Over his three decade career, Brad Pitt has established himself as one of the most famous and bankable movie stars worldwide. He is renowned for his good looks, charismatic performances and choice of diverse film roles. 

Pitt got his start with minor roles in the late 1980s before rising to stardom in the 1990s. He gained recognition for his performances in Se7en, 12 Monkeys, Seven Years in Tibet and Fight Club. Pitt achieved leading man status starring in mainstream hits like Troy, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and the Ocean's trilogy.

As one of the most influential figures in cinema, Pitt's filmography spans cult favorites, critical darlings and major blockbusters. Here is a complete list of Brad Pitt Movies as Leading and Main Actor over his remarkable career so far:

Sr. No.

Movie Name

IMDb Rating

1

Babylon (I) (2022)

7.1

2

Bullet Train (I) (2022)

7.3

3

The Lost City (2022)

6.1

4

Ad Astra (2019)

6.5

5

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

7.6

6

War Machine (2017)

6.0

7

Allied (2016)

7.1

8

The Big Short (2015)

7.8

9

By the Sea (2015)

5.3

10

Fury (2014)

7.6

11

12 Years a Slave (2013)

8.1

12

World War Z (2013)

7.0

13

The Counselor (2013)

5.4

14

Killing Them Softly (2012)

6.2

15

Moneyball (2011)

7.6

16

The Tree of Life (2011)

6.8

17

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

8.4

18

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

7.8

19

Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

6.9

20

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

7.5

21

Babel (I) (2006)

7.5

22

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

6.5

23

Troy (2004)

7.3

24

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

6.5

25

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

7.7

26

Spy Game (2001)

7.1

27

The Mexican (2001)

6.1

28

Snatch (2000)

8.2

29

Fight Club (1999)

8.8

30

Meet Joe Black (1998)

7.2

31

Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

7.1

32

The Devil's Own (1997)

6.2

33

Sleepers (1996)

7.5

34

Se7en (1995)

8.6

35

Twelve Monkeys (1995)

8.0

36

Legends of the Fall (1994)

7.5

37

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

7.5

38

The Favor (1994)

5.2

39

True Romance (1993)

7.9

40

Kalifornia (1993)

6.7

41

A River Runs Through It (1992)

7.2

42

Cool World (1992)

4.8

43

Thelma & Louise (1991)

7.6

44

Johnny Suede (1991)

5.8

45

Across the Tracks (1990)

5.7

46

Cutting Class (1989)

4.5

47

Happy Together (1989)

5.9

48

The Dark Side of the Sun (1988)

5.4

1 - Babylon (I) (2022)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Diego Calva
  • Director: Damien Chazelle
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: December 23, 2022
  • Run Time: 189 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: In Theaters

Babylon is an upcoming epic period comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. Set in 1920s Hollywood, it depicts the transition from silent films to talkies that upended the movie industry. The large ensemble cast includes Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart and Tobey Maguire.

Pitt stars as a fictional aging movie star named Jack Conrad whose career enters a downward spiral during this time of technological and cultural change. The film explores Hollywood excess and decadence in its Golden Age through the eyes of quirky characters chasing fame and success. With Chazelle's visual flair, Babylon promises to be a loving valentine to Hollywood's glorious early years.

2 - Bullet Train (I) (2022)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sandra Bullock
  • Director: David Leitch
  • Network: Sony Pictures
  • Release date: August 5, 2022
  • Run Time: 126 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.3
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: In Theaters

Bullet Train is an American action thriller film directed by David Leitch based on the novel by Kōtarō Isaka. Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin who wants to give up the life but gets pulled back in by his handler Maria Beetle (Sandra Bullock) for one final job in Japan.

On a high speed bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto, he encounters a range of dangerous rivals with conflicting objectives trying to grab a briefcase. The film provides slick action sequences as the assassins' missions clash aboard the claustrophobic train. With Pitt leading a stellar cast, Bullet Train promises adrenaline-filled entertainment and visual pizzazz brought by Leitch.

3 - The Lost City (2022)

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  • Stars: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Adam Nee, Aaron Nee
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: March 25, 2022
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.1
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Paramount+

The Lost City is an American action-adventure romantic comedy film directed by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee. Sandra Bullock stars as Loretta Sage, a reclusive romantic novelist promoting her new book with Alan (Channing Tatum), the dashing model who graces her book covers. But when Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe), Alan sets off to rescue her on a jungle adventure.

Brad Pitt makes a scene-stealing cameo appearance as an eccentric adventurer who aids the rescue mission. With its exotic tropical setting, action set pieces and charming lead duo, The Lost City harkens back to classic adventure comedies like Romancing the Stone. Pitt's brief role provided one of the film's highlights.

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4 - Ad Astra (2019)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler
  • Director: James Gray
  • Network: 20th Century Studios
  • Release date: September 20, 2019
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar

Ad Astra is a 2019 American science fiction drama film directed by James Gray. Brad Pitt stars as Roy McBride, an astronaut in a near future where Earth depends on energy from bases on the solar system. When mysterious power surges threaten Earth, Roy embarks on a secret mission to investigate disturbances that may involve his missing father Clifford (Tommy Lee Jones).

Traveling through stunning vistas in space, Roy grapples with existential questions on human nature, connection and what really matters in life. Pitt delivered a soulful performance in this thoughtful space epic that combined visual marvels with poignant themes. The movie examines masculinity and the father-son dynamic through its sparse dialogue and introspective tone.

