The 40+ Best Stephen Baldwin Movies

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List of the best Stephen Baldwin movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Stephen Baldwin's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Stephen Baldwin movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Stephen Baldwin movies will be at the top of the list. Stephen Baldwin has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Stephen Baldwin movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Stephen Baldwin films to end the squabble once and for all.

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"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Stephen Baldwin movies?" and "What are the greatest Stephen Baldwin roles of all time?"

Stephen Baldwin is no stranger to working with popular directors, including Brian De Palma, Bryan Singer and Brian Levant.

Most divisive: Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 40+ Best Stephen Baldwin Movies
  • 8 Seconds
    1
    Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, James Rebhorn
    16 votes
    An ex-bull rider (James Rebhorn) trains his son (Luke Perry), who becomes the world rodeo champion in 1987 Oklahoma.
  • Born on the Fourth of July
    2
    Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe, Kyra Sedgwick
    12 votes
    Born on the Fourth of July is a gripping war drama that follows the life of Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise), a zealous young man who enlists to fight in Vietnam. The movie traces his journey from an eager recruit to a disillusioned veteran, forever changed by the horrors of war. Directed by Oliver Stone, this critically acclaimed film won him his second Academy Award for Best Director. With its stark portrayal of the war's aftermath and Kovic's subsequent activism against it, Born on the Fourth of July offers a poignant commentary on patriotism and sacrifice.
  • A Simple Twist of Fate
    3
    Steve Martin, Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney
    10 votes
    Small-town recluse Michael McCann (Steve Martin) lives an isolated existence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler suddenly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John Newland (Gabriel Byrne), who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later, however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation, leading to a custody battle.
  • The Usual Suspects
    4
    Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri
    21 votes
    The Usual Suspects is a mystery-thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Five criminals, including Dean Keaton (Gabriel Byrne) and Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey), meet during a police lineup. Soon after, they are entangled in an intricate plot involving a legendary criminal mastermind named Keyser Söze. The movie won two Academy Awards, one for Best Original Screenplay and another for Best Supporting Actor (Spacey). Directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, it's a film of deception, power plays, and secrets that constantly challenges its audience.
  • The Beast
    5
    George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer
    10 votes
    A Soviet tank unit led by Commander Daskal (George Dzundza) destroys a village in Afghanistan in 1981. Taj (Steven Bauer), a member of the village, vows revenge and pursues him, along with the mujahideen. Meanwhile, the radical Daskal turns violent against his unit when he murders the tank crewman (Erick Avari) for his Afghan ethnicity and leaves tank driver Koverchenko (Jason Patric) to be killed by the mujahideen. Taj, however, offers Koverchenko sanctuary for his assistance against the unit.
  • Half Baked
    6
    Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer
    10 votes
    In the comedic realm, Half Baked stands as an emblem of stoner humor. The story orbits around three hapless New York City friends - Thurgood (Dave Chappelle), Scarface (Guillermo Diaz), and Brian (Jim Breuer) who hatch a half-baked plan to free their fellow pot-lover, Kenny (Harland Williams), from prison. Their scheme? Sell marijuana stolen from a top-secret laboratory. Navigating a maze of madcap adventures and hilarious mishaps, this quartet of misfits stumbles through NYC's underbelly, engaging with an array of eccentric characters. A comedy of highs and lows, Half Baked is a cult classic that paints a vibrant picture of friendship in the face of adversity.
  • Bio-Dome
    7
    Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton
    16 votes
    Bud (Pauly Shore) and Doyle (Stephen Baldwin) get simultaneously dumped by their eco-conscious girlfriends, Monique (Joey Lauren Adams) and Jen (Teresa Hill), in the middle of the desert. Needing a bathroom, the two friends enter what they think is a mall but soon realize is a high-profile, secure biological experiment. As they engage in a year-long battle with Dr. Faulkner (William Atherton) and the other scientists, Bud and Doyle are forced to confront the recklessness of their behavior.
  • The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
    8
    Mark Addy, Stephen Baldwin, Kristen Johnston
    10 votes
