10 Best Jeff Bridges Movies (According To IMDb)

Jeff Bridges is an actor whom audiences love to see pop up in any movie. His long and acclaimed career in Hollywood started in the 1970s, and is still going strong after all these years. His effortless charm, powerful intensity, and constant professionalism have helped him to deliver countless spectacular performances.

Bridges is the kind of actor who will deliver in any role no matter the size of the part or the genre of film. However, his talents have also meant that he has been able to join some truly great projects that have thrilled fans throughout the years. Here are Jeff Bridges’ best movies, according to IMDb.

10 K-PAX (2001): 7.4

K-PAX is not one of Bridges’ most high-profile films, but it seems to be a crowd-pleaser, nonetheless. Bridges stars as a psychiatrist at a mental hospital who encounters a patient (Kevin Spacey) who insists he is a being from another planet.

The movie is a simple and charming drama that tells a sci-fi story that could be entirely made up. It makes for an entertaining and heartwarming tale that doesn’t explore any deep or complex ideas but has a lot of fun through its simplicity.

9 The Last Unicorn (1982): 7.5

Bridges has lent his famous vocals to a variety of animated films, including this underrated Rankin/Bass production. The film follows a brave unicorn who goes on a journey to discover what happened to the rest of her kind. Throughout her quest, she is pursued by an evil king who wants to use her power.

Bridges joins an impressive voice cast that includes Mia Farrow, Alan Arkin, and Christopher Lee. Though the animation style may not have aged well, the film is still a fun and thrilling fantasy adventure that the whole family can enjoy.

8 The Fisher King (1991): 7.5

Bridges has the unique ability to combine drama and comedy in such an effective way. He does so to great effect in Terry Gilliam’s dramedy, The Fisher King. Bridges plays a despondent former radio DJ who seeks personal redemption by helping an eccentric homeless man (Robin Williams) find happiness.

Bridges and Williams are a wonderful pair in the movie, each giving fantastic performances that complement the other. The movie is a funny, strange and moving exploration of their unique friendship and how they manage to help one another turn their lives around.

7 Only The Brave (2017): 7.6

Bridges added his gravitas to the impressive ensemble behind the harrowing true story of Only the Brave. The film tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters in Arizona who bravely faced incredible danger and tragedy when a wildfire threatened their community in 2013.

Bridges joins Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly in this incredible real-life drama. The entire cast is exceptional, and the story of true heroism is unforgettable. It is a riveting drama about the sacrifices these men took to save lives.

6 True Grit (2010): 7.6

Taking on a role made famous by John Wayne can be intimidating, but Bridges proved to be an even more impressive Rooster Cogburn in the Coen Brothers’ western, True Grit. Bridges plays the one-eyed U.S. Marshal who is hired by a young girl (Hailee Steinfeld) to track down the man who killed her father.

Bridges is funny, intimidating and stoic as the somewhat unconventional hero. Steinfeld makes an impressive debut, and Matt Damon provides a solid supporting turn. The movie is an exciting, entertaining and sharp western adventure with confident direction from the Coens.

5 Hell Or High Water (2016): 7.6

Bridges has played the seasoned cowboy role several times in his career but always managed to find something new to do with it. Hell or High Water is a gripping and thrilling modern western about two brothers (Chris Pine and Ben Foster) who go on a bank robbing spree across Texas with a veteran lawman (Bridges) on their tail.

The clever heist film elevated by the spectacular performances from its cast. Bridges is especially solid as the man nearing the end of his career yet not ready to call it quits.

4 The Little Prince (2015): 7.7

Bridges joins the animated world once again for the inventive, underrated gem The Little Prince. The story follows a young girl who is put on a strict path to success by her mother but is soon introduced to a world of imagination by her eccentric and elderly neighbor, voiced by Bridges.

The film also features voice performances from the likes of Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd and Benicio Del Toro. It is a beautiful and touching story about the importance of connecting to the people around you.

3 Iron Man (2008): 7.9

Bridges is one of the actors who helped kick off the massively successful MCU with the very first Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. stepped into the role of Tony Stark for the first time in this origin story of how a selfish billionaire businessman became one of Earth’s mightiest heroes. Bridges plays the very first MCU villain, Obadiah Stane.

Though the first of the MCU films, Iron Man remains one of the franchise’s best. Downey Jr. proves that this was the role he was born to play, bringing humor, swagger, and intensity to the role. It is an endlessly fun and exciting superhero adventure.

2 The Last Picture Show (1971): 8.0

Bridges managed to score an Oscar nomination with one of his very first film roles in the classic The Last Picture Show. The film looks at a group of high schoolers in an isolated West Texas town that is slowly crumbling due to economic hardships. Bridges plays a star athlete with dreams of leaving the town for a better life.

The beautiful black-and-white film is a bleak and fascinating high school drama about class differences, young struggles and relationships. It features wonderful performances from the young cast and remains a brilliant film of the New Hollywood era.

1 The Big Lebowski (1998): 8.1

Bridges gives his most hilarious and iconic performance in the cult comedy The Big Lebowski. Bridges plays the Dude, an aimless stoner who spends his time bowling, smoking and drinking White Russians. Following a case of mistaken identity, he finds himself wrapped up in a missing person case.

The Coen Brothers movie is an epically hilarious take on the classic noir films with a protagonist without the brains or determination to solve the case. Bridges is perfect as the Dude and John Goodman gives one of his best performances as his deranged Vietnam-obsessed bowling buddy.

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