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Over 800 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for good Woody Harrelson movies. As one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, Woody Harrelson has been a part of some incredible films over his career. From cult classics like Zombieland and Kingpin to Academy Award-nominated gems like Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Messenger, it's no wonder Harrison is still in high demand today.
Woody Harrelson brings an undeniable energy to every role he takes on. Although he's not the focal point of No Country for Old Men, when Harrelson shows up as the bounty hunter Carson Wells the ante is upped from his presence alone. He's also capable of creating truly memorable characters with depth and complexity such as Mickey Knox from Natural Born Killers, or nailing comedic roles like Tallahassee from Zombieland.
If you’re looking for the perfect film featuring Woody Harrelson then look no further - these rankings will help you find just what you need. Vote up your favorites so they get closer to the top of the list.
Most divisive: A Scanner Darkly
Over 900 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of All Of Woody Harrelson's Movies, Ranked
- 1In White Men Can't Jump, Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson) is a former college basketball player hustling street games with an unexpected twist - he's white, and his opponents underestimate him. He strikes an unlikely partnership with Sidney Deane (Wesley Snipes), a talented player and savvy hustler himself. Their dynamic partnership, rife with comedy and tension, leads them through high-stakes street ball games across Los Angeles's asphalt courts. The movie, directed by Ron Shelton, masterfully blends sports drama and comedy, creating a unique narrative about friendship, rivalry, and the love of the game.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Ron Shelton
- 2After a virus turns most people into zombies, the world's surviving humans remain locked in an ongoing battle against the hungry undead. Four survivors -- Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and his cohorts Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) -- abide by a list of survival rules and zombie-killing strategies as they make their way toward a rumored safe haven in Los Angeles.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
- 3Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson) is a young bowler with a promising career ahead of him until a disreputable colleague, Ernie McCracken (Bill Murray), tricks him into participating in a con game that ends with Roy's bowling hand crippled for life. Years later, Roy ekes out a hardscrabble existence until he discovers Amish bowling phenom Ishmael (Randy Quaid). With the help of a gangser's girlfriend (Vanessa Angel), he plots to take Ishmael to the top of the bowling world.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
- 4In the atmospheric drama No Country for Old Men, a hunter, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong in the Texas desert. He seizes an opportunity, snagging a briefcase full of cash. This act triggers a violent chain reaction as relentless hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) begins to hunt him down. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman, struggles to preserve a fading sense of justice in this brutal, new world. This film, praised for its stark realism and suspenseful storytelling, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
- 5Pursued by opponents who say his "Hustler" magazine breaks decency laws, pornographer Larry Flynt (Woody Harrelson) hires lawyer Alan Isaacman (Edward Norton) to help fight his legal battles. A zealot shoots the men near a Georgia courthouse, and though Flynt discovers he'll never walk again, his fighting spirit -- like his love for stripper Althea Leasure (Courtney Love) -- stays strong. Ultimately, the unlikely free speech warrior takes his biggest case to a showdown at the Supreme Court.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Milos Forman
- 6Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis are two young, attractive serial killers who become tabloid-TV darlings, thanks to a sensationalistic press led by Robert Downey Jr. The press reports the pair as they go on a 52 people killing spree. A controversial look at the way the media portrays criminals.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
- 7Now You See Me is a captivating tale of illusion and intrigue. The story centers on four talented street magicians, Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) who are brought together by an unknown benefactor. Rebranded as 'The Four Horsemen', they embark upon a series of grand scale performances that stun audiences with their seemingly impossible feats. But these aren't mere magic tricks - the Horsemen are executing meticulously planned heists right under everyone's noses. Hot on their tails is FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) and Interpol detective Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent), desperate to uncover the truth behind these illusory crimes. A blend of crime, mystery, and thriller genres, this film takes its viewers on a roller coaster ride through the world of magic like never before.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Louis Leterrier
- 8Following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem -- a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- 9When their friend and mentor Nacho (Joaquín Martínez) goes missing after trying to bring his daughter, Teresa (Cara Buono), to the U.S. from Cuba, rodeo riders Pepper (Woody Harrelson) and Sonny (Kiefer Sutherland) leave New Mexico for New York City. When they arrive, however, they find Nacho's been killed and his daughter is still being held by the smugglers. Now it's up to Pepper and Sonny to find Nacho's killer, rescue his daughter and somehow survive life in the big city.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Gregg Champion
- 10Former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault join forces to try and capture notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: John Lee Hancock
- 11In 'he Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) exists in a dystopian world where the Capitol rules over twelve districts. Each year, as a cruel show of dominance, the Capitol forces each district to send a boy and a girl to compete in the deadly Hunger Games - a televised fight to the death. When her sister is selected, Katniss volunteers herself instead. Guided by her mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), she navigates this brutal contest while grappling with complex alliances and public spectacle. This movie weaves together elements of action, drama, and sci-fi, offering a stark critique of power and manipulation.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Gary Ross
- 12Eddie Brock is still struggling to coexist with the shape-shifting extraterrestrial Venom. When deranged serial killer Cletus Kasady also becomes host to an alien symbiote, Brock and Venom must put aside their differences to stop his reign of terror.
