List of the best Russell Crowe movies: Gladiator(2000), A Beautiful Mind(2001), Cinderella Man(2005), 3:10 to Yuma(2007), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World(2003), The Nice Guys(2016), The Next Three Days(2010), State of Play(2009), Fathers and Daughters(2015), The Water Diviner(2014), A Good Year(2006), Unhinged(2020) ... ...
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
USA|UK|Malta|Morocco
2000
154 Minutes
Maximus Decimus Meridius
Russell Crowe Joaquin Phoenix Connie Nielsen Oliver Reed Derek Jacobi Djimon Hounsou Richard Harris David Schofield Tomas Arana Rolf Muller Spencer Treat Clark
gladiator prince emperor senator gritty thrilling rome colosseum battle slavery murder corruption freedom betrayal revenge transformation roman empire
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Biography, Drama
USA
2001
135 Minutes
Russell Crowe Ed Harris Jennifer Connelly Paul Bettany Adam Goldberg Judd Hirsch Josh Lucas Anthony Rapp Christopher Plummer Austin Pendleton Jason Gray-Stanford
professor student genius agent psychiatrist dark inspiring intricate university boston princeton, n.j. household social change deception mental illness john nash espionage mathematics rivalry fall
After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.
Biography, Drama
USA
2005
144 Minutes
Russell Crowe Renée Zellweger Paul Giamatti Craig Bierko Paddy Considine Bruce McGill Ron Canada David Huband Connor Price Ariel Waller Patrick Louis
boxer manager max baer wife uplifting emotional new jersey new york city boxing ring office family home boxing salvation marriage poverty class distinctions james j. braddock underdog rise transformation
The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world.
Western, Drama
USA
2007
120 Minutes
Russell Crowe Christian Bale Logan Lerman Dallas Roberts Ben Foster Peter Fonda Vinessa Shaw Alan Tudyk Luce Rains Gretchen Mol
outlaw rancher gunslinger gang member cowboy gritty suspenseful train arizona ranch robbery death daunting task explosion dangerous assignment quest revenge rivalry 1880s
A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher.
War, Adventure, Drama
USA
2003
139 Minutes
Jack "Lucky" Aubrey
Russell Crowe Paul Bettany Billy Boyd James D'Arcy Lee Ingleby George Innes Mark Lewis Jones Chris Larkin Richard McCabe Robert Pugh David Threlfall
captain surgeon sailor confident spirited tense ship h.m.s. surprise ocean galapagos islands dangerous assignment napoleonic wars naval warfare friendship pursuit quest underdog 1800s
During the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Action
USA
2016
116 Minutes
Jackson Healy
Russell Crowe Ryan Gosling Angourie Rice Matt Bomer Margaret Qualley Yaya DaCosta Keith David Beau Knapp Lois Smith Murielle Telio Gil Gerard
private detective enforcer missing person daughter assassin lawyer cheeky hilarious cool los angeles bar strip club apartment office car missing persons detective work unlikely allies assassination attempt search
In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, Action
USA|France
2010
133 Minutes
John Brennan
Russell Crowe Elizabeth Banks Brian Dennehy Lennie James Olivia Wilde Ty Simpkins Helen Carey Liam Neeson Daniel Stern Kevin Corrigan Jason Beghe
husband wife son ex-convict boss suspenseful brutal united states venezuela prison airport university murder prison break schemes desperation fall rescue pursuit 2000s
A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA|UK|France
2009
127 Minutes
Russell Crowe Ben Affleck Rachel McAdams Helen Mirren Robin Wright Jason Bateman Jeff Daniels Michael Berresse Harry Lennix Josh Mostel Michael Weston
reporter congressman informant rookie insider engaging intricate suspenseful washington, d.c. newsroom investigation corruption murder journalism mentorship discovery pursuit mystery 2000s
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Drama
Italy|USA
2015
116 Minutes
Executive Producer
Russell Crowe Amanda Seyfried Kylie Rogers Aaron Paul Diane Kruger Bruce Greenwood Jane Fonda Quvenzhané Wallis Octavia Spencer Janet McTeer
writer father widow daughter family moving emotional gripping family home hospital united states study loss writing grief parent/child relationship illness love love growing up
A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.
War, Drama, History
Australia|USA
2014
112 Minutes
Director
Russell Crowe Olga Kurylenko Yilmaz Erdogan Cem Yilmaz Jai Courtney Dylan Georgiades Steve Bastoni Isabel Lucas Salih Kalyon Megan Gale Ryan Corr
farmer son soldier hotel owner friend wife brooding chilling intense australia turkey hotel street restaurant cemetery war loss father/son relationship search water
An Australian man travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to try and locate his three missing sons.
Romance
USA|UK
2006
118 Minutes
Max Skinner
Russell Crowe Marion Cotillard Albert Finney Abbie Cornish Tom Hollander Didier Bourdon Freddie Highmore Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi Isabelle Candelier Archie Panjabi
investment banker uncle lawyer cousin dog illegitimate daughter amusing emotional tense chateau provence, france vineyard airport restaurant inheritance incest affair wine life lessons death
A British investment broker inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.
Mystery & Thriller
USA|UK
2020
90 Minutes
Russell Crowe Caren Pistorius Gabriel Bateman Jimmi Simpson Austin P. McKenzie Juliene Joyner Stephen Louis Grush Anne Leighton Devyn Tyler Sylvia Grace Crim Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
single mother angry man young boy truck driver psychopath brooding brutal disturbing gripping fiery intense house road car truck diner rage stalking anger survival
After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage.
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, History
USA
2014
137 Minutes
Noah
Russell Crowe Jennifer Connelly Emma Watson Anthony Hopkins Ray Winstone Logan Lerman Douglas Booth Leo McHugh Carroll Dakota Goyo
god wife son adopted daughter animal husband brutal chilling intense ark sea mount ararat turkey forest house apocalypse flooding god anger sin
Noah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.
Crime, Drama
USA
2008
101 Minutes
Detective Cristofuoro
Russell Crowe Laura Dern Jon Foster Sophie Traub Tanya Clarke David Larosa Alexis Dziena Arija Bareikis Tim Hopper Vivienne Benesch Michael Kelly
A policeman works to figure out whether a violent teen murdered his family.
Action
USA
1996
88 Minutes
FBI Agent Zack Grant
Russell Crowe Helen Slater Michael Lerner Etsushi Toyokawa Kyusaku Shimada Kelly Hu Andrew J. Ferchland Ian Ziering
When an op goes wrong and FBI agent Zack's partner dies, his search for the one responsible takes him to a yakuza in Japan. A mob boss wants revenge for his son's death and Zack's his target.
Comedy, Romance, Drama
USA
1997
90 Minutes
Steve
A couple circa 30 breaks up after 2 1/2 years - or do they?
Crime, Drama
USA
1997
136 Minutes
Officer Wendell 'Bud' White
Kevin Spacey Russell Crowe Guy Pearce James Cromwell David Strathairn Kim Basinger Danny DeVito Graham Beckel Simon Baker-Denny Matt McCoy John Mahon
police officer detective journalist mobster prostitute actor dark chilling suspenseful emotional coffee shop police station los angeles government building street big city corruption murder prostitution organized crime
As corruption grows in 1950s Los Angeles, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice.
Crime, Biography, Drama
USA|UK
2007
157 Minutes
Richie Roberts
Denzel Washington Russell Crowe Chiwetel Ejiofor Cuba Gooding Jr. Josh Brolin Ted Levine Armand Assante RZA John Ortiz John Hawkes Roger Guenveur Smith
detective mobster gangster police officer gritty dark new york city restaurant police station nightclub drug trafficking organized crime ambition murder mafia corruption pursuit revenge 1990s
An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.
Drama
USA
1999
157 Minutes
Al Pacino Russell Crowe Christopher Plummer Diane Venora Philip Baker Hall Lindsay Crouse Debi Mazar Stephen Tobolowsky Colm Feore Bruce McGill Gina Gershon
television producer scientist lawyer executive wife thrilling powerful dark office household courtroom kentucky mississippi new york city big business news deception tobacco family quest
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.
Musical, Drama, History
UK|USA
2012
158 Minutes
Hugh Jackman Russell Crowe Anne Hathaway Amanda Seyfried Eddie Redmayne Helena Bonham Carter Sacha Baron Cohen Samantha Barks Aaron Tveit Daniel Huttlestone Isabelle Allen
prisoner prison guard peasant waif innkeeper love interest spirited touching bleak france prison street inn poverty injustice historical events prison break class conflict underdog pursuit
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.
Drama, Gay & Lesbian
Australia
1994
99 Minutes
Jeff Mitchell
Jack Thompson Geoff Burton Russell Crowe John Polson Deborah Kennedy Joss Moroney Mitch Mathews Julie Herbert Rebekah Elmaloglou
father son boyfriend girlfriend witty touching australia family home father/son relationship dating acceptance homophobia illness love quest 1990s
A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right."
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action
USA|UK
2008
128 Minutes
Leonardo DiCaprio Russell Crowe Mark Strong Golshifteh Farahani Oscar Isaac Ali Suliman Alon Moni Aboutboul Vince Colosimo Simon McBurney Mehdi Nebbou Michael Gaston
cia agent terrorist partner spy tense suspenseful gripping jordan washington, d.c. hideout espionage secret identity terrorism deception pursuit sacrifice adventure 2000s
A CIA agent on the ground in Jordan hunts down a powerful terrorist leader while being caught between the unclear intentions of his American supervisors and Jordan Intelligence.
