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List of the best Joel Edgerton movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Joel Edgerton'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 Joel Edgerton movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Joel Edgerton movies will be at the top of the list. Joel Edgerton has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Joel Edgerton movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Joel Edgerton films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Joel Edgerton role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Joel Edgerton performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
List is made up of a variety of films, including King Arthur and The Thief.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Joel Edgerton movies?" and "What are the greatest Joel Edgerton roles of all time?"
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WarriorJennifer Morrison, Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte Warrior is a 2011 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton as two estranged brothers whose entrance into a mixed martial arts tournament ...more
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The Great GatsbyLeonardo DiCaprio, Isla Fisher, Carey Mulligan The Great Gatsby is a 2013 Australian-American 3D drama film based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel of the same name. The film was co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, and stars Leonardo ...more
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The ThingMary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian Olsen, Joel Edgerton The Thing is a 2011 science fiction horror film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and written by Eric Heisserer based on the novella Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. It is a prequel to ...more
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Animal KingdomGuy Pearce, Joel Edgerton, Jacki Weaver "Welcome to the jungle known as the Melbourne underworld. Animal Kingdom uses this edgy locale to unspool a gripping tale of survival and revenge. Pope Cody, an armed robber on the run from ...more
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Kinky BootsChiwetel Ejiofor, Joel Edgerton, Nick Frost Kinky Boots is a 2005 British-American comedy-drama film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, and directed by Julian Jarrold. Based on a true story, the movie tells of a struggling British shoe ...more
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the SithNatalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson (19 Years before Episode IV) Three years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights have been leading a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When ...more
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King ArthurKeira Knightley, Clive Owen, Ray Winstone King Arthur is a 2004 action adventure film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. It stars Clive Owen as the title character, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, and Keira Knightley as ...more
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Ned KellyNaomi Watts, Orlando Bloom, Heath Ledger Ned Kelly is a 2003 Australian historical drama film directed by Gregor Jordan from a screenplay by John Michael McDonagh. The film portrays the life of Ned Kelly — a legendary bushranger in ...more
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Zero Dark ThirtyJessica Chastain, Chris Pratt, Mark Strong Untitled International Thriller is a 2012 thriller film written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the ClonesNatalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson (22 Years Before Episode IV) Ten years after the events of the Battle of Naboo, not only has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé Amidala, and Anakin ...more
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Separation CityRhona Mitra, Joel Edgerton, Thomas Kretschmann Separation City is a 2009 New Zealand film starring Joel Edgerton, Rhona Mitra, Danielle Cormack, and Les Hill. It is directed by Paul Middleditch. Filming concluded in June, 2009, after 5 weeks ...more
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'HooleHelen Mirren, John Cleese, Hugo Weaving Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is a 2010 American-Australian computer-animated epic fantasy-adventure film based on the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. Zack Snyder ...more
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Smokin' AcesBen Affleck, Alicia Keys, Ryan Reynolds Smokin' Aces is a 2006 American-British-French crime film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. It stars Jeremy Piven as a Las Vegas Strip magician turned mafia informant and Ryan Reynolds as ...more
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It Comes at NightJoel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Christopher Abbott It Comes at Night is a 2017 American psychological horror film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. As an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order established by ...more
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The Hard WordGuy Pearce, Rachel Griffiths, Joel Edgerton The Hard Word is a 2002 Australian crime film about three bank-robbing brothers who are offered a role in a bold heist while serving time in prison. The film was written and directed by Scott ...more
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The SquareJoel Edgerton, Claire van der Boom, Bill Hunter The Square is a neo-noir thriller film directed by Nash Edgerton, written by his brother Joel Edgerton and Matthew Dabner, and starring David Roberts and Claire van der Boom. Based upon an ...more
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Happy EndRose Byrne, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Tilly Happy End is a 2003 French film written and directed by Amos Kollek. It stars Audrey Tautou, Justin Theroux, Jennifer Tilly and Jim Parsons.
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The Odd Life of Timothy GreenJennifer Garner, Common, David Morse The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a 2012 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Peter Hedges. A magical pre-adolescent boy (CJ Adams) uses his personality and naïveté to have ...more
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CrossbowJoel Edgerton, Lisa Chappell, David Michôd Crossbow is a 2007 short drama film written and directed by David Michôd.
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Wish You Were HereTeresa Palmer, Joel Edgerton, Antony Starr Wish You Were Here is a 2012 Australian mystery film directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith. Set in Cambodia and Australia, it details the aftermath of a Southeast Asian holiday gone awry for two
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The Waiting CityIsabel Lucas, Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton The Waiting City is a 2009 Australian film directed by Claire McCarthy. The Waiting City stars Joel Edgerton and Radha Mitchell, and was an official selection at the 2009 Toronto International ...more
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Race the SunHalle Berry, Eliza Dushku, Casey Affleck Race the Sun is a 1996 comedy-drama movie starring Halle Berry and James Belushi. The plot is loosely based on the true story of the Konawaena High School Solar Car Team, which finished 18th in ...more
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Erskineville KingsHugh Jackman, Joel Edgerton, Roy Billing Erskineville Kings is a 1999 Australian drama film directed and produced by newcomer Alan White. The film was produced by Radical Media made for Palace Films on a minimal budget. It was released ...more
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SpiderJoel Edgerton, David Michôd, Nash Edgerton Spider is a 2007 film directed by Nash Edgerton.
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$9.99Geoffrey Rush, Joel Edgerton, Anthony LaPaglia $9.99 is a 2008 stop-motion animation film directed by Tatia Rosenthal.
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WhisperCory Monteith, Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies Whisper is a 2007 horror film directed by Stewart Hendler and written by Christopher Borrelli. The film revolves around the kidnapping of a young boy, David, who is more than he appears and ...more
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The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper MorelloJoel Edgerton, Helmut Bakaitis, Tommy Dysart The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello is a 2005 Australian short film. The first episode is labeled Jasper Morello and the Lost Airship.
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Boy ErasedLucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe Boy Erased is a 2018 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Joel Edgerton, based on Garrard Conley's memoir. When the son (Lucas Hedges) of a Baptist pastor in a small American town is ...more
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The ThiefJoel Edgerton, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mike Randleman The Thief is a 2010 short drama film directed by Rachel Weisz.
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The PitchJoel Edgerton The Pitch is a 2001 action-comedy short film written and directed by Nash Edgerton; with writing credits by Joel Edgerton.
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Open WindowCybill Shepherd, Robin Tunney, Elliott Gould
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The CartographerJoel Edgerton, Paula Arundell, Toby Leonard Moore The Cartographer is a 2011 short drama film written and directed by Jane Shadbolt.
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AcolytesJoel Edgerton, Bella Heathcote, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence Acolytes is a 2008 Australian horror thriller film about three teenagers and their sudden involvement with murder and violence over the course of a dangerous week. It won awards at film ...more
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PraiseJoel Edgerton, Sacha Horler, Loene Carmen Praise is a 1998 film written by Andrew McGahan and directed by John Curran.
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FatherJoel Edgerton Father is a 2008 animated short film written and directed by Sebastian Danta.
