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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
Released: 1978
Directed by: Michael Cimino
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
Released: 1983
Directed by: David Cronenberg
This film is a 1983 American horror thriller film directed by David Cronenberg. The screenplay... more
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King of New York
Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi
Released: 1990
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
King of New York is a 1990 thriller film, starring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne,... more
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Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Bruce Willis
Released: 1994
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
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
Released: 1997
Directed by: Peter O'Fallon
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
Released: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of... more
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The Prophecy
Viggo Mortensen, Christopher Walken
Released: 1995
Directed by: Gregory Widen
The Prophecy is a 1995 American fantasy horror-thriller film starring Christopher Walken,... more
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True Romance
Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer
Released: 1993
Directed by: Tony Scott
True Romance is a 1993 American film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino.... more
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Blast from the Past
Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken
Released: 1999
Directed by: Hugh Wilson
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Sleepy Hollow
Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci
Released: 1999
Directed by: Tim Burton
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Annie Hall
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton
Released: 1977
Directed by: Woody Allen
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Biloxi Blues
Christopher Walken, Matthew Broderick
Released: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
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The Power of Few
Christopher Walken, Christian Slater
Released: 2013
Directed by: Leone Marucci
The Power of Few is a 2011 action film directed by Leone Marucci.... more

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Joe Dirt
Christopher Walken, Kid Rock
Released: 2001
Directed by: Dennie Gordon
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The Dogs of War
Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger
Released: 1981
Directed by: John Irvin
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Seven Psychopaths
Colin Farrell, Olga Kurylenko
Released: 2012
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
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Hairspray
John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer
Released: 2007
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Hairspray is a 2007 American musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 Broadway musical... more
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At Close Range
Sean Penn, Christopher Walken
Released: 1986
Directed by: James Foley
At Close Range is a 1986 crime drama film directed by James Foley, based on the real life... more
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Batman Returns
Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Released: 1992
Directed by: Tim Burton
Batman Returns is a 1992 American superhero film, directed and produced by Tim Burton, based... more
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A Late Quartet
Christopher Walken, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Released: 2012
Directed by: Yaron Zilberman
A Late Quartet is a 2012 American drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Yaron... more
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Man on Fire
Mickey Rourke, Denzel Washington
Released: 2004
Directed by: Tony Scott
Man on Fire is a 2004 American thriller film and the second adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's... more
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Gigli
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck
Released: 2003
Directed by: Martin Brest
Gigli is a 2003 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Martin Brest and... more
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Brainstorm
Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood
Released: 1983
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
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Wedding Crashers
Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn
Released: 2005
Directed by: David Dobkin
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Balls of Fury
Christopher Walken, Maggie Q
Released: 2007
Directed by: Robert Ben Garant
Balls of Fury is a 2007 American sports comedy film directed by Ben Garant, and starring Dan... more

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