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The Best Sam Rockwell Movies

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List of the best Sam Rockwell movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Sam Rockwell'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 Sam Rockwell movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Sam Rockwell movies will be at the top of the list. Sam Rockwell has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Sam Rockwell movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Sam Rockwell films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

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Moon
Kevin Spacey, Mary Tyler Moore
Released: 2009
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Moon is a 2009 British science fiction drama film co-written and directed by Duncan Jones. The... more on Wikipedia
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Seven Psychopaths
Colin Farrell, Olga Kurylenko
Released: 2012
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Seven Psychopaths is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Martin McDonagh.
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The Green Mile
Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise
Released: 1999
Directed by: Frank Darabont
The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy drama film directed by Frank Darabont and adapted... more on Wikipedia
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Frost/Nixon
Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Released: 2008
Directed by: Ron Howard
Frost/Nixon is a 2008 British-American historical drama film based on the 2006 play of the... more on Wikipedia
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts
Released: 2002
Directed by: George Clooney
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 biographical spy comedy film depicting the life of... more on Wikipedia
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Galaxy Quest
Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman
Released: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Galaxy Quest is a 1999 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Dean Parisot... more on Wikipedia
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Lawn Dogs
Angie Harmon, Mischa Barton
Released: 1997
Directed by: John Duigan
Lawn Dogs is a 1997 fantasy-drama film directed by John Duigan and starring Mischa Barton and... more on Wikipedia

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sam Rockwell, Mos Def
Released: 2005
Directed by: Garth Jennings
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 British-American comic science fiction film... more on Wikipedia
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Matchstick Men
Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell
Released: 2003
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Matchstick Men is a 2003 American comedy drama film directed by Ridley Scott. Based on Eric... more on Wikipedia
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Michelle Pfeiffer, Christian Bale
Released: 1999
Directed by: Michael Hoffman
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a 1999 romantic comedy fantasy film based on the play A Midsummer... more on Wikipedia
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Safe Men
Paul Giamatti, Mark Ruffalo
Released: 1998
Directed by: John Hamburg
Safe Men is a 1998 film written and directed by John Hamburg. The crime-comedy starred Sam... more on Wikipedia
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Conviction
Hilary Swank, Juliette Lewis
Released: 2010
Directed by: Tony Goldwyn
Conviction is a 2010 legal drama film directed by Tony Goldwyn, written by Pamela Gray, and... more on Wikipedia
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Brad Pitt, Zooey Deschanel
Released: 2007
Directed by: Andrew Dominik
This film is a 2007 American western drama film written and directed by Andrew Dominik.... more on Wikipedia
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Heist
Danny DeVito, Gene Hackman
Released: 2001
Directed by: David Mamet
This film is a 2001 film, written and directed by David Mamet, which stars Gene Hackman, Danny... more on Wikipedia
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Everybody's Fine
Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore
Directed by: Kirk Jones
Everybody's Fine is a 2009 American drama film written and directed by Kirk Jones, and... more on Wikipedia
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Better Living Through Chemistry
Olivia Wilde, Jane Fonda
Released: 2014
Directed by: David Posamentier, Geoff Moore
Better Living Through Chemistry is an American comedy drama film directed and written by David... more on Wikipedia
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Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 2010
Directed by: Jon Favreau filmography
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Box of Moonlight
Sam Rockwell, John Turturro
Released: 1996
Directed by: Tom DiCillo
Box of Moonlight is a 1996 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tom DiCillo and... more on Wikipedia
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Snow Angels
Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell
Released: 2007
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Snow Angels is a 2007 drama film starring Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale. It was directed by... more on Wikipedia
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The Winning Season
Emma Roberts, Rooney Mara
Released: 2009
Directed by: James C. Strouse
The Winning Season is a 2009 sports comedy film written and directed by James C. Strouse,... more on Wikipedia
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Mr. Right
Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick
Released: 2015
Directed by: Paco Cabezas
Mr. Right is a 2015 American romantic action comedy film directed by Paco Cabezas. A young... more on Wikipedia
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Corey Feldman, Sam Rockwell
Released: 1990
Directed by: Steve Barron
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1990 American live-action film, and the first film... more on Wikipedia
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Piccadilly Jim
Sam Rockwell, Allison Janney
Released: 2005
Directed by: John McKay
Piccadilly Jim is a 2006 romantic comedy film directed by John McKay.
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Joshua
Vera Farmiga, Sam Rockwell
Released: 2007
Directed by: George Ratliff
Joshua is a 2007 American psychological drama-thriller film about an affluent young Manhattan... more on Wikipedia
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Glory Daze
Ben Affleck, Alyssa Milano
Released: 1996
Directed by: Rich Wilkes
Glory Daze is an independent film starring Ben Affleck, Sam Rockwell, French Stewart and... more on Wikipedia