Mickey rourke best movies
by tinnes-04102 | created - 13 Dec 2020 | updated - 5 months ago | Publicthat I have seen ranked. One of my favorite actors ever his run in the 80s was great. Sadly he left for boxing in 1992 when he returned to acting his career was stalled. sin city and the wrestler in 2000s led to a small comeback, which only lasted two years really. one of the best actors ever who did not get the career he deserves hope he gets a chance to at least make one more great film.
Best Performances (of films I've seen)
1. Randy Robinson (the Wrestler)
2. Marv ( Sin City/ sin city 2)
3. Stanley White (Year of Dragon)
4. Henry Chinaski (Barfly)
Harry Angel (angel heart)
5. Charlie (The Pope of Greenwich Village)
6. The Motorcycle Kid (Rumble Fish)
8. Robert (Dinner)
9. Jonny Handsome (JH)
10. Teddy (Body heat)
11. Jim (the pledge)
eureka
12. Martin (A prayer for the dying)
13. Jordan (Man on fire)
14. Whiplash (Iron man 2)
15. Harley Davidson (Harley and Marlo)
16. Tool (the expendables)
17. Darrius (Stormbreaker)
18. Nick ( heavans gate)
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1. Body Heat (1981)
R | 113 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Director: Lawrence Kasdan | Stars: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson
Votes: 40,153 | Gross: $24.06M
Grade: A
Mickey is great in his 5 minutes leaves an impression
2. The Wrestler (2008)
R | 109 min | Drama, Sport
A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.
Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis
Votes: 320,026 | Gross: $26.24M
His best performance robbed of an Oscar
Grade: A
3. Angel Heart (1987)
X | 113 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A private investigator is hired by a man who calls himself Louis Cyphre to track down a singer named Johnny Favorite. But the investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Votes: 95,864 | Gross: $17.19M
Sadly bombed at the box office. Underrated and Mickey goes toe to toe with De Niro
Grade: A-
4. Year of the Dragon (1985)
R | 134 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A police detective cracks down on organized crime in Chinatown after the murders of Triad and Mafia leaders.
Director: Michael Cimino | Stars: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo
Votes: 17,730 | Gross: $18.70M
Sadly bombed at box office, but this is one of the best cops film of the 80s with a powerful lead performance from Mickey. His presence draws you in
Grade: A-
5. The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)
R | 121 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two cousins unknowingly rob the mob and face the dangerous consequences.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Daryl Hannah, Geraldine Page
Votes: 9,826 | Gross: $6.14M
Mickey and Eric roberts have amazing chemistry
Grade: A-
6. Eureka (1983)
R | 130 min | Drama, Thriller
In 1925, a lone and obsessed Arctic prospector Jack McCann finally strikes gold. Twenty years later, he begins spiraling out of control when his only daughter becomes engaged to a man he strongly dislikes.
Director: Nicolas Roeg | Stars: Gene Hackman, Theresa Russell, Rutger Hauer, Jane Lapotaire
Votes: 3,759 | Gross: $0.12M
Early role for Mickey where he plays a mob lawyer great here and oozes appeal. Gene hackman's best performance and one of the best performances of all time. One of the most misunderstood movies ever.
Grade: A-
7. Sin City (2005)
R | 124 min | Crime, Thriller
An exploration of the dark and miserable Basin City and three of its residents, all of whom are caught up in violent corruption.
Directors: Frank Miller, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba
Votes: 793,959 | Gross: $74.10M
His career comeback before wrestler amazing steals the movie. I think he should have been nominated
Grade; A-
8. Diner (1982)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of college-age buddies struggle with their imminent passage into adulthood in 1959 Baltimore.
Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Daniel Stern
Votes: 22,835 | Gross: $14.10M
The film that would help lead to his stardom. This Is a great hangout film. And mickeys sex appeal and leading man charisma shines through in this supporting role.
Grade: A-
9. Rumble Fish (1983)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 37,704 | Gross: $2.49M
One of the best teen movies of the 1980s. Better than the outsiders. Matt Dillion One do the best under 20 runs ever. Here Mickey once again steals the show
Grade: B+
10. Heaven's Gate (1980)
R | 219 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
During the Johnson County War in 1890 Wyoming, a sheriff born into wealth does his best to protect immigrant farmers from rich cattle interests.
