Cast: Russell Crowe

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


Gladiator

2000 · Movie · 150 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Russell Crowe · Joaquin Phoenix · Connie Nielsen · Oliver Reed

Synopsis Gladiator (2000) follows Maximus, a revered Roman general, who is betrayed when the emperor's corrupt son, Commodus, seizes power. Stripped of his rank, family, and freedom, Maximus is forced into slavery as a gladiator. Rising through the ranks of the...

7.9

183K votes

7.9

183K votes

L.A. Confidential

1997 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Guy Pearce · Russell Crowe · Kevin Spacey · Kim Basinger

Synopsis L.A. Confidential (1997) is a gripping neo-noir crime drama set in 1950s Los Angeles. The story follows three LAPD officers with contrasting personalities and methods as they investigate a series of interconnected crimes, including a brutal massacre at a coffee...

7.7

76K votes

7.7

76K votes

American Gangster

2007 · Movie · 157 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Russell Crowe · Carla Gugino · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas, the quiet driver for one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create...

7.6

75K votes

7.6

75K votes

A Beautiful Mind

2001 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Russell Crowe · Jennifer Connelly · Ed Harris · Paul Bettany

Synopsis A Beautiful Mind (2001) tells the inspiring story of John Nash, a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician. As he navigates the challenges of academia and personal relationships, Nash makes groundbreaking contributions to game theory. However, his life takes a dramatic...

7.5

118K votes

7.5

118K votes

Cinderella Man

2005 · Movie · 144 min. · United States

Direction Ron Howard

Cast Russell Crowe · Renée Zellweger · Paul Giamatti · Paddy Considine

Synopsis Cinderella Man (2005) tells the inspiring true story of James J. Braddock, a down-on-his-luck boxer during the Great Depression. Once a promising fighter, Braddock is forced to leave the ring after a series of losses and injuries. Struggling to provide...

7.3

40K votes

7.3

40K votes

The Insider

1999 · Movie · 151 min. · United States

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Al Pacino · Russell Crowe · Christopher Plummer · Diane Venora

Synopsis The Insider (1999) follows the story of Jeffrey Wigand, a former tobacco industry executive, who becomes a whistleblower after being fired. He teams up with "60 Minutes" producer Lowell Bergman to expose the industry's deceptive practices regarding the harmful effects...

7.2

35K votes

7.2

35K votes

Les Misérables

2012 · Movie · 152 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Tom Hooper

Cast Hugh Jackman · Russell Crowe · Eddie Redmayne · Anne Hathaway

Synopsis Les Misérables (2012) follows Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who breaks parole to start a new life, pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. After promising to care for a dying woman's daughter, Cosette, Valjean raises her as his own. Years later,...

7.2

42K votes

7.2

42K votes

Direction Lee Hicken

Cast Russell Crowe · Ezgjan Alioski · Luke Ayling · Patrick Bamford

Synopsis English football's famous 'fallen giant' Leeds United is at the start of a journey: to win promotion back to the Premier League. New owner Andrea Radrizzani has recruited a world-class head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, to lead the team back to...

7.2

253 votes

7.2

253 votes

The Loudest Voice (TV Miniseries)

2019 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Tom McCarthy · Alex Metcalf · Kari Skogland · Stephen Frears

Cast Russell Crowe · Naomi Watts · Sienna Miller · Josh Charles

Synopsis TV Mini-series (2019). 7 Episodes. This seven-part limited series from the bestselling book is about Roger Ailes, the founder of Fox News. To understand the events that led to the rise of the modern Republican party, one must understand Ailes....

7.1

1K votes

7.1

1K votes

Direction Peter Weir

Cast Russell Crowe · Paul Bettany · James D'Arcy · Max Pirkis

Synopsis During the Napoleonic Wars, Lucky Jack Aubrey captains the crew of the H.M.S. Surprise. When the ship is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, it is badly damaged and much of his crew is injured. In a bold and dangerous...

7.0

58K votes

7.0

58K votes

3:10 to Yuma

2007 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction James Mangold

Cast Russell Crowe · Christian Bale · Peter Fonda · Logan Lerman

Synopsis In 3:10 to Yuma (2007), a struggling rancher, Dan Evans, volunteers to escort the notorious outlaw Ben Wade to the town of Contention to catch the 3:10 train to Yuma prison. Facing relentless danger from Wade's gang and moral challenges,...

6.9

39K votes

6.9

39K votes

State of Play

2009 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Kevin Macdonald

Cast Russell Crowe · Ben Affleck · Rachel McAdams · Robin Wright

Synopsis In State of Play (2009), a seasoned journalist and a rookie blogger investigate the mysterious death of a congressman's aide, uncovering a web of political intrigue and corporate corruption. As they dig deeper, their professional and personal loyalties are tested,...

6.6

23K votes

6.6

23K votes

The Ghost of Richard Harris

2022 · Documentary · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Adrian Sibley

Cast Jared Harris · Damian Harris · Jamie Harris · Stephen Rea

Synopsis Richard Harris a fascinating man as seen through the eyes of his three sons, BAFTA Award-winning actor Jared Harris, actor Jamie Harris and director Damian Harris.

6.5

52 votes

6.5

52 votes

The Next Three Days

2010 · Movie · 122 min. · United States

Direction Paul Haggis

Cast Russell Crowe · Elizabeth Banks · Liam Neeson · Olivia Wilde

Synopsis A married couple's life is turned upside down when the wife is accused of a murder. Life seems perfect for John Brennan (Russell Crowe) until his wife, Lara (Elizabeth Banks), is arrested for a murder she says she didn't commit....

6.5

20K votes

6.5

20K votes

The Sum of Us

1994 · Movie · 100 min. · Australia

Direction Geoff Burton · Kevin Dowling

Cast Jack Thompson · Russell Crowe · John Polson · Deborah Kennedy

Synopsis Set in Sydney, Australia. A (heterosexual) father and his gay son are trying to find Ms/Mr Right respectively. The film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tradgedy strikes. There is no overt 'message'...

6.5

388 votes

6.5

388 votes

Body of Lies

2008 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Russell Crowe · Mark Strong · Michael Gaston

Synopsis Body of Lies (2008) follows CIA operative Roger Ferris as he navigates the treacherous landscape of counterterrorism in the Middle East. Tasked with tracking down a high-ranking terrorist, Ferris collaborates with his seasoned but manipulative handler, Ed Hoffman. As Ferris...

6.5

29K votes

6.5

29K votes

Proof

1991 · Movie · 86 min. · Australia

Direction Jocelyn Moorhouse

Cast Hugo Weaving · Genevieve Picot · Russell Crowe · Heather Mitchell

Synopsis This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper, and his only friend form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy. Martin...

6.3

251 votes

6.3

251 votes

Boy Erased

2018 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Joel Edgerton

Cast Lucas Hedges · Nicole Kidman · Russell Crowe · Joel Edgerton

Synopsis The son (Lucas Hedges) of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program. Jared Eamons (Lucas Hedges) is outed to his parents Nancy and Marshall Eamons (Nicole Kidman and Russell...

6.3

5K votes

6.3

5K votes

The Nice Guys

2016 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Shane Black

Cast Russell Crowe · Ryan Gosling · Angourie Rice · Matt Bomer

Synopsis The Nice Guys (2016) follows a mismatched pair of private investigators in 1970s Los Angeles. Holland March, a down-on-his-luck sleuth, and Jackson Healy, a tough enforcer, reluctantly team up to solve the mysterious disappearance of a young woman. Their investigation...

6.2

21K votes

6.2

21K votes