The Best Shia LaBeouf Movies

Updated August 11, 2023 2.7K votes 491 voters 30.1K views

Over 400 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Shia LaBeouf Movies

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Over 400 movie fans have come together to cast their votes for the best Shia LaBeouf movies. The eclectic actor has come a long way since his days as a Disney Channel star, with roles in films ranging from romantic comedies to action-packed blockbusters

LaBeouf's portrayal of Sam Witwicky in the Transformers series can't be overlooked, but some of his other projects deserve just as much recognition. Eagle Eye is an edge-of-your seat thriller that keeps viewers on their toes throughout its entirety, while Lawless and Fury are both thrilling period pieces that showcase LaBeouf's versatility as an actor. Fans also love Disturbia, which follows a teen under house arrest who begins suspecting his neighbor is a serial killer. Other popular Shia LaBeouf films include Nymphomaniac, Holes, The Greatest Game Ever Played, and Constantine.

No matter what genre you prefer, there's something for everyone when it comes to Shia LaBeouf movies. So why not check out this list and vote up your favorites? It’s time to decide once and for all which Shia LaBeouf film deserves top honors.

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Disturbia
Shia LaBeouf, David Morse, Sarah Roemer
158 votes
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Ever since his father died, young Kale (Shia LaBeouf) has become increasingly sullen and withdrawn, until he finds himself under house arrest. With cabin fever setting in, he turns his attention to spying on his neighbors, becoming increasingly suspicious that one of them is a serial killer. However, he wonders if he is right, or if his overactive imagination is getting the better of him.
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Holes
Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette
152 votes
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Andrew Davis
In Holes, Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) finds himself at a juvenile detention center, Camp Green Lake, after being falsely accused of stealing. The camp has an odd practice: each boy must dig one hole every day in the scorching desert sun. The warden (Sigourney Weaver) claims it's to build character, but Stanley suspects there's more to these holes than meets the eye. As Stanley digs deeper into the mystery, he unearths a story of destiny and redemption that stretches back generations. This adventurous family film is based on Louis Sachar's award-winning novel of the same name.
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Lawless
Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke
113 votes
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: John Hillcoat
In 1931, the Bondurant brothers of Franklin County, Va., run a multipurpose backwoods establishment that hides their true business, bootlegging. Middle brother Forrest (Tom Hardy) is the brain of the operation; older Howard (Jason Clarke) is the brawn, and younger Jack (Shia LaBeouf), the lookout. Though the local police have taken bribes and left the brothers alone, a violent war erupts when a sadistic lawman (Guy Pearce) from Chicago arrives and tries to shut down the Bondurants operation.
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Eagle Eye
Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson
110 votes
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: D.J. Caruso
Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan) are two strangers whose lives are suddenly thrown into turmoil by a mysterious woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, the unseen caller uses everyday technology to control their actions and push them into increasing danger. As events escalate, Jerry and Rachel become the country's most-wanted fugitives and must figure out what is happening to them.
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Transformers
Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel
153 votes
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Michael Bay
In Transformers, an epic battle ensues between two alien races, Autobots and Decepticons, on Earth. The fate of humanity lies in the hands of a teen, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). He unwittingly becomes involved in the conflict after purchasing a car which is actually an Autobot named Bumblebee. Aided by Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox), he finds himself at the center of this intergalactic war. Directed by Michael Bay, this action-packed sci-fi adventure won a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects.
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The Peanut Butter Falcon
Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen
47 votes
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz
After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.
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