Cast: Nicolas Cage
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Nicolas Cage. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 116
Rumble Fish
1983 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Francis Ford Coppola
Cast Matt Dillon · Mickey Rourke · Diane Lane · Dennis Hopper
Synopsis Rumble Fish (1983) follows Rusty James (Matt Dillon), a young man navigating the rough streets, who looks back on the glory days when his older sibling, The Motorcycle Boy (Mickey Rourke), led the local gang, the Packers. After The Motorcycle...
7.3
16K votes
7.3
16K votes
Lord of War
2005 · Movie · 122 min. · United States
Direction Andrew Niccol
Cast Nicolas Cage · Ethan Hawke · Bridget Moynahan · Jared Leto
Synopsis Lord of War (2005) is an intense action-adventure narrative that chronicles the international escapades of Yuri Orlov, a cunning arms dealer portrayed by NICOLAS CAGE. Navigating through some of the world's most perilous conflict zones, Yuri must outmaneuver a tenacious...
7.2
55K votes
7.2
55K votes
Leaving Las Vegas
1995 · Movie · 112 min. · United States
Direction Mike Figgis
Cast Nicolas Cage · Elisabeth Shue · Julian Sands · Richard Lewis
Synopsis Leaving Las Vegas (1995) follows the journey of Ben Sanderson (Nicolas Cage), a severe alcoholic who, after losing his job in film production and selling off all his belongings, heads to Las Vegas with a grim plan to consume himself...
7.2
55K votes
7.2
55K votes
Adaptation
2002 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Spike Jonze
Cast Nicolas Cage · Meryl Streep · Chris Cooper · Tilda Swinton
Synopsis Adaptation (2002) follows Charlie Kaufman (Cage), a screenwriter grappling with self-doubt in his professional and personal spheres, despite his initial triumph with an Academy Award®-nominated script. Tasked with adapting "The Orchid Thief," a true story about orchid enthusiast John Laroche...
7.1
41K votes
7.1
41K votes
Birdy
1984 · Movie · 118 min. · United States
Direction Alan Parker
Cast Matthew Modine · Nicolas Cage · John Harkins · Sandy Baron
Synopsis Birdy (1984) follows the story of a young man from Philadelphia who, after serving in Vietnam, is admitted to a hospital due to severe post-war trauma. Trapped in a state of delirium, Birdy (Matthew Modine) finds solace in vivid fantasies...
7.0
5K votes
7.0
5K votes
Wild at Heart
1990 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction David Lynch
Cast Nicolas Cage · Laura Dern · Diane Ladd · Willem Dafoe
Synopsis Wild at Heart (1990) follows the tumultuous journey of Sailor Ripley, a volatile ex-convict with a deep admiration for Elvis Presley, who becomes entangled in a passionate romance with Lula Fortune, the daughter of a wealthy but mentally unstable Southern...
7.0
27K votes
7.0
27K votes
The Cotton Club
1984 · Movie · 128 min. · United States
Direction Francis Ford Coppola
Cast Richard Gere · Bob Hoskins · Diane Lane · Gregory Hines
Synopsis The Cotton Club (1984) is set in the vibrant Harlem of the 1920s, focusing on the renowned nightclub that bore its name. The narrative weaves together the lives of the club's patrons and operators, set against the backdrop of the...
6.9
10K votes
6.9
10K votes
Kick-Ass
2010 · Movie · 117 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Matthew Vaughn
Cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson · Chloë Grace Moretz · Christopher Mintz-Plasse · Nicolas Cage
Synopsis Kick-Ass (2010) follows the journey of an ordinary teenager named Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a passionate comic-book enthusiast who transforms his fascination into a real-life superhero persona, despite lacking any superhuman abilities, formal training, or a compelling motive. Adopting the...
6.8
65K votes
6.8
65K votes
The Rock
1996 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Michael Bay
Cast Sean Connery · Nicolas Cage · Ed Harris · Michael Biehn
Synopsis The Rock (1996) follows a tense standoff orchestrated by the determined General Francis Hummel (Ed Harris), who seizes control of Alcatraz Island, taking 81 tourists captive. Hummel threatens to launch deadly chemical missiles at San Francisco unless the government compensates...
6.8
58K votes
6.8
58K votes
Raising Arizona
1987 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Joel Coen
Cast Nicolas Cage · Holly Hunter · Trey Wilson · John Goodman
Synopsis Raising Arizona (1987) follows the story of H.I. (Nicolas Cage), a former convenience store robber, and Edwina (Holly Hunter), a police photographer who captured his mug shots. Their love blossomed despite his criminal past, and they now aspire to build...
