The Best Johnny Depp Movies Ever
Over 4,600 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Johnny Depp movies. The beloved actor has been in a wide variety of films spanning from Edward Scissorhands to Pirates of the Caribbean, and his performances continue to captivate audiences around the world today. One thing that makes these kinds of movies so special is that they allow us to explore different aspects of our own lives through Depp's vivid characters. From the quirky Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to his iconic role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, there’s something truly unique about each performance that resonates with fans everywhere.
Other great titles include the crime drama Blow, where Depp gave an emotional performance as George Jung, Tim Burton's Ed Wood which perfectly captured Depp's ability to bring life into any character no matter how odd, and Donnie Brasco - a gripping crime drama featuring a powerful performance by both Al Pacino and Depp himself. Whether it be comedy or action-adventure, these are some of Johnny Depp’s most memorable on-screen moments - but what do you think? Vote up your favorites on this list now!
- 1Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Character: Captain Jack Sparrow
Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. ...more - 2Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Tim Burton
Character: Edward Scissorhands
A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish ...more - 3Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Character: Captain Jack Sparrow
When ghostly pirate Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) comes to collect a blood debt, Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) must find a way to avoid his fate lest his soul be damned for all time. Nevertheless, the ...more - 4Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Tim Burton
Character: Ichabod Crane
Set in 1799, "Sleepy Hollow" is based on Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Faithful to the dreamy custom-bound world that Irving paints in his story, the film mixes ...more - 5Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Character: Captain Jack Sparrow
Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) join forces with Capt. Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) to free Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones' locker. Meanwhile, the crew of ...more - 6Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Character: Gilbert Grape
Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother (Darlene Cates), who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and ...more
