Cast: Chris Penn

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Chris Penn. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Reservoir Dogs

1992 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast Tim Roth · Harvey Keitel · Chris Penn · Steve Buscemi

Synopsis Reservoir Dogs (1992) follows a group of six individuals, each with a unique alias, who are brought together by a mysterious crime lord, Joe Cabot. Their mission is to execute a meticulously planned heist, with the assurance that their anonymity...

8.1

134K votes

8.1

134K votes

Short Cuts

1993 · Movie · 188 min. · United States

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Madeleine Stowe · Julianne Moore · Jennifer Jason Leigh · Tim Robbins

Synopsis Short Cuts (1993) is a cinematic tapestry directed by Robert Altman, which masterfully intertwines the lives of various Los Angeles residents over a brief period. Inspired by the short stories of Raymond Carver, the film delves into the lives of...

7.5

10K votes

7.5

10K votes

Pale Rider

1985 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Sydney Penny · Michael Moriarty · Chris Penn

Synopsis Pale Rider (1985) follows a group of hired guns, working for the ruthless strip-miner Coy LaHood (Richard Dysart), who descend upon a small mining settlement and open fire. During the chaos, one of the assailants takes the life of young...

7.4

19K votes

7.4

19K votes

True Romance

1993 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Christian Slater · Patricia Arquette · Dennis Hopper · Christopher Walken

Synopsis True Romance (1993) follows the story of Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette), a novice call girl who is hired to entice comic-book enthusiast and Elvis devotee Clarence Worley (Christian Slater). Unexpectedly, the two form a deep connection and decide to get...

7.3

33K votes

7.3

33K votes

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

The Funeral

1996 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Abel Ferrara

Cast Christopher Walken · Benicio del Toro · Vincent Gallo · Chris Penn

Synopsis The Funeral (1996) is set in 1930s New York and centers around the Italian American Tempio family as they grieve the loss of Johnny Tempio (Vincent Gallo), who was fatally shot by an unidentified attacker. The somber atmosphere surrounding the...

6.9

5K votes

6.9

5K votes

Deceiver

1997 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Jonas Pate

Cast Tim Roth · Chris Penn · Michael Rooker · Renée Zellweger

Synopsis Deceiver (1997) follows the intricate tale of Wayland, a wealthy heir to a textile empire, who finds himself entangled in a murder investigation after the body of a prostitute, Elizabeth, is discovered brutally cut in half in a park. The...

6.3

869 votes

6.3

869 votes

The Music of Chance

1993 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Philip Haas

Cast James Spader · Mandy Patinkin · Chris Penn · Charles Durning

Synopsis The Music of Chance (1993) follows the journey of a former firefighter and drifter named Nashe, who crosses paths with a skilled poker player, Pozzi. Pozzi persuades Nashe to finance a high-stakes poker game against two peculiar millionaires. When the...

6.3

288 votes

6.3

288 votes

At Close Range

1986 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction James Foley

Cast Sean Penn · Christopher Walken · Mary Stuart Masterson · Chris Penn

Synopsis At Close Range (1986) delves into the chilling true account of the Johnston family, a notorious criminal clan from the suburbs of Philadelphia during the 1970s. The narrative centers around Bruce Johnston Sr. and his sons, who were infamous for...

6.1

799 votes

6.1

799 votes

Mulholland Falls

1996 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Lee Tamahori

Cast Nick Nolte · Melanie Griffith · Chazz Palminteri · Michael Madsen

Synopsis Mulholland Falls (1996) is a gripping and intense crime thriller centered around a quartet of tough, rule-bending cops who operate as a specialized unit within the LAPD. The narrative unfolds with the murder of a prominent and alluring woman, which...

6.0

5K votes

6.0

5K votes

Holly

2006 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Guy Moshe

Cast Ron Livingston · Thuy Nguyen · Chris Penn · Udo Kier

Synopsis Holly (2006) presents a poignant and unsettling narrative of child exploitation, focusing on the intricate bond between Holly (Thuy Nguyen), a 12-year-old Vietnamese girl, and Patrick (Ron Livingston), an American involved in the illicit trade of stolen artifacts. Holly, sold...

