List of the best Mickey Rourke movies: The Wrestler(2008), Angel Heart(1987), Barfly(1987), Bullet(1996), Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For(2014), Francesco(1989), A Prayer for the Dying(1987), Johnny Handsome(1989), Homeboy(1988), Tiger(2018), Nightmare Cinema(2018), Shades(1999) ... ...
Drama
USA|France
2008
110 Minutes
Randy "the Ram" Robinson
Mickey Rourke Marisa Tomei Evan Rachel Wood Mark Margolis Todd Barry Wass Stevens Judah Friedlander Ernest Miller
wrestler daughter fan stripper somber gripping gritty gym trailer wrestling ring strip club store father/daughter relationship romance comeback wrestling health aging fall quest
A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
UK|Canada|USA
1987
113 Minutes
Harold R. 'Harry' Angel
Mickey Rourke Robert De Niro Lisa Bonet Charlotte Rampling Stocker Fontelieu Brownie McGhee Michael Higgins Charles Gordone Kathleen Wilhoite
private investigator singer daughter satan magician dark gripping suspenseful new york city new orleans hotel racetrack mystery murder secret detective voodoo investigation mystery pursuit
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.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1987
100 Minutes
Henry Chinaski
Mickey Rourke Faye Dunaway Alice Krige Jack Nance J.C. Quinn Frank Stallone Sandy Martin Roberta Bassin
writer drunk bartender barfly woman publisher gritty hedonistic cheeky emotional los angeles bar street apartment parking lot alcoholism poetry misfits drinking fighting
Based on the life of successful poet Charles Bukowski and his exploits in Hollywood during the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1996
96 Minutes
Mickey Rourke Tupac Shakur Ted Levine Adrien Brody John Enos III
junkie best friend drug dealer brother henchman ex-convict bleak gritty tense brooklyn, n.y. house prison street drugs addiction brotherhood vengeance crime feud temptation
A Jewish junkie is paroled after 8 years in prison, and once back on the street, rips off a drug dealer whom he already had a grudge against. The drug dealer hires an enforcer to retaliate,... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
USA
2014
101 Minutes
Marv
Mickey Rourke Robert Rodriguez Jessica Alba Josh Brolin Joseph Gordon-Levitt Rosario Dawson Bruce Willis Eva Green Powers Boothe Dennis Haysbert Ray Liotta
cop mobster frat boy woman killer pimp brash brooding dark city street car bar hotel restaurant fighting love crime death hope
Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.
Biography
Italy|West Germany
1989
155 Minutes
Francesco
Mickey Rourke Helena Bonham Carter Paolo Bonacelli Andréa Ferréol Hanns Zischler Peter Berling Mario Adorf Fabio Bussotti Riccardo De Torrebruna Alekander Duin Edward Farrelly
Docudrama about the life of St-Francis of Assisi.
Mystery & Thriller
UK
1987
106 Minutes
Martin Fallon
Mickey Rourke Bob Hoskins Alan Bates Sammi Davis Christopher Fulford Liam Neeson Alison Doody Karl Johnson Ian Bartholomew Peggy Aitchison Cliff Burnett
terrorist ira agent priest mortician rival somber emotional tense ireland london cemetery street irish republican army assassination bombing one last job confession the troubles quest escape
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.
Crime, Drama
USA
1989
95 Minutes
Mickey Rourke Ellen Barkin Elizabeth McGovern Morgan Freeman Forest Whitaker Lance Henriksen Scott Wilson
gangster triad gritty new orleans united states revenge new identity presumed dead revenge 1980s
After being double crossed and thrown in jail, a deformed gangster gets a new face and rehabilitation, but his desire for revenge looms.
Drama
USA
1988
112 Minutes
Screenwriter
Mickey Rourke Christopher Walken Debra Feuer Thomas Quinn Kevin Conway Antony Alda Jon Polito Bill Slayton
boxer promoter love interest criminal bleak asbury park, n.j. boardwalk beach boxing ring hideout boxing new love crime friendship corruption mental impairment transformation temptation love 1980s
A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly criminal, Wesley, who's planing a big score.
Biography, Drama
India
2018
100 Minutes
Frank Donovan
Mickey Rourke Janel Parrish Prem Singh Michael Pugliese Marshall Manesh Jacob Grodnik Pepper Sweeney Michael "Mick" Harrity
When a group of Indian and Pakistani nurses are held hostage in Iraq by a terrorist organization, a secret agent is drawn out of hiding to rescue them.
