The Best Michael Pitt Movies

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Updated June 11, 2019
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List of the best Michael Pitt movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Michael Pitt'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 Michael Pitt movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Michael Pitt movies will be at the top of the list. Michael Pitt has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Michael Pitt movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Michael Pitt films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Michael Pitt role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Michael Pitt performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List is made up of a variety of films, including Last Days and Funny Games U.S..

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  • Delirious
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    Delirious

    Steve Buscemi, Minnie Driver, Gina Gershon
    6 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Tom DiCillo
    Delirious is a 2006 film released directed by Tom DiCillo. It stars Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt and Alison Lohman. It is the story of twenty-year old Toby Grace who progresses from a homeless scavenger in New York City to the assistant of a neurotic paparazzo, Les Galantine, then falls in love with a famous singer, K'harma.

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  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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    Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Pitt, Miriam Shor
    7 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell
    A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the critically acclaimed off-Broadway rock theater hit, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" tells the story of the "internationally ignored" rock singer, Hedwig, and her search for stardom and love.

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  • The Village
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    The Village

    Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody
    10 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
    In the suspense-filled film The Village, a secluded 19th-century Pennsylvania hamlet, led by Edward Walker (William Hurt), lives in fear of nameless creatures in the surrounding woods. Lucius Hunt (Joaquin Phoenix), a quiet and bold young man, seeks to discover what lies beyond the forest. Ivy Walker (Bryce Dallas Howard), a blind girl with heightened senses, emerges as an unlikely heroine when their world is threatened. M. Night Shyamalan's atmospheric thriller explores themes of faith, fear, and love within a tight-knit community whose survival hinges on secrecy and collective bravery.

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  • Bully
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    Bully

    Brad Renfro, Rachel Miner, Nick Stahl
    9 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Larry Clark
    In the unflinching drama Bully, teenage life takes a dark turn. Marty Puccio (Brad Renfro) and Bobby Kent (Nick Stahl) are lifelong friends in South Florida, but their relationship is marred by Bobby's abusive behavior. As the torment escalates, Marty, along with his girlfriend Lisa Connelly (Rachel Miner), concoct a grim plan to end the bullying once and for all. Directed by Larry Clark, this disturbing film presents a stark exploration of teen violence and desperation, based on real-life events. Despite its controversial nature, Bully was praised for its raw performances and relentless storytelling.

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  • The Hawk Is Dying
    5

    The Hawk Is Dying

    Paul Giamatti, Michelle Williams, Michael Pitt
    6 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Julian Goldberger
    George Gatling (Paul Giamatti) works as an upholsterer, but his true calling is the ancient art of falconry. He shares that passion with his beloved nephew, Fred (Michael Pitt), but their previous attempts to train a wild bird have all met with failure. The two capture a magnificent red-tailed hawk, but then a horrible tragedy devastates George. Utterly grief-stricken, he refuses to eat or sleep until he wins the hawk's trust.

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  • Finding Forrester
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    Finding Forrester

    Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham
    11 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Gus Van Sant
    A unique relationship develops between an eccentric, reclusive novelist and a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. After the novelist discovers that the young athlete is also an excellent writer and secretly takes him on as his protégé, they develop an unlikely friendship. As they learn more about each other, they learn more about themselves, and ultimately, with the help of his new mentor, the basketball star must choose the right path.

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