Brad Pitt’s 7 Best Movies, Ranked

Brad Pitt has been making films in Hollywood for almost four decades. But his breakthrough came when he played a memorable role Thelma and Louisewhich made him a sex symbol in 1991. Pitt could have forgone his movie star looks, but instead he has proven himself to be one of the industry’s most resilient actors and an accomplished producer of film and television. Pitt has worked with other top actors and some of the best directors, giving him a number of memorable roles over the years.

This week, Pitt’s latest film, Wolvesreunites him with his Ocean’s Eleven Co-headliner George Clooney. The film had a brief stint in theaters before heading to Apple TV+, where it is now streaming. But in honor of Pitt’s new film, it’s time to look back at the seven best Brad Pitt films.

7. 12 Monkeys (1995)

Brad Pitt has had flashier – and perhaps even better – roles than Jeffrey Goines 12 monkeys. But director Terry Gilliam’s dark science fiction flick is by far one of the best films Pitt has ever made. Pitt largely takes a backseat to Bruce Willis, who plays James Cole. James comes from a future where humanity has been nearly wiped out by a plague that may somehow be linked to Jeffrey and his wealthy father, Dr. Leland Goines (Christopher Plummer).

James is sent back in time to discover how Jeffrey and his radical group, the Army of 12 Monkeys, caused an apocalypse. He finds an unexpected ally in Dr. Kathryn Railly (Madeleine Stowe), a psychiatrist who finds evidence that James’ time travel trip is not a hoax.

Rent or buy 12 monkeys on Prime Video.

6. Burn After Reading (2008)

The Coen Brothers Burning after reading features Pitt in one of his funniest roles to date as personal trainer Chad Feldheimer. Through a series of unlikely events, Chad and his colleague Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) discover the manuscript of an autobiography by former CIA agent Osborne Cox (John Malkovich). But Chad and Linda don’t recognize the manuscript for what it actually is and believe they have stumbled upon valuable intelligence secrets.

Chad and Linda attempt to blackmail Osborne or sell his information to Russian intelligence agents. George Clooney also stars in this film as Harry Pfarrer, the man who has an affair with Osborne’s wife Katie Cox (Tilda Swinton). Pitt and Swinton only get to share one scene, and trust us, you’ll remember it when the time comes.

Rent or buy Burning after reading on Prime Video.

5. Legends of Autumn (1994)

Pitt was still in his heartthrob’s prime when he played the lead role Legends of Autumna romantic drama in which he played Tristian Ludlow, the middle son of rancher Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins). Aidan Quinn played Tristian’s older brother Alfred Ludlow, while Henry Thomas portrayed her younger brother Samuel Ludlow.

A love triangle arises when Samuel brings home his future bride Susannah Fincannon (Julia Ormond), a woman who immediately has her eye on Tristian. But as the years pass, tragedy strikes the Ludlows, separated by the First World War. When the war is over, even Aidan develops feelings for Susannah. It’s emotionally messy at times, but Legends of Autumn is also a gripping family saga that deserves its epic status.

Regard Legends of Autumn on Netflix.

4. Moneyball (2011)

At the time Pitt was starring Money ballhe easily took on roles appropriate to his age. In this film he played Billy Beane, a former baseball player who never quite managed to become a star. But as general manager of the Oakland Athletics, the real Billy Beane left his mark on the entire game of baseball.

The film takes some creative liberties with the true story of how this happened. The synopsis states that Beane meets Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), an analyst who has found a way to accurately identify undervalued baseball players. Using Brand’s methods, Beane puts together the first winning team the A’s have had in years. But the real challenge to his Moneyball ideology is whether this team can make it to the World Series.

Rent or buy Money ball on Prime Video.

3. Seven (1995)

David Fincher’s Seven is one of the greatest thrillers of all time, especially because of the ending, which we don’t want to give away here. Pitt plays David Mills, a homicide detective who recently moved with his wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow). David is partnered with an experienced detective, William Somerset (Morgan Freeman), who is completely tired of his life and is ready to give up his career.

Their first case together uncovers a disturbing serial killer who commits his crimes based on a twisted interpretation of the seven deadly sins. Each murder victim dies in increasingly gruesome ways. And with David and William hot on his trail, it’s only a matter of time before the killer sets his sights on them too.

Regard Seven To AMC+.

2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

In perhaps his last collaboration with director Quentin Tarantino, Pitt played a major role Once upon a time in Hollywood as Cliff Booth, an aging stuntman and personal driver for his friend Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio). Aside from Rick, there are very few people like Cliff, and almost everyone is convinced that he murdered his wife. But Cliff is so formidable that even the great Bruce Lee (Mike Moh) has difficulty dealing with him in an impromptu fight.

There are scenes in the film where Cliff comes into conflict with the Manson family that are dripping with tension. The way Cliff defuses these situations is incredibly memorable and Tarantino’s way of turning the story on its head.

Regard Once upon a time in Hollywood To Hulu.

1. Fight Club (1999)

If we want to talk about the very best Brad Pitt movie, we have to break the first two rules Fight club. Pitt reunited with Seven Director David Fincher for this adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel. This time Pitt plays Tyler Durden, the new best friend of Ed Norton’s unnamed narrator. Tyler is sassy, ​​outgoing, handsome, and confident – all qualities the narrator doesn’t have. Tyler even seduces Marla Singer (frequent Tim Burton collaborator Helena Bonham Carter), a woman the narrator doesn’t particularly like.

Together with Tyler, the narrator is co-founder of Fight Club, a group that allows men to express their aggressiveness by beating each other up. But Tyler isn’t happy with that. He wants to create a revolutionary movement. And by the time the narrator realizes what is happening, Tyler has already put his big plans into action.

Regard Fight club on Hulu.