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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?"1
1336Warrior
Jennifer Morrison, Tom HardyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gavin O'Connor
Warrior is a 2011 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Tom Hardy... more on Wikipedia2
527The Thing
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian OlsenReleased: 2011
Directed by: Matthijs van Heijningen, Jr.
The Thing is a 2011 science fiction horror film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and... more on Wikipedia3
436Boy Erased
Lucas Hedges, Nicole KidmanReleased: 2018
Directed by: Joel Edgerton
Boy Erased is a 2018 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Joel Edgerton, based on... more on Wikipedia4
5217Kinky Boots
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Joel EdgertonReleased: 2005
Directed by: Julian Jarrold
Kinky Boots is a 2005 British-American comedy-drama film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth,... more on Wikipedia5
4211Zero Dark Thirty
Jessica Chastain, Chris PrattReleased: 2012
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Zero Dark Thirty is a 2012 American war thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. A chronicle... more on Wikipedia6
3613Ned Kelly
Naomi Watts, Orlando BloomReleased: 2003
Directed by: Gregor Jordan
Ned Kelly is a 2003 Australian historical drama film directed by Gregor Jordan from a... more on Wikipedia7
4425Smokin' Aces
Ben Affleck, Alicia KeysReleased: 2006
Directed by: Joe Carnahan
Smokin' Aces is a 2006 American-British-French film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. It... more on Wikipedia8
256Separation City
Rhona Mitra, Joel EdgertonReleased: 2009
Directed by: Paul Middleditch
Separation City is a 2009 New Zealand film starring Joel Edgerton, Rhona Mitra, Danielle... more on Wikipedia9
3517Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Helen Mirren, John CleeseReleased: 2010
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is a 2010 American-Australian computer-animated... more on Wikipedia10
269The Great Gatsby
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey MaguireReleased: 2013
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
The Great Gatsby is a 2013 romantic drama film directed by Baz Luhrmann, based on the 1925... more on Wikipedia11
182It Comes at Night
Joel Edgerton, Riley KeoughReleased: 2017
Directed by: Trey Edward Shults
It Comes at Night is a 2017 American psychological horror film written and directed by Trey... more on Wikipedia12
186The Hard Word
Guy Pearce, Rachel GriffithsReleased: 2002
Directed by: Scott Roberts
The Hard Word is a 2002 Australian crime film about three bank-robbing brothers who are... more on Wikipedia13
2010Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregorReleased: 2005
Directed by: George Lucas
(19 Years before Episode IV) Three years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi... more on Wikipedia14
132The Square
Joel Edgerton, Claire van der BoomReleased: 2008
Directed by: Nash Edgerton
The Square is a neo-noir thriller film directed by Nash Edgerton, written by his brother Joel... more on Wikipedia15
166Animal Kingdom
Guy Pearce, Joel EdgertonReleased: 2010
Directed by: David Michôd
"Welcome to the jungle known as the Melbourne underworld. Animal Kingdom uses this edgy locale... more on Wikipedia16
169Happy End
Rose Byrne, Melanie GriffithReleased: 2003
Directed by: Amos Kollek, Paul Goldman
Happy End is a 2003 French film written and directed by Amos Kollek. It stars Audrey Tautou,... more on Wikipedia17
42Open Window
Cybill Shepherd, Robin TunneyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Mia Goldman
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137The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Jennifer Garner, CommonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Peter Hedges
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is a 2012 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Peter... more on Wikipedia19
22Acolytes
Joel Edgerton, Bella HeathcoteReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon Hewitt
Acolytes is a 2008 Australian horror thriller film about three teenagers and their sudden... more on Wikipedia20
22The Pitch
Joel EdgertonReleased: 2001
Directed by: Nash Edgerton
The Pitch is a 2001 action-comedy short film written and directed by Nash Edgerton; with...21
92Wish You Were Here
Teresa Palmer, Joel EdgertonReleased: 2012
Directed by: Kieran Darcy-Smith
Wish You Were Here is a 2012 Australian mystery film directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith. Set in... more on Wikipedia22
22The Cartographer
Joel Edgerton, Paula ArundellReleased: 2011
Directed by: Jane Shadbolt
The Cartographer is a 2011 short drama film written and directed by Jane Shadbolt.23
24Father
Joel EdgertonReleased: 2008
Directed by: Sebastian Danta
Father is a 2008 animated short film written and directed by Sebastian Danta.24
92The Waiting City
Isabel Lucas, Radha MitchellReleased: 2009
Directed by: Claire McCarthy
The Waiting City is a 2009 Australian film directed by Claire McCarthy. The Waiting City stars... more on Wikipedia25
24Praise
Joel Edgerton, Sacha HorlerReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Curran
Praise is a 1998 film written by Andrew McGahan and directed by John Curran.