Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMovies starring Samuel L. Jackson.
The best Samuel L. Jackson movies all have one thing in common… They all feature a certain bad-ass dude. Whether he’s a hitman for hire or the director of a super-secret spy organization, Samuel L. Jackson always brings an air of badassery. He’s been in countless movies over the years, but we wanted to find out what were his best roles. To that end, fans like you have voted on their favorite Samuel L. Jackson movies below.
Some of Sam Jackson’s best work has come from his collaboration with Quentin Tarantino including Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown. Jackson'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 Samuel L. Jackson movies is decided by how many votes they receive; so only highly rated Samuel L. Jackson movies will be at the top of the list. If you think his best role isn't at the top, then vote it up so it has the chance to become number one.
Want a sneak preview of these top Samuel L. Jackson movies? Luckily for you, trailers have been included when available. Sure, some of his best movies aren’t exactly high-brow *cough*Snakes on a Plan*cough*, but they’re still entertaining as heck. He’s also a veritable one-man army in more than a few roles, like in The Hateful Eight or Shaft. Don't also forget about Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films like The Avengers, Captain America: Winter Soldier, and more.
If you love Jackson's cool characters, you might also enjoy our list of best John Travolta movies, since they worked closely in one of the best Samuel L. Jackson movies ever, Pulp Fiction.list.itemsDescription
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677108Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Bruce WillisReleased: 1994
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The lives of two mob... more2
471132Django Unchained
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry WashingtonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western film directed by Quentin Tarantino.... more3
31889Die Hard with a Vengeance
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1995
Directed by: John McTiernan
This film is a 1995 American action film and the third in the film series. It was produced and... more4
315101A Time to Kill
Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 1996
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
This film is a 1996 drama film adaptation of John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name,... more5
295102The Negotiator
Kevin Spacey, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1998
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
The Negotiator is a 1998 action thriller film directed by F. Gary Gray, starring Samuel L.... more6
27087The Incredibles
Samuel L. Jackson, Holly HunterReleased: 2004
Directed by: Brad Bird
The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film directed by Brad Bird. A... more7
320117The Avengers
Robert Downey Jr., Chris EvansReleased: 2012
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Marvel's The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film directed by Joss Whedon, based on the... more8
25785Jurassic Park
Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff GoldblumReleased: 1993
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg.... more9
261101Unbreakable
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 2000
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Unbreakable is a 2000 American superhero drama film written, produced, and directed by M.... more10
27383Coach Carter
Samuel L. Jackson, Channing TatumReleased: 2005
Directed by: Thomas Carter
Coach Carter is a 2005 American biographical teen sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter,... more11
15033The Hateful Eight
Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt RussellReleased: 2015
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
The Hateful Eight is a 2015 American Western film directed by Quentin Tarantino. In a Wyoming... more12
253120Jackie Brown
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1997
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Jackie Brown is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is an... more13
17859Shaft
Christian Bale, Elizabeth BanksReleased: 2000
Directed by: John Singleton
Shaft is a 2000 American action-thriller film directed by John Singleton, and starring Samuel... more14
21585Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence HowardReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel Comics... more15
18565Inglourious Basterds
Brad Pitt, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2009
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 German-American war black comedy film written and directed by... more16
20588Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film adaptation... more17
15149Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Scarlett Johansson, Cobie SmuldersReleased: 2014
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a 2014 American superhero film featuring the Marvel... more18
16368Coming to America
Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1988
Directed by: John Landis
Coming to America is a 1988 American comedy film directed by John Landis, and based on a story... more19
17074The Long Kiss Goodnight
Samuel L. Jackson, Geena DavisReleased: 1996
Directed by: Renny Harlin
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 action film directed and produced by Renny Harlin, written... more20
16773Captain America: The First Avenger
Samuel L. Jackson, Chris EvansReleased: 2011
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel... more21
18787Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregorReleased: 2005
Directed by: George Lucas
(19 Years before Episode IV) Three years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi... more22
14767Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth PaltrowReleased: 2010
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel... more23
10339Kill Bill Volume 2
Uma Thurman, Lucy LiuReleased: 2004
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Kill Bill Volume 2 is a 2004 martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin... more24
13259Thor
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie PortmanReleased: 2011
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the Marvel Comics... more25
11758Deep Blue Sea
Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool JReleased: 1999
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 science fiction horror film, starring Saffron Burrows, Thomas Jane, LL... more
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