    Fred Flintstone, the boy from the wrong side of the rocks, courts the beautiful, young heiress Wilma Slaghoople. Along with best friend Barney Rubble, and his future fiancee Betty, Fred and Wilma head off for a romantic weekend in Rock Vegas, the hottest rock resort on the continent.
  • Posse
    9
    Mario Van Peebles, Stephen Baldwin, Charles Lane
    13 votes
    In Cuba, a band of Buffalo Soldiers, led by the intrepid Jesse Lee (Mario Van Peebles) and joined by a gambling white soldier (Stephen Baldwin), is sent on a suicide mission to intercept a shipment of gold from enemy troops during the Spanish-American War. When they discover that the racist white officer who sent them, Col. Graham (Billy Zane), meant to betray them, they are forced to shoot their way to freedom. Upon escaping, they embark on a dangerous quest across the American frontier.
  • Six: The Mark Unleashed
    10
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Eric Roberts, Stephen Baldwin
    9 votes
    Six: The Mark Unleashed is a 2004 Christian action-drama film directed by Kevin Downes. Resistance fighters (Stephen Baldwin, David A.R. White, Kevin Downes) must stop a brutal dictator who uses high-tech surveillance to rule the world.
  • Fled
    11
    Laurence Fishburne, Stephen Baldwin, Salma Hayek
    7 votes
    During a routine prison work detail, convict Piper (Laurence Fishburne) is chained to Dodge (Stephen Baldwin), a cyberhacker, when gunfire breaks out. Apparently, the attack is related to stolen money that the Mafia is after, and some computer files that somebody wants desperately to bury. The pair, who don't exactly enjoy each other's company, escape and must work together if they are to reach Atlanta alive. Luckily, they meet a woman (Salma Hayek) who may be willing to help them.
  • XChange
    12
    Stephen Baldwin, Kyle MacLachlan, Pascale Bussières
    10 votes
    Thriller set in a future in which people can travel across the globe by swapping bodies with someone at their destination. A businessman discovers that his body has been hijacked by a terrorist, and with only a couple of days left before the life span of his cloned temporary body runs out, he must battle to win back his own physical being.
  • Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
    13
    Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew Broderick, Campbell Scott
    12 votes
    They were the literati of the Jazz Age, but their lives weren't as glamorous as the society pages made them seem. Dorothy Parker (Jennifer Jason Leigh), Robert Benchley (Campbell Scott), Charles MacArthur (Matthew Broderick) and the other regulars of the New York City salon known as the Algonquin Round Table publish celebrated pieces of writing and while away hours over boozy lunches. But for Parker, an endless string of droll commentary is a veneer hiding her emotional and romantic troubles.
  • Silent Warnings
    14
    Billy Zane, Stephen Baldwin, Michelle Borth
    3 votes
    Silent Warnings is a 2003 sci-fi/horror TV movie about a group of college students who begin finding crop circles by the house they've moved into. Following the disappearance of one of them, they begin suspecting something sinister. It was commissioned by Syfy, written and directed Christian McIntire, and stars Stephen Baldwin, A. J. Buckley and Billy Zane. The project was released on DVD as Warnings by WL on June 23, 2003 and as Silent Warnings by Universal on August 26, 2003.
  • The Harpy
    15
    Stephen Baldwin, Peter Jason, Velizar Binev
    5 votes
    Harpies is a Sci Fi Pictures original film directed by Josh Becker. Stan Lee is the executive producer. The Harpy began pre-production on June 26, 2006 and first aired on June 23, 2007. The movie was shot in Bulgaria.
  • The Genius Club
    16
    Tricia Helfer, Tom Sizemore, Stephen Baldwin
    4 votes
    The Genius Club is a 2006 film from the United States written and directed by Tim Chey. The film was released on October 27, 2006 via the Cinemark Theaters. The film tells the story of seven geniuses who try to solve the world's problems in one night in order to prevent a nuclear bomb from exploding in Washington, D.C. The film was produced and distributed by Cloud Ten Pictures and RiverRain Productions.
  • Cutaway
    17
    Stephen Baldwin, Tom Berenger, Dennis Rodman
    4 votes
    An expert at undercover operations, agent Vic Cooper (Stephen Baldwin) must pose as a die-hard skydiver in order to get information from a group of devoted daredevils who are suspects in a drug-smuggling ring. Vic befriends Red Line (Tom Berenger), the team's charismatic leader, and soon gets drawn into their thrill-seeking lifestyle, which is also embraced by the tough Randy "Turbo" Kingston (Dennis Rodman). As Vic forms a bond with Red, he finds it harder to stay true to his mission.
  • Crossing the Bridge
    18
    Josh Charles, Jason Gedrick, Stephen Baldwin
    10 votes
    In 1975, three years after graduating from high school, aspiring writer Mort (Josh Charles), hotheaded Tim (Jason Gedrick) and former football player Danny (Stephen Baldwin) are still hanging around Detroit. With nothing to do and no prospects for the future, the trio are tempted by the lure of easy money in return for smuggling hash across the border from Canada. After learning that supplier Mitchell (Richard Edson) is actually giving them heroin to transport, the three have second thoughts.
  • Midnight Clear
    19