Director: Michael Cimino | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston
Votes: 17,158 | Gross: $3.48M
One of Mickey 1st imbd credits right before his breakout in body heat and diner. In small moments he is in the film. He acts upon walken as his brother. A box office bomb and ruined new Hollywood upon its release Heavans gate director cut was later looked at as a masterpiece.
11. Barfly (1987)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Based on the life of successful poet Charles Bukowski and his exploits in Hollywood during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Director: Barbet Schroeder | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance
Votes: 21,986 | Gross: $3.22M
Surprisingly made by Cannon films. After mommy dearest, Faye Dunaway sadly had little career opportunities. This is her best late career role. Mickey Rorque is unrecognizable and gives one of the best performances of his career. Offbeat film about grimy offbeat people. Although it did not do well at box office film has developed a following and is actually one of his most known performances.
Grade: B+
12. The Pledge (I) (2001)
R | 124 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A retiring police detective pledges to catch the killer of a young child.
Director: Sean Penn | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Clarkson, Beau Daniels
Votes: 67,745 | Gross: $19.72M
Mickey in one scene and crushes it. Forogt late acting Jack Nicholson is also great here
Grade; B+
13. Iron Man 2 (2010)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Sci-Fi
With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.
Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle
Votes: 868,862 | Gross: $312.43M
Sadly most of his work was left on the cutting room floor. Iron man 2 has aged well over the years and I can appreciate what Mickey was trying to do.
Grade: B+
14. Johnny Handsome (1989)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.
Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Elizabeth McGovern, Morgan Freeman
Votes: 11,013 | Gross: $7.24M
Underrated and sadly telling film
Grade: B
15. Man on Fire (2004)
R | 146 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In Mexico City, a former CIA operative swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.
Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell
Votes: 389,768 | Gross: $77.91M
Underated Denzal film Mickey gives a solid supporting turn, 2000s he started to get some more work compared to late 90s.
Grade: B
16. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)
R | 102 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.
Directors: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 170,518 | Gross: $13.76M
Not nearly as good as the first (plot is kind of mess) but Mickey is still great here and I like the stuff with Joseph Gordon Levit.
Grade: B-
17. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)
R | 98 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two lone riders hold up a bank's armoured car to save their friend's bar from imminent foreclosure. Soon, the mission goes awry when they discover the vehicle's unexpected cargo.
Director: Simon Wincer | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Don Johnson, Chelsea Field, Daniel Baldwin
Votes: 22,475 | Gross: $7.43M
Great chemistry between Mickey and don. Cheesy 90s fun
Grade: B-
18. A Prayer for the Dying (1987)
R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
Director: Mike Hodges | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis
Votes: 5,717 | Gross: $1.43M
Upon its release disowned by director and star. They were upset about the editing and music. Many were critical of Mickey's accent. However, I think its fine and he gives a very good performance which elevates the film. Bob Hoskins is also good here as is a young Liam neeson. Underrated solid action film not as bad as people say. His comments about the IRA would help derail his Carrer
Grade: B-
19. The Expendables (2010)
R | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren
Votes: 364,798 | Gross: $103.07M
Part of Mickey's 2010s comeback was brief. Many classic actors were brought back for this film wish he had more to do.
Grade: C+
20. Stormbreaker (2006)
PG | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Family
After the death of his uncle, the 14-year-old schoolboy Alex Rider is forced by the Special Operations Division of the UK's secret intelligence service, MI6, into a mission which will save millions of lives.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Alex Pettyfer, Mickey Rourke, Sophie Okonedo, Sarah Bolger
Votes: 25,599 | Gross: $0.65M
Mickey wasted here this film failed to spawn a franchise.
Grade: 55
21. The Rainmaker (1997)
PG-13 | 135 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes, Jon Voight
Votes: 82,909 | Gross: $45.86M
22. Buffalo '66 (1998)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After being released from prison, Billy is set to visit his parents with his wife, whom he does not actually have. This provokes Billy to act out, as he kidnaps a girl and forces her to act as his wife for the visit.
Director: Vincent Gallo | Stars: Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Mickey Rourke
Votes: 60,306 | Gross: $2.38M
23. Animal Factory (2000)
R | 94 min | Crime, Drama
A young man goes to prison and a tough, older convict takes him under his wing as a mentor.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong, Danny Trejo, Mark Boone Junior
Votes: 14,650 | Gross: $0.04M
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