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This is a list of the best Alan Rickman movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Alan Rickman's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, with the Harry Potter franchise earning billions around the world. The order of these top Alan Rickman movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Alan Rickman movies will be at the top of the list. Alan Rickman has been in a lot of films, from Die Hard to Galaxy Quest, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Alan Rickman movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Alan Rickman films from Alan Rickman's filmography to settle the score.
If you think the best Alan Rickman role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Alan Rickman performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Examples of films on this list include all eight entries in the Harry Potter franchise, in which Rickman played Professor Severus Snape, along with Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, a film enlivened by Rickman's performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
This list answers the questions, "What are the best Alan Rickman movies?" and "What are the greatest Alan Rickman roles of all time?"list.itemsDescription
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37053Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Alan RickmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: John McTiernan
Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Steven E. de Souza and Jeb Stuart. It is based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever, by Roderick Thorp. Die Hard... more
234251Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2011
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates, based on the novel by J. K. Rowling and the final film in the series. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron... more![]()
331445Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Morgan Freeman, Sean ConneryReleased: 1991
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
This film is a 1991 American-British adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film stars Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, Morgan Freeman as Azeem, Christian Slater as Will Scarlet, Mary Elizabeth... more- 428249
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2004
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The... more ![]()
527444Galaxy Quest
Sigourney Weaver, Alan RickmanReleased: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Galaxy Quest is a 1999 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Dean Parisot and written by David Howard and Robert Gordon. The film follows the adventures of a troupe of actors who... more![]()
626441Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2009
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a 2009 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The film,... more- 723647
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2001
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States, India and Pakistan as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus based on J. K.... more ![]()
823937Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha CuthbertReleased: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Love Actually is a 2003 British Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate... more![]()
921933Dogma
Ben Affleck, Matt DamonReleased: 1999
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Dogma is a 1999 American comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The existence of humanity lies in the hands of an abortion clinic worker (Ben Affleck) whose special heritage sets him on a... more![]()
1019528Truly, Madly, Deeply
Alan Rickman, Juliet StevensonReleased: 1991
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
Truly, Madly, Deeply is a 1990 British fantasy music drama film made for the BBC's Screen Two series. The film, written and directed by Anthony Minghella, stars Juliet Stevenson and Alan Rickman.... more
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1119940Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Emma Watson, Robert PattinsonReleased: 2007
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The... more![]()
1220443Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2002
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The... more![]()
1319843Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2010
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is a 2010 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel by J.... more![]()
1428235Sense and Sensibility
Kate Winslet, Hugh LaurieReleased: 1995
Directed by: Ang Lee
Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 British–American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. Actress Emma Thompson wrote the script and stars as... more![]()
1519445Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Emma Watson, Robert PattinsonReleased: 2005
Directed by: Mike Newell
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The film,... more![]()
1616630Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2007
Directed by: Tim Burton
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2007 musical slasher film directed by Tim Burton. It is an adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award-winning 1979 musical of the... more![]()
1713527Quigley Down Under
Tom Selleck, Alan RickmanReleased: 1990
Directed by: Simon Wincer
Quigley Down Under is a 1990 Australian western film. Starring Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman and Laura San Giacomo, it was directed by Simon Wincer.... more![]()
1812526The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sam Rockwell, Mos DefReleased: 2005
Directed by: Garth Jennings
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 British-American comic science fiction film directed by Garth Jennings, based upon previous works in the media franchise of the same name, created by... more![]()
1912226Alice in Wonderland
Johnny Depp, Anne HathawayReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tim Burton
Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 British-American live action and computer animated adventure fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and written by Linda Woolverton. Released by Walt Disney Pictures, the... more![]()
2010620Bottle Shock
Eliza Dushku, Chris PineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Randall Miller
Bottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan... more![]()
2113221Something the Lord Made
Gabrielle Union, Alan RickmanReleased: 2004
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Something the Lord Made is a 2004 film about the black cardiac pioneer Vivien Thomas and his complex and volatile partnership with white surgeon Alfred Blalock, the world famous "Blue Baby doctor"... more![]()
227318An Awfully Big Adventure
Hugh Grant, Alan RickmanReleased: 1995
Directed by: Mike Newell
An Awfully Big Adventure is a 1995 British coming-of-age film directed by Mike Newell. The story focuses on a teenage girl who joins a seedy theatre troupe in Liverpool. During a winter production of... more![]()
2311514Snow Cake
Sigourney Weaver, Carrie-Anne MossReleased: 2006
Directed by: Marc Evans
Snow Cake is a 2006 American drama film directed by Marc Evans. It focuses on the friendship between a high-functioning autistic woman and a man who is traumatized after a fatal car accident.... more![]()
247115Closet Land
Alan Rickman, Madeleine StoweReleased: 1991
Directed by: Radha Bharadwaj
Closet Land is a 1991 independent film written and directed by Radha Bharadwaj. The film stars Madeleine Stowe as Victim, a young author of children's books who is interrogated by a sadistic secret... more![]()
256416The January Man
Susan Sarandon, Kevin KlineReleased: 1989
Directed by: Pat O'Connor
The January Man is a 1989 comedy/thriller film, directed by Pat O'Connor from a screenplay by John Patrick Shanley. The film stars Kevin Kline as Nick Starkey, a smart ex-New York City police... more
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