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5 - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

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  • Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
  • Director: Quentin Tarantino
  • Network: Sony Pictures
  • Release date: July 26, 2019
  • Run Time: 161 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a 2019 comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in 1969 Los Angeles against the backdrop of the Charles Manson murders, it follows the friendship between fading TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his laidback stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt).

As Dalton struggles with his flagging career and Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) moves in next door, Booth becomes embroiled with the infamous Manson cult. Tarantino reimagines the tragic events with his signature style, while Pitt gives one of his most charming performances as the laconic Booth. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood earned 10 Oscar nominations including Best Picture and won Pitt the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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6 - War Machine (2017)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Anthony Michael Hall, Topher Grace, Will Poulter
  • Director: David Michôd
  • Network: Netflix
  • Release date: May 26, 2017
  • Run Time: 122 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.0
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Netflix
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

War Machine is a 2017 American satirical war film directed by David Michôd for Netflix. Brad Pitt headlines an ensemble cast as General Glen McMahon, a confident NATO commander deployed to Afghanistan to end the war, only to find himself stuck in an absurd quagmire.

Loosely based on General Stanley McChrystal's time in charge, the film examines PR spin and military overreach in the Afghan war through absurd humor. Pitt embraced playing the blustery, deluded McMahon in this scathing critique of war bureaucracy and politics. With offbeat performances and biting commentary, War Machine raises timely questions about failed U.S. military interventions abroad.

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7 - Allied (2016)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris
  • Director: Robert Zemeckis
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: November 23, 2016
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Allied is a 2016 American romantic thriller film set during World War II. Brad Pitt stars as Max Vatan, an intelligence officer who falls in love with French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) during a mission in Casablanca. After marrying and moving to London, Max is informed Marianne may actually be a Nazi spy, forcing him to question everything.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Allied delivers taut suspense and old-fashioned romance against vivid WWII backdrops. Pitt and Cotillard have crackling chemistry that grounds the story amid spy intrigue and Doubts about identity, betrayal and sacrifice loom over the couple. The film was praised for its gorgeous visuals and the two compelling lead performances.

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8 - The Big Short (2015)

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  • Stars: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Adam McKay
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: December 11, 2015
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

The Big Short is a 2015 biographical comedy-drama film about the financial crisis of 2007–2008. Directed by Adam McKay, it is based on Michael Lewis' book of the same name. The star-studded cast includes Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt as four outsiders in the financial world who spot the impending credit and housing bubble collapse and decide to capitalize on it.

Pitt produced the film and also acted as Ben Rickert, the eccentric mentor to two young investors. With razor-sharp writing and quirky meta touches, The Big Short makes complex financial concepts accessible while infusing the events with scathing dark humor. The film provides enlightening, infuriating insight into the 2008 crisis and corrupt dealings on Wall Street. It earned five Academy Award nominations, winning Best Adapted Screenplay.

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9 - By the Sea (2015)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mélanie Laurent
  • Director: Angelina Jolie Pitt
  • Network: Universal Pictures
  • Release date: November 13, 2015
  • Run Time: 122 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.3
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, iTunes

By the Sea is an American romantic drama written, directed by and starring Angelina Jolie Pitt. It is the last film to star her and then-husband Brad Pitt together. Set in France in the 1970s, it follows married couple Vanessa and Roland (Jolie and Pitt) whose relationship is strained after losing a child. During a trip to a picturesque seaside town, staying next to a lively newlywed couple highlights cracks in their marriage.

Shot in a moody French New Wave style, the film explores intimacy, grief and the intricacies of married life through its flawed couple. Pitt and Jolie bring emotional authenticity to their subtle, layered performances as spouses struggling to reconnect. Though reviews were mixed, By the Sea represented a notable creative collaboration between the two stars during their marriage.

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10 - Fury (2014)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, Shia LaBeouf
  • Director: David Ayer
  • Network: Sony Pictures
  • Release date: October 17, 2014
  • Run Time: 134 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Fury is a 2014 American war film written and directed by David Ayer, starring Brad Pitt. Set during World War II, it focuses on grizzled Army sergeant Wardaddy (Pitt) and his tank crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy leads the novice soldier Norman (Logan Lerman) and rest of his men on a harrowing ride through Nazi Germany.

Filmed with intense, gritty realism, Fury captures the dire combat conditions and bleakness of war. Pitt delivers one of his most nuanced performances as the battle-hardened Wardaddy trying to keep his men alive and sane. Lerman also shines as the young recruit is pushed to his limits. The film received positive reviews for its harrowing depiction of the horrors of war.

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11 - 12 Years a Slave (2013)

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  • Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Steve McQueen
  • Network: Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • Release date: October 18, 2013
  • Run Time: 134 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

12 Years a Slave is a 2013 biographical drama film based on the memoir by Solomon Northup, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, Northup ends up working brutal plantations in Louisiana for 12 years before finally gaining freedom. The ensemble cast includes Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o and Brad Pitt as a Canadian abolitionist who helps Northup.

Directed by Steve McQueen, the unflinching film depicts the cruelty and violence of slave life in harrowing detail. Ejiofor and Nyong'o deliver powerful performances in this moving story about overcoming injustice and retaining dignity. Pitt also shines in a small but crucial role as an ally to Northup. The film won 3 Oscars including Best Picture, underscoring slavery's horrific legacy.

