Vin Diesel's Best Movies, Ranked
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- 1Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle RodriguezIn the adrenaline-fueled world of The Fast and the Furious, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), a street racing kingpin, lives by his own rules. Enter undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker), tasked with infiltrating this high-speed underground culture. He's drawn in by its allure - and Toretto's sister, Mia (Jordana Brewster). As engines roar and rubber burns, loyalties are tested and boundaries blurred. This action-packed thriller, directed by Rob Cohen, blends crime drama with car chases, offering viewers a fast-paced ride through Los Angeles's street racing scene. It's a thrilling journey where speed is a currency and trust is as elusive as the finish line.
- 2Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe NewtonGalactic criminal Riddick (Vin Diesel) is on the run, with bounty hunters on his tail. He receives guidance from Aereon (Judi Dench), ambassador from the Elemental race, who informs him that a warrior army known as the Necromongers is annihilating all human life in the galaxy in a bid for universal dominance. The wise Aereon urges Riddick into battle, believing he is the one man who can defeat the Necromongers and their leader, the evil Lord Marshal (Colm Feore).
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- 3Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave BautistaIn the heart of Marvel's cinematic universe, Guardians of the Galaxy introduces us to a new breed of heroes. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a rogue adventurer turned unlikely hero, finds himself in possession of a coveted orb. This catapults him into an intergalactic manhunt led by the villainous Ronan (Lee Pace). Enlisting a ragtag group of cosmic misfits: Rocket (Bradley Cooper), a gun-toting raccoon; Groot (Vin Diesel), a tree-like humanoid; the deadly Gamora (Zoe Saldana); and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), they must thwart Ronan's sinister plan. A blend of comedy, action, and space opera, this film won two Academy Awards nominations and launched an epic franchise.
- 4Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana BrewsterFast Five, a pulse-pounding installment in the Fast and Furious franchise, catapults Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) into high-octane heist territory. The pair assemble a team of elite drivers to pull off an audacious job in Rio de Janeiro while dodging the relentless pursuit of a ruthless drug lord and a tenacious federal agent, Luke Hobbs (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson). This action-packed thriller blends high-speed chases with nail-biting suspense, delivering a potent cocktail of adrenaline-fueled excitement.
- 5Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle RodriguezWhen a crime brings them back to the mean streets of Los Angeles, fugitive ex-convict Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and agent Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) reignite their high-octane feud. However, when a common enemy rears his head, Dom and Brian must learn how to work together and trust one another in order to defeat him.More Fast & Furious
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- 6Radha Mitchell, Vin Diesel, Cole HauserWhen their ship crashes on an unexplored planet, the survivors of the crash soon discover that this planet that is normally always day is going to soon be in a state of eclipse that will bring out deadly nocturnal creatures. Will a prison convict (Vin Diesel) being transported on the ship end up being the one man who can lead the survivors off the planet?More Pitch Black
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- 7Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne JohnsonIn Fast & Furious 6, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his team of highly skilled drivers are pulled back into the world of high-stakes crime by Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), a relentless federal agent. The lure? A chance to clear their names after a series of heists they didn't commit. The twist? Their presumed-dead partner, Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), is alive and working with their enemy. This action-packed film, directed by Justin Lin, combines thrilling car chases with a complex plot centered on loyalty and redemption. It's a dynamic installment in the popular franchise, blending speed, suspense, and surprising revelations.More Fast & Furious 6
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- 8Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Marton CsokasVin Diesel stars as former extreme sports athlete Xander "XXX" Cage, notorious for his death-defying public stunts. Betting he can succeed where other conventional spies have failed, Xander is recruited by NSA Agent Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) to become a different kind of undercover agent. Enlisted for a dangerous covert mission, he must use all his extreme skills to combat a clever, organized, and ruthless enemy far beyond the scope of his experience.
- 9Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom SizemoreSaving Private Ryan, a war film directed by Steven Spielberg, is a harrowing depiction of World War II. Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks), a hardened yet compassionate soldier, leads a group of eight men from the 2nd Ranger Battalion of the United States Army through enemy lines. Their mission? Find and safely return paratrooper Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Set against the backdrop of the brutal Normandy invasion, this gripping tale won five Academy Awards, including Best Director for Spielberg. It explores themes of sacrifice and duty, leaving its mark as an unforgettable cinematic experience.
