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The Best Robert Downey Jr. Movies

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List of the best Robert Downey Jr. movies, ranked best to worst by thousands of fans' votes. Long before he was Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. was a member of the Brat Pack appearing in such films as Weird Science and Less Than Zero. The order of this Robert Downey Jr. movies list is decided by how many votes each film receives, so only hist most highly rated movies will be at the top of the list.

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

This list includes Robert Downey Jr's impressive filmography from The Avengers, Chaplin and more, and answers the questions, "What are the best Robert Downey Jr. movies?" and "What are the greatest Robert Downey Jr. roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Downey Jr.'s super-hero performances, you might also enjoy our list of best Christian Bale movies and best Chris Evans movies.

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Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard
Released: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel Comics... more
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The Avengers
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans
Released: 2012
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Marvel's The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film directed by Joss Whedon, based on the... more
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Avengers: Infinity War
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth
Released: 2018
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.... more
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Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law
Released: 2009
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film directed by Guy Ritchie, based on the... more
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Avengers: Endgame
Robert Downey Jr, Josh Brolin
Released: 2019
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
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Iron Man 3
Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2013
Directed by: Shane Black
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Captain America: Civil War
Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2016
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Captain America: Civil War is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe... more
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The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth
Released: 2015
Directed by: Joss Whedon
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Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 2010
Directed by: Jon Favreau
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#71 of 154 The Best Movie Sequels Ever Made#12 of 164 Live Action Movies With The Best CGI Effects
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2011
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
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#237 of 315 Movies with the Best Soundtracks#441 of 625 The Greatest Action Movies Of All Time
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Chaplin
Robert Downey Jr., Milla Jovovich
Released: 1992
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
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Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller, Jack Black
Released: 2008
Directed by: Ben Stiller
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Zodiac
Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal
Released: 2007
Directed by: David Fincher
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
Tom Holland, Michael Keaton
Released: 2017
Directed by: Jon Watts
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The Judge
Robert Downey Jr., Leighton Meester
Released: 2014
Directed by: David Dobkin
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer
Released: 2005
Directed by: Shane Black
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Weird Science
Robert Downey Jr., Kelly LeBrock
Released: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
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Less Than Zero
Brad Pitt, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 1987
Directed by: Marek Kanievska
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Heart and Souls
Robert Downey Jr., Elisabeth Shue
Released: 1993
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Heart and Souls is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Ron Underwood and starring... more
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Due Date
Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2010
Directed by: Todd Phillips
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U.S. Marshals
Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones
Released: 1998
Directed by: Stuart Baird
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Chances Are
Robert Downey Jr., Cybill Shepherd
Released: 1989
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
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#228 of 305 The Funniest '80s Movies#471 of 541 The Greatest Guilty Pleasure Movies
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Only You
Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei
Released: 1994
Directed by: Norman Jewison
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Back to School
Robert Downey Jr., Rodney Dangerfield
Released: 1986
Directed by: Alan Metter
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#193 of 450 The Best Movies For Guys#5 of 141 The Best College Movies Ever
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Natural Born Killers
Robert Downey Jr., Ashley Judd
Released: 1994
Directed by: Oliver Stone
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