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Andy Serkis
- 13The Thin Red Line, a war drama directed by Terrence Malick, paints a visceral picture of the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. The film's narrative primarily revolves around Private Witt (Jim Caviezel), who is forced to confront his own morality amidst the chaos of battle. Other central characters include First Sgt. Welsh (Sean Penn) and Lt. Col. Tall (Nick Nolte), each grappling with their roles within the brutal realities of war. The movie garnered seven Academy Award nominations, testament to its impactful storytelling and powerful performances.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Terrence Malick
- 14The sequel to The Hunger Games further explores the dystopian world of Panem. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) return as victors of the 74th Hunger Games, only to be thrust back into the arena for the Quarter Quell, a special edition of the deadly competition. As they fight against new adversaries and old allies alike, elements of rebellion start to simmer in the districts. The movie won accolades for its visual effects and engrossing storyline, while marking a significant step forward in the franchise's narrative arc. The film is a potent mix of action, adventure, and political intrigue that keeps viewers on edge throughout its runtime. Despite facing an even darker reality, Katniss remains resolute in her quest for survival and justice.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- 15In the comedic horror sequel, Zombieland: Double Tap, we once more join the resilient foursome - Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) - as they continue to navigate a post-apocalyptic America overrun by zombies. Their journey is further complicated by evolved, harder-to-kill zombies, internal tensions, and unexpected new companions. The film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, delivers a potent blend of laughter and terror while exploring the dynamics of an unconventional family in a world gone mad. The writing duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick return to deliver another hit filled with wit and action.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
- 16Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is usually a mild-mannered nonconfrontational guy. But after an altercation aboard an airplane, he is remanded to the care of an anger-management therapist, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), who could probably use a little anger management himself.
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Peter Segal
- 17In 1976, singer Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) uses the profits from his only hit single to fulfill a longtime dream of owning a basketball team. His team, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst team in the league, and what's more, the franchise may fold when the ABA and NBA announce plans to merge. It's up to Jackie and the Tropics to turn their game around and slam-dunk their chance for survival.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Kent Alterman
18Boozy writer Marty (Colin Farrell) is a man in search of a screenplay. He has a catchy title but no story to go along with it. Marty has a couple of oddball buddies, Hans (Christopher Walken) and Billy (Sam Rockwell), who make a living by kidnapping rich people's dogs, then returning them and collecting the reward. However this time, the fur flies when Hans and Billy kidnap the beloved pooch of a gangster (Woody Harrelson), and Marty uses the ensuing events as fodder for his screenplay.- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Martin McDonagh
19Charlie (Woody Harrelson) is a New York City transit cop with a mountain of gambling debts, and John (Wesley Snipes) is his responsible, and frequently exasperated, foster brother. They compete amicably for the affections of fellow officer Grace (Jennifer Lopez), but things become more serious when Charlie decides to rob the "money train" that carries the Transit Authority's daily proceeds. John must decide whether to prevent Charlie's crime or to join in on the heist.- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Joseph Ruben
20Cocky young doctor Ben Stone (Michael J. Fox) is off on a road trip to California in pursuit of a relaxed and high-paying career as a plastic surgeon to the rich and famous. But before he can pass the Mississippi River, he crashes his car on a small-town judge's property in South Carolina and incurs a community service fine, to be served out at the local hospital assisting the aged town doctor, Dr. Hogue (Barnard Hughes). Ben is soon tempted to stay by a pretty ambulance driver (Julie Warner).- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
21Steelworker Russell Baze (Christian Bale) works a dead-end job and holds tight to his sense of family, duty and loyalty. Rodney Baze (Casey Affleck), Russell's brother, returns home after serving in Iraq and, with his debts piling up, becomes entangled with a vicious crime lord (Woody Harrelson). Soon afterward, Rodney disappears mysteriously. The police fail to solve the case, so Russell -- feeling he has little left to lose -- puts his life on the line to bring his brother home.- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Scott Cooper