Adventure, Drama
USA|Canada
1993
92 Minutes
Caroline Goodall Russell Crowe Ami Daemion Johnny Raaen Buddy Tyson Gary Amos Murray Chesson John Coles
mother daughter horse man thrilling suspenseful emotional tender wilderness household australia man vs. beast animal rights freedom storytelling mother/child relationship rivalry escape revenge 1990s
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
USA
2013
108 Minutes
Mark Wahlberg Russell Crowe Catherine Zeta-Jones Jeffrey Wright Barry Pepper Kyle Chandler Natalie Martinez Alona Tal James Ransone Michael Beach Griffin Dunne
ex-cop mayor wife lover colleague private detective cool suspenseful intricate thrilling emotional new york city apartment office city hall big city investigation political intrigue set-up second chance
In a city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure: Mayor Nicholas Hostetler.
Crime, Biography, Drama
Australia|UK|France
2019
124 Minutes
Harry Power
George MacKay Russell Crowe Nicholas Hoult Essie Davis Charlie Hunnam Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie Sean Keenan Earl Cave Marlon Williams Louis Hewison Orlando Schwerdt
Based on Peter Carey's novel. The story of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they flee from authorities during the 1870s.
Horror, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA|China|Japan
2017
107 Minutes
Tom Cruise Russell Crowe Annabelle Wallis Sofia Boutella Jake Johnson Courtney B. Vance Marwan Kenzari Simon Atherton Stephen Thompson James Arama Matthew Wilkas
mummy princess man hero thrilling tense suspenseful united states crypt egypt mummies ancient civilization ancient curse ancient egypt princess awakening terror destiny humanity revenge
An ancient Egyptian princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.
Sports & Fitness, Action, Adventure
USA|Hong Kong
2012
95 Minutes
Jack Knife
RZA Russell Crowe Cung Le Lucy Liu Rick Yune Dave Bautista Jamie Chung Byron Mann Daniel Wu Pam Grier Zhu Zhu
blacksmith warrior villager villain prostitute african-american brutal thrilling gripping china village jungle racial tension battle martial arts weapons saving the day investigation rivalry transformation
On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks to defend himself and his fellow villagers.
Drama
Australia
1991
86 Minutes
Andy
Hugo Weaving Genevieve Picot Russell Crowe Heather Mitchell Jeffrey Walker Frank Gallacher Frankie J. Holden Saskia Post
photographer blind person housekeeper dishwasher mother waitress dark amusing household restaurant australia blindness photography trust love-hate relationship friendship jealousy quest love 1990s
The life of a blind photographer who is looked after by a housekeeper is disrupted by the arrival of an agreeable restaurant worker.
Romance, Fantasy
USA
2014
118 Minutes
Pearly Soames
Colin Farrell Jessica Brown Findlay Russell Crowe Jennifer Connelly William Hurt Eva Marie Saint Ripley Sobo Mckayla Twiggs Kevin Corrigan Graham Greene Kevin Durand
thief dying person mentor lover demon wealthy woman charming confident creative new york city mansion field bridge newsroom park love theft demons terminal illness fighting evil
A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.
Gay & Lesbian, Biography, Drama
Australia|USA
2018
115 Minutes
Marshall Eamons
Lucas Hedges Nicole Kidman Joel Edgerton Russell Crowe Flea Joe Alwyn Xavier Dolan Troye Sivan Britton Sear Jesse LaTourette David Ditmore
gay man young man father mother therapist preacher emotional powerful somber uplifting house high school church office homosexuality homophobia family love religion self-discovery
The son of a Baptist preacher unwillingly participates in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
USA|UK
2013
143 Minutes
Jor-El
Henry Cavill Amy Adams Michael Shannon Diane Lane Russell Crowe Antje Traue Harry Lennix Richard Schiff Christopher Meloni Kevin Costner Ayelet Zurer
superman adoptive father adoptive mother teacher classmate superhero brooding powerful thrilling smallville small town farm school krypton family home growing up adoption secret identity super powers metamorphosis
An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened, when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth.
Drama
Australia
1993
102 Minutes
Arthur Baskin
Craig Adams Rhondda Findleton Martin Sacks Aden Young Russell Crowe Samantha Murray Maya Stange Bill Young Jill Perryman Vincent Ball Diane Jeffries
1950s Australia: Ken, 16, gets thrown out of school for selling his drawings of a naked teacher there. He starts working at his uncle's clothing warehouse, where workmates bring him closer to women.