The Best Edward Norton Movies

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Updated February 22, 2023 5.3K votes 1.4K voters 82.9K views
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Vote for the best Edward Norton movies in your opinion, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

With nearly 1,500 votes cast by movie fans, this list of the best Edward Norton movies is sure to please even the most ardent admirers of this acclaimed actor. Since his breakout performance in 1996's Primal Fear, Edward Norton has become one of Hollywood's biggest stars and a three-time Academy Award nominee. His performances are always memorable - whether he's playing a tech billionaire (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery), a skinhead gang leader (American History X), or even a conniving hustler (Rounders).

But it isn't just his acting chops that make him so beloved - it's also his willingness to take on daring roles and transform into completely different characters from one film to the next. And what makes these performances all the more impressive is how Norton manages to bring an intense sense of pathos and humanity to every character he plays, no matter how flawed they may be.

From comedies like Moonrise Kingdom, action blockbusters like The Incredible Hulk and psychological thrillers like Red Dragon, there’s something for everyone on our list of Edward Norton’s best movies. So why not peruse through our rankings and vote up your favorites?

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