The Best Sean Bean Movies And TV Shows

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Updated August 11, 2023 1.9K votes 319 voters 25.5K views
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List of the best Sean Bean movies and TV Shows, ranked best to worst. Sean Bean's highest-grossing movies and shows have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world. The order of these top Sean Bean movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated movies and shows will be at the top of the list. Sean Bean has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what his greatest movie or TV show role of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list of the most entertaining Sean Bean films or shows to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This list is made up of many different films, including Mirror Mirror and Patriot Games.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Sean Bean movies and shows?" and "What are the greatest Sean Bean roles of all time?"

Michael Bay and Peter Jackson are among those who have directed Sean Bean at one point or another during their careers in the film industry. If Sean Bean movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Hugo Weaving and Robbie Coltrane too.

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  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Peter Jackson
    In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a young hobbit, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), is entrusted with an ancient ring. This ring, darkly powerful and coveted by the malevolent Dark Lord Sauron, must be destroyed to save Middle-earth. Guided by the wise wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and joined by a diverse group of companions, Frodo embarks on a perilous journey towards Mount Doom, the only place where the ring can be unmade. This epic fantasy film won four Academy Awards and launched one of cinema's most celebrated trilogies.

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  • Sharpe's Mission
    2

    Sharpe's Mission

    TV Program
    38 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Tom Clegg
    Sharpe's Mission is a British television drama, part of a series that follows the career of Richard Sharpe, a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. Unlike most of the other installments of the series, this episode was not based on a novel by Bernard Cornwell.
  • Patriot Games
    3

    Patriot Games

    Film (1992)
    44 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Phillip Noyce
    In Patriot Games, ex-CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) trades his desk job for a perilous adventure. After thwarting an IRA terrorist attack in London, he becomes the target of a vengeful faction led by Sean Miller (Sean Bean). The movie spirals into a cat-and-mouse chase, with Ryan's family caught in the crossfire. Set against the backdrop of international espionage, this action-thriller weaves a web of intrigue and suspense, punctuated by gripping performances from its star-studded cast. This film is based on Tom Clancy's best-selling novel and directed by Phillip Noyce.

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  • Sharpe's Challenge
    4

    Sharpe's Challenge

    TV Program
    30 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Tom Clegg
    Sharpe 15: Sharpe's Challenge is an action/adventure film directed by Tom Clegg.
  • National Treasure
    5

    National Treasure

    Film (2004)
    37 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
    In the thrilling adventure film National Treasure, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is a third-generation treasure hunter. He's on an exciting quest to uncover one of history's most coveted treasures - the legendary Templar Treasure. Together with his tech-savvy friend, Riley Poole (Justin Bartha), and the beautiful, skeptical archivist Dr. Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger), they follow a trail of clues left by America's founding fathers. Clues that lead them across the nation, from the hallowed halls of Washington D.C. to iconic American landmarks. This movie combines suspense, action, and history in a captivating mix that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

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  • GoldenEye
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    GoldenEye

    Film (1995)
    55 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Martin Campbell
    In GoldenEye, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) returns, tasked with halting a lethal satellite weapon system from falling into the wrong hands. Aided by CIA agent Jack Wade (Joe Don Baker) and computer whiz Boris Grishenko (Alan Cumming), Bond navigates a world of treachery, betrayal, and high-tech espionage. The film, notable for its thrilling action scenes and introduction of Judi Dench as M, marked Brosnan's debut as the iconic British spy. With its blend of classic Bond charm and modern sensibilities, GoldenEye revitalized the franchise for a new era.

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