Horror
USA
2018
119 Minutes
Mickey Rourke David Slade Ryûhei Kitamura Richard Chamberlain Adam Godley Orson Chaplin Eric Nelsen Kevin Fonteyne Maurice Benard
Five strangers converge at a haunted movie theater owned by The Projectionist. Once inside, the audience members witness a series of screenings showing them their deepest fears and darkest secrets over five tales.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama
Belgium
1999
100 Minutes
Paul S. Sullivan
Mickey Rourke Jan Decleir Andrew Howard Gene Bervoets Luk D'Heu Koen De Bouw Gert Lahousse Mireille Leveque Filip Peeters David Steegen Wim Stevens
Shades is a film about (imaginary) Belgian serial killer Freddy Lebecq which producer Max Vogel, a former lawyer, is determined to make into an internationally co-produced, relatively big ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
1994
100 Minutes
Frank T. Wells
Mickey Rourke Lori Singer Brion James Peter Berg Rodney A. Grant Aaron Neville Charlie Sexton
Frank T. Wells has just been released from prison after serving a term for manslaughter. Frank's a reasonably honest man and a good rodeo rider. When he meets up with Scarlett, a bank ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1998
96 Minutes
Father Frank Larkin
Mickey Rourke Dan Futterman Carlo Alban Luna Lauren Velez Josh Mostel Peter Maloney Vincent Laresca Rosanna DeSoto Dick Latessa Grace Garland Brandon Segarra
In Los Angeles, two rival gang leaders are also trying to be music producers. When DJ's equipment shorts out and Lonzo is cut out of the action by a record producer, the two join forces, ... See full summary »
Action
USA
2015
96 Minutes
Zorringer
Mickey Rourke Freida Pinto Ryan Kwanten Jon Mack Jason Gibson Carolina Gómez Maruia Shelton Steven Galarce
gunman fighter lover couple friend tense suspenseful united states dueling interracial romance journey adventure 21st century
Follows the journey of John and Colt, gunfighters and sometimes lovers, on parallel but very different journeys through an underground dueling culture.
Action
USA
1998
90 Minutes
Rudy Ray
Mickey Rourke Kevin Gage Danny Trejo Frederic Forrest James Gammon Werner Schreyer Michael Wright Paul Ben-Victor Robert Zachar Nina Savelle Yolanda Williams
Convicted corporate criminal Howard engineers a prison break as he and a number of fellow inmates are being transferred to a new facility. The escapees storm a shopping mall and take a ... See full summary »
War, Adventure, Action
USA
2015
92 Minutes
Major A.J. Redding
Mickey Rourke Dolph Lundgren Luke Goss Chuck Liddell Noah Segan Steven Luke Jake Stormoen Ryan Kelley K.C. Clyde
soldiers train captain thrilling germany battlefield battle nazis world war ii transformation rivalry
A rag tag unit of misfits known as the War Pigs must go behind enemy lines to exterminate Nazis by any means necessary.
Adventure, Action
2020
96 Minutes
Corbulo
Mickey Rourke Bai Ling Vladimir Kulich Marta Castellví Joaquim de Almeida Bosco Hogan Ciaran O'Grady Tristan McConnell Mark Aaron
army commander friend enemy intense engaging rousing spirited armenia death survival survival skills adventure pursuit rivalry underdog escape
A half-Roman soldier must cross deadly terrain to save two legions who are trapped behind enemy lines.
Documentary
Canada
2013
89 Minutes
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Mickey Rourke Ed O'Neill Mark Kriegel Jiwan Kim Bob Arum
The outcome of the 1982 WBC Lightweight title bout between Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Duk Koo Kim is examined.
Drama
USA
1983
94 Minutes
Matt Dillon Mickey Rourke Diane Lane Dennis Hopper Diana Scarwid Vincent Spano Nicolas Cage Chris Penn Laurence Fishburne William Smith Michael Higgins
tough guy girlfriend brother father friend police officer bleak tender gritty emotional new york state bar pool hall small town adolescence violence family small-town life alcoholism troubled youth
Rusty James, an absent-minded street thug struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days when gang warfare was going on.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1982
110 Minutes
Robert "Boogie" Sheftell
Steve Guttenberg Mickey Rourke Kevin Bacon Tim Daly Ellen Barkin Paul Reiser Kathryn Dowling Michael Tucker Jessica James Colette Blonigan Kelle Kipp
college graduate groom music lover womanizer emotional amusing diner baltimore maturing marriage love friendship youth transformation discovery 1950s
A group of college-age buddies struggle with their imminent passage into adulthood in 1959 Baltimore.