22Young Han Solo finds adventure when he joins forces with a gang of galactic smugglers and a 190-year-old Wookie named Chewbacca. Indebted to the gangster Dryden Vos, the crew devises a daring plan to travel to the mining planet Kessel to steal a batch of valuable coaxium. In need of a fast ship, Solo meets Lando Calrissian, the suave owner of the perfect vessel for the dangerous mission -- the Millennium Falcon.- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Ron Howard
23Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Finnick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately determine the future of millions.- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
24In a desperate attempt to boost ratings, a cable channel decides to document the life of someone on a daily basis and air the footage as a show. That lucky someone turns out to be Ed Pekurny (Matthew McConaughey), a laid-back video-store clerk. While the TV series makes Ed an overnight celebrity, it also begins to wreak havoc on his personal life, complicating his relationship with his new girlfriend, Shari (Jenna Elfman), and causing tension with his brother, Ray (Woody Harrelson).- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Ron Howard
25In the disaster movie 2012, the world faces an apocalyptic cataclysm of biblical proportions. Jackson Curtis (John Cusack), a science fiction writer, stumbles upon these unsettling predictions and embarks on a race against time to save his family. Alongside him is Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a government scientist who also discovers the impending doom. Directed by Roland Emmerich, this film combines elements of action and science fiction genres, bringing together a star-studded cast in a thrilling narrative about survival and resilience amidst global catastrophe.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
26Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet.- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Matt Reeves
27Molly McGrath (Goldie Hawn) is following her dreams when she quits her cushy girls track coaching position at Prescott High to become the boys football coach at inner-city Central High. Even though she's faced with both racial and gender prejudices, she whips the team into shape, so they can compete against Prescott High in the final. All the while, Molly is also dealing with her ex-husband, Frank Needham (James Keach), who is trying to get custody of their two young daughters.- Released: 1986
- Directed by: Michael Ritchie
- 28A former minor-league basketball coach receives a court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Despite his doubts, he soon realizes that together they can go further than they ever imagined.
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Robert Farrelly
29The Newton Boys is a captivating blend of crime, action, and drama. It spins the tale of four brothers - Willis (Matthew McConaughey), Jess (Ethan Hawke), Joe (Skeet Ulrich), and Dock Newton (Vincent D'Onofrio) - who become one of the most successful bank robbers in history. Set in the early 20th century, it delves into their audacious exploits across America. As the plot unfolds, their brotherhood is tested by law enforcement pressure and personal conflicts. This real-life inspired spectacle, directed by Richard Linklater, offers an intriguing exploration of morality within the thrilling context of a high-stakes criminal life.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Richard Linklater
30After being injured in Iraq, soldier Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) returns home to finish the rest of his tour of duty in the Army's Casualty Notification service. Teamed with veteran officer Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), Will tries to come to terms with his own pain while dealing with the cold realities of his new mission. Will finds himself in the grip of an ethical problem when he becomes involved with Olivia (Samantha Morton), the widow of a fallen soldier.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Oren Moverman
31After fleeing from a stage show, the illusionists (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson) known as the Four Horsemen find themselves in more trouble in Macau, China. Devious tech wizard Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) forces the infamous magicians to steal a powerful chip that can control all of the world's computers. Meanwhile, vengeful FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) hatches his own plot against Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), the man he blames for the death of his father.- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Jon M. Chu
32Two weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania -- and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Barry Levinson
33Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until an unexpected friendship with a thoughtful teen (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Kelly Fremon Craig
34A life-shattering secret torments Ben Thomas (Will Smith). In order to find redemption, he sets out to change the lives of seven strangers. Over the course of his journey, he meets and falls in love with a cardiac patient named Emily (Rosario Dawson), and in so doing, complicates his mission.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
35Jamie is a New York-based executive recruiter who entices Dylan, an art director from Los Angeles, to take a job at the New York office of GQ magazine. Feeling jaded by a number of broken romances, Dylan and Jamie decide that they are ready to quit looking for true love and focus on having fun. However, complications unfold when the two best pals add sex to their relationship.- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Will Gluck
36On their way home from China, married Christian missionaries Roy (Woody Harrelson) and Jessie (Emily Mortimer) take a train from Beijing to Moscow. On board, they befriend Carlos (Eduardo Noriega) and Abby (Kate Mara). When Roy does not return in time at one stop, Jessie waits for him to catch up at the next station. Carlos and Abby stay with her, insisting the town is unsafe, however Carlos' attempts to "befriend" Jessie radically change the dynamic of the trip.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Brad Anderson
37Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas star as best friends and professional boxing rivals Vince Boudreau and Caesar Dominguez, both of whom haven't worked in years. Finally, from out of the blue, they get the chance of a lifetime: an assignment to work together in Vegas. The job promises big money, but there's a hitch: They have to be there now.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Ron Shelton
38Cowboy pals Pete Calder (Billy Crudup) and Big Boy Matson (Woody Harrelson) come back to the range after fighting in World War II. Pete hopes to return to the simplicity of cattle-herding, but wealthy local rancher Jim Ed Love (Sam Elliott) warns him that the ways of the Old West have vanished. Big Boy boozes, brawls, bets and wins the affections of the town's married temptress, Mona (Patricia Arquette). Down-to-earth Josepha (Penélope Cruz) yearns for Pete, but he wants what Big Boy has.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Stephen Frears
39In 1999, Officer Dave Brown (Woody Harrelson), a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, tends to follow his own code of rough justice. A number of years earlier, he was implicated in the death of a serial rapist. Brown's violent tendencies once again land him in hot water when a video of him beating up a suspect plays all over local TV. An assistant DA (Sigourney Weaver) pressures him to retire, but Brown edges closer and closer to a meltdown.- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Oren Moverman
40In the near future, as America virtually loses the war on drugs, Robert Arctor, a narcotics cop in Orange County, Calif., becomes an addict when he goes under cover. He is wooing Donna, a dealer, to ferret out her supplier. At the same time, he receives orders to spy on his housemates, one of whom is suspected of being Donna's biggest customer.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Richard Linklater
41Single mother Josey Aimes (Charlize Theron) is part of a group of the first women to work at a local iron mine in Minnesota. Offended that they have to work with women, male workers at Eveleth Mines lash out at them and subject them to sexual harassment. Appalled by the constant stream of insults, sexually explicit language and physical abuse, Josey -- despite being cautioned against it by family and friends -- files a historic sexual harassment lawsuit.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Niki Caro
42Gov. Sarah Palin (Julianne Moore) of Alaska becomes Sen. John McCain's (Ed Harris) running mate in the 2008 presidential election.- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Jay Roach
43Evelyn Ryan (Julianne Moore) suffers in her marriage to Kelly (Woody Harrelson), a slovenly alcoholic whose only consistent quality is his utter lack of respect for her. As Evelyn struggles to make ends meet and care for their 10 children, she begins to turn to contests as a source of entertainment and much-needed income. To the amazement of her friends and family, Evelyn's quick wit leads her to pen prizewinning amateur jingles and one-liners for products all across the spectrum.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Jane Anderson
44Having already stolen two from the set of three priceless Napoleon Diamonds, expert jewel thief Max Burdett (Pierce Brosnan) decides to retire on a tropical island with his girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Lola (Salma Hayek). Fate intervenes, however, when Max discovers the third and final diamond is sitting on a docked cruise ship on his very island. It should be a simple job, but FBI agent Stan Lloyd (Woody Harrelson) shows up to make sure Max doesn't get any ideas.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Brett Ratner
45Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) has the easiest job in the world: he's a TV weatherman in Los Angeles, where the weather is so predictable he tapes his forecasts days in advance. Bored with his job, his life and his relationship with longtime girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner), Harris begins to receive secret messages from an electronic freeway sign near his home, which lead him to pursue romance with a British journalist (Victoria Tennant) and a vapid young model (Sarah Jessica Parker).- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Mick Jackson
46Feeling lonely and isolated, Wilson (Woody Harrelson) tracks down Pippa (Laura Dern), the ex-wife who left him 17 years earlier. She tells the neurotic and middle-aged misanthrope that he is the father of a teenager named Claire (Isabella Amara). Shocked, excited and hopeful, Wilson embarks on a madcap quest to connect with the daughter he never knew he had.- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Craig Johnson
47Harper Valley PTA is a 1978 comedy film starring Barbara Eden inspired by the 1968 hit country song "Harper Valley PTA" performed by Jeannie C. Riley and written by Tom T. Hall. In 1981, it was adapted into a television series, with Barbara Eden reprising her role. The film's tagline was: The song was scandalous. The movie is hilarious!- Released: 1978
- Directed by: Richard C. Bennett
48Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson), an escort for the wives of some of the most powerful men in Washington, D.C., is also their friend and confidant, and he entertains the ladies at weekly canasta games. When his closest friend, Lynn (Kristin Scott Thomas), discovers her lover stabbed to death, Carter offers to shield her from scandal by reporting the crime himself. He becomes a suspect and, aided by his lover (Moritz Bleibtreu), must turn amateur detective to protect Lynn and himself.- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Paul Schrader
49Bullets fly on the Atlanta freeway as armed thieves make their getaway following a bank robbery in broad daylight. Unhappy with the results, ruthless gangster Irina Vlaslov orders the men to pull off another job. One member of the team is Marcus Belmont (Anthony Mackie), a crooked cop who gets saddled with Chris Allen (Casey Affleck), his new but incorruptible police partner. As Belmont and his cohorts lay the groundwork for the heist, they come up with a devious plan to use Allen as their pawn.- Released: 2016
- Directed by: John Hillcoat
50Fired from his corporate job, a man (Anthony Mackie) agrees to impregnate his ex-fiancee (Kerry Washington) and a slew of lesbians for money.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Spike Lee
51A private investigator (Kevin Kline) keeps tabs on the proceedings as guests, cast and crew (Meryl Streep, Lindsay Lohan, Woody Harrelson) of a long-running radio show prepare for the final broadcast. Their home, the Fitzgerald Theater, is due for demolition, and they await the arrival of the Texas axe-man (Tommy Lee Jones). Meanwhile, the show's creator and host (Garrison Keillor) conducts business as usual in the face of the show's impending demise.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Robert Altman
52James Toback, a director who has spent several decades making movies on the edge of the mainstream, candidly discusses his career in this documentary that focuses on the making of his 2004 film "When Will I Be Loved" With commentary from a diverse roster of observers and actors, including Woody Allen and Harvey Keitel, the film sheds light on Toback's no-nonsense shooting style and the colorful lifestyle that informs his scripts for movies like "The Pick-up Artist" and "Fingers."- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Nicholas Jarecki
53When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy (Charlize Theron) and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara (AnnaSophia Robb), take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James (Nick Stahl). Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father (Dennis Hopper) lives.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: William Maher
54The Glass Castle is a 2017 drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, based on Jeannette Walls's 2005 memoir of the same name. Brie Larson stars Jeannette Walls, the eldest daughter of deeply dysfunctional Rex (Woody Harrelson) and Rose Mary Walls (Naomi Watts).- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
55Jack Faro (Woody Harrelson) is the grandson of a casino legend and a former poker champ himself, until he lost it all, including the casino he inherited, to liquor and alimony. In order to win back his casino, Jack must enter the upcoming World Championship of Poker, where he will face stiff competition from famous players like Deuce Fairbanks (Dennis Farina) and Lainie Schwartzman (Cheryl Hines).- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Zak Penn
