3 Popular Michael Gandolfini Movies

Many know Michael Gandolfini as the late James Gandolfini’s son, but he is an actor in his own right. Besides his interpretation of a young Tony Soprano in The Many Saints of Newark (2021), he has acted in TV series, shorts, and movies. What are a few of his better known movies? We have three listed here for you to consider.

3 Michael Gandolfini Movies To Never Miss

Cherry (2021)

In this coming-of-age film which deals with PTSD, drug use, and depression, Michael Gandolfini plays Cousin Joe, a friend of Cherry’s. Cherry (Tom Holland in a stunning turn from his usual Peter Parker type roles) enlists in the Army to try to escape issues he is having in his life. Cousin Joe (Gandolfini) joins the Marines in similar fashion. The two characters have some parallels in their dealings with the military and with their own lives.

Although this movie didn’t garner a lot of attention, it’s a deep character study of the people involved. Both Gandolfini and Holland, among other costars, lent their incredible talents to making such an intense drama. This movie will resonate with those who have served, dealt with addiction, and have encountered PTSD.

Bob Marley: One Love (2024)

Kingsley Ben-Adir led this biopic of the late Bob Marley. The movie shows his rise to success from being known in Jamaica to being recognized around the world. A diverse cast enhanced this movie, with Michael Gandolfini starring as Howard Bloom, Bob Marley‘s publicist.

The biopic had a huge opening in Bob Marley‘s native Jamaica and it grossed about $177 million in the US and around the world. The movie had a wonderful soundtrack, especially if you like reggae, and it inspired several covers of Marley’s music. All in all, the talented cast, the music, and the glimpse into Bob Marley’s life made it a worthwhile watch.

The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

There’s no denying that HBO series The Sopranos took the world by storm when it started in 1999. The story of the Sopranos, the Moltisantis, the DiMeos, and Dr. Melfi gripped the viewers and the show gained a huge following. We saw mob boss/capo Tony Soprano struggle to balance his life of crime and his family life. The success achieved by the show raised the bar for many other shows to come.

The word moltisanti literally translates to “many saints.” The Moltisantis are the family who helped raise and shape Tony into who he became. The Many Saints of Newark delves deep into Tony’s teenage years, and seeing how his family figured into his journey into organized crime. Michael Gandolfini was the perfect fit to play the teenage version of his father in the role James Gandolfini originated.

A Few Final Thoughts

Although Michael Gandolfini was ideal for the role of a young Tony Soprano, he has made a name for himself by acting in other projects. Michael is young and he can make the right decisions by taking challenging but rewarding roles and choosing his projects wisely. We cannot wait to see where Michael ends up in his career next.