12 - World War Z (2013)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz
  • Director: Marc Forster
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: June 21, 2013
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.0
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

World War Z is a 2013 American apocalyptic action horror film directed by Marc Forster and starring Brad Pitt. It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Max Brooks. Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a former United Nations investigator who gets called back to duty when a mysterious pandemic turns people into aggressive zombies. As society collapses, Gerry races against time to find a cure and save humanity.

Traveling the world from Philadelphia to Israel to Wales, Gerry pieces together clues about the zombie virus's origins while narrowly escaping hordes of undead. With its sweeping globe-trotting plot and large-scale chaos, World War Z presents a thrilling race against an apocalypse. Pitt carries the film with his intense performance as the skilled investigator determined to find solutions. The film was a box office hit and notable for its creative deviations from the source novel.

13 - The Counselor (2013)

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  • Stars: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Ridley Scott
  • Network: 20th Century Fox
  • Release date: October 25, 2013
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.4
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

The Counselor is a 2013 crime thriller film directed by Ridley Scott and penned by author Cormac McCarthy. Michael Fassbender stars as the title character, a lawyer who gets involved in a dangerous multimillion-dollar drug deal that puts him in over his head against malicious figures like Malkina (Cameron Diaz). Brad Pitt plays his acquaintance Westray who cautions him about the risky deal.

Despite its talented cast and creative talent, The Counselor received mixed reviews from critics who found the film's plotting convoluted and underdeveloped. However, Scott's slick direction and the unconventionally poetic dialogue by McCarthy have their admirers. Pitt gives a memorably eccentric performance as the shady middleman with mysterious motivations in this existential cautionary tale about greed and corruption.

14 - Killing Them Softly (2012)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn
  • Director: Andrew Dominik
  • Network: The Weinstein Company
  • Release date: November 30, 2012
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American neo-noir crime thriller directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt. Based on George V. Higgins' novel Cogan's Trade, it follows mob enforcer Jackie Cogan (Pitt) who gets called in to investigate a poker game robbery committed by two amateur thieves (Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn).

As Jackie tracks them down aiming to restore order, he confronts economic struggles and infighting within the criminal underworld. Director Dominik creates a gritty, bleak vision punctuated by violence and dark comedy. Pitt gives a compelling performance as the pragmatic, brooding hitman whose dry commentary provides a stark look at how money and power operate. The film garnered positive reviews for its acting and political symbolism.

15 - Moneyball (2011)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Director: Bennett Miller
  • Network: Sony Pictures
  • Release date: September 23, 2011
  • Run Time: 133 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

Moneyball is a 2011 American sports drama film directed by Bennett Miller based on Michael Lewis’ nonfiction book chronicling the Oakland Athletics baseball team. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the team's general manager who uses unconventional data-driven approaches to build a competitive squad despite budget constraints. Jonah Hill co-stars as an Ivy League graduate hired to help Beane's statistical methods.

With a focus on sports analytics over pure athleticism, Moneyball brought the data revolution in baseball to a mainstream audience. Pitt delivers a charming performance as the innovative, free-thinking Beane challenging old conventions. The film received six Oscar nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor for Pitt's career-best work.

16 - The Tree of Life (2011)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken
  • Director: Terrence Malick
  • Network: Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • Release date: May 27, 2011
  • Run Time: 139 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

The Tree of Life is an existential drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. It follows the childhood memories of Jack (Hunter McCracken) growing up in 1950s Texas with his parents (Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain). Interwoven with the family story is a larger meditation on humanity's place in the universe, from creation to the cosmos.

Through whispery voice overs and Emmanuel Lubezki's dazzling cinematography, the nonlinear film ponders grace, family and spiritual searching. Pitt brings subtle power to his stern, loving father character. Chastain exudes warmth as the nurturing mother. The Tree of Life polarized critics but won the top prize at Cannes for its singular, impressionistic viewpoint on life's meaning.

17 - Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth
  • Director: Quentin Tarantino
  • Network: The Weinstein Company, Universal Pictures
  • Release date: August 21, 2009
  • Run Time: 153 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.3
  • Language: English, German, French
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Netflix

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in Nazi-occupied France during WWII, it interweaves the stories of Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) and his Jewish American squad brutally attacking Nazis with Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a French Jewish cinema owner plotting revenge on the Nazis who killed her family.

Tarantino brings his unique revisionist spin to the war genre with darkly humorous results. Pitt delivers an iconic performance as the Tennessee-born Raine leading his ragtag 'Basterds' on a campaign of violence against Nazis. Christoph Waltz steals scenes as the chilling SS officer Hans Landa. Packed with tension and stylistic flair, Inglourious Basterds is considered one of Tarantino's best films.

18 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton
  • Director: David Fincher
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release date: December 25, 2008
  • Run Time: 166 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 American fantasy romantic drama film directed by David Fincher. Loosely inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, it chronicles the unusual life of Benjamin Button (Pitt) who ages in reverse, being born old and becoming younger over time. The story frames his unique aging process with his epic romance with Daisy (Cate Blanchett) in New Orleans spanning decades.

Headlined by fantastic effects and two moving performances by Pitt and Blanchett, the sweeping film explores the transience of life and crossing paths with loved ones. Pitt earned an Oscar nomination for his nuanced evocation of Benjamin's peculiar existence and hard-won wisdom as he grows younger but his loved ones age normally. The technical mastery and poignant story made Benjamin Button one of 2008's most acclaimed films.