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Biography
France|USA|UK
2005
128 Minutes
Keira Knightley Mickey Rourke Edgar Ramírez Delroy Lindo Lucy Liu Christopher Walken Mena Suvari Mo'Nique Macy Gray Jacqueline Bisset Dabney Coleman
bounty hunter mentor partner bondsman girlfriend psychologist thrilling incredible sultry frenetic los angeles las vegas armored vehicle government building desert domino harvey frame-up dangerous job armed conflict theft
A recounting of Domino Harvey's life story. The daughter of actor Laurence Harvey turned away from her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
Indonesia|USA
2013
104 Minutes
Kellan Lutz Mickey Rourke Ario Bayu Tio Pakusadewo Verdi Solaiman Rahayu Saraswati Frans Tumbuan Mike Lucock Uli Auliani Nick McKinless
terrorist agent thrilling island indonesia suicide bombing work detective pursuit
A Muslim detective teams with an American posing as a graduate student to find the man behind a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Indonesia.
Action, Adventure
USA
2012
92 Minutes
Maxwell
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Mickey Rourke Til Schweiger Lili Taylor Miguel Ferrer Mark Margolis Andrea Frankle Austin Naulty Josie Ho David Jensen Tom Proctor
hitman thrilling new orleans vengeance secret identity pursuit 2010s
A specialist carrier is hired to deliver a mysterious case to the underworld's most dangerous hitman.
Action, Crime, Drama
UK
2015
97 Minutes
Daryl Hannah Mickey Rourke Eric Roberts Dominique Swain Michael Madsen Jeff Fahey Gary Daniels Alan Ford
hitman assassin villain criminal gang leader gang members gangster gangsters pimp brutal dark intense intricate tense city united states california los angeles crime fighting
HITMAN for hire Bradley decides to turn his back on killing for a living and drops out of society, But, when he encounters a savage pimp and a desperate woman in the London suburbs under ... See full summary »
Mystery & Thriller
2020
92 Minutes
Bella Thorne Mickey Rourke Chad Faust Elizabeth Brown Lanette Ware Glen Gould Michael Lipka John Clifford Talbot Paolo Mancini Tia Lavallee Emma-Leigh Cullum
A young woman returns to her hometown to exact revenge on her abusive father. She soon finds herself prey to a sinister sheriff when she uncovers a family legacy more disturbing than she'd imagined.
Crime, Drama
USA
1992
101 Minutes
Gorman Lennox
Willem Dafoe Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Mickey Rourke Samuel L. Jackson M. Emmet Walsh James Rebhorn Maura Tierney Beth Grant Mimi Rogers John P. Ryan Fred Dalton Thompson
sheriff fbi agent wife gunrunner criminal crafty dense new mexico small town desert santa fe, n.m. hotel office investigation undercover operations crime murder guns mystery pursuit
A small southwestern town Sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and five hundred thousand dollars. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an F.B.I. investigation.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Germany|USA
2009
98 Minutes
Peter
Billy Bob Thornton Kim Basinger Mickey Rourke Winona Ryder Jon Foster Amber Heard Austin Nichols Lou Taylor Pucci Brad Renfro Chris Isaak Fernando Consagra
One week in L.A. in 1983, featuring movie executives, rock stars, a vampire and other morally challenged characters in adventures laced with sex, drugs and violence.
Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
USA
2016
91 Minutes
Professor Clarence Peterson
Tom Sizemore Johnny Messner Mickey Rourke Taylor Cole Jon Foo Michael Paré Chris Damon Cullen G. Chambers
A damaged homicide detective (Johnny Messner) must prevent a grieving father from unleashing a "robotic virus" that he believes will destroy the terrorist cell that murdered his son, but at an unimaginable cost.
Documentary
2009
87 Minutes
Filmmaker Gary Keys chronicles the colorful history of New York City's 42nd Street, from Colonial-era farmland to a bustling and colorful commercial center.
