Nicolas Cage, an Oscar-winning actor, has been praised, applauded, mocked, and maligned throughout his illustrious career. Yet, he consistently delivers performances with unwavering dedication, pouring his heart and soul into every role. While some of his bold creative choices have catapulted him into the realm of internet memes, there's no denying the explosive talent and vigor he brings to the screen.
Cage's filmography spans acclaimed romantic comedies, soul-crushing dramas, and some of the most iconic action blockbusters of the 1990s. His resume is so extensive that we've expanded our "Best Of" list to include 15 films, rather than the usual top 10. He has collaborated with powerhouse directors such as David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Michael Bay, Ridley Scott, and his own uncle, Francis Ford Coppola, delivering some of the most unforgettable performances in cinematic history. (For fans looking for more, don't miss the 40 best Nicolas Cage moments compiled by a dedicated Cage superfan who has seen every film he's starred in.)
Over his four decades in the industry, Cage has explored every genre imaginable. From thwarting a chemical gas attack in San Francisco to embarking on a lethal bender in Las Vegas, and even playing a meta-version of himself in adventures that reflect on his own career, these are our picks for Nicolas Cage's best movies ever.
