The Best Harrison Ford Movies

Updated January 7, 2021 9.3k votes 1.6k voters 96.7k views

List RulesVote for your favorite movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

List of the best Harrison Ford movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. One of Harrison Ford's first film credits was in the 1973 film American Graffiti and he went on to play some of the most iconic characters of all time. Harrison Ford'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 Harrison Ford movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Harrison Ford movies will be at the top of the list. Harrison Ford has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Harrison Ford movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Harrison Ford films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

List is made up of films like Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and The Fugitive.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Harrison Ford movies?" and "What are the greatest Harrison Ford roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Ford's adventures, you might also enjoy our list of best Sean Connery movies and best Mel Gibson movies.

...more

Try the free app

1
539
61
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Harrison Ford, Alfred Molina
Released: 1981
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 American adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. The... more on Wikipedia
2
476
88
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 1980
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner.... more on Wikipedia
More Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
20 Subtle Details You Likely Missed When Watching 'Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'Here's Why The Last Jedi And Empire Strikes Back Are Pretty Much The Same Movie
3
431
79
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Harrison Ford, Sean Connery
Released: 1989
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 American adventure film directed by Steven... more on Wikipedia
More Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Best Characters in the Whole Indiana Jones Franchise, Ranked#2 of 206 The Best Adventure Movies
4
456
91
The Fugitive
Julianne Moore, Harrison Ford
Released: 1993
Directed by: Andrew Davis
This film is a 1993 American action film based on the 1960s television series of the same name... more on Wikipedia
5
413
86
Star Wars IV: A New Hope
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 1977
Directed by: George Lucas
Star Wars is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. The... more on Wikipedia
More Star Wars
The Most Hated Star Wars Villains#36 of 1,189 Every Oscar Winning Film Ever
6
350
87
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 1983
Directed by: Richard Marquand
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed... more on Wikipedia
More Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
17 Subtle Details You Missed In 'Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'#71 of 355 The Best Rainy Day Movies
7
368
106
Blade Runner
Harrison Ford, Daryl Hannah
Released: 1982
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Blade Runner is a 1982 American neo-noir dystopian science fiction film directed by Ridley... more on Wikipedia
More Blade Runner
Small But Clever Details From The 'Blade Runner' Movies That Fans Noticed25 'Blade Runner' Fan Theories That'll Have You Dreaming Of Electric Sheep

8
321
76
Witness
Harrison Ford, Viggo Mortensen
Released: 1985
Directed by: Peter Weir
Witness is a 1985 American thriller film directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford and... more on Wikipedia
More Witness
#486 of 836 The Greatest Chick Flicks Ever Made#357 of 372 'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
9
332
100
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg
Released: 1984
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 American adventure film directed by Steven... more on Wikipedia
10
293
103
Air Force One
Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman
Released: 1997
Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen
Air Force One is a 1997 American political action thriller film written by Andrew W. Marlowe... more on Wikipedia
More Air Force One
#25 of 50 The 50 Highest Grossing '90s Movies, Ranked#15 of 81 The Most Patriotic Movies of All Time
11
242
72
Patriot Games
Harrison Ford, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1992
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Patriot Games is a 1992 action-suspense film directed by Phillip Noyce and based on Tom... more on Wikipedia
More Patriot Games
#118 of 242 The Best Psychological Thrillers of All Time#7 of 89 The Greatest Movies About CIA Agents & Operatives
12
222
67
Clear and Present Danger
Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe
Released: 1994
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Clear and Present Danger is a 1994 spy action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, based... more on Wikipedia
13
150
70
Regarding Henry
Harrison Ford, Annette Bening
Released: 1991
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Regarding Henry is a 1991 American film drama starring Harrison Ford and Annette Bening,... more on Wikipedia
14
170
62
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 2015
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2015 American epic space opera film directed by J. J.... more on Wikipedia
More Star Wars: The Force Awakens
18 Small But Fascinating Details From 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'#419 of 1,540 The Most Rewatchable Movies
15
134
67
Working Girl
Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford
Released: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Working Girl is a 1988 romantic comedy-drama film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Mike... more on Wikipedia
More Working Girl
#29 of 46 Movies That Won Best Picture at the Oscars and Golden Globes#100 of 314 The Funniest '80s Movies
16
104
37
Presumed Innocent
Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy
Released: 1990
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Presumed Innocent is a 1990 legal drama. It is a film adaptation of the best-selling novel of... more on Wikipedia
More Presumed Innocent
#227 of 369 The Best Movies Based On Books#5 of 46 The Greatest Legal Dramas Ever Made
17
133
74
Frantic
Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner
Released: 1988
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Frantic is a 1988 American-French mystery thriller film directed by Roman Polanski and... more on Wikipedia
More Frantic
#52 of 77 The Best Thriller Movies of the 1980s#31 of 97 The Best Movies About Kidnapping
18
146
92
American Graffiti
Harrison Ford, Ron Howard
Released: 1973
Directed by: George Lucas
American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming of age comedy-drama film directed and co-written... more on Wikipedia
More American Graffiti
#137 of 206 Musical Movies With the Best Songs#22 of 553 The Best '70s Movies
19
133
94
Apocalypse Now
Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford
Released: 1979
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American epic adventure war film set during the Vietnam War. Produced... more on Wikipedia
More Apocalypse Now
15 Stories From The Wild Life Of David Hackworth, Who Inspired Two 'Apocalypse Now' CharactersBehind-The-Scenes Stories About Marlon Brando In 'Apocalypse Now'
20
130
79
Six Days Seven Nights
Harrison Ford, Anne Heche
Released: 1998
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Six Days Seven Nights is a 1998 adventure-comedy film, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring... more on Wikipedia
More Six Days Seven Nights
#16 of 43 The Best Adventure Movies That Take Place in the Jungle#268 of 291 The Greatest Soundtracks of All Time
21
64
20
Blade Runner 2049
Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. It is... more on Wikipedia
More Blade Runner 2049
#10 of 97 The Best Movies of 2017, Ranked#39 of 92 The Most Rewatchable Action Movies
22
82
56
42
Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Beharie
Released: 2013
Directed by: Brian Helgeland
42 is a 2013 American biographical sports film directed by Brian Helgeland. The powerful story... more on Wikipedia
More 42
#164 of 629 The Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked#29 of 172 The Best Sports Movies Ever Made
23
120
105
What Lies Beneath
Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford
Released: 2000
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
What Lies Beneath is a 2000 American psychological thriller film directed by Robert Zemeckis.... more on Wikipedia
More What Lies Beneath
#245 of 720 The Best Horror Movies Of All Time#14 of 32 Blockbusters With No Cultural Impact Whatsoever, Ranked
24
75
59
The Conversation
Harrison Ford, Robert Duvall
Released: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Conversation is a 1974 American psychological thriller film written, produced and directed... more on Wikipedia
25
81
62
K-19: The Widowmaker
Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson
Released: 2002
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
K-19: The Widowmaker is a 2002 submarine thriller film about the first of many disasters that... more on Wikipedia
More K-19: The Widowmaker
#5 of 51 The Best Submarine Movies Of All Time#18 of 41 The Greatest Lost At Sea Movies Ever Made