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This list of the best Mel Gibson movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Mel Gibson solidified his status as an action star early in his career after appearing in the 1979 film Mad Max. The order of these top Mel Gibson movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Mel Gibson movies will be at the top of the list.
This list answers the questions, "What are the best Mel Gibson movies?" and "What are the greatest Mel Gibson roles of all time?" The greatest Mel Gibson performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. Famous flicks like Braveheart, Lethal Weapon, and more films appear on this Mel Gibson filmography, but its up to you to decide whether his action, comedy, military, warrior films are the best of the best. If you think the most impressive Mel Gibson role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. Ans if you like Mel Gibson's epic films, you might also enjoy our list of the best Kevin Costner movies and best Russell Crowe movies.
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77289Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie MarceauCharacter: William Wallace
Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award for Best Director of a Motion Picture
Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical medieval war drama film directed by and starring Mel... more2
561150Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson, Gary BuseyCharacter: Martin Riggs
Lethal Weapon is a 1987 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, starring... more- 3599130
The Patriot
Mel Gibson, Heath LedgerCharacter: Benjamin Martin
The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich.... more - 4438126
We Were Soldiers
Mel Gibson, Lyndon B. JohnsonCharacter: Lt. Col. Hal Moore
We Were Soldiers is a 2002 film that dramatizes the Battle of Ia Drang on November 14, 1965.... more - 5405118
Lethal Weapon 2
Mel Gibson, Joe PesciCharacter: Martin Riggs
Lethal Weapon 2 is a 1989 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, and... more - 636977
Mad Max 2
Mel Gibson, Bruce SpenceCharacter: Max Rockatansky
Mad Max 2 is a 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. The... more - 730174
Ransom
Mel Gibson, Liev SchreiberCharacter: Tom Mullen
Ransom is a 1996 American thriller film written by Richard Price & Alexander Ignon and... more - 8373116
Mad Max
Mel Gibson, Hugh Keays-ByrneCharacter: Max Rockatansky
Mad Max is a 1979 Australian dystopian action film directed by George Miller, produced by... more - 9326103
Maverick
Mel Gibson, Jodie FosterCharacter: Bret Maverick
Maverick is a 1994 Western comedy film directed by Richard Donner and written by William... more - 10346117
Payback
Mel Gibson, Lucy LiuCharacter: Porter
Payback is a 1999 American action film directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson,... more - 1132193
Signs
Mel Gibson, Joaquin PhoenixCharacter: Father Graham Hess
Signs is a 2002 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by M. Night... more - 12281100
Conspiracy Theory
Julia Roberts, Mel GibsonCharacter: Jerry Fletcher
Conspiracy Theory is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Richard Donner. The... more - 1325558
The Passion of the Christ
Monica Bellucci, Jim CaviezelThe Passion of the Christ is a 2004 American epic biblical drama film directed by Mel Gibson... more - 1429894
What Women Want
Mel Gibson, Marisa TomeiCharacter: Nick Marshall
What Women Want is a 2000 American romantic comedy film, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy... more - 15272103
Lethal Weapon 3
Mel Gibson, Joe PesciCharacter: Martin Riggs
Lethal Weapon 3 is a 1992 American buddy cop action comedy film directed and produced by... more - 16271107
Lethal Weapon 4
Mel Gibson, Chris RockCharacter: Martin Riggs
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American buddy cop action film directed and produced by Richard... more - 1723182
Edge of Darkness
Mel Gibson, Ray WinstoneCharacter: Thomas Craven
Edge of Darkness is a 2010 crime thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and also produced... more - 1817637
Apocalypto
Raoul Trujillo, Gerardo TaracenaApocalypto is a 2006 American epic adventure film directed and produced by Mel Gibson. It was... more - 1921182
Forever Young
Mel Gibson, Jamie Lee CurtisCharacter: Daniel McCormick
Forever Young is a 1992 film with elements of romance, drama and science fiction, directed by... more - 2018170
Gallipoli
Mel Gibson, Bill HunterCharacter: Frank Dunne
Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian film directed by Peter Weir and starring Mel Gibson and Mark... more - 2118976
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Tina Turner, Mel GibsonCharacter: Max Rockatansky
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, also known as Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome or simply Mad Max 3,... more - 2213757
The Bounty
Mel Gibson, Liam NeesonCharacter: Fletcher Christian
The Bounty is a 1984 British adventure drama historical film directed by Roger Donaldson,... more - 2318390
Get the Gringo
Mel Gibson, Peter StormareCharacter: Driver
Get the Gringo (aka How I Spent My Summer Vacation) is a 2012 action-drama film directed by... more - 2414986
The Man Without a Face
Mel Gibson, Nick StahlCharacter: Justin McLeod
The Man Without a Face is a 1993 American drama film starring and directed by Mel Gibson, in... more - 2516195
Bird on a Wire
Mel Gibson, Goldie HawnCharacter: Rick Jarmin
Bird on a Wire is a 1990 action comedy film starring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn, directed by... more
