Top 15 Nicolas Cage Films Ranked

Nicolas Cage, an Oscar-winning actor, has experienced a rollercoaster of praise, applause, mockery, and criticism throughout his career. Yet, he consistently delivers performances filled with passion and dedication, fully immersing himself in every role. His bold and sometimes unconventional choices have occasionally led him into the realm of internet memes, but there's no question about Cage's dynamic and explosive talent.

Cage's filmography spans acclaimed romantic comedies, deeply moving dramas, and some of the most iconic action blockbusters of the 1990s. His extensive body of work is so remarkable that we've expanded our "Best Of" list to include 15 standout films, rather than sticking to the typical top 10. Throughout his career, Cage 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 cinema history. (For more on Cage's memorable moments, check out the 40 best Nicolas Cage scenes compiled by a dedicated Cage enthusiast 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 deadly spree in Las Vegas, and even playing a meta-version of himself reflecting on his own career, these are our selections for the best Nicolas Cage movies of all time.