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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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80084Braveheart
Mel Gibson, Sophie MarceauReleased: 1995
Directed by: Mel Gibson
Braveheart is a 1995 epic historical medieval war drama film directed by and starring Mel... more on Wikipedia2
575153Lethal Weapon
Mel Gibson, Gary BuseyReleased: 1987
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon is a 1987 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, starring... more on Wikipedia3
615130The Patriot
Mel Gibson, Heath LedgerReleased: 2000
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical fiction film directed by Roland Emmerich.... more on Wikipedia4
37378Mad Max 2
Mel Gibson, Bruce SpenceReleased: 1981
Directed by: George Miller
Mad Max 2 is a 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. The... more on Wikipedia5
456130We Were Soldiers
Mel Gibson, Lyndon B. JohnsonReleased: 2002
Directed by: Randall Wallace
We Were Soldiers is a 2002 film that dramatizes the Battle of Ia Drang on November 14, 1965.... more on Wikipedia6
421116Lethal Weapon 2
Mel Gibson, Joe PesciReleased: 1989
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 2 is a 1989 American buddy cop action film directed by Richard Donner, and... more on Wikipedia7
30374Ransom
Mel Gibson, Liev SchreiberReleased: 1996
Directed by: Ron Howard
Ransom is a 1996 American thriller film written by Richard Price & Alexander Ignon and... more on Wikipedia8
333102Maverick
Mel Gibson, Jodie FosterReleased: 1994
Directed by: Richard Donner
Maverick is a 1994 Western comedy film directed by Richard Donner and written by William... more on Wikipedia9
381125Mad Max
Mel Gibson, Hugh Keays-ByrneReleased: 1979
Directed by: George Miller
Mad Max is a 1979 Australian dystopian action film directed by George Miller, produced by... more on Wikipedia10
359119Payback
Mel Gibson, Lucy LiuReleased: 1999
Directed by: Brian Helgeland
Payback is a 1999 American action film directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Mel Gibson,... more on Wikipedia11
33098Signs
Mel Gibson, Joaquin PhoenixReleased: 2002
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Signs is a 2002 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by M. Night... more on Wikipedia12
26648The Passion of the Christ
Monica Bellucci, Jim CaviezelReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mel Gibson
The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 American epic biblical drama film directed by Mel Gibson... more on Wikipedia13
285103Lethal Weapon 4
Mel Gibson, Chris RockReleased: 1998
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American buddy cop action film directed and produced by Richard... more on Wikipedia14
30597What Women Want
Mel Gibson, Marisa TomeiReleased: 2000
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
What Women Want is a 2000 American romantic comedy film, written by Josh Goldsmith, Cathy... more on Wikipedia15
285105Conspiracy Theory
Julia Roberts, Mel GibsonReleased: 1997
Directed by: Richard Donner
Conspiracy Theory is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Richard Donner. The... more on Wikipedia16
286101Lethal Weapon 3
Mel Gibson, Joe PesciReleased: 1992
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 3 is a 1992 American buddy cop action comedy film directed and produced by... more on Wikipedia17
17429Apocalypto
Raoul Trujillo, Gerardo TaracenaReleased: 2006
Directed by: Mel Gibson
Apocalypto is a 2006 American epic adventure film directed and produced by Mel Gibson. It was... more on Wikipedia18
21786Forever Young
Mel Gibson, Jamie Lee CurtisReleased: 1992
Directed by: Steve Miner
Forever Young is a 1992 film with elements of romance, drama and science fiction, directed by... more on Wikipedia19
19780Edge of Darkness
Mel Gibson, Ray WinstoneReleased: 2010
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Edge of Darkness is a 2010 crime thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and also produced... more on Wikipedia20
18973Gallipoli
Mel Gibson, Bill HunterReleased: 1981
Directed by: Peter Weir
Gallipoli is a 1981 Australian film directed by Peter Weir and starring Mel Gibson and Mark... more on Wikipedia21
19081Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Tina Turner, Mel GibsonReleased: 1985
Directed by: George Ogilvie, George Miller
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, also known as Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome or simply Mad Max 3,... more on Wikipedia22
18889Get the Gringo
Mel Gibson, Peter StormareReleased: 2012
Directed by: Adrian Grunberg
How I Spent My Summer Vacation is a 2011 action-drama film directed by Adrian Grunberg.23
15392The Man Without a Face
Mel Gibson, Nick StahlReleased: 1993
Directed by: Mel Gibson
The Man Without a Face is a 1993 American drama film starring and directed by Mel Gibson, in... more on Wikipedia24
16895Bird on a Wire
Mel Gibson, Goldie HawnReleased: 1990
Directed by: John Badham
Bird on a Wire is a 1990 action comedy film starring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn, directed by... more on Wikipedia25
14260The Bounty
Mel Gibson, Liam NeesonReleased: 1984
Directed by: Roger Donaldson
The Bounty is a 1984 British adventure drama historical film directed by Roger Donaldson,... more on Wikipedia
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