Horror, Western
2013
100 Minutes
Satan
Danny Trejo Anthony Michael Hall Mickey Rourke Dina Meyer Richard Dillane Catalina Grama Ronan Summers Edward Akrout Dan Badarau Colin Mace Radu Andrei Micu
After his comrades murder him, an outlaw (Danny Trejo) makes a pact with Satan (Mickey Rourke) to avenge his death and avoid damnation by delivering their souls to hell.
Action, Adventure
2006
93 Minutes
Darrius Sayle
Alex Pettyfer Ewan McGregor Mickey Rourke Bill Nighy Sophie Okonedo Alicia Silverstone Missi Pyle Sarah Bolger Andy Serkis Damian Lewis Ashley Walters
teenager uncle spy woman billionaire lighthearted spirited thrilling england espionage secret identity heroism good vs. evil transformation pursuit rivalry 2000s
A teenage spy (Alex Pettyfer) for MI6 investigates a billionaire (Mickey Rourke) who may have an ulterior motive for his recent donation of computers to England's schools.
Crime, Drama
USA
2000
90 Minutes
Jan
Willem Dafoe Edward Furlong Seymour Cassel Mickey Rourke Steve Buscemi Tom Arnold John Heard Danny Trejo Jake La Botz Mark Boone Junior Edward Bunker
young man convict sexual predator guard judge transvestite gritty raw touching tense prison cell cafeteria court classroom unusual friendship prison life protection unlikely criminal survival
A young man goes to prison and a tough, older convict takes him under his wing as a mentor.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
USA
2021
94 Minutes
Kaden
Thomas Ian Nicholas Lou Diamond Phillips Sean Astin Penelope Ann Miller Mickey Rourke Andrew Keegan Jake T. Austin Aaron Schwartz Thomas Ian Nicholas Andrew Keegan Jake T. Austin
A rideshare driver discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate.
Comedy
UK|USA
1983
129 Minutes
Aurelio D'Amato
Gene Hackman Theresa Russell Rutger Hauer Jane Lapotaire Mickey Rourke Ed Lauter Joe Pesci Helena Kallianiotes Cavan Kendall Corin Redgrave Joe Spinell
In 1925, Arctic prospector Jack McCann (Gene Hackman) becomes a rich man when he strikes gold, but twenty years later, he faces major personal and family problems.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
2000
104 Minutes
Cyrus Paice
Sylvester Stallone Miranda Richardson Rachael Leigh Cook Alan Cumming Mickey Rourke John C. McGinley Rhona Mitra Johnny Strong John Cassini Garwin Sanford Michael Caine
mobster brother wife niece mob boss girlfriend gritty thrilling brutal seattle diner casino funeral mansion elevator family relationships investigation crime syndicate set-up death
A Las Vegas mob enforcer travels back to his hometown to investigate his brother's mysterious death.
Romance
Germany
2019
120 Minutes
Daniel Lwowski Dianna Agron Keira Knightley Peter Chelsom Fernando Eimbcke Massy Tadjedin
mother daughter refugee young woman business woman businessman young man singer brooding cool engaging hedonistic intense playful spirited berlin city life humanity redemption
Latest installment of the Cities of Love series (Paris, je t'aime / New York, I Love You / Rio, Eu Te Amo), this collective feature film is made of ten stories of romance set in the German capital.
Drama
USA|Canada
1998
112 Minutes
The Bookie
Vincent Gallo Christina Ricci Anjelica Huston Ben Gazzara Kevin Corrigan Mickey Rourke Rosanna Arquette Jan-Michael Vincent
convict girl mother father ex-girlfriend cool amusing engaging suspenseful buffalo, n.y. house bowling alley prison family dysfunction impersonation redemption football bowling false accusations revenge
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.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA
2010
124 Minutes
Ivan Vanko, Whiplash
Robert Downey Jr. Gwyneth Paltrow Don Cheadle Scarlett Johansson Sam Rockwell Mickey Rourke Samuel L. Jackson Clark Gregg John Slattery Garry Shandling Jon Favreau
superhero friend assistant inventor billionaire spy confident engaging spectacular los angeles new york city monaco mansion showdown competition technology superheroes rivalry rise fall
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.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
101 Minutes
The Cook
Jason Schwartzman John Alberto Leguizamo Mena Suvari Patrick Fugit Brittany Murphy Mickey Rourke Peter Stormare Alexis Arquette Deborah Harry Eric Roberts Chloe Hunter
A drug dealer introduces one of his customers, a 'speed freak', to the man who runs the meth lab. A crazy three-day adventure ensues.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
2001
89 Minutes
Eddie
Juliette Lewis Gina Gershon Callum Keith Rennie Kelly Harms Camilla Rutherford Mickey Rourke
canadian young woman photographer neighbor police officer criminal gritty thrilling engaging montreal toronto apartment apartment building chinese restaurant shop mistaken identity wrongfully accused murder fire crime
While searching for her former lover in Toronto, a woman (Juliette Lewis) inadvertently gets involved with two criminals.
