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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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1,514240Pirates 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
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1,376218Edward 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... more3
1,175264Pirates 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... more4
940226Sleepy 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... more5
1,055240Pirates 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... more6
888223What'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... more7
866233Sweeney 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... more8
871237Alice 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... more9
739200Blow
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.... more10
589149Corpse 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... more11
866252Pirates 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... more12
661200Donnie 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... more13
693213Finding Neverland
Johnny Depp, Kate WinsletReleased: 2004
Directed by: Marc Forster
Finding Neverland is a 2004 historical fantasy drama film directed by Marc Forster and written... more14
823237Charlie 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... more15
40767Pirates 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... more16
604184Public 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... more17
642191Secret Window
Johnny Depp, Maria BelloReleased: 2004
Directed by: David Koepp
Secret Window is a 2004 American psychological thriller film starring Johnny Depp and John... more18
468135A 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... more19
574178Benny & 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... more20
543156Rango
Johnny Depp, Isla FisherReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rango is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy western film directed by Gore... more21
526183Chocolat
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... more22
462166Ed 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... more23
31473Alice 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... more24
576206Dark 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... more25
536207The Lone Ranger
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2013
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
The Lone Ranger is a 2013 action adventure film written by Ted Elliott, Justin Haythe and... more
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