- 10Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi MollàLeft for dead on a sun-scorched planet, fugitive Riddick (Vin Diesel) fights for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he has yet encountered. His only hope for escape is to activate an emergency beacon, but that brings with it a different problem: mercenaries. The first ship carries an especially violent and lethal group; the second is led by a man from Riddick's past. With time running out, Riddick realizes that neither group will leave without his head as trophy.More Riddick
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- 11Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne JohnsonIn the action-packed thrill ride Furious 7, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew of skilled drivers face their most formidable adversary yet. Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), a rogue special forces assassin, seeks to exact revenge for the death of his brother. The team's adrenaline-fueled quest spans across multiple continents as they are drawn into a world of danger and betrayal. With daring stunts, high-speed chases, and an ensemble cast that includes Paul Walker in one of his final roles, this film is a testament to the enduring allure of the Fast & Furious franchise. It was honored with several awards, including a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Action Movie.More Furious 7
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- 12Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana BrewsterDom Toretto is living the quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, but they know that danger always lurks just over the peaceful horizon. This time, that threat forces Dom to confront the sins of his past to save those he loves most. His crew soon comes together to stop a world-shattering plot by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered -- Dom's forsaken brother.More Fast and Furious 9
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- 13Vin Diesel, Lauren Graham, Faith FordElite Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) can handle just about anything thrown his way, but even the best have their limits. When he fails to keep scientist Howard Plummer (Tate Donovan) safe from assassination, Wolfe has a shot at redemption by being assigned to protect Plummer's five children, including rebellious Zoe (Brittany Snow), Seth (Max Thieriot) and clingy Lulu (Morgan York). More than a handful, these kids -- and their pet duck -- are pushing this seasoned warrior to the edge.
- 14Vin Diesel, Larenz Tate, Timothy OlyphantAgent Sean Vetter (Vin Diesel) is a DEA operative fighting the drug wars along the US/Mexican border. After a major player from the Baja Cartel is imprisoned, a new mysterious figure known as Diablo wrests control over the entire operation. But when Vetter's wife is murdered in a botched hit, he and his partner (Larenz Tate) must join forces with the jailed Cartel boss to hunt down the dangerous and elusive new player.
- 15Jennifer Aniston, Eli Marienthal, Harry ConnickIn the animated feature The Iron Giant, young Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marienthal) stumbles upon a colossal, alien robot (Vin Diesel) in his small 1950s Maine town. The film, expertly crafted by director Brad Bird, is a tale of friendship and fear, as paranoia about the Cold War escalates. Filled with suspense and humor, it's a race against time as Hogarth tries to protect his gigantic friend from government agent Kent Mansley (Christopher McDonald). This film won nine Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature. It's a captivating journey that explores the bonds of friendship amidst societal tension.More The Iron Giant
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- 16Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika PadukoneAfter coming out of self-imposed exile, daredevil operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) must race against time to recover a sinister weapon known as Pandora's Box, a device that controls every military satellite in the world. Recruiting a new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of government.
- 17Vin Diesel, Keith David, Dwight SchultzThe Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury is a 2004 made-for-DVD animated science fiction film. It was directed by the Korean-American animator Peter Chung, and features Vin Diesel reprising his role of Richard B. Riddick.
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- 18Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, Shad "Bow Wow" MossThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a thrilling ride, steeped in the underground world of Japanese street racing. Sean Boswell (Lucas Black), an outsider with a penchant for speed, finds himself marooned in Tokyo. Here, he discovers 'drifting', a risky high-speed cornering technique that redefines his understanding of racing. Under the tutelage of Han (Sung Kang), a seasoned drifter, Sean embarks on an adrenaline-fueled journey through Tokyo's neon-lit streets. His path intersect with Takashi (Brian Tee), the Drift King, setting off an explosive rivalry. Amidst roaring engines and screeching tires, this movie carves its niche in the action genre, making it an unforgettable entry in the Fast and Furious franchise.
