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List of the best David Bowie movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. David Bowie is best known for writing classic songs like "Changes" and "China Girl," but he also has an engaging filmography to his name. David Bowie'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 David Bowie movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated David Bowie movies will be at the top of the list. David Bowie has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest David Bowie movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining David Bowie films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best David Bowie role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest David Bowie performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
Examples of films on this list include Labyrinth and The Man Who Fell to Earth.
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49054Labyrinth
Jennifer Connelly, David BowieReleased: 1986
Directed by: Jim Henson
Labyrinth is a 1986 British-American musical adventure fantasy film directed by Jim Henson,... more on Wikipedia2
30228The Man Who Fell to Earth
David Bowie, Rip TornReleased: 1976
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 British science fiction film directed by Nicolas Roeg. The... more on Wikipedia3
16728The Prestige
Scarlett Johansson, David BowieReleased: 2006
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Prestige is a 2006 mystery drama film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay... more on Wikipedia4
12518SpongeBob's Truth or Square
David Bowie, P!nkReleased: 2009
Directed by: Alan Smart, Andrew Overtoom, Tom Yasumi
The Krusty Krab celebrates its eleventy-seventh anniversary, and Mr. Krabs plans to sell lots... more on Wikipedia5
17752Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie, Mick RonsonReleased: 1973
Directed by: D. A. Pennebaker
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is a 1973 documentary and concert movie by D.A.... more on Wikipedia6
9125Basquiat
David Bowie, Courtney LoveReleased: 1996
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
Basquiat is a 1996 biopic/drama film directed by Julian Schnabel based on the life of American... more on Wikipedia7
8117Jazzin' for Blue Jean
David Bowie, Richard FairbrassReleased: 1984
Directed by: Julien Temple
Jazzin' for Blue Jean is a 20-minute short film featuring David Bowie and directed by Julien... more on Wikipedia8
9024Absolute Beginners
David Bowie, Sade AduReleased: 1986
Directed by: Julien Temple
Absolute Beginners is a 1986 British rock musical film adapted from the Colin MacInnes book of... more on Wikipedia9
9327The Last Temptation of Christ
David Bowie, Willem DafoeReleased: 1988
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 American-Canadian epic drama film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia10
7715Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
David Bowie, Heather GrahamReleased: 1992
Directed by: David Lynch
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is a 1992 American psychological horror film, directed by David... more on Wikipedia11
8020Just a Gigolo
David Bowie, Kim NovakReleased: 1979
Directed by: David Hemmings
Just a Gigolo is a 1978 film directed by David Hemmings and starring David Bowie. Set in... more on Wikipedia12
A Reality Tour is a DVD released in 2004 of David Bowie's performance at Point Theatre in... more on Wikipedia8524A Reality Tour
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6712Mr. Rice's Secret
David Bowie, Teryl RotheryReleased: 2000
Directed by: Nicholas Kendall
Mr. Rice's Secret is a 2000 drama, fantasy and family film written by J.H. Wyman and directed...14
8325Christiane F. – We Children from Bahnhof Zoo
David Bowie, Natja BrunckhorstReleased: 1981
Directed by: Uli Edel
Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo is a 1981 German film directed by Ulrich Edel that... more on Wikipedia15
9737The Linguini Incident
David Bowie, Rosanna ArquetteReleased: 1991
Directed by: Richard Shepard
The Linguini Incident is a 1991 American comedic film set in New York starring David Bowie and... more on Wikipedia16
5912Baal
David Bowie, Zoë WanamakerReleased: 1982
Directed by: Alan Clarke
Baal is a 1982 Drama Film written by Bertolt Brecht and John Willett and directed by Alan...17
5419Love You till Tuesday
David Bowie, Hermione FarthingaleReleased: 1969
Directed by: Malcolm J. Thomson
Love You till Tuesday was a promotional film designed to showcase the talents of David Bowie,... more on Wikipedia18
5117Into the Night
David Bowie, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 1985
Directed by: John Landis
Into the Night is a 1985 American comedy-thriller film directed by John Landis, starring Jeff... more on Wikipedia19
4715Arthur and the Invisibles
Madonna, David BowieReleased: 2006
Directed by: Luc Besson
Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American CGI animated/live-action feature film... more on Wikipedia20
3613The Image
David Bowie, Michael ByrneReleased: 1969
Directed by: Michael Armstrong
The Image is a 1969 black and white short film directed by Michael Armstrong with starring... more on Wikipedia21
3411Everybody Loves Sunshine
David Bowie, GoldieReleased: 1999
Directed by: Andrew Goth
Everybody Loves Sunshine, is a 1999 British independent film written and directed by Andrew... more on Wikipedia22
3714A Dog's Tale
Anne Lockhart, Gordon JumpReleased: 1999
Directed by: Craig Clyde
A Dog's Tale is a 1999 adventure fantasy film directed by Craig Clyde. Tim Webster wants a...23
3415Remember That Night
David Bowie, David GilmourDirected by: David Mallet
Remember That Night is a live concert recording of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's solo... more on Wikipedia24
4730August
David Bowie, Emmanuelle ChriquiReleased: 2008
Directed by: Austin Chick
August is a 2008 American drama film directed by Austin Chick and presented by 57th & Irving.... more on Wikipedia25
3011The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch
David Bowie, Tom HanksReleased: 2005
Directed by: Eric Idle
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch is a 2002 re-telling of the 1978 mockumentary All You Need Is... more on Wikipedia