The Best Movies Directed by Martin Scorsese

Updated October 15, 2019 3.9k votes 496 voters 19.0k views

Here is a list of all movies directed by Martin Scorsese, ranked from best to worst by fans' votes. If you think the greatest Martin Scorsese movie isn't as high as it should be on this list, then make sure to vote so that your opinion can be factored into the rankings.

From his studio films to his independent films, this Martin Scorsese filmography features movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, and keeps tabs on all Martin Scorsese movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top.

If you’re wondering “what movies did Martin Scorsese direct?” or “who is Martin Scorsese?” then this list will explain how most people know this director. This list also answers questions like “what are the all-time best movies directed by Martin Scorsese?” and “what's a good selection of good Martin Scorsese movies?”

If you're wanting to get into Martin Scorsese's films, then this list is a great starting point.

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Taxi Driver
Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster
Released: 1976
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia
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Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1990
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film adaptation... more on Wikipedia
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Raging Bull
Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci
Released: 1980
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Raging Bull is a 1980 American biographical black-and-white sports drama film directed by... more on Wikipedia
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Casino
Sharon Stone, Robert De Niro
Released: 1995
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Casino is a 1995 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the... more on Wikipedia
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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 on Wikipedia
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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 on Wikipedia
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The King of Comedy
Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis
Released: 1982
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The King of Comedy is an American black comedy film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis.... more on Wikipedia

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The Aviator
Kate Beckinsale, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2004
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Aviator is a 2004 American biographical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by... more on Wikipedia
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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 on Wikipedia
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Cape Fear
Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte
Released: 1991
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Cape Fear is a 1991 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and a... more on Wikipedia
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Gangs of New York
Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2002
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Gangs of New York is a 2002 American fictionalized historical drama film set in the mid-19th... more on Wikipedia
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Mean Streets
Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese
Released: 1973
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Mean Streets is a 1973 film directed by Martin Scorsese and co-written by Scorsese and Mardik... more on Wikipedia
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Hugo
Jude Law, Chloë Grace Moretz
Released: 2011
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Hugo is a 2011 American 3D historical adventure drama film directed and co-produced by Martin... more on Wikipedia
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The Color of Money
Tom Cruise, Paul Newman
Released: 1986
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Color of Money is a 1986 drama film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by... more on Wikipedia
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Silence
Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver
Released: 2016
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Silence is a 2016 historical period drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the 1966... more on Wikipedia
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After Hours
Martin Scorsese, Teri Garr
Released: 1985
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
After Hours is a 1985 American black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by... more on Wikipedia
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The Age of Innocence
Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder
Released: 1993
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Age of Innocence is a 1993 American film adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel of the... more on Wikipedia
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The Last Temptation of Christ
David Bowie, Willem Dafoe
Released: 1988
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 American-Canadian epic drama film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia
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Bringing Out the Dead
Nicolas Cage, Queen Latifah
Released: 1999
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
This film is a 1999 American drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul... more on Wikipedia
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Jodie Foster, Kris Kristofferson
Released: 1974
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is a 1974 American comedy-drama film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia
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The Last Waltz
Robbie Robertson, Muddy Waters
Released: 1978
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian rock group the Band, held on American... more on Wikipedia
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World
George Harrison: Living in the Material World is a 2011 documentary film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia
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No Direction Home
No Direction Home is a documentary film by Martin Scorsese that traces the life of Bob Dylan,... more on Wikipedia
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Who's That Knocking at My Door
Martin Scorsese, Harvey Keitel
Released: 1967
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Who's That Knocking at My Door, originally titled I Call First, is a 1967 drama film, which... more on Wikipedia
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New York, New York
Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli
Released: 1977
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
New York, New York is a 1977 American musical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a... more on Wikipedia
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