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List of the best Bruce Willis movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Bruce Willis has been acting since 1980, but it wasn't until he starred in Die Hard in 1988 that he became an action hero. Bruce Willis'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 Bruce Willis movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Bruce Willis movies will be at the top of the list. This action icon has been in a lot of films (cop movies, war movies, sci-fi movies, you name it!) so people often debate what the greatest Bruce Willis movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list of the most entertaining Bruce Willis films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Bruce Willis role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Bruce Willis performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Featuring new, recent, and the latest Bruce Willis movies, you can rank all of these films, from The Sixth Sense to Pulp Fiction to help answer the questions, "What are the best Bruce Willis movies?" and "What are the greatest Bruce Willis roles of all time?"
And if you are a fan of Willis' wise crackin' antics, you might also enjoy our list of the best Jason Statham movies and best Mel Gibson movies.
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1,051110Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Alan RickmanReleased:Â 1988
Directed by:Â 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... more2
629167Die Hard with a Vengeance
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. JacksonReleased:Â 1995
Directed by:Â John McTiernan
This film is a 1995 American action film and the third in the film series. It was produced and directed by John McTiernan, written by Jonathan Hensleigh, and stars Bruce Willis as New York City... more- 3683192
Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1994
Directed by:Â Quentin Tarantino
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The lives of two mob hitmen (Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta), a boxer (Bruce Willis), a gangster's wife (Uma Thurman),... more - 4755224
The Sixth Sense
Bruce Willis, Mischa BartonReleased:Â 1999
Directed by:Â M. Night Shyamalan
The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American supernatural thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film tells the story of Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), a troubled, isolated boy who is... more - 5684219
The Fifth Element
Milla Jovovich, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1997
Directed by:Â Luc Besson
The Fifth Element is a 1997 English-language French science fiction action film directed and co-written by Luc Besson. It stars Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and Milla Jovovich. Mostly set in the 23rd... more - 6544154
Red
Bruce Willis, Morgan FreemanReleased:Â 2010
Directed by:Â Robert Schwentke
Red is a 2010 American action comedy film directed by Robert Schwentke, inspired by the comic book series by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. When his peaceful life is threatened by a high-tech men,... more - 7569174
Die Hard 2
Bruce Willis, John LeguizamoReleased:Â 1990
Directed by:Â Renny Harlin
This film is a 1990 American action film and the second in the series. It was released on July 4, 1990. The film was directed by Renny Harlin. The novel has the same premise but differs slightly: A... more - 8504167
12 Monkeys
Brad Pitt, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1995
Directed by:Â Terry Gilliam
12 Monkeys, also known as Twelve Monkeys, is a 1995 American science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam, inspired by Chris Marker's 1962 short film La Jetée, and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine... more - 9460137
Unbreakable
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. JacksonReleased:Â 2000
Directed by:Â M. Night Shyamalan
Unbreakable is a 2000 American superhero drama film written, produced, and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. The film tells the story of Philadelphia... more - 10594228
Armageddon
Ben Affleck, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1998
Directed by:Â Michael Bay
Armageddon is a 1998 American science fiction disaster thriller film, directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and released by Touchstone Pictures. The film follows a group of... more - 11435146
The Last Boy Scout
Halle Berry, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1991
Directed by:Â Tony Scott
The Last Boy Scout is a 1991 American action film directed by Tony Scott, starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, Taylor Negron and Danielle Harris. The film was... more - 12469156
Live Free or Die Hard
Bruce Willis, Maggie QReleased:Â 2007
Directed by:Â Len Wiseman
This film is a 2007 American action film, and the fourth installment in the film series. The film was directed by Len Wiseman and stars Bruce Willis as John McClane. McClane is attempting to stop... more - 13306109
Tears of the Sun
Bruce Willis, Monica BellucciReleased:Â 2003
Directed by:Â Antoine Fuqua
Tears of the Sun is a 2003 American action drama film depicting a U.S. Navy SEAL team rescue mission amidst the civil war in Nigeria. LT A.K. Waters commands the team sent to rescue U.S. citizen Dr.... more - 14363147
Looper
Bruce Willis, Emily BluntReleased:Â 2012
Directed by:Â Rian Johnson
Looper is a 2012 American science fiction action thriller film directed by Rian Johnson. In dystopian 2074, a hired gun spends his day's assassinating criminals sent from the future until one day he... more - 15337133
The Jackal
Bruce Willis, Richard GereReleased:Â 1997
Directed by:Â Michael Caton-Jones
The Jackal is a 1997 American spy action thriller film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, and starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier. The film is a loose remake of the 1973 movie The... more - 1627496
Last Man Standing
Bruce Willis, Christopher WalkenReleased:Â 1996
Directed by:Â Walter Hill
Last Man Standing is a 1996 American action thriller film written and directed by Walter Hill and starring Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken and Bruce Dern. It is a credited remake of Akira Kurosawa's... more - 17333131
The Whole Nine Yards
Bruce Willis, Matthew PerryReleased:Â 2000
Directed by:Â Jonathan Lynn
The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 American-Canadian comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Michael Clarke Duncan and Natasha Henstridge. The title... more - 18343149
Sin City
Jessica Alba, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 2005
Directed by:Â Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
Sin City is a 2005 American neo-noir thriller anthology film written, produced, and directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. It is based on Miller's eponymous graphic novel Sin City. Much of... more - 19268104
16 Blocks
Bruce Willis, Mos DefReleased:Â 2006
Directed by:Â Richard Donner
16 Blocks is a 2006 American crime thriller film directed by Richard Donner. It stars Bruce Willis, Mos Def, and David Morse. The film unfolds in the real time narration method.... more - 2023984
Hostage
Bruce Willis, Rumer WillisReleased:Â 2005
Directed by:Â Florent Emilio Siri
Hostage is a 2005 American action thriller drama film starring Bruce Willis and directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The film was based on a novel by Robert Crais, and was adapted for the screen by Doug... more - 2123274
Red 2
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 2013
Directed by:Â Dean Parisot
Red 2 is an American action comedy film and sequel to Red. It was inspired by the limited comic book series of the same name, created by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, and published by the DC Comics... more - 22248114
Lucky Number Slevin
Bruce Willis, Lucy LiuReleased:Â 2006
Directed by:Â Paul McGuigan
Lucky Number Slevin, is a 2006 thriller film written by Jason Smilovic, directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, Lucy Liu and Stanley Tucci.... more - 23688197
Glass
Bruce Willis, James McAvoyReleased:Â 2019
Directed by:Â M. Night Shyamalan
Glass is a 2019 American superhero horror-thriller film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Security guard David Dunn (Bruce Willis) uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb (James... more - 2422179
Striking Distance
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bruce WillisReleased:Â 1993
Directed by:Â Rowdy Herrington
Striking Distance is a 1993 action thriller film starring Bruce Willis as a Pittsburgh Police homicide detective Thomas Hardy. The film co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Farina, and Tom Sizemore.... more - 25218115
The Expendables 2
Sylvester Stallone, Jason StathamReleased:Â 2012
Directed by:Â Simon West
The Expendables 2 is a 2012 American action film directed by Simon West, and the sequel to the 2010 film. After one of their own's life is taken, the mercenary group set out for revenge against rival... more