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    29 Movies Starring Marvel Actors — But Aren't MCU Movies — That People Simply Adore

    13 Going on 30 is basically an MCU reunion at this point.

    We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which movies starring Marvel actors together — but that aren't MCU movies — are amazing. Here are some of the best responses:

    There are some spoilers ahead!

    1. Wind River, starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen

    Cory telling Jane, "She's a fighter. So no matter how far you think she ran, I can guarantee you she ran further"

    2. Us, starring Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke

    Gabe saying, "Who is that? It's a family. Y'all scared of a family?"

    3. 13 Going on 30, starring Mark Ruffalo, Brie Larson, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis

    Matty saying, "You can't just turn back time"

    4. Gifted, starring Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace

    Frank holding Mary and saying he made a mistake and Mary saying, "I was so sad. I missed you"

    5. Spotlight, starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, and Stanley Tucci

    Sacha saying, "I am here because I care. We're not going away. We're gonna tell this story, we're gonna tell it right"

    6. Creed and Creed II, starring Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Sylvester Stallone

    7. A Beautiful Mind, starring Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly

    8. The Hurt Locker, starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Evangeline Lilly

    Sanborn telling James, "Every time we go out, it's life or death. You roll the dice and you deal with it"

    9. The Perfect Score, starring Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson

    Kyle saying, "We're not talking about a big heist, okay? It's as easy as getting in, finding the answers, making a copy, and getting out"

    10. I Saw The Light, starring Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen

    Audrey Mae telling Hank, "You're gonna be a daddy" and Hank saying, "Audrey Mae. We're gonna have a baby? Really?"

    11. Chef, starring Jon Favreau, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey Jr.

    Molly telling Carl, ""I want you to be happy. You're not happy"

    12. The Martian, starring Sebastian Stan, Michael Peña, Benedict Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Donald Glover, and Matt Damon

    13. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, starring Brie Larson and Chris Evans

    Lucas saying, "You really think you can stand a chance against an A-lister, bro?"

    14. Zodiac, starring Mark Ruffalo, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Robert Downey Jr.

    15. What's Your Number?, starring Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Freeman

    Colin saying, "I didn't think I could compete with that"

    16. Ingrid Goes West, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Wyatt Russell, and Pom Klementieff

    17. Only Lovers Left Alive, starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston

    Eve saying, "This self-obsession, it's a waste of living that could be spent on surviving things, appreciating nature, nurturing kindness and friendship, and dancing"

    18. Annihilation, starring Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, and Benedict Wong

    Josie saying, "Imagine dying frightened and in pain, and having that as the only part of you which survives? I wouldn't like that at all"

    19. Onward, starring Chris Pratt and Tom Holland

    Ian telling Barely, "I never had a dad, but I always had you"

    20. Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Sebastian Stan

    Nina saying, "It's about a girl who gets turned into a swan, and she needs love to break the spell"

    21. Hail, Caesar!, starring Josh Brolin, Scarlett Johansson, and Tilda Swinton

    22. Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond, starring Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Idris Elba

    Khan saying, ""A smoke screen to conceal my true identity. My name is Khan"

    23. The Devil All the Time, starring Tom Holland and Sebastian Stan

    24. Kong: Skull Island, starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and John C. Reilly

    25. Men In Black: International, starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson

    Agent H suggesting that they press a button and see what happens and Agent M saying, "Are you suggesting that we try a weaponized star for fun?"

    26. Oldboy, starring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Samuel L. Jackson, and Pom Klementieff

    Joe saying, "What if I thought you knew too much, huh? Reading my letters. What if I felt like I needed to kill you right now?"

    27. The Losers, starring Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, and Chris Evans

    28. In the Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth and Tom Holland

    29. And finally, Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams

    Sherlock saying, "Most engaging" and Watson saying, "Very clever"

    We can't fit everything into one post, so tell us which other movies starring Marvel actors together you love in the comments below!

    Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.