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The Best Christopher Walken Movies

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List of the best Christopher Walken movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. One of Christopher Walken's first big breaks was a small role in Woody Allen's Annie Hall in 1977 and soon enough he was a favorite of fans and critics alike. Christopher Walken'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 Christopher Walken movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated selections from Christopher Walken's filmography will be at the top of the list.

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

The list you're viewing is made up of many different films, including The Deer Hunter and Pulp Fiction.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Christopher Walken movies?" and "What are the greatest Christopher Walken roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Walken's intensity, you might also enjoy our list of best Robert De Niro movies and best Al Pacino movies.

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The Deer Hunter
Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro
The Deer Hunter is a 1978 American epic drama film co-written and directed by Michael Cimino... more
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The Dead Zone
Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
This film is a 1983 American horror thriller film directed by David Cronenberg. The screenplay... more
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Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Bruce Willis
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The lives of two mob... more
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Suicide Kings
Christopher Walken, Denis Leary
This film is a 1997 American action comedy film, starring Christopher Walken as a boss, Denis... more
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Catch Me If You Can
Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of... more
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King of New York
Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi
King of New York is a 1990 thriller film, starring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne,... more
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#23 of 123 The Best Mafia Films Of All Time#17 of 99 The Best Gangster Movies
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The Prophecy
Viggo Mortensen, Christopher Walken
The Prophecy is a 1995 American fantasy horror-thriller film starring Christopher Walken,... more
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True Romance
Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer
True Romance is a 1993 American film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino.... more
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Sleepy Hollow
Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci
Sleepy Hollow is a 1999 American fantasy horror adventure film directed by Tim Burton. It is a... more
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#65 of 247 The Best Whodunit Movies#194 of 549 The Greatest Epic Movies Ever Made
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Annie Hall
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen. Neurotic New York... more
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Blast from the Past
Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken
Blast from the Past is a 1999 American romantic comedy film based on a story and directed by... more
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Joe Dirt
Christopher Walken, Kid Rock
Joe Dirt is a 2001 American adventure comedy film starring David Spade, Dennis Miller,... more
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Brainstorm
Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood
Brainstorm is a 1983 science fiction film directed by Douglas Trumbull and starring... more
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Click
Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken
Click is a 2006 American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Frank Coraci, written... more
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The Power of Few
Christopher Walken, Christian Slater
The Power of Few is a 2011 action film directed by Leone Marucci.... more
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At Close Range
Sean Penn, Christopher Walken
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama film directed by James Foley, based on the real life... more
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Seven Psychopaths
Colin Farrell, Olga Kurylenko
Seven Psychopaths is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Martin McDonagh.... more
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Poolhall Junkies
Christopher Walken, Rod Steiger
Poolhall Junkies is a 2002 drama thriller film written, starring and directed by Mars... more
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Batman Returns
Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based... more
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The Affair of the Necklace
Hayden Panettiere, Christopher Walken
The Affair of the Necklace is a 2001 American historical drama film directed by Charles Shyer.... more
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Biloxi Blues
Christopher Walken, Matthew Broderick
Biloxi Blues is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, written by Neil Simon,... more
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The Dogs of War
Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger
The Dogs of War is a 1980 war film based upon the 1974 novel of the same name by Frederick... more
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Hairspray
John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer
Hairspray is a 2007 American musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical... more
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Basquiat
David Bowie, Courtney Love
Basquiat is a 1996 biopic/drama film directed by Julian Schnabel based on the life of American... more
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The Addiction
Christopher Walken, Edie Falco
The Addiction is a 1995 American vampire film directed by Abel Ferrara, starring Lili Taylor,... more

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