Top Brad Pitt Movies

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

Fight Club is an American psychological thriller film based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film follows an unnamed protagonist (Edward Norton) who is unfulfilled by his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap maker Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). The club becomes an underground fight club where men can release their aggression, and their rules become a philosophy for a new generation of rebels. As their numbers grow, the fight club descends into an underground cult, with Tyler as its charismatic leader. As the protagonists become increasingly involved in the club and Tyler's mission to destroy society, they come to realize that they must choose between their own ideals and the fate of the world.

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

Se7en is a 1995 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It stars Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Spacey in the lead roles. The plot takes place in a nameless city where two detectives, Somerset (Freeman) and Mills (Pitt), are tasked with investigating a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. As their investigation progresses, the detectives become entangled in a dark and twisted web of psychological horror. As they uncover the truth behind the killer’s motivations, they must confront the darkness within themselves. Se7en is a gripping and disturbing film that explores the depths of human depravity and examines the thin line between good and evil.

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

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 black comedy war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers, known as the "Basterds", as they join together to wreak havoc on Nazi forces in occupied France during World War II. Led by Lt. Aldo Raine, the Basterds develop an elaborate plan to assassinate Nazi leadership, including German film star and propagandist, Frederick Zoller and SS leader, Hans Landa. However, their mission is complicated by a young French-Jewish woman, Shosanna Dreyfus, who is determined to exact revenge on the Nazis for their murder of her family. In a tense and thrilling climax, the Basterds and Shosanna join forces to bring down the Third Reich. Inglourious Basterds is a thrilling and wildly entertaining reimagining of the war genre, expertly crafted by Tarantino.

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

Snatch (2000), directed by Guy Ritchie, is a crime comedy-drama about a small-time criminal, Turkish (Jason Statham), and his friend, Tommy (Stephen Graham), who are trying to make a living in the London underworld. They find themselves embroiled in a heist involving a priceless diamond. However, they must contend with a notorious gangster (Alan Ford) and some rival thieves, as well as a cunning gypsy (Brad Pitt) who are all after the same prize. Along the way, they must also stay one step ahead of the law and a professional bounty hunter (Dennis Farina). The film follows their escapades as they attempt to stay alive and pull off the heist.

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

12 Monkeys is a 1995 American science-fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows the story of James Cole, a time traveler sent from the year 2035 to the year 1990 in an effort to discover the source of a deadly virus that will eventually decimate humanity. Cole is aided in his mission by a scientist named Dr. Kathryn Railly and a mental patient named Jeffrey Goines, the son of a prominent virologist. Together, they must navigate a series of complexities as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the virus and prevent its outbreak. Along the way, Cole's loyalty to the mission is tested as he begins to question his reality and his own sanity.

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 romantic drama directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The film tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who is born old and ages in reverse. After being abandoned by his father, Benjamin is taken in by Queenie and is raised as a family member. As the years pass, Benjamin grows physically younger and younger while his family and friends age normally. As he faces the world with a unique perspective, Benjamin embarks on a journey of love, loss, and life lessons, discovering that age and time are fluid concepts.

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

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his ten accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos – the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the MGM Grand – in one night. In order to succeed, they must overcome a series of obstacles, including Bobby Caldwell (Andy Garcia). Caldwell is the casino owner and a long-time rival of Ocean's. To pull off the heist, Ocean and his crew enlist the help of professional conman and pickpocket Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon). They also enlist the help of other experienced criminals, including Tess, Virgil, and Turk Malloy (Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, and Scott Caan). The crew sets out to rob the casinos and, from the outside, it appears they succeed. However, Caldwell is aware of the heist and has placed his own men in the casinos. The crew must then outsmart Caldwell and his team to actually get away with the money. In the end, Ocean and his team are successful and make off with millions of dollars in cash and jewels.

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 drama directed by Andrew Dominik. The film follows the life of legendary outlaw Jesse James, who is pursued by Robert Ford, an impressionable young member of his gang. Ford idolizes James and is desperate for his approval. But as Ford becomes increasingly resentful of James's status and fame, Ford finds himself consumed by jealousy and feeling betrayed by James's lack of trust in him. In an ultimately fatal act of desperation, Ford decides to take matters into his own hands and assassinate Jesse James. The film showcases a remarkable character study of two men: one an iconic outlaw and the other an obsessive admirer. The movie ultimately examines the cost of fame, the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, and the consequences of living a life of legend.

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

Sleepers is a 1996 American crime drama film directed by Barry Levinson. The film is based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's 1995 novel of the same name and stars Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, and Dustin Hoffman. The film tells the story of four childhood friends in Hell's Kitchen, New York City who are sent to a youth detention center, where they are brutally assaulted and raped by guards. Years later, two of the boys, now grown, are determined to take revenge on the guards. With the help of a lawyer and a former priest, they set out to exact their revenge, and in the process, discover the power of friendship and justice.

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

Babel is a 2006 drama film by Mexican director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. It follows four interconnected stories involving families in Morocco, Mexico, the United States, and Japan. The stories explore themes of cultural differences, language barriers, and misunderstandings. In Morocco, two young boys are given a rifle by their father and go shooting, unaware of the consequences of their actions. In Mexico, a nanny illegally crosses the border to work in California, and a couple's honeymoon is derailed when the wife is shot by the boys. In the US, the couple's Mexican nanny struggles with her new life and her own identity, while the couple's children are left in the care of their grandmother. In Japan, a deaf-mute woman battles against her family's expectations and her own insecurities. In the end, the stories come together to illustrate the interconnectedness of humanity, and the importance of understanding and communication.

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

From Robert Redford, starring Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn
Rated PG

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