The Best Billy Zane Movies

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List of the best Billy Zane movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Billy Zane'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 Billy Zane movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Billy Zane movies will be at the top of the list. Billy Zane has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Billy Zane movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Billy Zane films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This is a list that includes films like The Set-Up and The Phantom.

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

Notable directors that have worked with Billy Zane include names like Uwe Boll, James Cameron and Simon Wincer.

Most divisive: Enemies Among Us
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  • Tales from the Crypt presents: Demon Knight
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    Tales from the Crypt presents: Demon Knight

    Billy Zane, William Sadler, Jada Pinkett Smith
    48 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
    Ex-soldier Frank Brayker (William Sadler) is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming Collector (Billy Zane) is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where -- with the help of its quirky residents -- he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.

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  • Dead Calm
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    Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane
    59 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Phillip Noyce
    Rae Ingram (Nicole Kidman) and her husband, John (Sam Neill), struggle to overcome the sudden death of their young son. In an attempt to move past their loss, the couple take their yacht out for an extended vacation trip. While far out at sea, they come across a sinking schooner and rescue the ship's sole survivor, Hughie Warriner (Billy Zane). Hughie claims the crew of the ship died from food poisoning. Though Rae is empathetic towards Hughie, John is suspicious of his story.

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  • Titanic
    3
    Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane
    83 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: James Cameron
    In the 1997 epic romance-disaster film Titanic, Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a penniless artist, and Rose Dewitt-Bukater (Kate Winslet), a young upper-class woman, meet aboard the ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Their unexpected companionship unfolds into a poignant love story that transcends their starkly different social standings. Directed by James Cameron, the film intertwines their narrative with the historical events of the ship's doomed maiden voyage. The movie won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, underlining its monumental cinematic achievement. Titanic remains an enduring testament to the human spirit amidst catastrophe.

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  • Tombstone
    4
    Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn
    53 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
    Tombstone, a captivating Western drama, unravels the story of an infamous lawman, Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), who retires to Tombstone, Arizona. He's accompanied by his brothers and Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer), a volatile gambler. As they strive for a peaceful life, their tranquility is shattered by the ruthless Cowboy gang. The ensuing conflict leads to the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The movie brims with high-stakes confrontations and historic characters, offering an intense exploration of brotherhood and justice in the dangerous Wild West.

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  • Back to the Future
    5
    Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover
    44 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
    In the 1985 adventure-comedy Back to the Future, high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is catapulted back to the 1950's in a time-traveling DeLorean car invented by his eccentric scientist friend, Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd). Stranded in the past, Marty inadvertently interferes with his parents' meeting, jeopardizing his own existence. Now, he must ensure they fall in love again to secure his future. This Robert Zemeckis-directed film won an Academy Award for Best Sound Effects Editing and is known for its unique blend of science fiction and humor.

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  • Memory
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    Ann-Margret, Tricia Helfer, Dennis Hopper
    17 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Bennett Joshua Davlin
    Memory is a 2006 American techno-thriller film written by Bennett Joshua Davlin, and starring Billy Zane, Tricia Helfer and Terry Chen.