The 40+ Best Luke Perry Movies & TV Shows

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With over 200 movie fans casting votes, this list of the best Luke Perry movies and shows are sure to bring back memories for those who grew up in the '90s. As one of the most beloved teen idols of all time, Luke Perry was a household name during his heyday and left an indelible mark on pop culture.

His breakout role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 90210 inspired legions of devoted fans while also launching a career that spanned multiple decades and genres. From romantic comedies to action thrillers, there's no denying that Perry had tremendous range as an actor. Some of his most iconic roles are featured here, including 8 Seconds, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and The Fifth Element.

For those looking for something light-hearted yet thought-provoking or serious but still entertaining, Luke Perry's films have it all. Whether you're seeking out a classic from your childhood or introducing someone new to his work, this list offers something for everyone - so take a look at our picks for the best Luke Perry Movies below. Don't forget to vote up your favorites.

  • 8 Seconds
    1
    Film (1994)
    63 votes
    An ex-bull rider (James Rebhorn) trains his son (Luke Perry), who becomes the world rodeo champion in 1987 Oklahoma.
  • Goodnight For Justice
    2

    Goodnight For Justice

    Film (2011)
    39 votes
    A judge (Luke Perry) travels the Old West to find the outlaw who murdered his family years earlier.
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
    3
    35 votes
    In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy Summers (Kristy Swanson) is your typical cheerleader-turned-vampire hunter. Guided by her mentor Merrick (Donald Sutherland), she fights against Lothos (Rutger Hauer), a powerful and ancient vampire. Alongside her, Pike (Luke Perry), a seemingly average guy, turns out to be an unexpected ally. This genre-bending film, directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, combines horror, comedy, and action in unexpected ways. It's a tale of empowerment and survival in a world where high school and vampires coexist ominously. Despite its supernatural elements, it remains grounded with relatable characters and common dilemmas.
  • Johnson County War
    4

    Johnson County War

    Film
    19 votes
    Johnson County War is a film directed by David S. Cass Sr. released on Aug 24, 2002.
  • Good Intentions
    5
    Short Film
    13 votes
    Caring for her terminally ill husband with no health insurance forces Camille to make a difficult choice. This film is competing in the Shadow and Act Digital Filmmaker Showcase, an online short film competition where viewers vote for their favorite films and the winning filmmakers receive cash prizes. If you like this film, please vote for it here.
  • A Gunfighter's Pledge
    6

    A Gunfighter's Pledge

    Film (2008)
    18 votes
    A lawman (Luke Perry) tries to help a widow (Jaclyn DeSantis) when a ruthless businessman (C. Thomas Howell) wants her to sell her farm.
  • A Fine Step
    7

    A Fine Step

    Film
    16 votes
    A Fine Step is a 2011 film directed by Jonathan Meyers.
  • Invasion
    8
    TV Program
    16 votes
  • A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride is a 2008 television movie starring Joanna García and Luke Perry. The film originally aired in Canada on December 15, 2008, and in the United States on December 20, 2008 on Lifetime.
  • The Final Storm
    10
    15 votes
    The Final Storm is a 2010 apocalyptic thriller film directed by Uwe Boll and written by Canadian screenwriter Tim McGregor.
  • Normal Life
    11
    Film (1996)
    17 votes
    Chris (Luke Perry) and Pam (Ashley Judd) have nothing in common. He's a strait-laced police officer, and she's an unstable drug addict. Still, the two fall in love and quickly marry. But Pam's taste for expensive items nearly drives the couple into bankruptcy. Things are made even worse when Chris loses his job as a cop. Taking up work as a bank security guard, Chris decides to use the skills he learned as a policeman to rob banks, hoping that he can finally have enough money to make Pam happy.
  • Supernova
    12
    Film (2000)
    13 votes
    Supernova is a science fiction thriller that chronicles the high-stakes adventures of a deep space hospital ship and its six member crew. When their vessel, the Nightingale 229, answers an emergency distress signal from a distant galaxy, the crew soon finds itself in danger from the mysterious young man they rescue, the alien artifact he smuggled aboard and the gravitational pull of a giant star about to go supernova -- the most massive explosion in the universe.
  • The Storm
    13
    13 votes
    The Storm is a 2009 Dutch disaster film by Ben Sombogaart.
  • Hanna's Gold
    14

