The 35+ Best Dustin Hoffman Movies
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1Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine RossThe Graduate is a classic drama film of the late 60s. Central to the story is Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recent college graduate, lost in his newfound adulthood. His life takes an extraordinary turn when he becomes romantically involved with Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an older, married woman. But the plot thickens when Benjamin falls for her daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross). Directed by Mike Nichols, this film won an Academy Award for Best Director. Notable for its iconic soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel, The Graduate is a significant cultural touchstone that portrays the post-college existential crisis with wit and poignancy.More The Graduate
- #624 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #12 of 99 onThe Greatest Movie Soundtracks Of All Time
- #78 of 134 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
2Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia MilesConvinced of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas dishwasher Joe Buck (Jon Voight) quits his job and heads for New York City, thinking he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New York, however, is not as hospitable as he imagined, and Joe soon finds himself living in an abandoned building with a Dickensian layabout named Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman). The two form a rough alliance, and together they kick-start Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health begins to deteriorate.More Midnight Cowboy- #47 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
- #59 of 133 onThe Most Utterly Depressing Movies Ever Made
- #39 of 167 onThe Greatest '60s Movies, Ranked
3Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria GolinoIn Rain Man, Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise), a self-absorbed car dealer, discovers his estranged brother Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) is an autistic savant who inherited their father's fortune. In a bid to get his share of the inheritance, Charlie embarks on a cross-country journey with Raymond, leading to unexpected bonding and self-discovery. This 1988 drama, directed by Barry Levinson, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman's portrayal of Raymond. The film artfully explores themes of family dynamics, autism and personal growth through its compelling narrative.More Rain Man- Dig Deeper...Movies That Won Best Picture at the Oscars and Golden Globes
- #251 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #18 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
4Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Martin BalsamLittle Big Man is a 1970 American revisionist Western directed by Arthur Penn and based on the novel Little Big Man by Thomas Berger. It is a picaresque comedy about a white male child raised by the Cheyenne nation during the 19th century. The film is largely concerned with contrasting the lives of American pioneers and Native Americans throughout the progression of the boy's life.More Little Big Man- #188 of 264 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #79 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
- #234 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
5Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin HenryOn the same day Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with the child with the help of another single parent, Margaret (Jane Alexander). When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned.More Kramer vs. Kramer- Dig Deeper...Movies That Won Best Picture at the Oscars and Golden Globes
- #54 of 96 onThe Very Best Oscar-Winning Movies For Best Picture
- #154 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
6Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri GarrIn the heartwarming comedy-drama Tootsie, struggling actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) adopts a female persona, Dorothy Michaels, to land work. As Dorothy, he secures a role in a popular soap opera, turning heads and winning hearts. Meanwhile, his affection for co-star Julie Nichols (Jessica Lange) complicates matters. Directed by Sydney Pollack, the film cleverly explores gender roles and identity. Jessica Lange won an Academy Award for her performance as Julie Nichols, cementing the film's legacy in Hollywood history.More Tootsie- #16 of 67 onThe Best Movies Of 1982
- #548 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #390 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
7Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy ScheiderThomas "Babe" Levy (Dustin Hoffman) is a Columbia graduate student and long-distance runner who is oblivious to the fact that his older brother, Doc (Roy Scheider), is a government agent chasing down a Nazi war criminal (Laurence Olivier) -- that is, until Doc is murdered and Babe finds himself knee-deep in a tangle of stolen gems and sadistic madmen. Even his girlfriend, Elsa (Marthe Keller), becomes a suspect as everything Babe believed to be true is suddenly turned upside down.More Marathon Man- #132 of 253 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
