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Nicolas Cage's Top 15 Film Roles

by Carter Dec 23,2025

He has been praised, celebrated, ridiculed, and criticized, but through it all, Oscar winner Nicolas Cage has consistently given his all—pouring heart and soul into every role he's taken. Sometimes his daring creative risks have led him straight into meme territory, yet there’s no denying the raw, explosive talent Cage brings to the screen.

From beloved romantic comedies and emotionally devastating dramas to some of the most iconic action blockbusters of the 1990s, Cage’s résumé is so packed that we expanded this “Best Of” list to 15 entries instead of the usual top 10. He has collaborated with acclaimed directors such as David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Michael Bay, Ridley Scott, and his own uncle, Francis Ford Coppola, delivering some of the most unforgettable performances in cinema. (And speaking of unforgettable, don’t miss the 40 greatest Nicolas Cage moments curated by a superfan who’s seen every Cage film.)

Over his four decades onscreen, he has mastered every genre—whether he’s rescuing San Francisco from a deadly chemical attack, embarking on a dangerous bender in Las Vegas, or even playing a version of himself in a self-referential adventure about his own career. Here are our picks for the best Nicolas Cage movies of all time.

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