Top 15 Nicolas Cage Films Ranked

Nicolas Cage, an Oscar-winning actor, has been celebrated, critiqued, and turned into a meme, yet he consistently delivers performances filled with passion and intensity. His bold acting choices have sometimes led him into the realm of internet culture, but there's no doubt about Cage's dynamic and explosive talent.

Cage's filmography spans acclaimed romantic comedies, heart-wrenching dramas, and some of the most iconic action films of the 1990s. His career is so extensive that we've expanded our "Best Of" list to 15, rather than sticking to the traditional top 10. He has collaborated with renowned directors such as David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Michael Bay, Ridley Scott, and his uncle, Francis Ford Coppola, delivering some of the most unforgettable performances in cinematic history. For more on Cage's standout moments, don't miss the compilation of the 40 best Nicolas Cage moments by a dedicated fan who has watched every film of his.

Over his four-decade career, Cage has explored every genre imaginable, from thwarting a chemical gas attack in San Francisco to embarking on a deadly bender in Las Vegas, even playing a version of himself in a meta-commentary on his own career. Here are our selections for Nicolas Cage's top movies of all time.