The Best Alec Baldwin Movies

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Here are the best Alec Baldwin movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. With over 50 films in his filmography, Alec Baldwin is one of Hollywood's biggest actors starring in drama, comedy, actipn, and more. Alec Baldwin's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Alec Baldwin movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Alec Baldwin movies will be at the top of the list. Alec Baldwin has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Alec Baldwin movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Alec Baldwin films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Alec Baldwin role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Alec Baldwin performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

The list contains all Alec Baldwin movies like The Cooler, Glengarry Glen Ross, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, and more. 

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Alec Baldwin movies?" and "What are the greatest Alec Baldwin roles of all time?"

Michael Bay and Tim Burton have both worked with Alec Baldwin over the years, as have plenty of other well-known directors. Alec Baldwin has been in some really popular films, and is right up there with stars like Woody Harrelson and Ben Affleck in terms of fame and success.

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  • The Hunt for Red October
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    Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn
    162 votes
    • Released: 1990
    • Directed by: John McTiernan
    In The Hunt for Red October, CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) faces a high-stakes naval chase. A renegade Soviet submarine captain, Marko Ramius (Sean Connery), has taken the USSR's most advanced nuclear sub, The Red October, on an unauthorized mission towards U.S. waters. As tensions rise between superpowers, Ryan must decipher whether Ramius plans to unleash nuclear war or defect to the West. Based on Tom Clancy's best-selling novel, this Cold War thriller combines suspense and political intrigue, earning three Academy Award nominations. Exceptional performances by Baldwin and Connery add depth to this tale of strategy and survival at sea.

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  • The Departed
    2
    Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson
    134 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Martin Scorsese
    In the gritty crime thriller, The Departed, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young undercover cop in Boston who infiltrates an Irish mob run by the ruthless Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Simultaneously, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a criminal planted within the state police, climbs the ranks. As both sides become deeply entrenched in their disguises, they grapple with divided loyalties and deadly stakes. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this intense cat-and-mouse game won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The movie's layered plot mirrors a complex labyrinth of deception and betrayal.

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  • Beetlejuice
    3
    Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis
    141 votes
    • Released: 1988
    • Directed by: Tim Burton
    In Tim Burton's quirky comedy-horror, Beetlejuice, a recently deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) find their idyllic afterlife disrupted when an obnoxious new family moves into their former home. Desperate to reclaim their peaceful existence, they enlist the help of a raucous spirit named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). However, they soon realize that this mischievous ghost may be more trouble than he's worth. The film, known for its unique blend of humor and horror, won the Academy Award for Best Makeup.

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  • The Edge
    4
    Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson
    124 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Lee Tamahori
    The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse (Anthony Hopkins) crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert Green (Alec Baldwin) and assistant Stephen (Harold Perrineau), Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be the elements, or even the Kodiak bear stalking them -- it could be Robert, whom Charles has reason to believe is having an affair with his wife and would not mind seeing him dead.

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  • It's Complicated
    5
    Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin
    147 votes
    • Released: 2009
    • Directed by: Nancy Meyers
    In the movie It's Complicated, Jane Adler, portrayed by Meryl Streep, navigates a peculiar love triangle. She is torn between her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin), who is now married to a much younger woman, and her new romantic interest Adam (Steve Martin), a gentle architect. This romantic comedy, directed by Nancy Meyers, revolves around Jane's journey as she grapples with the complexities of love, relationships, and life in her 60s. It's a story that offers laughs and insights while exploring the intricate dynamics of post-divorce romance.

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  • Glengarry Glen Ross
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    Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin
    119 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: James Foley
    Glengarry Glen Ross, a drama film based on David Mamet's Pulitzer-winning play, revolves around a group of desperate Chicago real estate salesmen. Shelley Levene (Jack Lemmon), an aging salesman struggling to close deals, Ricky Roma (Al Pacino), a suave top seller, George Aaronow (Alan Arkin), the timid and anxious one, and Dave Moss (Ed Harris), the aggressive instigator, all find themselves in a high-stakes competition set up by their boss. When office theft turns the heat up further, the men resort to unscrupulous tactics. Pacino's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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