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The Best Jeff Bridges Movies

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List of the best Jeff Bridges movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Jeff Bridges has taken on dozens of characters over the years, but after starring in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski, he will forever be known as "The Dude." Jeff Bridges'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 Jeff Bridges movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Jeff Bridges movies will be at the top of the list. Jeff Bridges has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jeff Bridges movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Jeff Bridges films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This list is made up of films like The Fisher King and True Grit.

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The Big Lebowski
Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1998
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 stoner comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and... more
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True Grit
Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon
Released: 2010
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
True Grit is a 2010 American Revisionist Western film directed by the Coen brothers, based on... more
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Tron
Jeff Bridges, David Warner
Released: 1982
Directed by: Steven Lisberger
Tron is a 1982 American science fiction film written and directed by Steven Lisberger, based... more
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Starman
Jeff Bridges, John Carpenter
Released: 1984
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starman is a 1984 American romantic science fiction film, directed by John Carpenter, that... more
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Hell or High Water
Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine
Released: 2016
Directed by: David Mackenzie
Hell or High Water is a 2016 American neo-western heist-crime film directed by David... more
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Crazy Heart
Colin Farrell, Jeff Bridges
Released: 2009
Directed by: Scott Cooper
"Crazy Heart stars Jeff Bridges as an aging country music legend wrestling with his loss of... more
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater
Released: 1988
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a 1988 biographical drama film directed by Francis Ford... more
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#45 of 130 The Greatest Car Movies Ever Made#41 of 104 The Best Movies About Business
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Seabiscuit
Elizabeth Banks, Jeff Bridges
Released: 2003
Directed by: Gary Ross
Seabiscuit is a 2003 American biographical sports psychological-drama thriller film based on... more
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The Fisher King
Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1991
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
The Fisher King is a 1991 American comedy-drama film written by Richard LaGravenese and... more
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Jagged Edge
Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close
Released: 1985
Directed by: Richard Marquand
Jagged Edge is a 1985 film starring Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges, and Peter Coyote. Robert Loggia... more
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Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard
Released: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel Comics... more
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Arlington Road
Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins
Released: 1999
Directed by: Mark Pellington
Arlington Road is a 1999 American mystery thriller film, which tells the story of a widowed... more
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K-PAX
Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges
Released: 2001
Directed by: Iain Softley
K-PAX is a 2001 American science fiction-mystery film directed by Iain Softley and starring... more
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The Last Picture Show
Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd
Released: 1971
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
The Last Picture Show is a 1971 American drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, adapted... more
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American Heart
Jeff Bridges, Edward Furlong
Released: 1992
Directed by: Martin Bell
American Heart is a 1992 film by Martin Bell, starring Edward Furlong and Jeff Bridges. It was... more
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The Giver
Taylor Swift, Katie Holmes
Released: 2014
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Giver is a 2014 American social science fiction film directed by Phillip Noyce and written... more
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Bad Times at the El Royale
Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo
Released: 2018
Directed by: Drew Goddard
Bad Times at the El Royale is a 2018 American mystery thriller film directed by Drew Goddard.... more
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Against All Odds
Jeff Bridges, James Woods
Released: 1984
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Against All Odds is a neo-noir 1984 film, a remake of Out of the Past. The film was directed... more
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Fearless
Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rossellini
Released: 1993
Directed by: Peter Weir
Fearless is a 1993 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and starring Jeff Bridges,... more
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Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1974
Directed by: Michael Cimino
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a 1974 American film written and directed by Michael Cimino and... more
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#26 of 45 The Best Movies Starring Clint Eastwood#76 of 175 The Best Comedy Movies Of The 1970s
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King Kong
Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange
Released: 1976
Directed by: John Guillermin
King Kong is a 1976 American monster thriller film produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed... more
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8 Million Ways to Die
Jeff Bridges, Andy Garcia
Released: 1986
Directed by: Hal Ashby
8 Million Ways to Die is a 1986 American crime film. This was the final film directed by Hal... more
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The Vanishing
Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1993
Directed by: George Sluizer
The Vanishing is a 1993 thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland and Nancy Travis. It... more
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White Squall
Jeff Bridges, Ryan Phillippe
Released: 1996
Directed by: Ridley Scott
White Squall is a 1996 American drama feature film, directed by Ridley Scott.... more
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The Fabulous Baker Boys
Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1989
Directed by: Steve Kloves
The Fabulous Baker Boys is a 1989 American romantic comedy-drama musical film written and... more