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The Best Russell Crowe Movies

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List of the best Russell Crowe movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Russell Crowe's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Russell Crowe movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Russell Crowe movies will be at the top of the list. Russell Crowe has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Russell Crowe movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Russell Crowe films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

Russell Crowe's filmography ranges from Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind and more.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Russell Crowe movies?" and "What are the greatest Russell Crowe roles of all time?"

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Gladiator
Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
Released: 2000
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Gladiator is a 2000 American-British epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott,... more
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A Beautiful Mind
Jennifer Connelly, Russell Crowe
Released: 2001
Directed by: Ron Howard
A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical drama film based on the life of John Nash, a... more
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L.A. Confidential
Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe
Released: 1997
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
L.A. Confidential is a 1997 neo-noir film based on James Ellroy's 1990 novel of the same... more
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Cinderella Man
Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger
Released: 2005
Directed by: Ron Howard
Cinderella Man is a 2005 American drama film by Ron Howard, titled after the nickname of... more
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany
Released: 2003
Directed by: Peter Weir
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a 2003 epic historical drama film... more
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3:10 to Yuma
Christian Bale, Russell Crowe
Released: 2007
Directed by: James Mangold
3:10 to Yuma is a 2007 western film directed by James Mangold and produced by Cathy Konrad,... more
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American Gangster
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe
Released: 2007
Directed by: Ridley Scott
American Gangster is a 2007 American biographical crime film directed by Ridley Scott, based... more
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The Insider
Al Pacino, Russell Crowe
Released: 1999
Directed by: Michael Mann
The Insider is a 1999 American drama film directed by Michael Mann, based on the true story of... more
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Robin Hood
Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe
Released: 2010
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Robin Hood is a 2010 action film written by Brian Helgeland and directed by Ridley Scott.... more
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The Next Three Days
Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2010
Directed by: Paul Haggis
The Next Three Days is a 2010 vigilante thriller film directed by Paul Haggis and starring... more
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A Good Year
Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard
Released: 2006
Directed by: Ridley Scott
A Good Year is a 2006 British romantic comedy-drama film, set in London and Provence. Directed... more
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The Quick and the Dead
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone
Released: 1995
Directed by: Sam Raimi
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Mystery, Alaska
Russell Crowe, Mike Myers
Released: 1999
Directed by: Jay Roach
Mystery, Alaska is a 1999 comedy-drama film directed by Jay Roach about an amateur ice hockey... more

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Les Miserables
Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried
Released: 2012
Directed by: Tom Hooper
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Proof of Life
Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe
Released: 2000
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Proof of Life is a 2000 American action thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford. The title... more
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State of Play
Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck
Released: 2009
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald
State of Play is a 2009 political thriller film. It is an adaptation of the six-part British... more
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The Nice Guys
Matt Bomer, Ryan Gosling
Released: 2016
Directed by: Shane Black
The Nice Guys is a 2016 American neo-noir action comedy film directed by Shane Black. Set in... more
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Romper Stomper
Russell Crowe, Jacqueline McKenzie
Released: 1992
Directed by: Geoffrey Wright
Romper Stomper is a 1992 Australian drama film written and directed by Geoffrey Wright. The... more
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The Water Diviner
Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko
Released: 2014
Directed by: Russell Crowe
The Water Diviner is a historical fictional drama film directed by Russell Crowe. The... more
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Body of Lies
Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe
Released: 2008
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Body of Lies is a 2008 American action-spy film directed by Ridley Scott. Set in the Middle... more
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Man of Steel
Henry Cavill, Amy Adams
Released: 2013
Directed by: Zack Snyder
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Proof
Russell Crowe, Hugo Weaving
Released: 1991
Directed by: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Proof is a 1991 Australian drama film by Jocelyn Moorhouse starring Hugo Weaving, Geneviève... more
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Virtuosity
Kaley Cuoco, Denzel Washington
Released: 1995
Directed by: Brett Leonard
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Boy Erased
Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman
Released: 2018
Directed by: Joel Edgerton
Boy Erased is a 2018 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Joel Edgerton, based on... more
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Noah
Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly
Released: 2014
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Noah is a 2014 American biblically inspired epic directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by... more
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