    Midnight Clear

    Victoria Jackson, Stephen Baldwin, Richard Fancy
    4 votes
    Midnight Clear is a 2006 drama film directed by Dallas Jenkins.
  • The Great American Sex Scandal
    20
    Heather Locklear, Mädchen Amick, Stephen Baldwin
    3 votes
    The Great American Sex Scandal is a comedy film directed by Michael Schultz.
  • Protection
    21
    Stephen Baldwin, Peter Gallagher, Mark Camacho
    3 votes
    Protection is a 2001 thriller film directed by John Flynn. In this movie, a former mobster, now in the Witness Protection Program, finds himself unable to change his ways. Filming took place in Canada. It was Flynn's last movie.
  • Earthstorm
    22
    Stephen Baldwin, Dirk Benedict, Amy Price-Francis
    5 votes
    Scientists turn to a demolitions expert (Stephen Baldwin) for help after learning the instability of the moon threatens all life on Earth.
  • Lost Treasure
    23
    Stephen Baldwin, Nicollette Sheridan, Coby Ryan McLaughlin
    5 votes
    Antiques expert Brian McBride (Stephen Baldwin) and his police detective brother, Carl (Coby Ryan McLaughlin), stumble upon a map, possibly drawn by Christopher Columbus, pointing to the location of buried treasure on a Caribbean island. They prepare to go after it, but then a pair of gangsters abduct Carl and force him to lead them to the treasure. Brian recruits Carrie (Nicolette Sheridan), a lovely pilot, to fly him to the island to rescue Carl and find the treasure.
  • One Tough Cop
    24
    Stephen Baldwin, Chris Penn, Michael McGlone
    5 votes
    Based on the life of a real New York City cop, this film follows Bo Dietl (Stephen Baldwin), a police officer raised in a tough neighborhood surrounded by mobsters. When Dietl begins investigating the rape of a nun, he acts on a tip about the assailant's identity supplied by an old Mafia friend. But soon the FBI is scrutinizing Dietl's past, and he finds himself in serious legal trouble. Meanwhile, Dietl's partner, Duke (Chris Penn), battles a gambling addiction.
  • Crimetime
    25
    Marianne Faithfull, Karen Black, Stephen Baldwin
    8 votes
    Crimetime is a British thriller film starring Stephen Baldwin, Pete Postlethwaite, Sadie Frost and directed by George Sluizer.
  • The Snake King
    26

    The Snake King

    Stephen Baldwin, Ross McCall, Larry Day
    6 votes
    The Snake King, also known as Snakeman, is a Sci Fi Pictures original film that premiered April 8, 2005 on the Sci Fi Channel. The fact that the film was released a year after Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid is widely noted in many criticisms.
  • The Flyboys
    27
    Tom Sizemore, Stephen Baldwin, Jesse James
    3 votes
    The Flyboys is a 2008 American adventure film starring Reiley McClendon, Jesse James, Stephen Baldwin, and Tom Sizemore.
  • The Sex Monster
    28
    Mariel Hemingway, Stephen Baldwin, Marisol Nichols
    6 votes
    The Sex Monster is a 1999 American comedy film directed and written by Mike Binder. A neurotic businessman, who works as a building contractor in Los Angeles, tries to improve his sex life with his wife by encouraging her to have a threesome involving another woman.
  • Scar City
    29

    Scar City

    Tia Carrere, Stephen Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri
    6 votes
    Scarred City is a 1998 action film.
  • Shelter Island
    30

    Shelter Island

    Ally Sheedy, Stephen Baldwin, Patsy Kensit
    6 votes
    Shelter Island is a 2003 thriller film directed by Geoffrey Schaaf.