5.8

32 votes

5.8

32 votes

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Harry Dean Stanton · Ed Begley Jr. · Tim Conway · Glenn Withrow

Synopsis Rip Van Winkle (Faerie Tale Theatre Series) (TV) (1987) presents a whimsical journey through time as Rip Van Winkle, portrayed by the legendary Harry Dean Stanton, awakens from a twenty-year slumber. Directed by the esteemed Francis Ford Coppola, this enchanting...

5.6

135 votes

5.6

135 votes

Footloose

1984 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Kevin Bacon · Lori Singer · Sarah Jessica Parker · John Lithgow

Synopsis Footloose (1984) is a beloved story of youthful defiance and societal constraints, masterfully blending dynamic dance sequences with authentic and heartfelt performances. The narrative follows Ren (Kevin Bacon), a teenager who relocates from bustling Chicago to a quiet midwestern town...

5.6

6K votes

5.6

6K votes

The Boys Club

1997 · Movie · 91 min. · Canada

Direction John Fawcett

Cast Chris Penn · Dominic Zamprogna · Stuart Stone · Devon Sawa

Synopsis The Boys Club (1997) follows the story of three teenage boys living in a quiet town in Southern Ontario who are excited when a mysterious American, Luke Cooper, who has a gunshot wound, enters their secret hideout. Luke claims to...

5.6

24 votes

5.6

24 votes

Mobsters

1991 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Michael Karbeinikoff

Cast Christian Slater · Patrick Dempsey · Costas Mandylor · Richard Grieco

Synopsis Mobsters (1991) follows the journey of four young friends navigating the treacherous streets of early 20th-century New York City. These individuals, who would later become notorious figures such as 'Lucky' Luciano, Bugsy Siegel, Frank Costello, and Meyer Lansky, start as...

5.5

796 votes

5.5

796 votes

Rush Hour

1998 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Brett Ratner

Cast Jackie Chan · Chris Tucker · Tom Wilkinson · Chris Penn

Synopsis Rush Hour (1998) follows the story of Inspector Lee, a skilled Hong Kong detective portrayed by Jackie Chan, who plays a pivotal role in seizing millions of dollars' worth of stolen Chinese artifacts from the notorious crime lord Juntao. In...

5.5

15K votes

5.5

15K votes

Imaginary Crimes

1994 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Drazan

Cast Harvey Keitel · Fairuza Balk · Kelly Lynch · Elisabeth Moss

Synopsis Imaginary Crimes (1994) explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges children face when they realize their parents are not perfect. Adapted from Sheila Ballantyne's semi-autobiographical novel, the film stars Harvey Keitel as a 1950s widower struggling to raise...

5.4

147 votes

5.4

147 votes

Best of the Best

1989 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Robert Radler

Cast Eric Roberts · Phillip Rhee · James Earl Jones · Sally Kirkland

Synopsis Best of the Best (1989) follows the journey of two ex-members of the U.S. national karate team who unite to seek retribution for the brutal murder of their comrade during an illicit Las Vegas fighting tournament. Their first encounter with...

5.4

1K votes

5.4

1K votes

The Darwin Awards

2006 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Finn Taylor

Cast Joseph Fiennes · Winona Ryder · David Arquette · Chris Penn

Synopsis The Darwin Awards (2006) follows the journey of a former law enforcement officer and an insurance investigator as they embark on a nationwide quest to scrutinize peculiar insurance claims. Their mission involves delving into incidents that resulted in accidents, fatalities,...

5.3

2K votes

5.3

2K votes

Murder by Numbers

2002 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Barbet Schroeder

Cast Sandra Bullock · Ben Chaplin · Ryan Gosling · Michael Pitt

Synopsis Murder by Numbers (2002) follows the chilling tale of two high school students, Richard (Ryan Gosling), the school's most admired individual, and his friend Justin (Michael Pitt), a reserved and intellectually gifted student. The duo meticulously plans and executes a...

5.3

10K votes

5.3

10K votes