The 13 Best Brad Pitt Movies Of All Time, Ranked
09.12.2023 - 07:59
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From Oklahoma heartthrob to Hollywood legend, Brad Pitt has captivated audiences for decades with his dazzling good looks and undeniable acting talent in some of the best movies of all time. Since first bursting onto the scene in 1991’s Thelma & Louise, the bonafide superstar has shown incredible range across every conceivable genre – cementing his status as one of the most bankable and versatile leading men in the business. A far cry from his humble roots in Shawnee.
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Whether he’s getting philosophical about life and love in Meet Joe Black, going on a mind-bending science fiction odyssey in Ad Astra, or kicking Nazi butt in Inglourious Basterds, or even the questionable decisions like The Devil’s Own, Pitt always manages to wholly inhabit the role and keep moviegoers mesmerized.
Now, nearly 90 films deep into his legendary career with no signs of slowing down, it feels like the perfect time to countdown Pitt’s grandest cinematic achievements. From his breakthroughs to his Oscars, here are 13 of the best Brad Pitt movies ever made.
Kicking off our list of Brad Pitt’s best movies is the 1994 gothic fantasy film Interview with the Vampire. Based on Anne Rice’s bestselling novel, the movie features Pitt in the role of the brooding vampire Louis, who recalls the story of his dark transformation and descent into immortality to an eager reporter played by Christian Slater.
Alongside Tom Cruise as the villainous Lestat, Pitt brings depth and pathos to the tortured Louis, who grapples with his undead existence, the loneliness of immortality, and his uncontrollable bloodlust. With lush set designs and costuming that transport viewers to 19th-century New Orleans, Interview with the Vampire blends horror and romanticism as it explores the grim underworld of Rice’s vampirism.
The film marked a career turning point for Pitt, proving his versatility as a leading man while also launching him to legitimate movie star status after dazzling critics and audiences alike with his emotional and nuanced performance.
Though one of his earliest roles, Brad Pitt demonstrated his acting chops and onscreen magnetism in 1992’s A River Runs Through It. Directed by Robert Redford and based on the autobiographical novella by Norman Maclean, the film follows two sons of a Presbyterian minister – the rebellious, free-spirited Paul (Pitt) and his more intellectually and spiritually inclined younger brother Norman (Craig Sheffer).
Despite their differences, the brothers bond over their shared love of fly fishing, which becomes a metaphor for their complex relationship. Set against the majestic Montana wilderness in the early 1900s, A River Runs Through It earned rave reviews for its cinematography