List of the best Patrick Swayze movies: Point Break(1991), Ghost(1990), Road House(1989), Red Dawn(1984), Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill(1995), Next of Kin(1989), Black Dog(1998), One Last Dance(2003), Steel Dawn(1987), Tiger Warsaw(1988), King Solomon's Mines(2004), Dirty Dancing(1987) ... ...
Mystery & Thriller, Action
USA|Japan
1991
122 Minutes
Bodhi
Patrick Swayze Keanu Reeves Gary Busey Lori Petty John C. McGinley James LeGros John Philbin BoJesse Christopher
undercover agent fbi agent bank robber surfer love interest leader gutsy thrilling confident southern california beach pacific ocean police station hawaii undercover operations bank heist romance career vs. love conflict of interest crime
An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.
Romance, Fantasy
USA
1990
127 Minutes
Sam Wheat
Patrick Swayze Demi Moore Whoopi Goldberg Tony Goldwyn Rick Aviles Gail Boggs Armelia McQueen Vincent Schiavelli
ghost businessman love interest psychic thug passionate uplifting thrilling office subway street artist's studio apartment bank love betrayal justice redemption loss rise
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Action, Mystery & Thriller
USA
1989
112 Minutes
Dalton
Patrick Swayze Kelly Lynch Sam Elliott Ben Gazzara Marshall Teague Julie Michaels Red West Sunshine Parker Jeff Healey Kevin Tighe
bouncer guitarist blind man doctor bartender kingpin thrilling rousing charming emotional missouri roadhouse bar farmhouse barn small town corruption love triangle power struggle helping others
A tough bouncer is hired to tame a dirty bar.
Action, Adventure
USA
1984
114 Minutes
Jed Eckert
Patrick Swayze C. Thomas Howell Lea Thompson Charlie Sheen Jennifer Grey Harry Dean Stanton Powers Boothe Darren Dalton
teen boy brother father mayor colonel friend patriotic rousing campy united states forest small town colorado cold war guerrilla warfare soviet union vengeance communism father/son relationship sacrifice
It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.
Kids & Family, Fantasy
USA
1995
96 Minutes
Pecos Bill
Patrick Swayze Oliver Platt Roger Aaron Brown Nick Stahl Scott Glenn Stephen Lang Jared Harris Catherine O'Hara Moira Harris Joe Grifasi John P. Ryan
young boy farmer pecos bill land baron paul bunyan calamity jane incredible spirited wild west farm folklore legends father/son relationship farming greed theft adventure quest growing up 1900s
A young boy's imagination summons cowboy legend Pecos Bill, who helps him save the family farm from a greedy land-grabber. With the help of a lumberjack and a railroad worker, they all embark on a surprise-filled adventure.
Crime, Drama
USA
1989
108 Minutes
Truman Gates
Patrick Swayze Liam Neeson Adam Baldwin Helen Hunt Andreas Katsulas Bill Paxton Ben Stiller Michael J. Pollard Ted Levine Del Close Valentino Cimo
police officer truck driver brother gangster crime boss younger brother dark brutal chicago police station kentucky cemetery family honor mob violence moral dilemma vengeance brotherhood murder revenge sacrifice
Truman, a Chicago cop, sets out to find the killer of his brother. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
Action
USA|UK|France|Germany|Japan
1998
88 Minutes
Jack Crews
Patrick Swayze Meat Loaf Aday Randy Travis Gabriel Casseus Brian Vincent Brenda Strong Graham Beckel Stephen Tobolowsky Charles S. Dutton Erin Broderick
ex-convict truck driver gunrunner fbi agent wife daughter thrilling melodramatic suspenseful new jersey atlanta georgia maryland highway truck yard journey second chance debt illegal arms hijacking
A weapons loaded truck is shadowed by FBI and ATF. It explodes and kills the driver. Jack, just out of prison, is pressured into driving another truck from Atlanta to NJ. Things get rough when hijacking attempts are made.
Drama
Canada
2003
101 Minutes
Travis MacPhearson
Patrick Swayze Lisa Niemi George De La Pena Mathew Walker Stefan Wenta Timothy Webber Marie Stillin Aundra Ford
In the wake of tragedy, a renowned NY dance company is on the brink of collapse. After leaving the dance world for good, Travis, Chrissa and Max have one last chance to re-connect with the passion and prove that miracles really can happen.
Sci-Fi
USA
1987
102 Minutes
Patrick Swayze Lisa Niemi Christopher Neame Brion James Anthony Zerbe John Fujioka Brett Hool Marcel van Heerden
In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.
Drama
USA
1988
92 Minutes
Chuck `'Tiger'` Warsaw
Patrick Swayze Piper Laurie Lee Richardson Mary McDonnell Barbara Williams Bobby Di Ciccio Jenny Chrisinger Kaye Ballard
Chuck brought sorrow to his family when he shot his father who is now a semi-invalid. After 15 years of self destruction, he returns home to seek forgiveness.
