The 40 Best Harrison Ford Movies, Ranked
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- 1Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul FreemanIn the adventurous roller-coaster ride, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, we follow Dr. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), a renowned archaeologist and obtainer of rare antiquities. Set in 1936, Jones is thrust into a perilous mission to outwit his Nazi competitors who are bent on harnessing the power of the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Alongside former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), Jones navigates treacherous terrains and relentless enemies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie bagged four Academy Awards, solidifying its status as a classic action-adventure film that combines history, mysticism, and heart-stopping sequences with aplomb.
- 2Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherThe adventure continues in this "Star Wars" sequel. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master's help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader (David Prowse).
- 3Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm ElliottIn the action-adventure flick Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Harrison Ford dons the iconic fedora once more as archaeologist Indiana Jones. This time, he embarks on a daring quest to rescue his father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery), who's been kidnapped due to his research on the Holy Grail. Teaming up with museum curator Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) and feisty love interest Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody), Indiana faces off against Nazi forces in a globetrotting race against time. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, won an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, underscoring its pulse-pounding thrill sequences.
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- 4Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela WardIn the heart-pounding thriller, The Fugitive, Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), unjustly accused of murdering his wife, must evade relentless U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) while he uncovers the truth behind his spouse's death. This 1993 film, directed by Andrew Davis, won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (Jones). A maze of suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating journey through Chicago's underbelly as Kimble races against time to clear his name and bring the real killer to justice.
- 5Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherIn Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, a young farm boy, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), finds himself thrust into the heart of an intergalactic conflict. Guided by the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), he embarks on a daring mission to rescue Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the clutches of the sinister Darth Vader (David Prowse). As space operas go, this one's a classic, brimming with enthralling battles, iconic characters, and a groundbreaking mix of practical effects and CGI. Winner of six Academy Awards, it's a pivotal entry in George Lucas's legendary Star Wars saga.
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- 6Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean YoungIn Blade Runner, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a seasoned blade runner, undertakes an assignment that plunges him into the dystopian underbelly of future Los Angeles. His mission? To hunt down and retire rogue replicants - bioengineered beings virtually indistinguishable from humans. Amidst this grim task, he encounters Rachael (Sean Young), a special replicant who triggers a spiral of existential questions. Directed by Ridley Scott, this neo-noir science fiction film is acclaimed for its thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human, set against a backdrop of striking visual effects and haunting music. A must-watch classic in the genre.
- 7Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherIn Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, directed by Richard Marquand, the galaxy's fate hangs in the balance. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is determined to bring his father, Darth Vader (David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones), back from the dark side. Meanwhile, Rebel forces, including Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), plan to destroy the second Death Star being built by the evil Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid). The movie won an Oscar for Special Achievement in Visual Effects. This epic space opera concludes George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy with thrilling action sequences and a poignant narrative.
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- 8Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Alexander GodunovIn the 1985 film Witness, a young Amish boy, Samuel Lapp (Lukas Haas), becomes the sole witness to a brutal murder in Philadelphia. Detective John Book (Harrison Ford) is assigned to investigate but soon finds himself hiding within the boy's Amish community from corrupt police officers looking to silence them both. This crime-thriller directed by Peter Weir navigates the stark contrast between two worlds while exploring themes of love and duty. The film garnered multiple Academy Awards nominations, winning two for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.More Witness
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- 9Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy QuanIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) is a high-stakes action-adventure film, directed by Steven Spielberg. The title character, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), finds himself in India, where he's asked to find a mystical stone. Accompanied by Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan), Jones stumbles upon a secret cult committing enslavement and human sacrifices in the catacombs of an ancient palace. Amidst danger and dark magic, our hero confronts his adversaries head-on in a bid to stop their sinister plans. This movie won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
- 10Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Patrick BerginIn Patriot Games, ex-CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) trades his desk job for a perilous adventure. After thwarting an IRA terrorist attack in London, he becomes the target of a vengeful faction led by Sean Miller (Sean Bean). The movie spirals into a cat-and-mouse chase, with Ryan's family caught in the crossfire. Set against the backdrop of international espionage, this action-thriller weaves a web of intrigue and suspense, punctuated by gripping performances from its star-studded cast. This film is based on Tom Clancy's best-selling novel and directed by Phillip Noyce.More Patriot Games
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- 11Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne ArcherIn Clear and Present Danger, Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford), a CIA analyst, finds himself in the midst of political warfare. When a close friend of the President is murdered by a Colombian drug cartel, Ryan is drawn into an illegal covert war against them. Unearthing layers of deception within his own agency, he realizes he's been made a scapegoat. As Ryan ventures deeper into this dangerous world, he must navigate through treacherous political waters to preserve his career, his life, and the principles he holds dear. This action-packed thriller, based on Tom Clancy's novel, won multiple awards for its gripping narrative and stellar performances.
