Where there’s a Willis, there’s a way. A way to make it from TV sitcom star to eternal everyman action movie hero (Die Hard). A way to make a talking baby movie work (Look Who’s Talking) to the tune of $300 million at the box office in the ’80s. And a way to throw it all away with misfires like Bonfire of the Vanities and Hudson Hawk. And a way to get it all back again by kickstarting the ’90s indie boom with Pulp Fiction.

Since then, Bruce has continued to have a wild career, with the occasional crucial movie released at the exact right time to freshen up his image, whether in epic blockbusters (Armageddon), muted horror (The Sixth Sense), twee comedy (Moonrise Kingdom), or sci-fi cult classics (Looper). Recent highlights include Glass, the surprise finale to M. Night Shyamalan’s trilogy that started with Unbreakable and Glass, and Edward Norton passion project Motherless Brooklyn.

See List of the Top 10 Best Movie by Bruce Willis

1. Die Hard (1988)

A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

> Die Hard

2. Looper (2012)

In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

> Looper

3. Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down — which might not be such a bad thing.

> Moonrise Kingdom

4. The Sixth Sense (1999)

Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. In turn, Cole helps Malcolm reconcile with his estranged wife.

> The Sixth Sense

5. Nobody's Fool (1994)

A stubborn man past his prime reflects on his life of strict independence and seeks more from himself.

> Nobody's Fool

6. 12 Monkeys (1995)

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.

> 12 Monkeys

7. Sin City (2005)

An exploration of the dark and miserable Basin City and three of its residents, all of whom are caught up in violent corruption.

> Sin City

8. Red (2010)

When his peaceful life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former black-ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last-ditch effort to survive and uncover his assailants.

> Red

9. Bandits (2001)

Two bank robbers fall in love with the girl they've kidnapped.

> Bandits

10. Lucky Number Slevin (2006)

A case of mistaken identity lands Slevin into the middle of a war being plotted by two of the city's rival crime bosses. Under constant surveillance by Detective Brikowski and assassin Goodkat, he must get them before they get him.

> Lucky Number Slevin

Bruce Willis carved a unique path in Hollywood, blending rugged charisma with a world-weary vulnerability that audiences instantly connected with. The films highlighted in this list represent the pinnacle of his career, showcasing why he became one of the industry's most bankable stars. From the sardonic, perpetually unlucky hero John McClane in the Die Hard franchise to the quiet, haunted performances in The Sixth Sense and Pulp Fiction, Willis mastered the art of playing the reluctant savior. He possessed an uncanny ability to anchor sprawling blockbusters with a grounded, human core. His best movies are more than just action vehicles; they are cornerstones of modern cinema, marked by his distinct blend of grit, humor, and a simple white tank top.