The Best Geoffrey Rush Movies

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

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This list includes The Magic Pudding, The Warrior's Way and more films.

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Notable directors that have worked with Geoffrey Rush include names like Steven Spielberg, Stephen Hopkins and Joel Coen. Is Geoffrey Rush your favorite person to watch on the big screen? You might also want to vote on our best Anna Magnani and Ralph Fiennes films lists too.

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  • The King's Speech
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    The King's Speech

    Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
    58 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Tom Hooper
    In the historical drama The King's Speech, Bertie (Colin Firth), who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment his whole life, is unexpectedly crowned King George VI of Britain. With his country on the brink of World War II and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), arranges for Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an eccentric speech therapist, to help him overcome his stutter. An unlikely friendship develops between the two men, as they work together to enable Bertie to lead his people. This film won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.

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  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

    Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
    54 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Gore Verbinski
    In Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to reclaim his ship, the Black Pearl, from cursed pirates. Alongside him is blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), who's desperate to rescue his love, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), kidnapped by these supernatural sea-robbers. This adventure-fantasy flick, directed by Gore Verbinski, offers a thrilling blend of humor, swashbuckling action and eerie curses. It earned five Academy Award nominations, cementing its status in the annals of modern cinematic classics.

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  • Elizabeth
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    Elizabeth

    Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston
    39 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
    In the historical drama Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett portrays Elizabeth I, ascending to the English throne in a time of political unrest and religious division. Geoffrey Rush plays her loyal advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham, navigating the treacherous waters of court intrigue. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the movie won an Academy Award for Best Makeup. It paints a vivid picture of 16th-century England, where Elizabeth's Protestant faith poses danger to her reign. Her transformation from naive princess to shrewd monarch, amidst conspiracies and threats, forms the crux of this captivating narrative.

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  • Shine
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    Shine

    Geoffrey Rush, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd
    50 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Scott Hicks
    As a child piano prodigy, David Helfgott's (Geoffrey Rush) musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl). When Helfgott travels to London on a musical scholarship, his career as a pianist blossoms. However, the pressures of his newfound fame, coupled with the echoes of his tumultuous childhood, conspire to bring Helfgott's latent schizophrenia boiling to the surface, and he spends years in and out of various mental institutions.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
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    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

    Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
    40 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Gore Verbinski
    In Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself in a peculiar predicament, trapped in Davy Jones' Locker. His crew, led by Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), venture to rescue him while battling the East India Trading Company. The movie is an adventure-fantasy, filled with supernatural elements and seafaring exploits. It culminates in an epic battle at sea, where alliances shift rapidly and treachery abounds. A notable aspect is Geoffrey Rush returning as Captain Barbossa, adding another layer of intrigue to this swashbuckling saga.

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  • Shakespeare in Love
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    Shakespeare in Love

    Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush
    39 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: John Madden
    Shakespeare in Love, a romantic comedy-drama, takes us on a fictional journey into the life of young William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes). Struggling with writer's block, his creative spark is rekindled when he encounters the daring and irresistible Viola De Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow). As their secret romance unfolds, it inspires one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. The film, a rich tapestry of Elizabethan life, won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. Director John Madden masterfully intertwines love, comedy, and drama in this cinematic ode to the Bard's genius.

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