- 19Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, Mélanie ThierryIn a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a battle-hardened mercenary, Toorop (Vin Diesel), lives by his own code and the credo kill or be killed. His latest assignment is to escort a young woman named Aurora (Mélanie Thierry) and her guardian, Sister Rebeka (Michelle Yeoh), from Kazakhstan to New York. Facing danger at each turn, Toorop begins to realize that Aurora represents the last hope for mankind's survival.More Babylon A.D.
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- 20John Malkovich, Dennis Hopper, Vin DieselThe film follows four sons (Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Seth Green, Andrew Davoli) of well-known Brooklyn-based mobsters (Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich) and their desperate fight to retrieve a bag of cash in a small Montana town ruled by a powerful sheriff. As they unite to find the money, they come face-to-face with the bloodshed and betrayal that is their birthright.
- 21Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia LongWelcome to the infamous "boiler room" -- where twenty something millionaires are made overnight. Here, in the inner sanctum of a fly-by-night brokerage firm, hyper-aggressive young stock jocks peddle to unsuspecting buyers over the phone -- and are rewarded with mansions, Ferraris and more luxury toys than they know what to do with. In this unassuming Long Island enclave, Gen Xers chase the green at breakneck speeds, sometimes one step ahead of the law.More Boiler Room
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- 22Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Mirtha MichelleLos Bandoleros is a 2009 short action/drama film written and directed by Vin Diesel.
- 23Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley CooperIn 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, we see the return of the ragtag band of intergalactic misfits. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), aka Star-Lord, grapples with newfound revelations about his parentage while leading his team through a series of cosmic adventures. The group's camaraderie strengthens as they battle old enemies and encounter strange new allies. Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), and Baby Groot (Vin Diesel) all reprise their roles in this action-packed, humor-infused sci-fi epic. The film, directed by James Gunn, is a thrilling sequel to its predecessor, combining elements of adventure, comedy, and drama into a cohesive narrative that expands the Guardians' universe.
- 24Vin Diesel, Peter Dinklage, Linus RoacheImprisoned on a drug charge, mobster Jack DiNorscio (Vin Diesel) refuses to testify against his former associates in the Lucchesi crime family. When an ambitious prosecutor brings him back to court, he decides to defend himself. Initially regarded with disbelief, his forceful presence and knowledge of the law turn the tide of the trial.
- 25Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie KavnerIn Awakenings, Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a dedicated and innovative neurologist at a Bronx hospital in the late 1960s. Stumbling upon a group of patients who have been catatonic for decades, victims of a severe form of encephalitis, he finds hope in an experimental drug, L-Dopa. One patient, Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro), emerges from his life-long stupor, inspiring Sayer to administer the treatment to others with miraculous results. As Leonard grapples with a world drastically changed, and Sayer faces the implications of his medical breakthrough, the film explores human resilience and the power of medical science. This drama, based on a true story, was nominated for three Academy Awards.More Awakenings
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- 26Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave BautistaStill reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
- 27Vin Diesel, F. Valentino Morales, Kalimi BaxterMulti-Facial is a 1995 short film directed, written, produced, scored by and starring Vin Diesel. The story depicts the professional and emotional issues faced by Mike, a multiracial actor. The film was noticed by director Steven Spielberg, who would cast Diesel in Saving Private Ryan. The film was released on DVD in 1999.
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The Fate of the Furious
Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize TheronWith Dom and Letty married, Brian and Mia retired and the rest of the crew exonerated, the globe-trotting team has found some semblance of a normal life. They soon face an unexpected challenge when a mysterious woman named Cipher forces Dom to betray them all. Now, they must unite to bring home the man who made them a family and stop Cipher from unleashing chaos. - 29Vin Diesel, Mike Epps, Red GrantStrays is a 1997 American drama film directed, written, produced by and starring Vin Diesel, which follows a drug dealer and hustler who is fed up with the repetitive life style he leads and begins looking for meaning in his life. This film marked Diesel's feature film directing debut and takes a hard look at Diesel's own adolescence and upbringing in New York City.
- 30Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose LeslieThe modern world holds many secrets, the most astounding being that witches still live among us. Centuries ago, Kaulder (Vin Diesel) managed to slay the all-powerful Witch Queen, decimating her followers in the process. Before her death, she cursed the valiant warrior with her own immortality, separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife. Her resurrection now threatens the survival of the human race as Kaulder, the only one of his kind remaining, faces her vengeful wrath.