- #49 of 199 onThe Best Movies Of The '70s, Ranked
- #69 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
- 8Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jack WardenAll the President's Men is a gripping political drama that unravels in the wake of the Watergate scandal. This fact-based film follows Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) as they dig into a petty burglary case, only to discover a massive conspiracy reaching the top echelons of power. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, this critically acclaimed film won four Academy Awards. It meticulously recreates the tense atmosphere of 1970s newsrooms while shedding light on one of the biggest political scandals in American history.More All the President's Men
- #154 of 253 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
- #129 of 190 onThe Best Movies For Men
- #11 of 59 onThe Best Movies Based on Non-Fiction Books
9Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor JoryConvicted murderer Henri Charriere (Steve McQueen), known as "Papillon" for his butterfly chest tattoo, is transported to French Guiana to serve his sentence in a work camp. Determined to escape, Papillon forms an unlikely relationship with the frail but notorious forger Louis Dega (Dustin Hoffman), who reluctantly joins in the attempt. Despite the harshness of solitary confinement, brutal conditions and constant threats of betrayal, Papillon leads a desperate escape off the island.More Papillon- #80 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
- #42 of 199 onThe Best Movies Of The '70s, Ranked
- #162 of 305 onThe 295+ Best Movies For Guys
10Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, T.P. McKennaDavid Sumner (Dustin Hoffman), a mild-mannered academic from the United States, marries Amy (Susan George), an Englishwoman. In order to escape a hectic stateside lifestyle, David and his wife relocate to the small town in rural Cornwall where Amy was raised. There, David is ostracized by the brutish men of the village, including Amy's old flame, Charlie (Del Henney). Eventually the taunts escalate, and two of the locals rape Amy. This sexual assault awakes a shockingly violent side of David.More Straw Dogs- #158 of 253 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
- #352 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #150 of 199 onThe Best Movies Of The '70s, Ranked
11Dustin Hoffman, Kate Reid, John MalkovichThis made-for-TV adaptation of Arthur Miller's revered stage drama focuses on Willy Loman (Dustin Hoffman), an aging traveling salesman in the midst of a major crisis. Burdened by financial woes and distanced from his wife, Linda (Kate Reid), and two grown sons, Biff (John Malkovich) and Happy (Stephen Lang), the increasingly unstable Willy dwells on various memories of his family and his career as he looks back to find out what went wrong with his life.More Death of a Salesman- #12 of 116 onThe Best Movies Based On Plays
- #6 of 25 onGreat Movies About Sad Bastards
- #38 of 53 onThe 50+ Best Movies About Business
12Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan FreemanIn the gripping film Outbreak, a deadly and highly contagious virus is unleashed in a small California town. The virus, brought to American soil by an African monkey, swiftly turns the peaceful town into a hotbed of contagion. Sam Daniels (Dustin Hoffman), a maverick virologist, races against time to isolate this new pathogen before it spreads beyond control. Assisting him are his ex-wife, Robby Keough (Rene Russo), and his loyal colleague, Casey Schuler (Kevin Spacey). The trio must navigate governmental obstruction, personal tensions, and their own fears in this tense medical thriller. Their mission: halt the outbreak and prevent a potential global catastrophe.More Outbreak- #82 of 126 onThe 100+ Grossest Movies Ever
- #26 of 90 onThe Best Movies Of 1995
- #5 of 138 onThe 100+ Best Disaster Movies Of All Time
13Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia RobertsIn the fantastical adventure film Hook, Peter Banning (Robin Williams), a high-powered corporate lawyer, grapples with a world beyond his comprehension. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually the grown-up Peter Pan, a fact revealed by the eccentric Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts). When his children are kidnapped by the nefarious Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman), Banning must rediscover his playful and courageous past life in Neverland to save them. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this whimsical twist on J.M. Barrie's classic tale won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, showcasing magical landscapes and swashbuckling pirate battles.More Hook- Dig Deeper...Behind-The-Scenes Stories From 'Hook' That Made Us Want To Watch It Again
- And Deeper...What Happened To All The Kids From 'Hook'?