19 - Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

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  • Stars: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Al Pacino
  • Director: Steven Soderbergh
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release date: June 8, 2007
  • Run Time: 122 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.9
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

Ocean's Thirteen is a 2007 American heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The third entry in the blockbuster Ocean's trilogy, it reunites con artist Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew, including Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) and Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon), for a new Las Vegas heist. After ruthless casino mogul Willy Bank (Al Pacino) double-crosses Reuben Tishkoff, Danny and co. scheme an intricate casino heist for revenge.

Packed with movie star charisma and cool, sophisticated visuals, Ocean's Thirteen delivers a fun caper plot full of clever tricks, disguise and deception. Pitt slips effortlessly back into the smooth-talking Rusty amidst the trilogy's familiar cast chemistry. Al Pacino chews scenery as the villainous foil. The film provided an entertaining final outing for Soderbergh's starry Ocean's gang.

20 - The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard
  • Director: Andrew Dominik
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release date: September 21, 2007
  • Run Time: 160 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is an epic 2007 Western film directed by Andrew Dominik. It dramatizes the relationship between aging outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his admirer turned killer Robert Ford (Casey Affleck). The supporting cast includes Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker and Sam Rockwell.

With its sweeping narrative and contemplative tone, the film observes Jesse James' heightened mythology and Ford's growing sycophancy that ultimately leads him to murder the outlaw in 1882. Pitt delivers a haunting, soulful performance as the legendary figure unraveling in his final days. Affleck earned an Oscar nod for his complex take on the Judas-like Ford. The Assassination deconstructs fame and myth-making through its fragmented story structure and stunning Roger Deakins cinematography.

21 - Babel (I) (2006)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal
  • Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
  • Network: Paramount Vantage
  • Release Date: October 27, 2006
  • Run Time: 143 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • Language: English, Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, sign language
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Babel is a 2006 drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Set across four countries, it weaves together four interrelated storylines connected by a horrific incident in Morocco. Pitt and Blanchett play Richard and Susan, an American couple whose lives are disrupted after Susan is accidentally shot.

Noted for its nuanced look at cultural barriers and human connections, Babel earned Pitt a Golden Globe nomination. The international cast and moving narrative examine issues of miscommunication and fate. With kinetic camerawork and a memorable score, the film provided powerful global perspectives through its empathetic characters.

22 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn
  • Director: Doug Liman
  • Network: 20th Century Fox
  • Release Date: June 10, 2005
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: fuboTV

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a 2005 American action comedy film directed by Doug Liman. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star as married couple John and Jane Smith, both secretly working as assassins who are assigned to kill each other. Once they discover their spouse's hidden identity, it rekindles their stagnant marriage with fiery consequences.

Pitt and Jolie showcase effortless chemistry and comedic flair as the bickering lethal couple trying to one-up each other. Despite a ludicrous premise, Liman infuses the film with slick action set pieces and stylish visuals. Mr. & Mrs. Smith delivered popcorn entertainment powered by its two charismatic leads whose romance extended off-screen.

23 - Troy (2004)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger
  • Director: Wolfgang Petersen
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release Date: May 14, 2004
  • Run Time: 163 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.3
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: fuboTV

Troy is a 2004 American epic war film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Loosely based on Homer's Iliad, it portrays the legendary Trojan War sparked by the love between Paris (Orlando Bloom) and Helen (Diane Kruger). Brad Pitt stars as the fierce warrior Achilles who comes to Troy's aid against the Greeks.

As the brooding hero with godlike combat skills, Pitt carried the large-scale film with his commanding screen presence. Eric Bana also impressed as Trojan prince Hector. With adrenaline-fueled battle scenes and all-star supporting cast, Troy brought Homeric myth to vivid life despite historical inaccuracies. The film was a global box office smash and highlighted Pitt's action star credentials.

24 - Ocean's Twelve (2004)

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  • Stars: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Julia Roberts
  • Director: Steven Soderbergh
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release Date: December 10, 2004
  • Run Time: 125 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

Ocean's Twelve is a 2004 heist comedy film and the first sequel to 2001's Ocean's Eleven directed by Steven Soderbergh. The movie reunites con artist Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew, including Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), for a glamorous heist in Europe after their casino robbery in Las Vegas. However, they are shadowed by a vengeful French thief named Night Fox (Vincent Cassel).

Packed with beautiful European locations, the stylish film ups the stakes as the thieves incorporate new members in clever cons and impersonations. Pitt slips back smoothly into the unflappable Rusty amidst fun group interplay with Clooney, Matt Damon and newcomers like Catherine Zeta-Jones. Ocean's Twelve provided a slick, entertaining follow-up for the starry franchise.

25 - Ocean's Eleven (2001)

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  • Stars: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts
  • Director: Steven Soderbergh
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release Date: December 7, 2001
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.7
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: HBO Max

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh featuring an all-star ensemble cast led by George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon. Recently paroled, Danny Ocean (Clooney) recruits a gang of skilled thieves and con artists to pull off an elaborate Las Vegas casino heist. His right hand man Rusty Ryan is played by Pitt.

With a cool, jazzy vibe and effortlessly charming cast, Ocean's Eleven delivered an enjoyable caper with clever twists and snappy dialogue. Pitt blends well into the hip, cocksure crew as Rusty, oozing smooth confidence. The film became an instant crowd-pleasing hit and kicked off Soderbergh's commercially successful trilogy. Its slick style and tone influenced many subsequent heist films.