56Cool Blue is a 1990 English language romantic comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Ely Pouget, and Hank Azaria and directed by Mark Mullin and Richard Shepard. The film received an R rating by the MPAA.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Richard Shepard, Mark Mullin
57Harry Barber (Woody Harrelson) is a good guy who tries to go bad but can't. Two years ago Harry was set up and went to prison for being honest. Recently released, bitter and disillusioned, the only thing keeping him in the town of Palmetto is his girlfriend, Nina (Gina Gershon). That is until he meets Rhea Malroux (Elisabeth Shue), who offers him a deal he finds hard to refuse.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff
58Jaded lawyer Eddie Dodd (James Woods), a well-regarded activist in the 1960s whose moment has long passed, now smokes marijuana and defends drug dealers who pay in cash. Recent law graduate Roger Baron (Robert Downey Jr.) becomes Dodd's apprentice, hoping to learn from him. When an agitated mother walks in insisting her son is innocent of the murder he was jailed for eight years ago, idealistic Roger prods Eddie to take the case, and the pair uncovers a huge conspiracy that endangers them both.- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Joseph Ruben
59Sue (Jennifer Aniston), a workaholic, is a traveling saleswoman peddling cheap art to motels. On one of her stops she meets Mike (Steve Zahn), a lonely motel manager who still lives with his parents. Though Mike hardly dares hope his clumsy attempts to seduce Sue will work, she unexpectedly responds, and the pair have a one-night stand. After Sue leaves the next day, Mike decides to pursue her, setting off a chain of events that will alter both their lives forever.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Stephen Belber
60An everyday guy (Woody Harrelson) believes he is a superhero and befriends a teenager while seeing a psychiatrist.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Peter Stebbings
61Michael Henderson (Stephen Dillane) is a reporter covering the war in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. He develops a competitive friendship with Flynn (Woody Harrelson), an arrogant TV reporter, as they cover the chaos and suffering occurring around them. When Henderson reports on a dilapidated orphanage, he becomes affected by the plight of its occupants. With the help of an American aid worker named Nina (Marisa Tomei), Henderson tries to find a way to smuggle the children out of the country.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Michael Winterbottom
62When bank teller Sheila (Alicia Silverstone) hears from her boyfriend and boss, bank manager Rick (Joshua Leonard), that if he loses the bank any more money he'll be fired, she decides to use the opportunity to get even for his infidelity. Unbeknownst to her, however, the same night she decides to rob the bank, two other tellers, Stuart (Paulo Costanzo) and Jason (Woody Harrelson), are planning the same thing -- each without knowing the other's plans.- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Gavin Grazer
63An indebted travel agent (Robin Williams) tries to land $1 million by claiming a dead body is his missing brother.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Mark Mylod
64In a future society where guns are illegal, a fist-fighter (Josh Hartnett) and a swordsman (Gackt) pummel and slash their way through a reclusive leader's army of thugs.- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Guy Moshe
65Steve Addington (Matthew McConaughey) is a professional surfer and beach bum who lives to ride the waves. Content simply to live in the moment, he has a dilemma when his finances dry up and businessman Eddie Zarno (Jeffrey Nordling) offers to hire him for a virtual reality game. Since there are suddenly no good waves in the ocean, Addington must reconsider Zarno's offer and ponder his place in the world. Struggling with the choice, Addington seeks advice from his friends.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: S.R. Bindler
66Millionaire oncologist Dr. Michael Reynolds (Woody Harrelson) is living a life of luxury in Los Angeles when he is assigned to young cancer patient Brandon Monroe (Jon Seda), a violent former gang member with nothing but contempt for the doctor. Monroe, who is part Cherokee, gets hold of a gun, kidnaps Reynolds and forces him to go to an Arizona reservation, where he thinks a lake's healing powers will cure him. Their journey is fraught with danger but leads to insights for both men.- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Michael Cimino
- 67A teen living with her strong-willed mother must take her brother to a specialized facility. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist at protests surrounding a landmark medical case.
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Laura Chinn
- 68Woody Harrelson has to get through a wild and illicit night in London and take his family to the Harry Potter set to prove he's not a deadbeat dad.