Adventure
2004
192 Minutes
Patrick Swayze Alison Doody Gavin Hood Sidede Onyulo Roy Marsden Ian Roberts Godfrey Lekala Mesia Gumede Nick Borraine Langley Kirkwood Morné Visser
woman adventurer father thrilling africa temple treasure search legend pursuit 19th century
A renowned adventurer (Patrick Swayze) leads a dangerous quest to find a woman's (Alison Doody) father, who disappeared in Africa while searching for the fabled mines.
Drama, Romance
USA
1987
100 Minutes
Johnny Castle
Jennifer Grey Patrick Swayze Jerry Orbach Cynthia Rhodes Jack Weston Jane Brucker Kelly Bishop Lonny Price Charles Honi Coles "Cousin Brucie" Morrow
dance instructor girl father mother pregnant woman sister sultry emotional thrilling catskills resort house woods club summer love father/daughter relationship dance abortion tradition class conflict
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
Drama, History
2007
105 Minutes
Ben Silverstone Patrick Swayze Martine McCutcheon Heinz Hoenig Anja Kruse Heinz Trixner Christoph Schobesberger Richard Johnson Wolfgang Fierek Adi Hirschal Alf Beinell
Adventure
2004
93 Minutes
Garth
James Purefoy Piper Perabo Patrick Swayze Michael Clarke Duncan Bill Treacher Jean-Pierre Castaldi Rollo Weeks Paul Freeman Stefan Jürgens Caroline Carver Joan Plowright
knight king princess dragon nun fiancé amusing charming spirited castle convent village street good deeds marriage proposal mythical creatures returning home kidnapping chivalry rescue
In return for a small plot of land, an English knight (James Purefoy) searches for a king's missing daughter (Piper Perabo).
Drama
USA|France
1983
91 Minutes
Darrel Curtis
Matt Dillon C. Thomas Howell Ralph Macchio Patrick Swayze Rob Lowe Emilio Estevez Tom Cruise Glenn Withrow Diane Lane Leif Garrett Darren Dalton
gang member brother friend rival teen girl intense spirited oklahoma small town church troubled youth gangs friendship loyalty coming of age class conflict growing up underdog 1960s
The rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and the rich Socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other.
Comedy
UK|USA|Isle Of Man
2006
103 Minutes
Lance
Rowan Atkinson Kristin Scott Thomas Maggie Smith Patrick Swayze Tamsin Egerton Toby Parkes Liz Smith Emilia Fox James Booth Patrick Monkton Rowley Irlam
vicar wife golfer daughter housekeeper son dark amusing confident england family home pond murder family dysfunction female bonding revenge wretched excess 2000s
A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair, and his children are up to no good.
Romance
USA
2002
91 Minutes
Roy
Billy Bob Thornton Charlize Theron Natasha Richardson Patrick Swayze Holmes Osborne Chelcie Ross Penélope Cruz
husband wife car dealer lover redneck prostitute brash amusing hysterical little rock, ark. reno, nev. hotel van road bar infidelity pregnancy road trip friendship marital problems
A romantic comedy about two trashy couples travelling to Reno to see a monster truck show.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy
USA
2001
113 Minutes
Jim Cunningham
Jake Gyllenhaal Jena Malone Drew Barrymore James Duval Maggie Gyllenhaal Mary McDonnell Holmes Osborne Katharine Ross Patrick Swayze Noah Wyle Daveigh Chase
teen boy teacher psychiatrist rabbit brooding dark creepy suburbia teenage rebellion paranormal imaginary friend parallel universe discovery adventure 2000s
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Romance, Drama
USA
2004
86 Minutes
Dance Class Instructor
Diego Luna Romola Garai Sela Ward John Slattery Jonathan Jackson January Jones Mika Boorem René Lavan Patrick Swayze Polly Cusumano Mya Harrison
high-school student mother rich girl poor boy dance instructor waiter passionate tender melodramatic cuba dance floor nightclub hotel country club havana romance difficult decision dance relationships americans abroad
High school senior Katey moves to Havana in November 1958, when her dad gets a promotion at Ford. She meets a local waiter, who introduces her to sensual Cuban music/dance. They enter a big dance contest for the prize when he gets fired.
Kids & Family, Other, Comedy
Canada|USA
2007
98 Minutes
Wayne Saunders
Matthew Knight Chris Kattan Cameron Bright Preston Lacy Amy Schlagel Zoe Schlagel Carmen Electra Tim Curry Patrick Swayze Mathew Walker MacKenzie Porter
father sibling santa claus thief creative dreamy lighthearted emotional heartwarming shopping mall ice-skating rink house airport christmas family growing up santa claus holidays adventure growing up
Three children and their father move from Los Angeles, California to Edmonton, Alberta. When they go shopping at West Edmonton Mall, they find counterfeit cash, inadvertently help catch crooks, and make a discovery about Santa.