- #136 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
14Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin HoffmanIn Sleepers, a gripping drama of retribution and justice, four young boys - Shakes (Jason Patric), Michael (Brad Pitt), Tommy (Billy Crudup), and John (Ron Eldard) - find their lives irrevocably changed after being sentenced to a brutal reform school. The harsh experiences they endure at the hands of the guards, notably Sean Nokes (Kevin Bacon), leave deep-seated scars. Years later, as adults navigating their lives in New York City, they seize an unexpected chance for payback. This riveting narrative interweaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and vengeance against the backdrop of the gritty 1960s Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.More Sleepers- #454 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #175 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
- #20 of 117 onThe Best Movies Of 1996
15Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis, Andy GarciaSerial swindler Bernie Laplante (Dustin Hoffman) makes the first selfless gesture of his life when he helps save injured passengers from a roadside plane crash and then vanishes into the night. Hoping to find the hero who pulled her out of the wreck, reporter Gale Gayley (Geena Davis) announces a $1 million prize for stepping forward. But when handsome vagrant John Bubber (Andy Garcia) takes credit, Bernie struggles to expose him amid a media circus and countless adoring fans.
16Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne HecheTwo weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania -- and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war.More Wag the Dog- #529 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #439 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- #7 of 61 onThe Funniest Movies About Politics
17John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin HoffmanAfter a workplace shooting in New Orleans, a trial against the gun manufacturer pits lawyer Wendell Rohr (Dustin Hoffman) against shady jury consultant Rankin Fitch (Gene Hackman), who uses illegal means to stack the jury with people sympathetic to the defense. But when juror Nicholas Easter (John Cusack) and his girlfriend, Marlee (Rachel Weisz), reveal their ability to sway the jury into delivering any verdict they want, a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game begins.More Runaway Jury- #213 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #63 of 152 onThe Best Movies Of 2003, Ranked
- #29 of 105 onThe Best Movies About A Cat And Mouse Game
18Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan MinerControversial comedian Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman) begins his career telling bad jokes to bored audiences in the 1950s, but can't repress his desire to unleash edgier material. When he does, he begins a one-man campaign to break down social hypocrisy, and his groundbreaking stage act propels him to cult-hero status. When authorities ban Lenny's act for obscenity, he begins a downward spiral of drugs, sex and debt, aided by his bombshell wife, a stripper named Honey (Valerie Perrine).More Lenny- #58 of 106 onGreat Movies That Take Place In The '60s
- #28 of 48 onThe 45+ Best Movies Of 1974
- #3 of 16 onThe Best Biopics About Real Comedians
19Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin HoffmanMeet the Fockers is a comedic romp, a sequel to the hit movie Meet the Parents. Gaylord Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and his fiancé Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo) decide it's time for their parents to meet. The reserved, conservative Byrnes family, led by patriarch Jack (Robert De Niro), travels to Florida to spend time with Greg's free-spirited, eccentric parents - Bernie and Roz Focker (Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand). As cultural clashes unfold, hilarity ensues. This light-hearted comedy won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Movie in 2005.More Meet the Fockers- #429 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #33 of 99 onThe Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked
- #196 of 469 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
20John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Mia KirshnerSimple security guard Sam (John Travolta) has lost his job at a museum, and in a fit of desperation, he returns and demands his boss, Mrs. Banks (Blythe Danner), rehire him. But he comes armed, and his plan goes awry when he accidentally shoots an ex-coworker and ends up with schoolchildren as hostages. Meanwhile, down-and-out TV reporter Brackett (Dustin Hoffman) is on scene to capture everything, thinking this suddenly huge story is his ticket back to the top of the news game.
21Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Loren DeanIn 1935, Bronx teenager Billy Behan (Loren Dean) attracts the attention of powerful mobster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman) and quickly becomes a part of his organization, growing close to Dutch's associate, Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis). Knowing his yet-undiscovered betrayal of the gang has placed his life in jeopardy, Bo makes Billy promise to look after his girlfriend, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman). Attracted to the beautiful woman, Billy tries to protect Drew from the murderous Dutch.More Billy Bathgate- #50 of 94 onThe 90+ Best Mafia Movies Of All Time
- #43 of 118 onThe 115+ Best R-Rated Gangster Movies
- #16 of 18 on18 Mediocre Movies Made Better by Steve Buscemi's Presence
22Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin HoffmanIn Stranger than Fiction, Harold Crick (Will Ferrell) leads an ordinary life as an IRS auditor until a voice begins narrating his existence. Little does he know, he's the protagonist in author Karen Eiffel's (Emma Thompson) latest novel. As the narration predicts his imminent death, Crick seeks help from literary professor Jules Hilbert (Dustin Hoffman) to change his fate. This intriguing blend of comedy, drama, and fantasy won Thompson a Saturn Award for Best Actress. A unique exploration of life, death, and the power of storytelling, it keeps viewers riveted till the end credits roll.More Stranger than Fiction- #764 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #29 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
- #13 of 15 on15 Lighthearted Movies That All Of A Sudden Get Really Dark
23Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Liane BalabanIn London for his daughter's wedding, a struggling jingle-writer, Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman), misses his plane to New York, and thus loses his job. While drowning his sorrows in the airport pub, Harvey meets Kate (Emma Thompson), a British government worker stuck in an endless cycle of work, phone calls from her mother, and blind dates. A connection forms between the unhappy pair, who soon find themselves falling in love.More Last Chance Harvey- #48 of 55 onThe Best Movies About Falling in Love Late in Life, Ranked
- #82 of 87 onThe 80+ Best Father-Daughter Movies
- #77 of 83 onThe 80+ Best PG-13 Indie Movies
24Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary BuseyA career criminal, Max Dembo (Dustin Hoffman) is determined to go straight after his latest stint in prison. He takes a mindless job in a cannery, patiently endures the abuse of his pompous parole officer, Earl (M. Emmet Walsh), and begins a romance with a sympathetic girl from the employment office, Jenny (Theresa Russell). But when Earl erroneously busts Jack for drug abuse, the ex-con cracks, assaulting Earl and setting off on a reckless crime spree.
25Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie ChanIn the animated comedy Kung Fu Panda, Po the Panda (voiced by Jack Black) finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior, despite his lack of fitness and martial arts skills. Trained by Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), Po prepares to face Tai Lung (Ian McShane), a formidable villain. With an ensemble voice cast including Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan, this movie combines humor, action, and a heartwarming story. Kung Fu Panda won the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature in 2008 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.More Kung Fu Panda- #394 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #28 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #431 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
26Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. JacksonWhen psychologist Norman Goodman (Dustin Hoffman) wrote a report for the government on how to deal with extraterrestrial life forces, he didn't expect his recommendations to be used. Now that a secret government agency is investigating what may be an alien spaceship that has been discovered partially buried on the floor of the Pacific Ocean, Norman finds that the plan he outlined is being put into effect and that the team he named in his report has been assembled.More Sphere- #94 of 178 onThe 150+ Best Movies With Aliens
- #14 of 20 on20 'Bad' Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Good
- #18 of 31 onThe 31 Scariest Ocean Horror Movies That'll Keep You On Dry Land
27Natalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman, Jason BatemanMagic flows freely through the walls and toys within the Wonder Emporium. But when Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman), the store's 243-year-old proprietor, decides to turn the reins over to his manager Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman), mysterious changes creep over the Emporium. Molly and Henry (Jason Bateman), an accountant, must discover the magic within themselves if they are ever to revive the now-quiet toys.
28Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie ChristieIn the movie Finding Neverland, we delve into the rich imagination of playwright J.M. Barrie (Johnny Depp). Set in London, 1903, this period drama introduces us to Barrie's extraordinary friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. This bond fuels his creativity, leading to the creation of his masterpiece: Peter Pan. The film, a seamless blend of reality and fantasy, won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Notably, Kate Winslet plays Sylvia Llewelyn Davies while Dustin Hoffman portrays Charles Frohman, Barrie's producer. It's a story of inspiration and the power of imagination that refuses to grow old.More Finding Neverland- #723 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #184 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #133 of 168 onThe 165 Best Tearjerker Movies of All Time, Ranked
29Adam Sandler, Method Man, Ellen BarkinA frustrated shoemaker (Adam Sandler) finds a magical sewing machine that allows him to see the world in a new way by stepping into the lives of his customers.- 30Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin HoffmanNow known as the Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black) protects the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. However, a dangerous villain threatens Po's awesome new life with plans to use a secret weapon to wipe out the martial art and conquer China. In order to defeat the new enemy, Po finds he must recall his past and unlock secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he find the strength to vanquish his foe.More Kung Fu Panda 2
- #106 of 447 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
- #78 of 164 onThe Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
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