Mystery & Thriller, Action
2010
97 Minutes
Jefferson
Jason Statham Sam Riley Curtis Jackson Ray Winstone Alexander Skarsgård Mickey Rourke Emmanuelle Chriqui Michael Shannon Gaby Hoffmann David Zayas Ben Gazzara
man dark suspenseful new york united states gambling greed sacrifice 2000s
A desperate man (Sam Riley) takes part in an underworld game of Russian roulette in which gamblers place bets on who will survive.
Crime, Drama
USA|UK|Mexico|Switzerland
2004
145 Minutes
Jordan
Denzel Washington Dakota Fanning Christopher Walken Giancarlo Giannini Radha Mitchell Marc Anthony Rachel Ticotin Mickey Rourke Jesús Ochoa Angelina Peláez Gustavo Sánchez Parra
bodyguard colleague businesswoman daughter mother kidnapper gutsy intense unrestrained thrilling mexico city mansion club street big city vigilantism abduction corruption class distinctions violence
In Mexico City, a former CIA operative swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
USA
1998
85 Minutes
Kasarov
Thomas Jane Aaron Eckhart Paulina Porizkova James LeGros Paula Marshall Michael Jeter Glenn Plummer Mickey Rourke
A former L.A. drug dealer has moved to Houston to make a new life for himself as a married architect. Everything falls apart when he is suddenly visited by one of his former cohorts who comes carrying heroin.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
USA|Canada|UK
2011
110 Minutes
King Hyperion
Henry Cavill Stephen Dorff Isabel Lucas Freida Pinto Luke Evans Kellan Lutz John Hurt Mickey Rourke Samuel Platel
king zeus theseus hercules god goddess incredible spectacular frenetic creative ancient greece mount olympus greek mythology secret weapon world domination destiny war quest revenge pursuit
Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.
Drama, Action
Nigeria
2012
96 Minutes
Tom Hudson
Mbong Amata Enyinna Nwigwe Hakeem Kae-Kazim Anne Heche Wyclef Jean Akon Vivica A. Fox Sarah Wayne Callies Kim Basinger Mickey Rourke O.C. Ukeje
One local Niger Delta community's struggle against their own government and a multi-national oil corporation who has plundered their land and destroyed the environment.
Action, Adventure
USA|Bulgaria|Spain|Germany
2010
103 Minutes
Sylvester Stallone Jason Statham Jet Li Terry Crews Randy Couture Dolph Lundgren Giselle Itié Eric Roberts David Zayas Steve Austin Mickey Rourke
mercenary dictator girlfriend cia agent enemy henchman gutsy engaging thrilling intense suspenseful dark africa island vilena new orleans warehouse jungle dangerous assignment armed conflict
A CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2001
124 Minutes
Jack Nicholson Robin Wright Aaron Eckhart Patricia Clarkson Benicio Del Toro Dale Dickey Costas Mandylor Helen Mirren Tom Noonan Michael O'Keefe Vanessa Redgrave
detective serial killer girl witness suspenseful dark mountain restaurant church gas station promises murder mental illness child abuse retirement obsession mystery pursuit 2000s
A retiring police detective pledges to catch the killer of a young child.
Fantasy, Action, Crime, Drama
USA
2005
124 Minutes
Frank Miller Jessica Alba Devon Aoki Alexis Bledel Powers Boothe Rosario Dawson Benicio Del Toro Michael Clarke Duncan Carla Gugino Josh Hartnett Rutger Hauer
thug tough guy ex-convict vigilante girlfriend killer brutal dark spectacular city street car laboratory prison farm prostitution violence vigilantism crime ring vengeance
A movie that explores the dark and miserable town, Basin City, tells the story of three different people, all caught up in violent corruption.