The Best Robert Duvall Movies

Updated October 16, 2019 16.8k votes 2.5k voters 153.9k views95 items

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This list of the best Robert Duvall movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. With roles in To Kill a Mockingbird and an Oscar-winning performance in Tender Mercies, Robert Duvall has become known as one of the best actors of his generation. Robert Duvall's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world, but the order of this Robert Duvall movies list is decided by how many votes they receive, so only his most highly rated films will be at the top of the list.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Robert Duvall movies?" and "What are the greatest Robert Duvall roles of all time?" And features some of his most famous films like The Godfather starring a young Robert Duvall as well as the more recent The Judge. He certainly has animpressive filmography, but it's up to fans like you to decide whether his classic flicks or latest films best showcase his talent. If you think the best Robert Duvall role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one.

And if you are a fan of good ol' Bob Duvall's Coppola collaborations, you might also enjoy our list of best Al Pacino movies and best Marlon Brando movies.

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Lonesome Dove
Anjelica Huston, Timothy Scott
Released: 1989
Directed by: Simon Wincer
Lonesome Dove is a 1989 American epic Western adventure television miniseries directed by... more
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The Godfather
Al Pacino, Marlon Brando
Released: 1972
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Godfather is a 1972 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the... more
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Open Range
Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall
Released: 2003
Directed by: Kevin Costner
Open Range is a 2003 American western film directed and co-produced by Kevin Costner, starring... more
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#14 of 399 The Best Western Movies Ever Made#3 of 76 The 30+ Best Modern Western Movies
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Apocalypse Now
Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford
Released: 1979
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American epic adventure war film set during the Vietnam War. Produced... more
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Robert Duvall, Gregory Peck
Released: 1962
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
To Kill a Mockingbird is a 1962 American drama film directed by Robert Mulligan. The... more
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Sling Blade
Robert Duvall, Billy Bob Thornton
Released: 1996
Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton
Sling Blade is a 1996 American drama film set in rural Arkansas, written and directed by Billy... more
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Secondhand Lions
Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment
Released: 2003
Directed by: Tim McCanlies
Secondhand Lions, a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tim McCanlies,... more
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Tender Mercies
Robert Duvall, Ellen Barkin
Released: 1983
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Tender Mercies is a 1983 American drama film directed by Bruce Beresford. The screenplay by... more
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The Apostle
Farrah Fawcett, Robert Duvall
Released: 1997
Directed by: Robert Duvall
The Apostle is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Robert Duvall, who stars in... more
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The Godfather Part II
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro
Released: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford... more
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The Great Santini
Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner
Released: 1979
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
The Great Santini is a 1979 film directed by Lewis John Carlino, written by Lewis John Carlino... more
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MASH
Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland
Released: 1970
Directed by: Robert Altman
MASH is a 1970 American satirical black comedy film directed by Robert Altman and written by... more
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True Grit
John Wayne, Robert Duvall
Released: 1969
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
True Grit is a 1969 American western Technicolor film written by Marguerite Roberts, directed... more
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Network
Robert Duvall, Faye Dunaway
Released: 1976
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Network is a 1976 American satirical film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney... more
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Deep Impact
Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall
Released: 1998
Directed by: Mimi Leder
Deep Impact is a 1998 American science fiction disaster film directed by Mimi Leder, written... more
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The Natural
Kim Basinger, Robert Redford
Released: 1984
Directed by: Barry Levinson
The Natural is a 1984 sports drama. It is a film adaptation of Bernard Malamud's 1952 baseball... more
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Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman
Released: 1990
Directed by: Tony Scott
Days of Thunder is a 1990 American auto racing film released by Paramount Pictures, produced... more
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John Q
Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall
Released: 2002
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
John Q is a 2002 American thriller film directed by Nick Cassavetes. The film follows John... more
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Four Christmases
Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall
Released: 2008
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Four Christmases is a Christmas-themed romantic comedy film about a couple visiting all four... more
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The Eagle Has Landed
Robert Duvall, Michael Caine
Released: 1976
Directed by: John Sturges
The Eagle Has Landed is a 1976 British film directed by John Sturges and starring Michael... more
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Phenomenon
John Travolta, Robert Duvall
Released: 1996
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written... more
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Colors
Sean Penn, Robert Duvall
Released: 1988
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Colors is a 1988 American police procedural action film starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall,... more
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The Conversation
Harrison Ford, Robert Duvall
Released: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Conversation is a 1974 American psychological thriller film written, produced and directed... more
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Falling Down
Robert Duvall, Michael Douglas
Released: 1993
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Falling Down is a 1993 drama film directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Ebbe Roe Smith.... more
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A Civil Action
John Travolta, Robert Duvall
Released: 1998
Directed by: Steven Zaillian
A Civil Action is a 1998 American drama film that was directed by Steven Zaillian, that stars... more