Jack Nicholson

List Of Jack Nicholson Movies, Listed From Best 2 Worst

Actor, Filmmaker
  • Date of Birth
    1937-04-22
  • Place of Birth
    Neptune City, New Jersey, United States
  • Zodiac Sign
    Taurus
  • Movie Premiere
    The Cry Baby Killer (1958)
  • Must-See Movie
    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
  • Flop Movie
    The Rebel Rousers (1970)

  • All these rankings are determined by analyzing user votes and search trends across the internet.

Best Movies

Ranked Best To Worst

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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1 . One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975

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  • Directed by :
    Miloš Forman
  • Starring :
    Louise Fletcher
    Danny DeVito
  • Awards : Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, BAFTA Award for Best Actor
The Departed
R

2 . The Departed 2006

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The Departed 2006

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  • Role : Frank Costello
  • Directed by :
    Martin Scorsese
  • Starring :
    Vera Farmiga
    Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Awards : MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Villain
The Shining
R

3 . The Shining 1980

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The Shining 1980

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  • Role : Jack Torrance
  • Directed by :
    Stanley Kubrick
  • Starring :
    Shelley Duvall
    Scatman Crothers
Chinatown
R

4 . Chinatown 1974

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Chinatown 1974

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  • Role : J.J. Gittes
  • Directed by :
    Roman Polanski
  • Starring :
    Faye Dunaway
    John Huston
  • Awards : Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, BAFTA Award for Best Actor
As Good as It Gets
PG-13

5 . As Good as It Gets 1997

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As Good as It Gets 1997

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  • Role : Melvin Udall
  • Directed by :
    James L. Brooks
  • Starring :
    Harold Ramis
    Helen Hunt
  • Awards : Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
A Few Good Men
R

6 . A Few Good Men 1992

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A Few Good Men 1992

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  • Role : Col. Nathan R. Jessup
  • Directed by :
    Rob Reiner
  • Starring :
    Christopher Guest
    Tom Cruise
Batman
TV-14

7 . Batman 1989

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Batman 1989

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  • Role : Joker / Jack Napier
  • Directed by :
    Tim Burton
  • Starring :
    Jack Palance
    Kim Basinger
The Last Detail
R

8 . The Last Detail 1973

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The Last Detail 1973

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  • Role : Buddusky
  • Directed by :
    Hal Ashby
  • Starring :
    Carol Kane
    Michael Moriarty
  • Awards : BAFTA Award for Best Actor
Professione: reporter
PG

9 . Professione: reporter 1975

9 .

Professione: reporter 1975

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  • Role : Locke
  • Directed by :
    Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Starring :
    Jenny Runacre
    Steven Berkoff
The Bucket List
PG-13

10 . The Bucket List 2007

10 .

The Bucket List 2007

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  • Role : Edward
  • Directed by :
    Rob Reiner
  • Starring :
    Beverly Todd
    Sean Hayes
Terms of Endearment
PG

11 . Terms of Endearment 1983

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Terms of Endearment 1983

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  • Role : Garrett Breedlove
  • Directed by :
    James L. Brooks
  • Starring :
    John Lithgow
    Jeff Daniels
  • Awards : Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Five Easy Pieces
R

12 . Five Easy Pieces 1970

12 .

Five Easy Pieces 1970

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  • Role : Robert Eroica Dupea
  • Directed by :
    Bob Rafelson
  • Starring :
    Sally Struthers
    Fannie Flagg
Easy Rider
R

13 . Easy Rider 1969

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Easy Rider 1969

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  • Directed by :
    Dennis Hopper
  • Starring :
    Antonio Mendoza
    Peter Fonda
Reds
PG

14 . Reds 1981

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Reds 1981

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  • Role : Eugene O'Neill
  • Directed by :
    Warren Beatty
  • Starring :
    John Ratzenberger
    Paul Sorvino
  • Awards : BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
About Schmidt
R

15 . About Schmidt 2002

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About Schmidt 2002

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  • Role : Warren Schmidt
  • Directed by :
    Alexander Payne
  • Starring :
    Len Cariou
    Dermot Mulroney
  • Awards : Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Broadcast News
R

16 . Broadcast News 1987

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Broadcast News 1987

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  • Directed by :
    James L. Brooks
  • Starring :
    Albert Brooks
    Lois Chiles
Carnal Knowledge
R

17 . Carnal Knowledge 1971

17 .

Carnal Knowledge 1971

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  • Role : Jonathan
  • Directed by :
    Mike Nichols
  • Starring :
    Candice Bergen
    Ann-Margret
 The Pledge
R

18 . The Pledge 2001

18 .

The Pledge 2001

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  • Directed by :
    Sean Penn
  • Starring :
    Helen Mirren
    Benicio Del Toro
Something's Gotta Give
PG-13

19 . Something's Gotta Give 2003

19 .

Something's Gotta Give 2003

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  • Role : Harry Sanborn
  • Directed by :
    Nancy Meyers
  • Starring :
    Frances McDormand
    Keanu Reeves
Prizzi's Honor
R

20 . Prizzi's Honor 1985

20 .

Prizzi's Honor 1985

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  • Role : Charley Partanna
  • Directed by :
    John Huston
  • Starring :
    Robert Loggia
    Stanley Tucci
  • Awards : Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical


Jack Nicholson Awards

Academy Awards
As Good as It Gets
Best Actor in a Leading Role
1998
Terms of Endearment
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
1984
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Best Actor in a Leading Role
1976
Golden Globe Awards
Chinatown
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
1975
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
1976
Terms of Endearment
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
1984
Prizzi's Honor
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
1986
As Good as It Gets
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
1998
About Schmidt
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
2003
BAFTA Awards
The Last Detail
Best Actor
1975
Chinatown
Best Actor
1975
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Best Actor
1977
Reds
Best Supporting Actor
1983
MTV Movie & TV Awards
The Departed
Best Villain
2007
Grammy Awards
Winner
Best Recording for Children
1988