The Best Movies Directed By Ron Howard
With more than 650 movie fans casting votes, this list of the best movies directed by Ron Howard is a must-see for fans of his work. Throughout his illustrious career, Ron Howard has helmed some truly memorable films. From the blockbuster fantasy of Willow to the epic drama in A Beautiful Mind, there's something for everyone in his body of work.
What makes these movies so special? It could be their engaging characters and humor—many of Howard’s films feature charismatic actors who bring plenty of wit and charm to their roles which help draw us into the story. Or it could be that he manages to capture every emotion onscreen – from wide-eyed wonderment to deep sorrow – with equal skill and finesse. Whatever it is, these movies show why Ron Howard is one of our greatest living filmmakers today.
So if you're a fan of great storytelling or just want an enjoyable way to spend your evening, take a look at this ranking and vote up your favorite Ron Howard films.
- 1Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon
- 2Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Ron Howard
Awards: Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director
A human drama inspired by events in the life of John Forbes Nash Jr., and in part based on the biography "A Beautiful Mind" by Sylvia Nasar. From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, ...more - 3Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Brian Dennehy
- 4Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Paul Giamatti
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Ron Howard
During the Great Depression, ex-boxer James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe) works as a day laborer until his former manager Joe Gould (Paul Giamatti) offers him a one-time slot against a rising young ...moreAvailable On:
- 5Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh
- 6Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise
