Best Performances by Jack Nicholson [Top Movies Ranked]
Best Performances by Jack Nicholson [Top Movies Ranked]
Jack Nicholson hasn't appeared in a movie since 2010's How Do You Know, but the now 88-year-old has more than earned his retirement because he's one of the greatest and most famous actors of all time. The legendary actor starred in classic films like Easy Rider, The Shining, A Few Good Men, and countless more, while also winning three Oscars and six Golden Globes for his talent.
Checkout the top movies featuring Jack Nicholson
1. One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (1975)
In the Fall of 1963, a Korean War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse.
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2. The Shining (1980)
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
3. The Bucket List (2007)
Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.
4. Anger Management (2003)
Dave Buznik is a businessman who is wrongly sentenced to an anger management program, where he meets an aggressive instructor.
5. The Departed (2006)
An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
6. About Schmidt (2002)
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
7. Batman (1989)
The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.
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8. Somethings Gotta Give (2003)
Harry Sanborn is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin, his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin's mother Erica. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
9. A Few Good Men (1992)
A military lawyer intends to prove that two US Marines charged with murdering a fellow Marine were only following their base commander's orders.
10. How Do You Know (2010)
After being cut from the U.S.A. softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.
Jack Nicholson's career is defined by an unparalleled on-screen magnetism and a fearless embrace of challenging, often volatile, roles. The movies on this list capture his singular legacy, showcasing a masterful ability to portray the rebellious spirit, the captivating villain, and the deeply flawed everyman. From the rebellious spirit of R.P. McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to the cynical despair of J.J. Gittes in Chinatown and the unforgettable madness of Jack Torrance in The Shining, Nicholson never played it safe. With a signature wicked grin and an intensity that demanded attention, he didn't just star in films—he redefined them. His three Academy Awards stand as a clear testament to his status: one of cinema's most magnetic, unpredictable, and enduring icons