26 - Spy Game (2001)

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  • Stars: Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack
  • Director: Tony Scott
  • Network: Universal Pictures
  • Release Date: November 21, 2001
  • Run Time: 126 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1
  • Language: English, Arabic, Chinese
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: fuboTV

Spy Game is a 2001 American spy thriller directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. Redford plays CIA veteran Nathan Muir who has to save his protégé Tom Bishop (Pitt) who is captured during an unauthorized operation in China. The film flashes back to how the mentor-mentee bond formed between the two spies.

With slick visuals and an absorbing script, Spy Game reunited Redford and Pitt as espionage generations. Pitt brings trademark charisma to the cocky Bishop, while Redford shines as the wily Muir outwitting younger bureaucrats. The strong lead duo combined with artistic action sequences and a compelling story made Spy Game a gripping and moving look at loyalty and sacrifice in the spy world.

27 - The Mexican (2001)

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  • Stars: Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini
  • Director: Gore Verbinski
  • Network: DreamWorks Pictures
  • Release Date: March 2, 2001
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.1
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: fuboTV

The Mexican is a 2001 American romantic black comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski. Brad Pitt stars as Jerry, a mob bagman sent to Mexico to retrieve a valuable antique pistol called The Mexican. While he's there, his girlfriend Samantha (Julia Roberts) gets kidnapped by a hitman (James Gandolfini) to force Jerry to finish the job.

Despite its convoluted plot, the film provided enjoyable star-powered escapism carried by Roberts and Pitt's charisma. Pitt brings humor and cool nonchalance to his beleaguered mob character trying to deal with two hostage situations. Though not entirely cohesive, The Mexican offered watchable fun with strong chemistry between its lead actors.

28 - Snatch (2000)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Farina, Jason Statham
  • Director: Guy Ritchie
  • Network: Sony Pictures Releasing
  • Release Date: January 19, 2001
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.2
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Snatch is a 2000 British crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. Set in the London criminal underworld, it weaves together multiple storylines revolving around the search for a stolen diamond. Brad Pitt stars as Mickey O'Neil, an Irish Traveller boxer mixed up in the frantic schemes and double-crosses surrounding the precious jewel.

Pitt stole scenes with his fast-talking Punchinello accent as the bare-knuckle boxing Mickey. Ritchie brings kinetic direction and snappy editing to this amusing caper filled with eclectic characters and inventive scams. An irreverent entry in Ritchie's catalog, Snatch captured Pitt in subversively comic mode away from his leading man image.

29 - Fight Club (1999)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter
  • Director: David Fincher
  • Network: Fox 2000 Pictures
  • Release Date: October 15, 1999
  • Run Time: 139 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Fight Club is a 1999 psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. Norton plays an insomniac office worker who forms an underground fighting club with a devil-may-care soapmaker named Tyler Durden (Pitt). As their organization spirals out of control, the line between hero and villain blurs.

Pitt delivered one of his most iconic performances as the seductive, chaotic Durden espousing anti-consumerist ideals. Fincher brought dark visual flair and themes of masculinity to this cynical satire of corporate malaise and unchecked aggression. Fight Club was a box office flop on release but later achieved cult status for its biting cultural commentary.

30 - Meet Joe Black (1998)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani
  • Director: Martin Brest
  • Network: Universal Pictures
  • Release Date: November 13, 1998
  • Run Time: 178 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Peacock, iTunes

Meet Joe Black is a 1998 fantasy romance film directed by Martin Brest. Brad Pitt stars as the personification of Death who takes over the body of a young man to learn about life on Earth. He ends up falling in love with Susan (Claire Forlani), the daughter of a wealthy media mogul (Anthony Hopkins) who is fighting his own mortality.

Despite its overly long runtime, the film offers an alluring high-concept premise brought to life by Hopkins' gravitas and Pitt's muted charm as a supernatural being discovering human connections. Their thought-provoking conversations and palpable emotional chemistry give Meet Joe Black poignancy. It stands out in Pitt's filmography for his unusually restrained but affecting performance.

31 - Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, David Thewlis, BD Wong
  • Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
  • Network: TriStar Pictures
  • Release Date: October 8, 1997
  • Run Time: 136 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.1
  • Language: English, German, Tibetan, Chinese
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 biographical drama film based on the memoir by Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, played by Brad Pitt. It recounts Harrer's experiences in Tibet during WWII and friendship with the Dalai Lama. Arrogant and restless at first, Harrer finds his purpose over seven years in Tibet.

Pitt gives a thoughtful performance as a self-centered man transformed by his time in Tibet. Shot against gorgeous Himalayan vistas, Jean-Jacques Annaud's film movingly depicts Tibet's final years of independence before China's invasion, aided by Harrer's nuanced spiritual arc. The movie drew some controversy but highlighted Pitt's growing maturity as a dramatic actor.

32 - The Devil's Own (1997)

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  • Stars: Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin
  • Director: Alan J. Pakula
  • Network: Columbia Pictures
  • Release Date: March 13, 1997
  • Run Time: 110 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.2
  • Language: English, Irish, Spanish
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Starz

The Devil's Own is a 1997 American political action thriller film starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. Pitt plays IRA terrorist Frankie McGuire who escapes to New York and is taken in by cop Tom O'Meara (Ford) unaware of his true identity. When Frankie's terrorist plans are revealed, Tom is conflicted between duty and friendship.

Despite the draw of its star duo, The Devil's Own received mixed reviews for its contrived plot. But Pitt brings emotional depth to his IRA gunman wrestling with his violent mission and morality. The film tackles resonant themes of terrorism and justice. While not wholly successful, it presented a more serious Pitt keen to avoid being typecast as merely a pretty boy pinup star.

