We Ranked All 4 of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Movies to Date

In celebration of Bugonia debuting in Philippine cinemas, this article revisits the four collaborations between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actress Emma Stone, ranking them for film enthusiasts. Over the past seven years, this creative duo has carved a distinct presence in modern cinema — blending Lanthimos’ signature surrealism and darkness with Stone’s dynamic screen presence.

The Evolution of a Creative Partnership

Lanthimos, known for his Oscar-nominated and genre-bending works, continually experiments with storytelling that borders on the absurd while revealing emotional truths. Stone, in turn, adapts effortlessly to his eccentric vision, deepening each collaboration with nuance and conviction. Their latest project, Bugonia, is no exception — entering awards discussions before its theatrical release.

About Bugonia

This dark comedy-anthology unfolds as a triptych, composed of three distinct yet thematically connected narratives:

A man, portrayed by Jesse Plemons, struggles under the authority of his manipulative boss and lover, played by Willem Dafoe.
Plemons reappears as a police officer whose wife, played by Emma Stone, disappears at sea and returns utterly transformed.
The concluding act casts Plemons and Stone as cult members under the guidance of Dafoe and Hong Chau.

"In just a span of seven years, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone have paved their own path on the Oscar circuit, with the director bringing his signature absurdity and darkness to the silver screen and with Stone serving as his ever-able conduit."

Ranking Their Four Collaborations

From tender emotional experiments to biting satire, each film by Lanthimos and Stone mirrors the duo’s evolving confidence and artistic fearlessness. Their latest, Bugonia, exemplifies the culmination of their shared cinematic voice — unpredictable, haunting, and oddly human.

Author’s Summary

Across four inventive films, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone have built a visionary partnership defined by daring storytelling, emotional risks, and an unmistakable creative rhythm.

Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-08