The Best Morgan Freeman Movies

Updated February 7, 2020 11.2k votes 2.1k voters 129.5k views55 items

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Here is a list of the best Morgan Freeman movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Morgan Freeman's voice has become as recognizable as his face to many movie fans, as he has provided narration in such classic films as The Shawshank Redemption and March of the Penguins. Morgan Freeman's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of this Morgan Freeman movies list is decided by how many votes they receive, so only his most highly rated movies will be at the top of the list. Morgan Freeman has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what his greatest movie of all time is... so if you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This list contains films like Unforgiven and Seven and answers the questions, "What are the best Morgan Freeman movies?" and "What are the greatest Morgan Freeman roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Freeman's award-winning performances, you might also enjoy our list of best Clint Eastwood movies and best Tim Robbins movies.

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The Shawshank Redemption
Morgan Freeman, Rita Hayworth
Released: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont... more
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Seven
Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 1995
Directed by: David Fincher
Seven is a 1995 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher. The film stars... more
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The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more
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Driving Miss Daisy
Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd
Released: 1989
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and... more
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Glory
Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington
Released: 1989
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Glory is a 1989 American drama film directed by Edward Zwick and starring Matthew Broderick,... more
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Unforgiven
Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman
Released: 1992
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Unforgiven is a 1992 American Western film produced and directed by Clint Eastwood with a... more
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Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2004
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Million Dollar Baby is a 2004 American sports drama film directed, co-produced and scored by... more
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Lean on Me
Morgan Freeman, Tony Todd
Released: 1989
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Lean on Me is a 1989 dramatized biographical film written by Michael Schiffer, directed by... more
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Bruce Almighty
Jennifer Aniston, Jim Carrey
Released: 2003
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
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The Bucket List
Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2007
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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Along Came a Spider
Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter
Released: 2001
Directed by: Lee Tamahori
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Batman Begins
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2005
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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The Dark Knight Rises
Christian Bale, Michael Caine
Released: 2012
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Morgan Freeman, Sean Connery
Released: 1991
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
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Red
Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2010
Directed by: Robert Schwentke
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Now You See Me
Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher
Released: 2013
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
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Outbreak
Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey
Released: 1995
Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen
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Invictus
Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon
Released: 2009
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
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Evan Almighty
Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell
Released: 2007
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
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The Sum of All Fears
Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2002
Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
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Amistad
Morgan Freeman, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 1997
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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Wanted
Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2008
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
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March of the Penguins
Romane Bohringer, Charles Berling
Released: 2005
Directed by: Luc Jacquet
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War of the Worlds
Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman
Released: 2005
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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Teachers
Morgan Freeman, Nick Nolte
Released: 1984
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
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