The Best Burt Reynolds Movies

Updated October 15, 2019 16.3k votes 2.3k voters 165.4k views101 items

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This list of the best Burt Reynolds movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Though the late star started acting in 1958, Burt Reynolds did not receive an Oscar nomination until he appeared in Boogie Nights in 1997. Burt Reynolds's highest grossing movies were huge hits at the box office throughout the '70s and '80s, making him one of the most recognizable actors of all time. The order of this Burt Reynolds movies list is decided by how many votes they receive, so only his most highly rated movies will be at the top.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Burt Reynolds movies?" and "What are the greatest Burt Reynolds roles of all time?" The greatest Burt Reynolds performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. Famous flicks like Smokey and the Bandit, Heat, Starting Over, Hustle and Deliverance appear on this Burt Reynolds filmography, but its up to fans like you to decide upon the best. Are you more of a fan of his Westerns or his comedies? If you think the best Burt Reynolds role isn't at the top, then vote it up so it has the chance to become number one.

If you are a fan of Reynolds' fast-driving films, you might also enjoy our list of best Dom DeLuise movies and best Paul Walker movies.

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Deliverance
Burt Reynolds, Jon Voight
Released: 1972
Directed by: John Boorman
Deliverance is a 1972 American dramatic thriller film produced and directed by John Boorman,... more
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Smokey and the Bandit
Sally Field, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1977
Directed by: Hal Needham
Smokey and the Bandit is a 1977 Technicolor American action comedy film starring Burt... more
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#110 of 372 'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime#102 of 297 The Best Duos of All Time
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The Longest Yard
Burt Reynolds, Bernadette Peters
Released: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
The Longest Yard is a 1974 American sports comedy film directed by Robert Aldrich. Written by... more
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#337 of 1,137 The Absolute Funniest Movies Of All Time#24 of 204 The Best Sports Movies Ever Made
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Mystery, Alaska
Russell Crowe, Mike Myers
Released: 1999
Directed by: Jay Roach
Mystery, Alaska is a 1999 comedy-drama film directed by Jay Roach about an amateur ice hockey... more
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White Lightning
Burt Reynolds, Laura Dern
Released: 1973
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
White Lightning is a 1973 American action film from United Artists starring Burt Reynolds as... more
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Boogie Nights
Julianne Moore, Mark Wahlberg
Released: 1997
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Boogie Nights is a 1997 American historical drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas... more
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Sharky's Machine
Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning
Released: 1981
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
Sharky's Machine is a 1981 motion picture directed by Burt Reynolds, who stars in the title... more
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#56 of 77 The Best Thriller Movies of the 1980s#369 of 530 The Greatest Crime Movies Ever Made
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The Cannonball Run
Farrah Fawcett, Terry Bradshaw
Released: 1981
Directed by: Hal Needham
The Cannonball Run is a 1981 comedy film starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Dom DeLuise,... more
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#305 of 922 The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films#47 of 305 The Funniest '80s Movies
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Hooper
Terry Bradshaw, Sally Field
Released: 1978
Directed by: Hal Needham
Hooper is a 1978 action-comedy film starring Burt Reynolds, based loosely on the experiences... more
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Gator
Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton
Released: 1976
Directed by: James Best, Burt Reynolds
Gator is a 1976 action film sequel to White Lightning and starring Burt Reynolds in his... more
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Navajo Joe
Burt Reynolds, Fernando Rey
Released: 1966
Directed by: Sergio Corbucci
Navajo Joe is a 1966 Spaghetti Western, directed by Sergio Corbucci and stars Burt Reynolds as... more
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Rough Cut
Burt Reynolds, David Niven
Released: 1980
Directed by: Robert Ellis Miller, Don Siegel
Rough Cut is a 1980 American heist film directed by Don Siegel. The screenplay was written by... more
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1982
Directed by: Colin Higgins
This film is a 1982 American musical comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Colin... more
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The Crew
Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Tilly
Released: 2000
Directed by: Michael Dinner, Adrian Vitoria
The Crew is a 2000 black comedy crime film, directed by Michael Dinner and starring Burt... more
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Semi-Tough
Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson
Released: 1977
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Semi-Tough is a 1977 comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie and starring Burt Reynolds, Kris... more
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The End
Sally Field, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1978
Directed by: Burt Reynolds
The End is a 1978 black comedy-buddy film, directed by and starring Burt Reynolds. The cast... more
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Waterproof
Burt Reynolds, Orlando Jones
Released: 1999
Directed by: Barry Berman
Waterproof is a 1999 drama film directed by Barry Berman....
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Smokey and the Bandit II
Terry Bradshaw, Sally Field
Released: 1980
Directed by: Hal Needham
Smokey and the Bandit II is a 1980 comedy film released on August 15, 1980 in the United... more
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#49 of 68 The Best Comedy Movie Sequels#87 of 92 The Worst Part II Movie Sequels
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Heat
Burt Reynolds, Diana Scarwid
Released: 1986
Directed by: Dick Richards, Jerry Jameson
Heat is a 1986 action-thriller film about an ex-mercenary working as a bodyguard in Las Vegas.... more
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The Longest Yard
Adam Sandler, Courteney Cox
Released: 2005
Directed by: Peter Segal
The Longest Yard is a 2005 American sports comedy film, a remake of the 1974 film of the same... more
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#184 of 480 The Greatest Movies For Guys#59 of 105 The Greatest Movie Remakes of All Time
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Cannonball Run II
Frank Sinatra, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1984
Directed by: Hal Needham
Cannonball Run II is a 1984 American comedy film featuring Burt Reynolds and an all-star cast,... more
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#114 of 151 The Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies#133 of 154 The Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
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Malone
Burt Reynolds, Lauren Hutton
Released: 1987
Directed by: Harley Cokeliss
Malone is a 1987 film adaptation of William P. Wingate's novel, written by Christopher Frank... more
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Shamus
Burt Reynolds, Dyan Cannon
Released: 1973
Directed by: Buzz Kulik
Shamus is a 1973 American film starring Burt Reynolds and Dyan Cannon, directed by Buzz Kulik.... more

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City Heat
Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1984
Directed by: Blake Edwards, Richard Benjamin
City Heat is a 1984 American film starring Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, and directed by... more
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100 Rifles
Raquel Welch, Jim Brown
Released: 1969
Directed by: Tom Gries
100 Rifles is a 1969 western directed by Tom Gries based on the 1966 novel The Californio by... more

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