33 - Sleepers (1996)

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  • Stars: Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Bacon
  • Director: Barry Levinson
  • Network: Warner Bros.
  • Release Date: October 18, 1996
  • Run Time: 147 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Sleepers is a 1996 American legal crime drama film based on a controversial book about justice and revenge. It focuses on four boys sent to reform school where they suffer abuse, grow up to become gangsters and eventually find retribution. The adult cast includes Brad Pitt, Jason Patric, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Bacon and Robert De Niro.

Pitt plays a supporting role as the morally dubious Michael, one of the four friends implicated in murder tied to their past trauma. With a stellar ensemble and gritty narrative, the star-studded Sleepers tackled weighty themes about youth crime, punishment and corruption in the justice system. Despite skepticism over its truth claims, the drama remains gripping.

34 - Se7en (1995)

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  • Stars: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey
  • Director: David Fincher
  • Network: New Line Cinema
  • Release Date: September 22, 1995
  • Run Time: 127 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.6
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Se7en is a 1995 neo-noir crime thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. They play detectives tracking down a serial killer who murders victims based on the seven deadly sins in gruesome ways. The macabre case takes a personal twist for Pitt's rookie detective Mills.

With its bleak mood and shocking finale, Se7en announced Fincher's bravura style and influenced crime films for years. Pitt brings the right mix of naivete and obsessiveness to Mills alongside Freeman's seasoned partner. The film's grim cat-and-mouse game and provocative moral themes make Se7en an uncompromising and influential thriller.

35 - Twelve Monkeys (1995)

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  • Stars: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Terry Gilliam
  • Network: Universal Pictures
  • Release Date: January 5, 1996
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 8.0
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Twelve Monkeys is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe and Brad Pitt. Willis plays prisoner James Cole who is sent back in time to locate the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out most of humanity. Pitt won a Golden Globe for his manic supporting turn as mental patient Jeffrey Goines who may hold clues.

With its mind-bending concept and dystopian future setting, Twelve Monkeys tingles with eccentric energy thanks to Gilliam's surreal style. Pitt unleashed his acting range as the unstable, morally ambiguous Goines whose antics perplex Cole. Blending psychological thriller elements with imagination, the film remains a compelling time travel tale.

36 - Legends of the Fall (1994)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond
  • Director: Edward Zwick
  • Network: TriStar Pictures
  • Release Date: December 23, 1994
  • Run Time: 133 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Legends of the Fall is an epic historical drama film set in early 20th century Montana directed by Edward Zwick. The sweeping story follows Colonel William Ludlow (Hopkins) and his three sons (Pitt, Quinn, Henry Thomas) through World War I, Prohibition and conflicts over the beautiful Susannah (Ormond). Of the brothers, Pitt plays passionate wild child Tristan with flowing hair.

Cementing Pitt as a heartthrob, Legends of the Fall blends stunning vistas and melodrama into an emotional saga of family, war and redemption. Pitt captures Tristan's brooding intensity and outer wildness masking inner heartache. His powerful performance dominates the film and confirmed his star potential in Hollywood. Despite mixed reviews, Legends of the Fall proved hugely popular for its swooning romanticism and visual splendor.

37 - Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

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  • Stars: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas
  • Director: Neil Jordan
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release Date: November 11, 1994
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: AMC+

Interview with the Vampire is a 1994 gothic horror drama film adapted from Anne Rice's novel, directed by Neil Jordan. It chronicles Louis' (Pitt) transformation into a vampire by Lestat (Cruise) and their subsequent morally ambiguous adventures converting others like Claudia (Dunst). Through Louis' eyes, the film explores the cursed underworld of immortality.

Pitt brought brooding charisma to his tortured bloodsucker grappling with the implications of vampirism alongside Cruise's more brazen Lestat. Visually opulent and sexually charged, Interview with the Vampire offered a seductive adult take on the vampire myth grounded by Pitt and Cruise's complex dynamic. The film helped cement Pitt's pin-up status.

38 - The Favor (1994)

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  • Stars: Harley Jane Kozak, Elizabeth McGovern, Bill Pullman, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Donald Petrie
  • Network: Orion Pictures
  • Release Date: April 16, 1994
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.2
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Plex

The Favor is a 1994 romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie. Kozak stars as married woman Emily who asks her unrequited high school crush Lawrence (Pullman) to seduce her friend Kathy (McGovern). Emily gets more than she bargained for when Lawrence falls for Kathy and sends his handsome friend Elliott (Pitt) to change Emily's mind.

A minor entry in Pitt's filmography, The Favor was largely panned by critics but showcased Pitt's easygoing charm in romantic comedy as the playful lothario Elliott. Though absurd and contrived, the film provided a breezy star vehicle for Pitt between serious dramas as his celebrity shot up. His effortless charisma adds spark to this otherwise formulaic 1990s rom-com.

39 - True Romance (1993)

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  • Stars: Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Tony Scott
  • Network: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Release Date: September 10, 1993
  • Run Time: 119 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.9
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Tubi

True Romance is a 1993 crime film written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. Clarence (Slater) and Alabama (Arquette) are newlyweds on the run after stealing cocaine from her pimp (Gary Oldman). With both sides pursuing them, the couple hightail to Hollywood with hopes of selling the stash. Pitt has an energetic supporting turn as Floyd, Clarence's zany roommate.

