The Best David O'Hara Movies

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

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

This list is made up of a variety of films, including Cowboys & Aliens and Hotel Rwanda.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best David O'Hara movies?" and "What are the greatest David O'Hara roles of all time?"

David O'Hara is no stranger to working with popular directors, including Uwe Boll, Martin Scorsese and Mel Gibson.

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  • Wanted
    1

    Wanted

    James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie
    5 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
    In the adrenaline-fueled action thriller Wanted, Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy), a disheartened office worker, discovers he's the son of a legendary assassin. Recruited by the enigmatic Fox (Angelina Jolie) into The Fraternity, a secret society of killers, he learns to harness his latent skills. His mentor, Sloan (Morgan Freeman), guides him through this dangerous underworld. As Wesley transforms from hapless drone to master marksman, he uncovers unsettling secrets about his lineage and The Fraternity itself. This high-octane film combines intense action sequences with an intriguing narrative that keeps viewers on their toes.

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  • Braveheart
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    Braveheart

    Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan
    12 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Mel Gibson
    Braveheart is a historical war drama directed by Mel Gibson, who also stars as the film's protagonist, William Wallace. Set in late 13th century Scotland, the narrative follows Wallace's life from his childhood to his role in leading the Scottish against their English oppressors. The movie features an ensemble cast with notable performances from Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle and Patrick McGoohan as King Edward I. Braveheart won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, distinguishing itself for its epic battle scenes and compelling storytelling.

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  • The Departed
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    The Departed

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson
    9 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Martin Scorsese
    In the gritty crime thriller, The Departed, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young undercover cop in Boston who infiltrates an Irish mob run by the ruthless Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). Simultaneously, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a criminal planted within the state police, climbs the ranks. As both sides become deeply entrenched in their disguises, they grapple with divided loyalties and deadly stakes. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this intense cat-and-mouse game won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The movie's layered plot mirrors a complex labyrinth of deception and betrayal.

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  • Cowboys & Aliens
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    Cowboys & Aliens

    Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde
    10 votes
    • Released: 2011
    • Directed by: Jon Favreau
    In the heart of the Wild West, Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig), a man with no memory and a mysterious shackle, stumbles into the desert town of Absolution. The iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) rules this place. However, their petty conflicts take a backseat when alien spacecrafts descend onto the town. The movie Cowboys & Aliens, directed by Jon Favreau, is an engaging fusion of science fiction and western genres that sees these hardened gunslingers join forces to fight off the extraterrestrial invaders threatening their survival. Their struggle against an unknown enemy unfolds amidst stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences.

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  • The Devil's Own
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    The Devil's Own

    Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin
    5 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
    As a favor to a friend, policeman Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford) lets visiting Irishman Rory Devaney (Brad Pitt) stay with him and his family in New York City. Rory's visit is quiet at first, but when Tom and his wife, Sheila (Margaret Colin), return home one day, they're accosted by intruders. Tom soon realizes that Rory is in the Irish Republican Army. When it becomes clear that Rory's stateside trip is part of an effort to transport illegal guns to Dublin, Tom is compelled to stop him.

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  • The Matchmaker
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    The Matchmaker

    Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea
    7 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Mark Joffe
    Fearing that Sen. John McGlory (Jay O. Sanders) is in danger of losing the upcoming election, his assistant, Marcy Tizard (Janeane Garofalo), travels to Ireland to search for McGlory's relatives in the hope that a show of the senator's Celtic roots will boost his clout with Irish-Americans. But, as luck would have it, when Marcy arrives in the Irish town of Ballinagra, the residents are beginning matchmaking season. Marcy soon becomes a popular target for the men and a matchmaker (Milo O'Shea).