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The Best Leonardo DiCaprio Movies

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This list of the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Although his filmography is impressive and award-winning, Leonardo DiCaprio has yet to take home an Oscar. Leonardo DiCaprio'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 Leonardo DiCaprio movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Leonardo DiCaprio movies will be at the top of the list.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies?" and "What are the greatest Leonardo DiCaprio roles of all time?" The greatest Leonardo DiCaprio performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. Famous flicks like Titanic and The Departed are on this Leonardo DiCaprio filmography, but it's up to fans like you to decide upon the best. So if you think the greatest Leonardo DiCaprio role isn't at the top, upvote it so it has the chance to become number one.

And if you're a fan of DiCaprio's work with Martin Scorsese, you might also enjoy our list of the best Robert De Niro movies and best Harvey Keitel movies. Want to see Leo before he was famous? Check out pictures of Leonardo DiCaprio when he was young.

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The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2013
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American biographical black comedy film directed by Martin... more
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Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Released: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron. A... more
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Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy
Released: 2010
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a 2010 science fiction thriller film written, produced, and directed by... more
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Catch Me If You Can
Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of... more
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Shutter Island
Leonardo DiCaprio, Michelle Williams
Released: 2010
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Shutter Island is a 2010 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. The... more
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Django Unchained
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington
Released: 2012
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western film directed by Quentin Tarantino.... more
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The Departed
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson
Released: 2006
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Departed is a 2006 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, and a remake of... more
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The Revenant
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy
Released: December 25, 2015
Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
The Revenant is a 2015 American semi-biographical epic western film directed by Alejandro G.... more
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Blood Diamond
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly
Released: 2006
Directed by: Edward Zwick
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 1993
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
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Gangs of New York
Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2002
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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The Great Gatsby
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire
Released: 2013
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
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The Aviator
Kate Beckinsale, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2004
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt
Released: 2019
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
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Romeo + Juliet
Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Rudd
Released: 1996
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
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The Basketball Diaries
Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg
Released: 1995
Directed by: Scott Kalvert
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The Man in the Iron Mask
Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Laurie
Released: 1998
Directed by: Randall Wallace
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The Beach
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton
Released: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
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Revolutionary Road
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Released: 2008
Directed by: Sam Mendes
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This Boy's Life
Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro
Released: 1993
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
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Body of Lies
Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe
Released: 2008
Directed by: Ridley Scott
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The Quick and the Dead
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone
Released: 1995
Directed by: Sam Raimi
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Marvin's Room
Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep
Released: 1996
Directed by: Jerry Zaks
Marvin's Room is a 1996 American drama film based on the play of the same name by Scott... more
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J. Edgar
Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts
Released: 2011
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
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