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The Best Val Kilmer Movies

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List of the best Val Kilmer movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Whether you know him as Ice man, Batman or Jim Morrison, Val Kilmer is surely one of your favorite actors. Val Kilmer'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 Val Kilmer movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Val Kilmer movies will be at the top of the list. Val Kilmer has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Val Kilmer movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Val Kilmer films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This list is made up of many different films, including Top Gun and The Doors.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Val Kilmer movies?" and "What are the greatest Val Kilmer roles of all time?" If you like Kilmer's camaraderie, you might also enjoy our list of best Tom Cruise movies and best Kurt Russell movies.

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Tombstone
Val Kilmer, Kurt Russell
Released: 1993
Directed by: Kevin Jarre, George P. Cosmatos
Tombstone is a 1993 American western film directed by George P. Cosmatos, written by Kevin... more on Wikipedia
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Heat
Natalie Portman, Al Pacino
Released: 1995
Directed by: Michael Mann
Heat is a 1995 American crime thriller film written, produced and directed by Michael Mann,... more on Wikipedia
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The Doors
Meg Ryan, Val Kilmer
Released: 1991
Directed by: Oliver Stone
The Doors is a 1991 American biopic about the 1960-70s rock band of the same name which... more on Wikipedia
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Top Gun
Tom Cruise, Meg Ryan
Released: 1986
Directed by: Tony Scott
Top Gun is a 1986 American action drama film directed by Tony Scott, and produced by Don... more on Wikipedia
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Willow
Val Kilmer, Kevin Pollak
Released: 1988
Directed by: Ron Howard
Willow is a 1988 American fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, produced and with a story by... more on Wikipedia
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Real Genius
Val Kilmer, Chevy Chase
Released: 1985
Directed by: Martha Coolidge
Real Genius is a 1985 satirical comedy film directed by Martha Coolidge. It stars Val Kilmer... more on Wikipedia
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The Saint
Val Kilmer, Elisabeth Shue
Released: 1997
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
The Saint is a 1997 espionage thriller film, starring Val Kilmer in the title role, with... more on Wikipedia
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The Ghost and the Darkness
Val Kilmer, Michael Douglas
Released: 1996
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
The Ghost and the Darkness is a 1996 historical adventure film starring Val Kilmer and Michael... more on Wikipedia
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Thunderheart
Val Kilmer, David Crosby
Released: 1992
Directed by: Michael Apted
Thunderheart is a 1992 contemporary western mystery film directed by Michael Apted from an... more on Wikipedia
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer
Released: 2005
Directed by: Shane Black
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 American neo-noir dark comedy film written and directed by Shane... more on Wikipedia
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True Romance
Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer
Released: 1993
Directed by: Tony Scott
True Romance is a 1993 American film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino.... more on Wikipedia
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Top Secret!
Val Kilmer, Omar Sharif
Released: 1984
Directed by: Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker
Top Secret! is a 1984 action comedy film directed by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry... more on Wikipedia
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Batman Forever
Nicole Kidman, Drew Barrymore
Released: 1995
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Batman Forever is a 1995 American superhero film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by... more on Wikipedia
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Red Planet
Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss
Released: 2000
Directed by: Antony Hoffman
Red Planet is a 2000 science fiction thriller film directed by Antony Hoffman, starring Val... more on Wikipedia
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The Salton Sea
Val Kilmer, Meat Loaf
Released: 2002
Directed by: D. J. Caruso
The Salton Sea is a 2002 American neo-noir thriller film directed by D. J. Caruso, and... more on Wikipedia
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The Prince of Egypt
Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfeiffer
Released: 1998
Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated epic musical biblical film and the first... more on Wikipedia
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Déjà Vu
Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer
Released: 2006
Directed by: Tony Scott
Déjà Vu is a 2006 American action thriller film with elements of science fiction, directed by... more on Wikipedia
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Wonderland
Paris Hilton, Christina Applegate
Released: 2003
Directed by: James Cox
Wonderland is a 2003 American drama film co-written and directed by James Cox. The film stars... more on Wikipedia
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At First Sight
Val Kilmer, Mira Sorvino
Released: 1999
Directed by: Irwin Winkler
At First Sight is a 1999 American romantic drama film starring Val Kilmer and Mira Sorvino,... more on Wikipedia
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Felon
Val Kilmer, Anne Archer
Released: 2008
Directed by: Ric Roman Waugh
Felon is a 2008 American prison film written and directed by Ric Roman Waugh. The film stars... more on Wikipedia
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#27 of 109 The Best Prison Movies#10 of 47 The Best R-Rated Prison Movies
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Spartan
Kristen Bell, Val Kilmer
Released: 2004
Directed by: David Mamet
Spartan is a 2004 American political thriller film written and directed by David Mamet. It... more on Wikipedia
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The Real McCoy
Val Kilmer, Kim Basinger
Released: 1993
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
The Real McCoy is a 1993 crime film, directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Kim Basinger and... more on Wikipedia
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer
Released: 1996
Directed by: John Frankenheimer, Richard Stanley
The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1996 American science fiction horror film, the third major film... more on Wikipedia
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Kill the Irishman
Val Kilmer, Christopher Walken
Released: 2011
Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh
This film is a 2011 biographical thriller film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and starring Ray... more on Wikipedia
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Wyatt Earp's Revenge
Val Kilmer, Trace Adkins
Released: 2012
Directed by: Michael Feifer
Wyatt Earp's Revenge is a 2012 American Western film about the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. It... more on Wikipedia

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