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- 12Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn CloseAir Force One, a thrilling action-drama film, centers on President James Marshall (Harrison Ford), a leader committed to the war against terrorism. Onboard the presidential aircraft, Air Force One, after an international peacekeeping event, things take a dark turn. Russian extremists, led by Ivan Korshunov (Gary Oldman), hijack the flight, holding the president and his family hostage. The stakes are high as this isn't just any passenger - it's the President of the United States. Trapped aboard his own aircraft, President Marshall must rely on his courage and wits to reclaim control, protect his family, and save everyone onboard. The movie is noted for its intense action sequences and compelling performances from its lead actors.More Air Force One
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- 13Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de ArmasIn the dystopian sequel Blade Runner 2049, Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths an earth-shattering secret that could plunge society into chaos. His discovery propels him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who disappeared three decades ago. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this neo-noir science fiction film won two Academy Awards and is notable for its stunning visual effects and compelling exploration of themes like memory, humanity, and identity.More Blade Runner 2049
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- 14Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy, Raul JuliaProsecuting attorney Raymond Horgan (Brian Dennehy) assigns his chief deputy, the taciturn Rusty Sabitch (Harrison Ford), to investigate the rape and murder of colleague Carolyn Polhemus (Greta Scacchi), unaware of their torrid affair. When evidence implicates Rusty, Horgan's political enemies demand his arrest, devastating Rusty's wife, Barbara (Bonnie Bedelia). In desperation, Rusty turns to crafty defense attorney Sandy Stein (Raul Julia), only to be stunned by his trial's revelations.More Presumed Innocent
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- 15Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney WeaverIn the movie Working Girl, Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a hardworking secretary struggling to climb the corporate ladder in Staten Island. When her boss, Katharine Parker (Sigourney Weaver), is sidelined by an accident, Tess seizes the opportunity to pitch her own ideas to a top executive, Jack Trainer (Harrison Ford). The film, directed by Mike Nichols and set against the backdrop of 1980s Wall Street, showcases Tess's tenacity and ingenuity as she navigates a male-dominated business world. This comedy-drama won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.More Working Girl
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- 16Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le MatImmerse yourself in the nostalgic whirlwind of American Graffiti, a 1973 comedy-drama directed by George Lucas. The spotlight shines on a group of freshly graduated high school friends, led by Steve Bolander (Ron Howard) and Curt Henderson (Richard Dreyfuss). As they navigate through a single night filled with drag racing, drive-ins and rock 'n' roll, they grapple with life-altering decisions about their futures. This film is an ode to the end of an era, offering a snapshot of American youth in the early 60s. Notably, it received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.More American Graffiti
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- 17Harrison Ford, Annette Bening, Bill NunnAn unscrupulous corporate lawyer, Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) will do whatever it takes to win a case, and treats his family with the same degree of ruthlessness. After Henry gets caught in the middle of a robbery and is shot in the head, he wakes from a coma to find that he has amnesia and can't even remember how to do the simplest of tasks. As he recovers and relearns how to function, Henry reveals a much kinder and more thoughtful personality, much to the surprise of his family and friends.More Regarding Henry
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- 18Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie FisherStar Wars: The Force Awakens, a space opera of epic proportions directed by J.J. Abrams, breathes new life into the beloved Star Wars franchise. Set thirty years after the fall of the Galactic Empire, we follow Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger on desert planet Jakku. Her life intertwines with Finn (John Boyega), a defected stormtrooper. Together they embark on a daring mission with iconic characters Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher). They face off against Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), an ominous figure serving the sinister First Order. This film, awarded for its visual effects, is a thrilling addition to the legendary saga.
