Before acting he played professional ice hockey, which explains why athletic and physically demanding roles show up in several projects. He has worked with studio labels and indie teams and often slides between lead and key supporting parts across very different kinds of stories.

This list focuses on films where he makes a clear impact on the narrative through distinct character work. You will find big genre swings here, from war and action to social satire and relationship stories. Each entry notes who made the film, who appears alongside him, and where his character fits inside the plot so you can decide what to watch next without guesswork.

‘Overlord’ (2018)

Julius Avery directed this World War II action horror story produced by Bad Robot and released by a major studio label. The plot follows a small group of American paratroopers sent into occupied France on the eve of a major operation who uncover a hidden laboratory. Wyatt Russell plays Corporal Ford who leads the team with demolition training as they move through a village held by German forces.

Production used extensive practical effects along with digital work to stage close quarters fights and large scale destruction. The ensemble includes Jovan Adepo, Pilou Asbæk, Mathilde Ollivier, and John Magaro, and the film blends period warfare with science fiction elements. The result is a tight mission narrative that places Russell’s character at the center of the squad’s choices and the operation’s outcome.

‘Ingrid Goes West’ (2017)

Matt Spicer directed this dark comedy about online influence and identity set in Los Angeles. The story tracks a young woman who moves west to befriend an Instagram star and slides into the couple’s creative circle. Wyatt Russell plays Ezra O’Keefe who is a painter and the husband of the lifestyle figure portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen, and his character shows how the curated image affects the people closest to it.

The film features Aubrey Plaza, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Billy Magnussen, and Pom Klementieff, and it examines the mechanics of social media partnerships and sponsorships as part of everyday life. It was acquired for distribution after a festival debut and released by an indie label that specializes in distinctive voices. Russell’s role connects the art world details in the script with the pressures that come from attention and brand building.

‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ (2016)

Richard Linklater directed this ensemble college comedy about a baseball team settling into a new season in Texas. The film follows new and returning players through practices, parties, and the first days before classes begin, with clubhouses and shared houses supplying most of the scenes. Wyatt Russell plays Charlie Willoughby who brings an older player’s perspective to the group and becomes a link between campus life and off campus culture.

The production shot on location in Texas with period music and wardrobe that track the setting. Cast members include Blake Jenner, Glen Powell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Zoey Deutch, and the film connects them through music venues, classrooms, and dugouts rather than a single central event. It is widely described as a spiritual cousin to Richard Linklater’s earlier high school story ‘Dazed and Confused’, and Russell’s character helps set the team’s tone.

’22 Jump Street’ (2014)

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed this action comedy sequel that moves the undercover duo from a high school case to a college campus assignment. The story follows two officers who must embed with students to track a new designer drug, which puts them inside fraternity life and campus activities. Wyatt Russell plays Zook who bonds with one of the officers and becomes a key figure inside the social circle connected to the investigation.

The film features Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Jillian Bell, and Ice Cube, with campus locations used for parties, lectures, and practices. It is a direct follow up to ’21 Jump Street’ with returning creative teams and a larger setting. Russell’s character sits at the intersection of athletics and Greek life, which places him near several plot turns as the case unfolds.

‘Goon: Last of the Enforcers’ (2017)

Jay Baruchel directed this sports comedy sequel that returns to the minor league hockey world of ‘Goon’. The story continues Doug Glatt’s career and introduces a new rival who brings a different approach to fighting and training on the ice. Wyatt Russell plays Anders Cain who clashes with Doug and pushes the team toward a more aggressive identity.

The production shot in Canada with real rinks and locker rooms used to stage games and practices. Seann William Scott, Alison Pill, and Liev Schreiber reprise roles from the first film, and the sequel adds new team dynamics with coaching and ownership pressures. Russell’s hockey background helps ground the on ice sequences and the details of conditioning and recovery that appear throughout the season.

