Brad Pitt Top Movies

From David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf, Zach Grenier
Rated R

Fight Club is a 1999 American film directed by David Fincher based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film stars Edward Norton as an unnamed narrator, who is unhappy with his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap maker Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, and they are joined by men who also want to fight recreationally. The narrator becomes embroiled in a relationship with Durden and a dissolute woman, Marla Singer, played by Helena Bonham Carter. The narrator's mental health deteriorates as he becomes addicted to the unrestrained lifestyle of the fight club, which escalates into an underground organization called "Project Mayhem". The film's social commentary explores themes of male identity, generational conflict and consumerism.

From David Fincher, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Andrew Kevin Walker
Rated R

Se7en is a psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It follows two detectives, David Mills (Brad Pitt) and William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), as they investigate a series of gruesome murders that are loosely based on the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and wrath. The murderer, John Doe (Kevin Spacey), is a calculating and sadistic serial killer who believes that by killing people who embody these sins, he can cleanse the world. As the detectives learn more about Doe's motives and intentions, they come to realize that they are dealing with an intelligent and dangerous criminal whose plans are far more sinister than they could have imagined. The film climaxes in a thrilling and unexpected conclusion that has become one of the most iconic endings in modern cinema.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Mélanie Laurent
Rated R

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film is set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, and follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as 'The Basterds' who are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, the Basterds set out on a mission to take down the leaders of the Third Reich. Along the way, they come across a French-Jewish teen, Shosanna Dreyfus, who seeks revenge on the Nazi party. Shosanna plans to commit an act of retribution by burning down a movie theater full of Nazi officers. Through a twist of fate, the Basterds and Shosanna's paths cross as they attempt to take out the Nazi high command in a single night. The film is a thrilling, violent, and humorous adventure that takes the audience through a journey of revenge and justice. With a highly entertaining mix of action, suspense, and comedy, Inglourious Basterds is a classic Tarantino film that is sure to leave viewers in an uproar.

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham, Vinnie Jones
Rated R

Snatch is a crime-comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie, released in 2000. It follows a series of interconnecting storylines set in the London criminal underworld. The film focuses on a diamond heist gone wrong, a stolen racehorse, and a series of shady characters. The main character is a small-time hustler and boxing promoter named Turkish, played by Jason Statham. He teams up with an enigmatic Irish gypsy, played by Brad Pitt, to try and pull off the heist of a priceless diamond. Along the way they encounter a slew of colorful characters and obstacles, including a ruthless crime boss, played by Alan Ford, and his psychotic son, played by Benicio del Toro. As the action progresses, the characters become increasingly intertwined, with unexpected twists and turns, eventually leading to a dramatic and explosive confrontation.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito
Rated R

12 Monkeys is a 1995 science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam. The film follows the story of James Cole (Bruce Willis), a prisoner in the future who is sent back in time to discover the source of a deadly virus that nearly wiped out humanity. With the help of psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly (Madeleine Stowe) and an institutionalized mental patient named Jeffrey Goines (Brad Pitt), Cole must battle the Army of the Twelve Monkeys in order to save the world from an impending apocalypse. Through time travel and dream sequences, Cole unravels a complex conspiracy involving the virus and must race against time to save humanity.

From Adam McKay, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Rated R

The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay and written by Charles Randolph and McKay, based on the 2010 book The Big Short by Michael Lewis about the financial crisis of 2007–2008 which was triggered by the United States housing bubble. The film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Finn Wittrock, and Marisa Tomei. The film chronicles the lives of four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predict the credit and housing bubble collapse before anyone else. They decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. In their research, they discover an exciting and profitable way to short the market and bet against the banks. As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, they must decide whether to gamble on the banks collapsing or face potentially ruinous consequences. As the film progresses, their actions have far-reaching consequences and bring them into conflict with the powerful forces of Wall Street.

