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List of the best Johnny Depp movies, ranked best to worst, with movie trailers when available. Ever since making his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, Johnny Depp has entertained audiences with his creative film roles. Johnny Depp's highest grossing movies have received many accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Johnny Depp movies is decided by how many votes they receive from the public, so only the most highly rated Johnny Depp movies will be at the top of the list.
From Edward Scissorhands to Alice in Wonderland, this list covers all of the best Johnny Depp films.
Johnny Depp has been in a lot of films, so there is often debate over what the greatest Johnny Depp movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list of the most entertaining Johnny Depp films to end the squabble once and for all. If you think the best Johnny Depp role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Johnny Depp performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
This list answers the questions, "What are the best Johnny Depp movies?" and "What are the greatest Johnny Depp roles of all time?" Vote on the ones you agree with and downvote those you don't! If you are a fan of Depp's creative characters, you might also enjoy our list of best Orlando Bloom movies and best Winona Ryder movies.list.itemsDescription
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1,561250Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2003
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a 2003 American fantasy swashbuckler... more on Wikipedia2
1,427224Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp, Winona RyderReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tim Burton
Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. An... more on Wikipedia3
1,216276Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
This film is a 2006 American fantasy swashbuckler film and the second installment of the... more on Wikipedia4
971234Sleepy Hollow
Johnny Depp, Christina RicciReleased: 1999
Directed by: Tim Burton
Sleepy Hollow is a 1999 American fantasy horror adventure film directed by Tim Burton. It is a... more on Wikipedia5
1,089250Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Johnny Depp, Keira KnightleyReleased: 2007
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a 2007 American fantasy swashbuckler film and the... more on Wikipedia6
917232What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprioReleased: 1993
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and... more on Wikipedia7
892242Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2007
Directed by: Tim Burton
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2007 musical slasher film directed by Tim... more on Wikipedia8
899247Alice in Wonderland
Johnny Depp, Anne HathawayReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tim Burton
Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 British-American live action and computer animated adventure... more on Wikipedia9
762207Blow
Johnny Depp, Penélope CruzReleased: 2001
Directed by: Ted Demme
Blow is a 2001 American biopic about the American smuggler George Jung, directed by Ted Demme.... more on Wikipedia10
900263Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Johnny Depp, Penélope CruzReleased: 2011
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides a 2011 action adventure film directed by Rob... more on Wikipedia11
609155Corpse Bride
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2005
Directed by: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson
Corpse Bride, often referred to as Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, is a 2005 British-American... more on Wikipedia12
686210Donnie Brasco
Johnny Depp, Al PacinoReleased: 1997
Directed by: Mike Newell
Donnie Brasco is a 1997 American film directed by Mike Newell and starring Al Pacino and... more on Wikipedia13
719223Finding Neverland
Johnny Depp, Kate WinsletReleased: 2004
Directed by: Marc Forster
Finding Neverland may refer to: Finding Neverland (film), 2004 semi-biographical film about... more on Wikipedia14
42269Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Johnny Depp, Javier BardemReleased: 2017
Directed by: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a 2017 fantasy swashbuckler film, and the... more on Wikipedia15
848250Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2005
Directed by: Tim Burton
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical adventure film directed by Tim Burton. It... more on Wikipedia16
625192Public Enemies
Johnny Depp, Christian BaleReleased: 2009
Directed by: Michael Mann
Public Enemies is a 2009 American film directed by Michael Mann and written by Mann, Ronan... more on Wikipedia17
486137A Nightmare on Elm Street
Johnny Depp, Robert EnglundReleased: 1984
Directed by: Wes Craven
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher horror film written and... more on Wikipedia18
665200Secret Window
Johnny Depp, Maria BelloReleased: 2004
Directed by: David Koepp
Secret Window is a 2004 American psychological thriller film starring Johnny Depp and John... more on Wikipedia19
565162Rango
Johnny Depp, Isla FisherReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rango is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy western film directed by Gore... more on Wikipedia20
594185Benny & Joon
Johnny Depp, Julianne MooreReleased: 1993
Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Benny & Joon is a 1993 romantic comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer about how two... more on Wikipedia21
543190Chocolat
Johnny Depp, Judi DenchReleased: 2000
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Chocolat is a 2000 American-British romantic drama film based on the novel of the same name by... more on Wikipedia22
33177Alice Through the Looking Glass
Johnny Depp, Anne HathawayReleased: 2016
Directed by: James Bobin
Alice Through the Looking Glass is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed by James... more on Wikipedia23
598213Dark Shadows
Johnny Depp, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 2012
Directed by: Tim Burton
Dark Shadows is a 2012 American horror comedy film loosely based on the gothic television soap... more on Wikipedia24
482173Ed Wood
Johnny Depp, Sarah Jessica ParkerReleased: 1994
Directed by: Tim Burton
Ed Wood is a 1994 American period comedy-drama biopic directed and produced by Tim Burton, and... more on Wikipedia25
22346Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Eddie Redmayne, Katherine WaterstonReleased: 2018
Directed by: David Yates
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a 2018 fantasy drama film directed by David... more on Wikipedia