With its pulpy violence, dark humor and romance, True Romance attained cult status. Pitt made his presence felt in a brief but hilarious scene showcasing Floyd's stoned loquaciousness opposite James Gandolfini's hitman. The film showed Pitt's comic chops and paved the way for his working with Tarantino on later projects.

40 - Kalifornia (1993)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, David Duchovny
  • Director: Dominic Sena
  • Network: Gramercy Pictures
  • Release Date: September 3, 1993
  • Run Time: 118 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 6.7
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Tubi

Kalifornia is an American road thriller film directed by Dominic Sena and starring Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis as a couple who go on a cross-country killing spree, unbeknownst to their traveling companions (David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes). Pitt brings chilling charisma to his role as the unstable, loose-cannon killer Early Grayce opposite Lewis as his childlike girlfriend.

The characters' tense, violent dynamic provides the engine for this stylish, absorbing road movie. Pitt impressed with his ability to channel unpredictable menace and vulnerability as the murderous drifter. Kalifornia marked an early example of his daring talent taking on creepy antagonist roles that subverted his handsome image. The film has attained cult status for its neo-noir style.

41 - A River Runs Through It (1992)

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  • Stars: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn
  • Director: Robert Redford
  • Network: Columbia Pictures
  • Release Date: October 9, 1992
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.2
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

A River Runs Through It is a 1992 drama film directed by Robert Redford based on Norman Maclean's autobiographical novella. Set in early 20th century Montana, it follows two sons of a Presbyterian minister – studious Norman (Craig Sheffer) and rebellious Paul (Brad Pitt) – as they come of age and grow apart.

Shot against beautiful mountain scenery, the nuanced film explores themes of family, faith, nature and fly fishing. Pitt impressed in an early role as the spirited brother Paul, conveying his magnetic but self-destructive spirit. The film earned three Oscar nominations, including Best Cinematography for its lush visuals and meditative tone.

42 - Cool World (1992)

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  • Stars: Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Ralph Bakshi
  • Network: Paramount Pictures
  • Release Date: July 10, 1992
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 4.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Cool World is a 1992 American live-action/animated fantasy film directed by Ralph Bakshi, about a cartoonist (Gabriel Byrne) who ends up in an animated world where humans are referred to as 'noids'. Brad Pitt has a small role as Frank Harris, a WWII pilot who becomes a detective in Cool World.

One of Pitt's earliest leading roles, Cool World was a box office bomb and garnered negative reviews for its messy plot and tonal inconsistencies. However, the fledgling star brought cool magnetism to his animated gumshoe character amidst the lurid visuals. While largely forgotten today, the bizarre cult film gave early evidence of Pitt's star potential.

43 - Thelma & Louise (1991)

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  • Stars: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Ridley Scott
  • Network: MGM
  • Release Date: May 24, 1991
  • Run Time: 130 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Hulu

Thelma & Louise is a 1991 road crime drama film starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. The Arkansas housewife friends go on a getaway that turns into a flight from the law after Louise shoots a man who tries to rape Thelma. As they race for the border, they encounter young J.D. (Pitt), a charming rogue who steals Louise's money.

As the sexy hitchhiker picked up by the women, Pitt ignited his star power in his breakout minor role. His charismatic, shirtless performance prompted such hype that he earned People's Sexiest Man Alive in 1995. Though brief, Pitt made his presence felt in this landmark feminist road movie.

44 - Johnny Suede (1991)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Calvin Levels, Alison Moir
  • Director: Tom DiCillo
  • Network: Miramax Films
  • Release Date: June 7, 1991
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.8
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Limited Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Tubi

Johnny Suede is a 1991 American comedy film starring Brad Pitt as the titular aspiring rockabilly star with a fetish for hair styling. When bohemian Darlette enters his life, Johnny is torn between chasing his musical dreams or domestic stability with her.

One of Pitt's very first starring roles, the little-seen indie film showcased his charisma as the eccentric, cocksure Johnny on a quirky journey of artistic self-discovery. Though financially unsuccessful, Johnny Suede displayed Pitt's natural magnetism and flair for offbeat characters early in his career. His energetic performance remains the chief draw of this cult film.

45 - Across the Tracks (1991)

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  • Stars: Rick Schroder, Brad Pitt, Carrie Snodgress
  • Director: Sandy Tung
  • Network: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Release Date: February 15, 1991
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.7
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi

Across the Tracks is a coming-of-age sports drama film starring Rick Schroder as a troubled teenager who turns his life around with help from track star Billy Maloney, played by a young Brad Pitt. As Billy trains him as a runner, Joe slowly loses his cynicism and confronts his demons.

One of Pitt's earliest roles, he brings natural charisma and athleticism to Billy, the promising athlete who mentors Joe. While formulaic, the uplifting story revealed Pitt's leading man potential as the patient, compassionate friend. Though the film passed quickly into obscurity, it provided important early evidence of Pitt's star quality.

46 - Cutting Class (1989)

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  • Stars: Jill Schoelen, Donovan Leitch, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Rospo Pallenberg
  • Network: Republic Pictures
  • Release Date: July 1, 1989
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 4.5
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Tubi, Amazon Prime Video

Cutting Class is a 1989 teen slasher film starring Brad Pitt in one of his first roles. Donovan Leitch plays a troubled teen who returns to school after a stay in a mental institution, only to become suspected when classmates start dying. Pitt has a small role as high school basketball star Dwight Ingalls who clashes with Leitch's disturbed character.

