The Best Christian Slater Movies

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

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

This list features films like Without Men and Naked Movie.

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

Notable directors that have worked with Christian Slater include names like Uwe Boll, Tony Scott and Renny Harlin. If Christian Slater movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Luke Perry and Jason Priestley too.

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  • Heathers
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    Heathers

    Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty
    219 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Michael Lehmann
    In the dark comedy Heathers, high school senior Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) finds herself entangled in an unusual relationship with the mysterious new kid, J.D. (Christian Slater). Amidst the social pressures of Westerburg High School, dominated by a clique of girls all named Heather, Veronica and J.D. embark on a rebellious journey against the popular crowd. Their actions quickly spiral into a series of disturbing events that blur the line between teenage rebellion and criminal activity. This 1988 cult classic explores themes of popularity, power, and the chilling lengths some will go to leave their mark on society.

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  • Pump Up the Volume
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    Pump Up the Volume

    Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Greene
    148 votes
    • Released: 1990
    • Directed by: Allan Moyle
    In Arizona, an introverted and insightful teenager, Mark Hunter (Christian Slater), finds an outlet for his viewpoints through a shortwave radio. Broadcasting as "Hard Harry," Hunter uses his pirate radio show to rant against the injustices and hypocrisies taking place in the area, and in society in general. Hunter conceals his off-air identity, but a determined student (Samantha Mathis) discovers the truth, while Principal Creswood (Annie Ross) seeks to shut down Hunter once and for all.

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  • True Romance
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    True Romance

    Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper
    175 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Tony Scott
    In the offbeat crime film True Romance, Clarence Worley (Christian Slater), a comic book store clerk, falls for a call girl named Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette). Their whirlwind romance takes a dangerous turn when Clarence confronts and murders Alabama's pimp. Suddenly, they find themselves on the run with a suitcase of cocaine that belongs to the Mob. The duo's desperate bid for freedom leads them from Detroit to Hollywood, pursued by ruthless gangsters and corrupt cops. Directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino, this 1993 movie weaves an unpredictable tale of love and violence against the backdrop of America's underbelly.

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  • Untamed Heart
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    Untamed Heart

    Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, Rosie Perez
    113 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Tony Bill
    Caroline (Marisa Tomei), a young waitress who seems to have bad taste in men, is on her way home one night when thugs attempt to rape her. Adam (Christian Slater), the mysterious busboy who works at the same diner, helps fight off the assailants, and she begins a relationship with him -- but not all their fellow Minnesotans are happy for them. Meanwhile, the couple face their own difficulties when Caroline finds about Adam's past, including his unique health condition.

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  • Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
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    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

    Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    91 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, a classic action-adventure film, brings to life the tale of the legendary archer. Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) returns from the Crusades to find his home ravaged by the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). Joined by a band of outlaws, including Azeem (Morgan Freeman), a wise Moor he met during his battles abroad, Robin embarks on a mission to restore justice. As they wage a guerilla war against tyranny, an unexpected romance blossoms between Robin and the spirited Lady Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). The film is known for its engaging plot and strong performances, particularly Rickman's portrayal of the villainous sheriff. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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  • Young Guns II
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    Young Guns II

    Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips
    80 votes
    • Released: 1990
    • Directed by: Geoff Murphy
    En route to Mexico from the United States, Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez) and his associates are pursued by federal agents hell-bent on bringing them to justice. But when Billy, Doc (Kiefer Sutherland) and Chavez (Lou Diamond Phillips) prove too difficult to track down, the frustrated authorities enlist an old friend of theirs, reformed outlaw Pat Garrett (William Petersen), to take down the elusive gunslinger. But Billy has a head start, and his crew of outlaws is growing by the minute.

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