6.6
19K votes
6.6
19K votes
Dream Scenario
2023 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Kristoffer Borgli
Cast Nicolas Cage · Julianne Nicholson · Michael Cera · Tim Meadows
Synopsis Dream Scenario (2023) follows the journey of Paul Matthews, an ordinary family man whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he inexplicably becomes a recurring figure in the dreams of millions of people worldwide. Initially, this phenomenon brings him unexpected...
6.5
7K votes
6.5
7K votes
Snowden
2016 · Movie · 134 min. · United States
Direction Oliver Stone
Cast Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Shailene Woodley · Melissa Leo · Zachary Quinto
Synopsis Snowden (2016) features Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the lead role and is both written and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Stone. The narrative is adapted from two key sources: "The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted...
6.4
10K votes
6.4
10K votes
The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened?
2015 · Documentary · 104 min. · United States
Direction Jon Schnepp
Cast Nicolas Cage · Tim Burton · Kevin Smith
Synopsis The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? (2015) delves into the intriguing story behind the never-realized 1998 Superman feature film. This documentary explores the ambitious project that was set to feature Nicolas Cage in the iconic role of Superman, offering...
6.4
485 votes
6.4
485 votes
Matchstick Men
2003 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Ridley Scott
Cast Nicolas Cage · Sam Rockwell · Alison Lohman · Bruce McGill
Synopsis Matchstick Men (2003) introduces us to Roy and Frank, a dynamic duo of small-time con artists. Roy, an experienced grifter, and Frank, his eager apprentice, are currently peddling "water filtration systems." These are essentially low-cost water filters that they sell...
6.4
23K votes
6.4
23K votes
With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story
2010 · Documentary · 80 min. · United States
Direction Terry Dougas · Nikki Frakes · Will Hess
Cast Stan Lee · Avi Arad · Sean Astin · Dick Ayers
Synopsis With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (2010) is an in-depth documentary that delves into the extraordinary life and prolific creations of Stan Lee. This film explores how Lee, along with his collaborators, brought to life iconic characters such as...
6.4
105 votes
6.4
105 votes
Racing With the Moon
1984 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Richard Benjamin
Cast Sean Penn · Elizabeth McGovern · Nicolas Cage · John Karlen
Synopsis Racing With the Moon (1984) follows the story of Henry and Nicky, two close friends from a modest small town who are about to be drafted into World War II. Henry finds himself drawn to Caddie Winger, a newcomer whom...
6.4
824 votes
6.4
824 votes
Bringing Out the Dead
1999 · Movie · 121 min. · United States
Direction Martin Scorsese
Cast Nicolas Cage · Patricia Arquette · John Goodman · Ving Rhames
Synopsis Bringing Out the Dead (1999) follows the harrowing journey of EMS paramedic Frank Pierce, portrayed by Nicolas Cage. Set in the early 1990s, the narrative unfolds in a New York City that has yet to experience its recent revitalization. Frank...
6.4
9K votes
6.4
9K votes
8MM
1999 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Direction Joel Schumacher
Cast Nicolas Cage · Joaquin Phoenix · James Gandolfini · Peter Stormare
Synopsis 8MM (1999) follows Tom Welles, a private investigator, who is approached by a wealthy widow after the recent passing of her prominent husband. She discovers a reel of S8 film in a safe, revealing a disturbing and authentic snuff film...
6.3
27K votes
6.3
27K votes
Moonstruck
1987 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Norman Jewison
Cast Cher · Nicolas Cage · Olympia Dukakis · Danny Aiello
Synopsis Moonstruck (1987) follows the story of a young Italian-American widow, Loretta Castorini, who decides to marry her long-time friend, Johnny Cammareri, for practical reasons. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself drawn to Johnny's estranged younger...
6.3
7K votes
6.3
7K votes
Red Rock West
1993 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction John Dahl
Cast Nicolas Cage · Lara Flynn Boyle · Dennis Hopper · J.T. Walsh
Synopsis Red Rock West (1993) follows Michael, who embarks on a journey to Wyoming in a classic Cadillac, expecting a stable job. However, his path takes an unexpected turn when he lands in the small town of Red Rock, where he...
6.2
2K votes
6.2
2K votes