This otherwise forgettable horror flick marked the inauspicious beginnings of Pitt's career. Although the film was panned for predictable slasher conventions, Pitt showed glimpses of charisma as the popular jock before the movie succumbs to silly B-movie tropes and violence. Still, it provided an early showcase for Pitt's talent.

47 - Happy Together (1989)

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  • Stars: Patrick Dempsey, Helen Slater, Dan Schneider, Brad Pitt
  • Director: Mel Damski
  • Network: Universal Pictures
  • Release Date: May 4, 1989
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.9
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Theatrical
  • Where to Watch: Plex

Happy Together is a 1989 romantic comedy directed by Mel Damski about college freshmen embarking on new relationships. Patrick Dempsey and Helen Slater play a couple navigating young love and temptation. A 24-year-old Brad Pitt has a minor role as grip Peter Mitchell who flirts with the female lead.

The college-set film provided early evidence of Pitt's easy charm and appeal as an emerging heartthrob actor. Though low-budget and formulaic, his minor part already showed traces of the magnetic star in the making who would rise to fame shortly after with Thelma & Louise. Pitt makes the most of limited screen time as the handsome flirt in this lightweight teen romance.

48 - The Dark Side of the Sun (1988)

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  • Stars: Brad Pitt, Guy Boyd, Cheryl Pollak
  • Director: Božidar Nikolić
  • Network: Alpine Pictures
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • IMDb Rating: 5.4
  • Language: English
  • Release Platform: Limited / festival release only

The Dark Side of the Sun marked one of Brad Pitt's very first movie roles, filmed in 1988 when he was just 24. He plays a young American named Rick living in the Mediterranean who is afflicted with a fatal skin disease that prevents him from being exposed to sunlight. During a stay at a hospital, Rick falls for a rebellious female patient.

Shot in Yugoslavia, the romantic drama suffered setbacks including the outbreak of civil war that prevented its wide release. Pitt already exhibits easy charm as the afflicted Rick in this early role, foreshadowing his future stardom. Though never officially released, The Dark Side of the Sun offered an obscure first showcase for Pitt's talent and good looks.

Other Notable Brad Pitt Movie Roles

In addition to his extensive lead and supporting roles in feature films, Brad Pitt has also lent his voice or made cameo appearances in the following movies:

Movie Name

Role

IMDb Rating

1. Happy Feet Two (2011)

Will the Krill (voice)

5.9

2. Megamind (2010)

Metro Man (voice)

7.2

3. Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)

Sinbad (voice)

6.7

4. Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)

Narrator (voice)

7.0

5. Hitting the Apex (2015)

Narrator (voice)

8.1

6. The Audition (2015)

Himself

6.5

7. Touch of Evil (2011)

Heinz

8.0

8. Beyond All Boundaries (2009)

Narrator (voice)

7.7

9. Deadpool 2 (2018)

Vanisher

7.6

10. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

Brad, Bachelor #1

7.0

11. Being John Malkovich (1999)

Himself

7.7

12. Less Than Zero (1987)

Partygoer

6.4

13. No Man's Land (1987)

Waiter

6.1

14. Hunk (1987)

Guy at Beach with Drink

4.8

15. 8 (2012)

Himself

6.9

Brad Pitt has embraced creative challenges throughout his career, including animation voice roles, documentary narration and cameo parts in addition to his diverse starring filmography. His early bit roles provided a start before his rise to stardom in the 1990s.

DPM Top Picks

Here are DPM's picks for his 7 must-watch films:

  1. Fight Club (1999) - Pitt delivers a charismatic, scene-stealing turn as anarchic Tyler Durden opposite Edward Norton in David Fincher's darkly stylish cult classic.
  2. Inglourious Basterds (2009) - Quentin Tarantino draws a deliciously unhinged performance from Pitt as the cheerfully violent Lt. Aldo Raine leading Nazi-hunting Jewish soldiers.
  3. Moneyball (2011) - Pitt captures Oakland A's GM Billy Beane's maverick spirit that shook up baseball in this intelligent underdog sports drama.
  4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) - Pitt won his first acting Oscar as laconic stuntman Cliff Booth in Tarantino's ode to 1960s Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
  5. Twelve Monkeys (1995) - Bruce Willis and Pitt make an inspired pairing in this twisty time travel thriller about a deadly virus that wipes out humanity.
  6. Ocean's Eleven (2001) - Pitt blends cool charm and comic timing as the unflappable Rusty Ryan in Steven Soderbergh's slick Vegas heist caper spearheaded by George Clooney and Matt Damon.
  7. Legends of the Fall (1994) - Young heartthrob Pitt has an early career breakout as passionate, tormented Tristan Ludlow in this sweeping romantic Western epic co-starring Anthony Hopkins.

Final Verdict

With his alluring good looks, easygoing charm and dedication to his craft, Brad Pitt has amassed an extraordinary filmography since his breakthrough in the 1990s. His varied career reveals an actor who smoothly transitions between commercial and art-house fare, glossy blockbusters and gritty indies.

FAQs

Q: What is Brad Pitt's biggest film?

World War Z (2013)

Q: Which is Brad Pitt's most famous film?

Fight Club (1999)

Q: Did Brad Pitt play on Titanic?

No

Q: What was Brad Pitt's breakout film role?

Pitt first gained wide notice for his memorable supporting turn as a brooding drifter in the 1991 road movie Thelma & Louise starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.

Q: How many Oscar nominations does Brad Pitt have?

Brad Pitt was nominated for 4 Academy Awards and won 1 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)