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Woody Harrelson
69A woman struggles to redefine her life after divorce.- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Stuart Townsend
70Pardoned by the president, a lucky turkey (Owen Wilson) named Reggie gets to live a carefree lifestyle, until fellow fowl Jake (Woody Harrelson) recruits him for a history-changing mission. Jake and Reggie travel back in time to the year 1621, just before the first Thanksgiving. The plan: Prevent all turkeys from ever becoming holiday dinners. Unfortunately, the two birds encounter colonist Myles Standish (Colm Meaney), out to capture feathered friends for all the hungry Pilgrims.- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Jimmy Hayward
71Ted & Venus
Woody Harrelson, Gena RowlandsTed & Venus is a 1991 film directed by Bud Cort. This comedy is written by Bud Cort and Paul Ciotti, and features and all-star cast including Brian Thompson. The original music is composed by David Robbins. The film was initially released theatrically in the United States on December 20, 1991. and on home video in 1993. On March 1, 2005, the film was released on DVD in Canada by Legacy Entertainment, but in full frame format and without any bonus material. The DVD has since been discontinued, and as of 2010, there are currently no plans for a new DVD of the film.- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Bud Cort
72Killer Instinct
Melissa Gilbert, Woody Harrelson, Kevin ConroyForced by her superiors to release a patient, a psychiatrist (Melissa Gilbert) is blamed after he kills someone.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Waris Hussein
73This documentary examines the U.S. government's marijuana regulations, and how these laws have influenced public perceptions of the drug. Narrated by noted pot advocate Woody Harrelson, the film opens with a series of comically outdated anti-drug reels before chronicling America's relationship with marijuana through the decades. Filmmaker Ron Mann splices together archival footage of U.S. politicians, musicians and artists to support his weed-friendly argument.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Ron Mann
74Free Jimmy is a 2008 Norwegian/British computer adult animated comedy film first released in Norwegian in 2006, and later in English in 2008. The film was written and directed by acclaimed Norwegian subculture comic book artist Christopher Nielsen and the film features a number of characters from Nielsen's dark humor-laden comic books. The plot is an adult-oriented black comedy in which different groups of varying nationalities, and motives, all attempt to find a wayward and drug-addicted elephant in the Norwegian wilderness before the others do. The film explores a wide number of themes including addiction, drug abuse, freedom, nature, tragedy, crime, materialism, urban decay, animal cruelty and animal rights. It was Norway's first computer animated film, and costing in excess of 120 million Norwegian kroner it is the second most expensive Norwegian film to date, behind Max Manus. Several British CGI studios were involved in the production of the film, although the film was mostly a Norwegian production. The voice actors for the original Norwegian version included Kristopher Schau, Jan Sælid, Are&Odin, Egil Birkeland, Terje Ragner, Anders T. Andersen and Mikkel Gaup.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Christopher Nielsen
75In this made-for-TV musical, Gordon Goose (Dan Gilroy) enlists the help of his friend Little Bo Peep (Shelley Duvall) -- still searching for her sheep -- to solve the mystery of what happened to his mom, Mother Goose (Jean Stapleton). Things escalate when other characters begin disappearing from Rhymeland, including Peter Piper (Harry Anderson), Mary (Cyndi Lauper), Georgie Porgie (Art Garfunkel) and the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Deborah Harry).- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Jeff Stein
76This documentary chronicles the events in the Chinese capital city of Nanking following the Japanese invasion of 1937. Combining archival footage with interviews and cinematic recreations of historic events, the film follows German businessman John Rabe (Jürgen Prochnow), surgeon Bob Wilson (Woody Harrelson) and American missionary Minnie Vautrin (Mariel Hemingway) as they sacrifice their own safety to protect Chinese refugees from the marauding Japanese army.- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Bill Guttentag
77A down-on-his-luck actor, Matt Hobbs (Nick Nolte) is estranged from his trouble-prone wife (Tracey Ullman) and winds up raising their young daughter, Jeannie (Whittni Wright), on his own. Given his dearth of acting work, Matt finds employment as a chauffeur for eccentric movie producer Burke Adler (Albert Brooks). While Burke begins dating divorcée Nan Mulhanney (Julie Kavner), Matt becomes involved with the beautiful Cathy Breslow (Joely Richardson), signaling positive changes for both men.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: James L. Brooks
78Bay Cove is a 1987 thriller, horror film written by Tim Kring and directed by Carl Schenkel.- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Carl Schenkel
79Mickey's 60th Birthday is the 1988 television special broadcast on the Walt Disney anthology television series on November 18, 1988 on NBC. As the title suggests, it was produced for the 60th anniversary of the Mickey Mouse character. Like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, much of the footage featured in the film is live-action with newly made animation. It was rebroadcast on Disney Channel Europe on November 18, 2008 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the special, as well as Mickey's 80th birthday.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Scot Garen, Joie Albrecht