From David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
Rated PG-13

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 fantasy drama film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The film tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards. As he experiences the world in reverse, he forces those who love him to make impossible choices. Through his journey, he discovers that the love he has for those around him and the memories he accumulates are the only things that cannot be reversed. The film is based on the 1922 short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia. It is a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. In the film, Danny Ocean (Clooney) and his 11 accomplices plan and execute a daring casino heist at three big Las Vegas casinos - The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand. The target is a safe with more than $150 million in cash and casino chips. The crew must use their skills to evade the surveillance of casino owner Terry Benedict (Garcia) and outsmart the security guards. In the end, the crew manages to pull off the heist and walk away with the money.

From Bennett Miller, starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Rated PG-13

Moneyball is a 2011 sports drama directed by Bennett Miller and based on the 2003 non-fiction book of the same name by Michael Lewis. The film follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) as he assembles a competitive team on a limited budget by employing a sabermetric-based approach to scouting and analyzing players. With the assistance of Yale economics graduate Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), Beane defies conventional wisdom to build an unlikely winning team. The film also explores the relationship between Beane and his daughter, who serves as a moral anchor to his work. Through a mix of inspiring story moments and intense drama, Moneyball is a celebration of the underdog spirit and a testament to the power of data-driven decision-making.

From Andrew Dominik, starring Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker
Rated R

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 Western drama film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, and Sam Shepard. The movie chronicles the life of Jesse James, a notorious outlaw of the American Old West, and his relationship with Robert Ford, a young man who idolizes him and eventually betrays him by assassinating him. Through flashbacks, the audience follows the story of a complex friendship between the two and the events that lead up to the notorious assassination. The film is a meditation on celebrity, loyalty, and morality, and delves into the psychological and emotional motivations of the two characters.

From David Ayer, starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña
Rated R

Fury is a 2014 World War II action film directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Jon Bernthal, and Scott Eastwood. The film follows a U.S. Army tank crew commanded by Don "Wardaddy" Collier (Pitt) as they battle their way across Germany during the final days of the war. The crew consists of a rookie soldier, Norman Ellison (Lerman), a veteran loader (Peña), a gunner (Bernthal), and a driver (Eastwood). As they fight against a relentless German enemy, the crew must rely on each other for strength, courage and survival. Along the way, they must confront the horrors of war and ultimately question the cost of their loyalty to one another.

From Barry Levinson, starring Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jason Patric
Rated R

Sleepers is a 1996 American drama film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Lorenzo Carcaterra, based on his 1995 novel of the same name. The film stars Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, and Jason Patrick, with Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver, and Vittorio Gassman in supporting roles. The story is set in Hell's Kitchen, New York City in the 1960s, and centers on the lives of four young Italian-American boys and their experiences with the harsh criminal justice system. The boys, who are lifelong friends, live in a run-down neighborhood and are constantly getting into trouble with the local gangsters and bullies. After a fateful prank goes wrong, the boys are sentenced to a reformatory for a year and a half, where they suffer physical and psychological abuse from the guards. Upon their release, the four boys swear revenge on their abusers, and set out to seek justice in their own way. As the years go by and their lives take different paths, the friends must face the consequences of their actions and the mistakes of their past.

From Ridley Scott, starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen
Rated R

Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American road movie directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise, two friends who embark on a road trip with disastrous consequences. After Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma at a bar, the two friends go on the run and are pursued by a friendly but determined police officer. As they travel across the American Southwest, they experience a series of adventures and misadventures, ultimately leading them to make a fateful decision that changes their lives forever. Throughout their journey, the two women come to understand the importance of their friendship, and the strength and courage it takes to face the challenges life throws at them.

From Alejandro G. Iñárritu, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal, Mohamed Akhzam
Rated R

Babel is a 2006 Mexican-American drama film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The movie follows four stories connected by a single gun that is sold and used by different people in Morocco, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. The movie depicts the lives of two Moroccan Berber children, a deaf Japanese girl, an American nanny, and an American couple. It shows how a simple miscommunication can cause a chain reaction of events that have a dramatic impact on all of their lives. The movie ultimately explores the idea of the interconnectedness of people, cultures and languages across the world, and how this can lead to both positive and negative results.

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover
Rated R

From Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, starring Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, John Malkovich
Rated R

From Marc Forster, starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale
Rated PG-13

From Tony Scott, starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane
Rated R

From Alan J. Pakula, starring Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem
Rated R