Meet Queue: Swoon For ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Star Anthony Mackie On Streaming

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is going to finally be available for high-definition digital download and rental tomorrow, which means we can finally stream one of the best superhero films of from the convenience of our own homes. It also means that we’re going to be able to swoon over Anthony Mackie‘s character, Sam Wilson aka the Falcon, 24-7.

Anthony Mackie has been on the cusp of superstardom for over a decade now and he’s appeared in a ton of amazing films. However, we get that you don’t have time to sit down this week and watch every single movie he’s ever made. So, we’ve compiled the five titles on streaming that are guaranteed to make you a major Anthony Mackie fanatic. Whether you’re looking for a quick dossier on Mackie’s extensive film career or if you’re developing a small crush on the newest Marvel superhero, this is for you. It’s kind of like a “meet cute” in a romantic movie, but because it’s all streaming, we’re calling it your “meet queue.”

8 Mile  (2002) 

In his very first film role out of Julliard, Anthony Mackie had to go toe-to-toe against Eminem as the hip hop legend’s fictional rap nemesis in 8 Mile. Mackie made a strong impression and the film also stands the test of time.

To find out where you can stream 8 Mile, visit GoWatchIt.

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Mackie might have impressed in 8 Mile, but he made his first major impression on audiences in a scene-stealing supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film, Million Dollar Baby. He played Shawrelle Berry, an aspiring boxer with a punk attitude who gets knocked out by Morgan Freeman.

To find out where you can stream Million Dollar Baby, visit GoWatchIt.

The Hurt Locker (2008) 

Mackie was honored by critics again four years later when he co-starred in the Academy Award winning film, The Hurt Locker. This time, Mackie got to do more than chew up scenery in a boxing club; he got to help fellow future star Jeremy Renner diffuse bombs.

To find out where you can stream The Hurt Locker, visit GoWatchIt.

Pain & Gain (2013)

Anthony Mackie has literally been in dozens of films over the past few years, but Pain & Gain is currently streaming on Netflix and features him oozing charisma opposite Mark Wahlberg, the Rock and Rebel Wilson.

To find out where you can stream Pain & Gain, visit GoWatchIt.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Anthony Mackie became a bonafide superhero and household name this year when he co-starred as Captain America’s best friend and literal wingman, Sam Wilson, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Mackie was overflowing with charm in the role and there have been calls from the fans to see his character return in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

To find out where you can stream Captain America: The Winter Soldier visit GoWatchIt (after midnight tonight, natch).

Photos: The Everett Collection & Universal Pictures