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The Best Vin Diesel Movies

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This list of the best Vin Diesel movies is ranked best to worst, and includes movie trailers when available. Drama, comedy, action, family films, Vin Diesel can do it all. The order of these top Vin Diesel movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Vin Diesel movies will be at the top of the list. This filmography features movies like Fast Five and The Chronicles of Riddick, but it's up to you and other fans to vote and decide upon whether Vin Diesel's new movie, his first movie, or his older films are among the best.

Best known for playing street racer Dom Toretto in the Fast and Furious movies, Vin Diesel became an international action star recognized by his muscles, deep voice, and strong charisma.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Vin Diesel movies?" and "What are the greatest Vin Diesel roles of all time?" Vin Diesel has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Vin Diesel movie is. The greatest Vin Diesel performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. If you think the best Vin Diesel role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one.

If you are a fan of Vin Diesel's need for speed, you may also like our list of the best Dwayne Johnson movies and best Paul Walker movies.

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Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt Damon
Released: 1998
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic drama war film directed by Steven Spielberg. Set... more
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The Fast and the Furious
Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez
Released: 2001
Directed by: Rob Cohen
The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 American street racing action film directed by Rob Cohen... more
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Fast Five
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker
Released: 2011
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast Five is a 2011 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the fifth installment in... more
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Fast & Furious 6
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker
Released: 2013
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast & Furious 6 is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the sixth... more
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Furious 7
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker
Released: 2015
Directed by: James Wan
Furious 7 is a 2015 American action film directed by James Wan, and the seventh installment in... more
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Fast & Furious
Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez
Released: 2009
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast & Furious (aka Fast & Furious 4) is a 2009 action film directed by Justin Lin, and a... more
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Boiler Room
Ben Affleck, Vin Diesel
Released: 2000
Directed by: Ben Younger
Boiler Room is a 2000 American drama film written and directed by Ben Younger, and starring... more
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The Chronicles of Riddick
Vin Diesel, Judi Dench
Released: 2004
Directed by: David Twohy
The Chronicles of Riddick is a 2004 American science fiction film which follows the adventures... more
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Pitch Black
Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell
Released: 2000
Directed by: David Twohy
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XXX
Samuel L. Jackson, Vin Diesel
Released: 2002
Directed by: Rob Cohen
xXx, pronounced "Triple X", is a 2002 American action film directed by Rob Cohen and starring... more
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Riddick
Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista
Released: 2013
Directed by: David Twohy
Riddick is a 2013 British-American science fiction thriller film, the third installment in the... more
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Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana
Released: 2014
Directed by: James Gunn
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The Pacifier
Whoopi Goldberg, Vin Diesel
Released: 2005
Directed by: Adam Shankman
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XXX: The Return of Xander Cage
Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen
Released: 2017
Directed by: D. J. Caruso
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Vin Diesel, Bow Wow
Released: 2006
Directed by: Justin Lin
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A Man Apart
Vin Diesel, Timothy Olyphant
Released: 2003
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
A Man Apart is a 2003 U.S. vigilante action film directed by F. Gary Gray and released by New... more
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Los Bandoleros
Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez
Released: 2009
Directed by: Vin Diesel
Los Bandoleros is a 2009 short action/drama film written and directed by Vin Diesel.... more
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The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
Vin Diesel, Keith David
Released: 2004
Directed by: Peter Chung
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury is a 2004 made-for-DVD animated science fiction film. It... more
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Awakenings
Robert De Niro, Robin Williams
Released: 1990
Directed by: Penny Marshall
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Strays
Vin Diesel, Mike Epps
Released: 1997
Directed by: Vin Diesel
Strays is a 1997 American drama film directed, written, produced by and starring Vin Diesel,... more
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Babylon A.D.
Vin Diesel, Mark Strong
Released: 2008
Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz
Babylon A.D. is a 2008 French science fiction action film based on the novel Babylon Babies by... more
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Knockaround Guys
Vin Diesel, John Malkovich
Released: 2001
Directed by: Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Knockaround Guys is a 2001 comedy crime-drama film starring Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Seth... more
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The Fate of the Furious
Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson
Released: 2017
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
The Fate of the Furious is a 2017 American-Chinese action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and... more

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The Iron Giant
Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel
Released: 1999
Directed by: Brad Bird
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The Last Witch Hunter
Vin Diesel
Released: 2014
Directed by: Breck Eisner
The Last Witch Hunter is a 2014 action adventure fantasy film written by Cory Goodman and... more
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