    Hanna's Gold

    Film
    10 votes
  • Riot
    15
    Film
    13 votes
    Riot is a 1997 American television movie starring Luke Perry, Mario Van Peebles, and Lucy Liu. It was written and directed by four writers and directors of four different racial groups prominent in Los Angeles. The title riot is the Los Angeles riots of 1992 that were sparked by the beating of Rodney King, and the subsequent acquittal of the four police officers who beat him.
  • Alice Upside Down
    16
    13 votes
    Alice Upside Down is a film adaptation of the Alice series written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. The film was shot at Bishop DuBourg High School in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Screened in limited cinema in 2007, it was released wide straight-to-DVD on July 29, 2008. In North America, it airs on Starz Kids & Family, but in the early years, it was on demand. In Latin America, the movie was shown on Disney Channel. The film's plot centers on Alice, an 11-year-old girl starting the sixth grade at a new school. This is a coming-of-age story.
  • Angel and the Badman is a 2009 western film directed by Terry Ingram.
  • The Fifth Element
    18
    31 votes
    In The Fifth Element, a science fiction spectacle directed by Luc Besson, former special forces soldier Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) finds himself in the middle of a cosmic struggle. He's entrusted with protecting Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), the fifth element and humanity's last hope against a looming evil. The pair, aided by flamboyant radio host Ruby Rhod (Chris Tucker), embark on a thrilling race against time. Their quest? To gather four elemental stones and prevent the annihilation of life as we know it. Set in a strikingly imagined 23rd century, this film is an action-packed rollercoaster ride with a touch of comedy.
  • Scorchers
    19
    8 votes
    Scorchers is an ensemble drama from 1991 written and directed by David Beaird with a cast of among others Faye Dunaway, James Earl Jones, Denholm Elliott, Leland Crooke and Emily Lloyd. The film is based on the eponymous 1985 stage play by David Beaird which premiered at the Equity Waiver Theater in Los Angeles and had also Leland Crooke in the cast.
  • Dirt
    20
    Film
    8 votes
  • The Sandlot: Heading Home
    21
    11 votes
    A star baseball player is transported back to 1976 when he is hit by a fastball. He is able to relive his boyhood days of playing ball on the sandlot, and has the chance to choose friendship over glory.
  • The Heist
    22
    11 votes
    The Heist is a 2001 heist film produced by Whyte House Productions and Arama Entertainment. It was written and directed by Kurt Voss, and stars Ice-T and Luke Perry. It was released straight-to-DVD on August 14, 2001.
  • Dishdogz
    23
    11 votes
    A coming of age story about a teenager working at an extreme sports camp as a dishwasher and his relationship with the chef, who we come to find out was a skateboarding pioneer back in the day. Set at a fully operational extreme sports camp in Temecula, CA called Point X Camp.
  • The Enemy
    24

    The Enemy

    Film
    7 votes
    The Enemy is a 2001 film directed by Tom Kinninmont.
  • At Home with the Webbers
    25
    7 votes
    Thrilled with the idea of becoming famous, the Webbers -- Gerald (Jeffrey Tambor) and Emma (Rita Taggart) and their children, Miranda (Jennifer Tilly) and Johnny (David Arquette) -- agree to become the subjects of a reality television show. The program is a hit, as viewers obsess over Miranda's social life and psychiatrist Gerald's professional challenges. But, as the pressures of living in public increase every day, the Webbers have second thoughts about the show.
  • Redemption Road
    26
    7 votes
    Black, White and Blues is a 2010 drama film directed by Mario Van Peebles.
  • Indiscreet
    27

    Indiscreet

    Film
    9 votes
    Indiscreet is a thriller TV movie starring Luke Perry and Gloria Reuben.
  • Descent
    28
    TV Program
    9 votes
    Descent is a 2005 original film on the Sci Fi Channel.
  • The Florentine
    29
    Film (1999)
    9 votes
    As the owner of the Florentine -- a working-class bar in an economically depressed town -- Whitey (Michael Madsen) dispenses drinks to a number of troubled locals. Among the regulars there are compulsive gambler Bobby (Chris Penn) and Whitey's sister, Molly (Virginia Madsen), who is preparing to get married when her old flame, Teddy (Tom Sizemore), returns to the area. Whitey and Bobby must contend with a no-nonsense mobster who is squeezing them both for money.
  • Storm
    30
    Film
    6 votes
    Storm is a 1999 American science fiction thriller film starring Luke Perry and Martin Sheen. The story and screenplay were written by Harris Done. The story talks about the secret weather control experiment which goes awry.