Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesYour favorite Charlton Heston movies, regardless of box office or or how big his role.
The best Charlton Heston movies of all time prove that he was one of the greatest actors ever along with being one of the most well-known names. Active from 1941 to 2003, Heston appeared in over 100 of the course of his career. Many of his roles have immortalized him in cinema history. In addition, he’s probably one of the highest grossing movie actors of all time when adjusted for inflation.
Born in 1923, Charlton Heston was born John Charles Carter to Lilla (née Charlton) and Russell Whitford Carter. After his parents divorced when he was 10 and his mother later remarried and took on the surname of Heston. He earned a drama scholarship to Northwestern University and went on to enlist with the Army Air Forces in 1944. Following his service, he acted in stage productions and had a number of roles on television.
His first film appearance was as the leading man in the 1950 noir film Dark City, though it was not his breakout role. That wasn’t until 1952, when he starred in The Greatest Show on Earth. From that point, he had a flurry of roles, many of which are still fondly remembered. After all, he was none other than Ben Hur and Moses. Plus, he had the unforgettable line "Take your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape!"
So what are the best Charlton Heston films ever? Is it Ben Hur or Planet of the Apes? See what fans have ranked as their favorite Charlton Heston movies below. Movie trailers have been included if you want a preview of the film. If you think the best Heston role isn't at the top, then vote it up. Don’t see it listed? Add it so that others may vote for it. After all, this list of the best Charlton Heston movies should be as a comprehensive as possible.
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122433Ben-Hur
Charlton Heston, Jack HawkinsBen-Hur is a 1959 American epic historical drama film, directed by William Wyler, produced by... more
220129Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston, Linda HarrisonPlanet of the Apes is a 1968 American science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner... more![]()
321940The Ten Commandments
Charlton Heston, Vincent PriceThe Ten Commandments is a 1956 American religious epic film produced and directed by Cecil B.... more![]()
411828Soylent Green
Charlton Heston, Edward G. RobinsonSoylent Green is a 1973 American science fiction film directed by Richard Fleischer and... more![]()
510020Touch of Evil
Charlton Heston, Orson WellesTouch of Evil is a 1958 American thriller film, written, directed by, and co-starring Orson... more
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611927El Cid
Sophia Loren, Charlton HestonEl Cid is a 1961 historical epic film, a romanticized story of the life of the Christian... more![]()
710024The Omega Man
Charlton Heston, Anthony ZerbeThe Omega Man is a 1971 American science fiction film directed by Boris Sagal and starring... more- 87320
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Charlton Heston, Rex HarrisonThe Agony and the Ecstasy is a 1965 film directed by Carol Reed, starring Charlton Heston as... more ![]()
96422The Greatest Show on Earth
James Stewart, Charlton HestonThe Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 American drama film produced and directed by Cecil B.... more![]()
107119The Naked Jungle
Charlton Heston, Eleanor ParkerThe Naked Jungle is a 1954 film directed by Byron Haskin, and starring Charlton Heston and... more![]()
116422Khartoum
Charlton Heston, Laurence OlivierKhartoum is a 1966 film written by Robert Ardrey and directed by Basil Dearden. It stars... more![]()
126024The Greatest Story Ever Told
John Wayne, Charlton HestonThe Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic film produced and directed by George... more![]()
136328Midway
Tom Selleck, Charlton HestonMidway, released in the United Kingdom as Battle of Midway and in the US on video as The... more![]()
143610The Three Musketeers
Raquel Welch, Christopher LeeThe Three Musketeers is a 1973 film based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. It was... more![]()
1513621The Mountain Men
Charlton Heston, Brian KeithThe Mountain Men is a 1980 adventure/Western film starring Charlton Heston and Brian Keith.... more![]()
165022Earthquake
Charlton Heston, Ava GardnerEarthquake is a 1974 American ensemble disaster film directed and produced by Mark Robson. The... more![]()
17279Treasure Island
Christian Bale, Christopher LeeTreasure Island is a 1990 TV film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous 1883 novel... more![]()
187311Arrowhead
Charlton Heston, Jack PalanceArrowhead is a 1953 western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and starring Charlton... more![]()
198221The Big Country
Charlton Heston, Gregory PeckThe Big Country is a 1958 American epic Western film directed by William Wyler and starring... more![]()
208226Ben Hur
William Wyler, Charlton HestonBen Hur is a 2003 animated film based on the novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, by Lew... more![]()
213117The Buccaneer
Charlton Heston, Yul BrynnerThe Buccaneer is a 1958 War film, made by Paramount Pictures like the 1938 version, starring... more![]()
226714The War Lord
Charlton Heston, Maurice EvansThe War Lord is a 1965 American film about Medieval warfare in 11th century Normandy, starring... more![]()
236614Major Dundee
Charlton Heston, Richard HarrisMajor Dundee is a 1965 Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Charlton Heston,... more![]()
242611The Four Musketeers
Raquel Welch, Christopher LeeThe Four Musketeers is a 1974 Richard Lester film that is a sequel to The Three Musketeers,... more![]()
253216The Call of the Wild
Charlton Heston, Michèle MercierThe Call of the Wild is a 1972 family adventure film directed by Ken Annakin and starring... more
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