‘Table 19’ (2017)

Jeffrey Blitz directed this wedding comedy that places several strangers at the same distant table during a reception. The plot follows how their stories connect over the course of the event, from cake tastings to family speeches. Wyatt Russell plays Teddy who is the ex of the lead character Eloise played by Anna Kendrick, and his presence shapes the seating drama and the reunion tension that drives several scenes.

The ensemble also features Craig Robinson, Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Merchant, Tony Revolori, and June Squibb. The film was released by a specialty division focused on character driven comedies, and it uses a single venue structure with hotel spaces and banquet rooms that keep everyone close. Russell’s character ties the central relationship thread to the larger group story at the misfit table.

‘We Are What We Are’ (2013)

Jim Mickle directed this English language remake of a Mexican thriller about a secluded family with a strict and disturbing tradition. The plot unfolds in a rural community during a period of heavy rain while local authorities begin to notice disappearances and unusual evidence near the family’s property. Wyatt Russell plays Deputy Anders whose investigation brings him into contact with the daughters and their father as the secret unravels.

The cast includes Bill Sage, Ambyr Childers, Julia Garner, Michael Parks, and Kelly McGillis. Production set the story in upstate New York with creeks, woods, and an isolated house used to emphasize the community’s distance. Russell’s role provides the law enforcement perspective that connects missing persons reports, medical clues, and the family’s daily routine.

‘Folk Hero & Funny Guy’ (2016)

Jeff Grace directed this indie road dramedy about two longtime friends who team up for a music and comedy tour. The story pairs a successful singer songwriter with a stand up comic who needs a professional reset, which keeps both characters on stage and on the road. Wyatt Russell plays the musician opposite Alex Karpovsky as the comedian, and the film follows how booking gigs and travel shape their friendship.

The production uses small venues, green rooms, and vans to show how touring works at an indie level. Supporting players include Meredith Hagner, Hannah Simone, and Melanie Lynskey, and the film uses original songs and live sets rather than studio gloss. Russell’s character anchors the music side of the schedule with set lists, rehearsals, and promoter relations that give the story its structure.

‘The Woman in the Window’ (2021)

Joe Wright directed this psychological thriller based on the novel by A J Finn. The plot centers on an agoraphobic child psychologist who believes she has witnessed a violent incident in the apartment across the street. Wyatt Russell plays David who rents a room in her home and becomes part of the immediate circle that the protagonist relies on when she cannot go outside.

The film features Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Brian Tyree Henry, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. After a change in release plans it debuted on a major streaming platform, and the finished cut reflects reshoots and editorial adjustments. Russell’s character provides the household counterpoint to the neighbor mystery and becomes important to how information moves in and out of the apartment.

‘Night Swim’ (2024)

Bryce McGuire directed this supernatural thriller expanded from a short of the same name. The story follows the Waller family after they buy a house with a backyard pool that carries a deadly history. Wyatt Russell plays Ray Waller who is a former baseball player looking for a fresh start, and Kerry Condon plays his wife who tries to keep the family safe as strange events escalate.

The film was produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster and released by a major studio in early January. It carries a PG 13 rating and uses practical water work alongside visual effects to stage nighttime pool sequences. Russell’s character anchors the family’s move in process with team physical therapy scenes and baseball references that explain why the pool seems like a good idea at first.

‘Shimmer Lake’ (2017)

Oren Uziel directed this crime story that unfolds in reverse over several days in a small town after a bank robbery. The structure reveals new details with each step back in time as a sheriff and his team connect family ties and motives behind the heist. Wyatt Russell appears among the primary suspects and local officers, which places his character along the path of the investigation and the robbery’s planning.

The cast includes Benjamin Walker, Rainn Wilson, Adam Pally, and Stephanie Sigman. The film was released on a streaming platform and uses rural locations, bars, and county buildings to map the town’s connections. Russell’s role threads through key interrogations and flashbacks, which gives the reverse timeline a consistent anchor as the case rewinds.

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