- 19Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Diana ScarwidIn the suspenseful thriller What Lies Beneath, Claire Spencer (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her husband Norman (Harrison Ford), a professor, lead a seemingly idyllic life in Vermont. Unraveling begins when Claire starts experiencing eerie occurrences in their home. As she delves deeper into these strange events, she uncovers a chilling secret tied to a mysterious woman. The film is a masterful mingling of mystery and horror, with Robert Zemeckis at the helm as director. The narrative captures an unsettling journey of discovery that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural.More What Lies Beneath
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- 20Robert Shaw, Harrison Ford, Barbara BachAfter successfully sabotaging radar-guided Nazi guns, Mallory (Robert Shaw) and Miller (Edward Fox) find themselves attached to an elite American unit known as Force 10. The unlikely duo must accompany Force 10 leader Col. Barnsby (Harrison Ford) and his men as they search for an escaped Nazi spy whom only Mallory and Miller can identify. As the team travels behind enemy lines, Barnsby begins to fall for rugged Russian resistance fighter Maritza (Barbara Bach).
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- 21Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Robert DuvallApocalypse Now, a war drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola, plunges its audience into the heart of darkness that is the Vietnam War. Captain Benjamin L. Willard (Martin Sheen) receives an unorthodox mission to eliminate Colonel Walter E. Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a decorated officer who has allegedly gone rogue deep in the Cambodian jungle. Accompanied by a small crew aboard a patrol boat, Willard's journey evolves into an introspective odyssey filled with surreal encounters and moral ambiguity. The film garnered eight Academy Award nominations for its striking portrayal of war's madness, further solidifying Coppola's place among cinema's greats.More Apocalypse Now
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- 22Harrison Ford, Emmanuelle Seigner, Betty BuckleyWhile attending a medical conference in Paris, Dr. Richard Walker (Harrison Ford) is horrified when his wife, Sondra (Betty Buckley), is abducted from their hotel room while he is taking a shower. Using his limited knowledge of French language and culture, Walker must navigate the bureaucracy of French law enforcement and ultimately, with the help of street waif Michelle (Emmanuelle Seigner), infiltrate Paris' criminal underworld in order to discover what really happened to his wife.
- 23Harrison Ford, Anne Heche, David SchwimmerSix Days Seven Nights is a 1998 adventure-comedy film, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Harrison Ford and Anne Heche. The screenplay was written by Michael Browning. It was filmed on location in Kauai, and released on June 12, 1998.
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- 24Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Beharie, Alan Tudyk42 is a 2013 American biographical sports film directed by Brian Helgeland. The powerful story of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers.More 42
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- 25Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, River PhoenixA brilliant but unstable inventor and his family create what they hope will be their Utopia in Central America.
- 26Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon BieriRabbi Avram Belinsky (Gene Wilder) lands in Philadelphia intending to travel to San Francisco, where he plans on starting a synagogue. Quickly relieved of his belongings by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically sets out alone on foot toward the Wild West. He gets into one scrape after another until he is rescued, in a way, by a compassionate horseman named Tommy Lillard (Harrison Ford). Unfortunately, Tommy may not be quite as heroic as he seems, and it is still a long way to California.More The Frisco Kid
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- 27Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic ForrestSurveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman) is hired by a mysterious client's brusque aide (Harrison Ford) to tail a young couple, Mark (Frederic Forrest) and Ann (Cindy Williams). Tracking the pair through San Francisco's Union Square, Caul and his associate Stan (John Cazale) manage to record a cryptic conversation between them. Tormented by memories of a previous case that ended badly, Caul becomes obsessed with the resulting tape, trying to determine if the couple are in danger.More The Conversation
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- 28Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter SarsgaardFollows Captain Alexi Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) who, at the height of the Cold War, is ordered to take over command of the nuclear missile submarine K-19, pride of the Soviet Navy. His assignment: Prepare the K-19 for sea and take her out on patrol -- no matter what the cost. But problems with the K-19 arise that may lead to a core meltdown and explosion that will certainly kill all aboard, and possibly trigger a nuclear war. Vostrikov must choose between his orders and the lives of his men.More K-19: The Widowmaker
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- 29Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio BanderasDaredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.
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- 30Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia WildeIn the heart of the Wild West, Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig), a man with no memory and a mysterious shackle, stumbles into the desert town of Absolution. The iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) rules this place. However, their petty conflicts take a backseat when alien spacecrafts descend onto the town. The movie Cowboys & Aliens, directed by Jon Favreau, is an engaging fusion of science fiction and western genres that sees these hardened gunslingers join forces to fight off the extraterrestrial invaders threatening their survival. Their struggle against an unknown enemy unfolds amidst stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences.More Cowboys & Aliens
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