Our team compiled the best Johnny Depp movies and here is what they came up with
Johnny Depp is one of the most iconic and versatile actors of his generation, with a career spanning over three decades and roles in a diverse range of films. From quirky comedies to dramatic thrillers, Depp has proven time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with on the big screen. In this article, we will take a look at some of Depp’s best movies, highlighting 28 examples of his finest work
Here are the 25 best Johnny Depp movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
In this fantasy film, Depp plays the titular character, a man with scissorhands who is taken in by a kind-hearted woman (Dianne Wiest) after living alone in a castle for years. The film grossed over $56 million at the box office and received a PG-13 rating. Depp’s performance as Edward was praised for his ability to bring vulnerability and emotion to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
2. Donnie Brasco (1997)
In this crime drama, Depp plays Joseph D. “Joe” Pistone, an FBI agent who infiltrates the Mafia and becomes close with a hitman (Al Pacino). The film grossed over $124 million at the box office and received an R rating. Depp’s performance as Pistone was praised for his ability to bring intensity and depth to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
3. Sleepy Hollow (1999)
In this horror film, Depp plays Ichabod Crane, a detective who is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of murders committed by a headless horseman. The film grossed over $207 million at the box office and received a R rating. Depp’s performance as Crane was praised for his ability to bring wit and charm to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
In this adventure film, Depp plays Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate who teams up with a blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) and a governor’s daughter (Keira Knightley) to rescue her father and defeat a group of undead pirates. The film grossed over $654 million at the box office and received a PG-13 rating. Depp’s performance as Sparrow was praised for his ability to bring humor and eccentricity to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
In this fantasy film, Depp plays Willy Wonka, the reclusive owner of a chocolate factory who invites a group of children to tour his factory and inherit it. The film grossed over $475 million at the box office and received a PG rating. Depp’s performance as Wonka was praised for his ability to bring wit and eccentricity to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
6. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
In this musical horror film, Depp plays Sweeney Todd, a barber who seeks revenge against a judge (Alan Rickman) who wronged him and his family. The film grossed over $152 million at the box office and received an R rating. Depp’s performance as Todd was praised for his ability to bring intensity and depth to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
7. Public Enemies (2009)
In this crime drama, Depp plays John Dillinger, a notorious bank robber who becomes a public enemy in the 1930s. The film grossed over $214 million at the box office and received an R rating. Depp’s performance as Dillinger was praised for his ability to bring intensity and depth to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
8. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
In this fantasy adventure film, Depp plays the Mad Hatter, a eccentric and unpredictable character who helps Alice (Mia Wasikowska) return to the real world. The film grossed over $1 billion at the box office and received a PG rating. Depp’s performance as the Mad Hatter was praised for his ability to bring whimsy and eccentricity to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
9. Rango (2011)
In this animated film, Depp voices the character of Rango, a chameleon who becomes the sheriff of a Wild West town. The film grossed over $245 million at the box office and received a PG rating. Depp’s performance as Rango was praised for his ability to bring humor and wit to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
10. Dark Shadows (2012)
In this horror comedy film, Depp plays Barnabas Collins, a vampire who is freed from his coffin in the 1970s after being buried for 200 years. The film grossed over $245 million at the box office and received a PG-13 rating. Depp’s performance as Collins was praised for his ability to bring humor and eccentricity to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
11. The Lone Ranger (2013)
In this western film, Depp plays Tonto, a Native American warrior who teams up with a lawman (Armie Hammer) to bring justice to the Wild West. The film grossed over $260 million at the box office and received a PG-13 rating. Depp’s performance as Tonto was praised for his ability to bring humor and wit to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
12. Into the Woods (2014)
In this musical fantasy film, Depp plays the Big Bad Wolf, a character who becomes involved in the lives of various fairytale characters. The film grossed over $213 million at the box office and received a PG rating. Depp’s performance as the Big Bad Wolf was praised for his ability to bring humor and wit to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
13. Black Mass (2015)
In this crime drama, Depp plays James “Whitey” Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster who becomes an FBI informant. The film grossed over $99 million at the box office and received an R rating. Depp’s performance as Bulger was praised for his ability to bring intensity and depth to the character, and he received numerous awards for his portrayal of the character.
14. Finding Neverland (2004)
Depp stars as the playwright J.M. Barrie in this biographical drama directed by Marc Forster. The film was a commercial and critical success, earning over $116 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Barrie earned him praise and a number of awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
15. Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Depp voices the character of the Sandman in this animated fantasy film based on the Guardians of Childhood book series. The film was a commercial success, earning over $306 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as the Sandman received praise from critics and audiences.
16. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Depp stars as Raoul Duke in this black comedy film based on the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson. The film was a commercial success, earning over $10 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Duke received praise from critics.
17. The Tourist (2010)
Depp stars opposite Angelina Jolie in this romantic thriller directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. The film was a commercial success, earning over $278 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance received mixed reviews.
18. 21 Jump Street (1987)
Depp made his acting debut in this police procedural drama series, playing the role of Tom Hanson, a young police officer undercover in high schools. The series was a critical and commercial success, launching Depp’s acting career.
19. Nick of Time (1995)
Depp stars as Gene Watson in this political thriller directed by John Badham. The film was a commercial success, earning over $36 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Watson received praise from critics.
20. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Depp plays the title character in this drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $10 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Gilbert Grape earned him widespread acclaim and a number of awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
21. Blow (2001)
Depp stars as the drug smuggler George Jung in this biographical crime drama directed by Ted Demme. The film was a commercial success, earning over $86 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Jung received praise from critics.
22. Chocolat (2000)
Depp stars opposite Juliette Binoche in this romantic drama directed by Lasse Hallström. The film was a commercial and critical success, earning over $152 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance received praise from critics.
23. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
Depp plays the role of Sands in this action film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film was a commercial success, earning over $98 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as Sands received mixed reviews.
24. The Libertine (2004)
Depp stars as the Earl of Rochester in this biographical drama directed by Laurence Dunmore. The film was a commercial and critical success, earning over $11 million at the box office, and Depp’s performance as the Earl of Rochester received praise from critics.
25. Transcendence (2014)
Depp stars as the artificial intelligence researcher Dr. Will Caster in this science fiction film directed by Wally Pfister. The film was a commercial and critical failure, earning just over $103 million at the box office against a budget of $100 million, and Depp’s performance received mixed reviews.
Johnny Depp has had a long and varied career, appearing in a wide range of films that have achieved both critical and commercial success. Whether he is playing eccentric characters like Willy Wonka and Captain Jack Sparrow, or delivering nuanced and powerful performances in dramas like “Donnie Brasco” and “Black Mass,” Depp has consistently proven himself to be one of the most talented actors of his generation.