50 Greatest Richard Gere Movies Ranked Worst To Best

An anthology comedy directed by Peter Farrelly, Elizabeth Banks, James Gunn, Brett Ratner, and more, 2013's "Movie 43" features the tales of a screenwriter (Dennis Quaid) pitching to a film executive (Greg Kinnear), parents (Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts) recreating high school for their homeschooled children, a tech boss (Richard Gere) with a faulty product, two guys (Johnny Knoxville and Seann William Scott) kidnapping a leprechaun (Gerard Butler), an inspiring coach (Terrence Howard), and multiple bad dates with Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Chris Pratt, Anna Faris, Kieran Culkin, Emma Stone, Jason Sudeikis, Uma Thurman, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, and many more.

With an absolutely star-studded cast, "Movie 43" nevertheless failed to impress, garnering absolutely abysmal reviews. It even failed to impress the cast. The only reason most of them even appeared in the film was because they were hired to film for two days at most. With each actor only making $800 a day, this kept the movie under its $6 million budget.

However, the film took over four years to make, mostly due to waiting for actors to become available. Richard Gere in particular seemed to try and back out, saying that he wouldn't be available for a year, only on four specific dates, and he could only film it in New York. The producers called his bluff and thus Gere appeared in "Movie 43," which makes its way to the very bottom of this list.

As architect Vincent Eastman (Richard Gere) spins out of control into an automobile accident, he flashes back on his life. Specifically, he thinks of his unhappy marriage to the creative director of his architectural firm Sally (Sharon Stone) and his more pleasant affair with journalist Olivia Marshak (Lolita Davidovich). Torn between these two options and with imminent doom speeding towards him, he may not have a choice to make.

Criticized for being overly dramatic, 1994's "Intersection" features Richard Gere in a particularly loathsome role with underwritten parts for his two romantic leads. A remake of the 1970 French film "The Things of Life," this film removes all of the original's subtlety in exchange for flashier moments that wind up taking away from the story instead of adding to it.

If you have to choose between "Intersection" and another Richard Gere movie, you might want to avoid this misguided wreck.

Eduardo Plarr (Richard Gere) is a doctor in a small city in Argentia who soon finds himself involved in a plot to kidnap a US ambassador in exchange for the release of several prisoners, including Plarr's father. The plan is complicated when the alcoholic British consul Charley Fortnum (Michael Caine) is accidentally kidnapped instead. Plarr feels doubly guilty about this as he was having an affair with Fortnum's wife Clara (Elpidia Carrillo) who is now pregnant with his child.

Based on the novel "The Honorary Consul" by Graham Greene, the 1983 drama "Beyond the Limit" manages to include most of the relevant plot points, but lacks the novel's depth and characterization. While Michael Caine was praised for his contribution, Richard Gere was noted as being too leading-man handsome for the part he was playing. The film was also a box office flop, making less than $6 million worldwide.

"Beyond the Limit" seems to be another case of Richard Gere being miscast beyond his own limit.

CIA director Tom Highland (Martin Sheen) calls former operative Paul Shepherdson (Richard Gere) out of retirement to assist rookie FBI agent Ben Geary (Topher Grace) on a murder case involving a Soviet operative only known as Cassius. When Paul seems reluctant to cooperate, Ben begins to suspect that Paul may in fact be Cassius. But when the investigation begins to get more complex, it seems like Ben may have his fair share of secrets as well.

The 2011 thriller "The Double" throws out its biggest twist early in the film and seems to not know where to go from there, leaving the competent cast floundering for something to hold onto. The film was critically trashed for its hastily constructed plotline and unclear motivations, while at the box office it only grossed a little over $4 million against its $13 million dollar budget. Unfortunately, this Richard Gere and Topher Grace double act simply doesn't work.

Erroll Babbage (Richard Gere) is a few weeks away from retiring from his job keeping an eye on registered sex offenders. He is tasked with teaching his replacement Allison Lowry (Claire Danes) while on his own time, he investigates a missing persons case he suspects is related to one of the offenders he monitors. His personal mission begins to take a deadly turn as he drags Lowry into the mystery with him.

Featuring a rare acting performance from Avril Lavigne as an abuse victim, 2007's "The Flock" seems uncertainly put together with confused camerawork, choppy editing, and a barely there performance by Claire Danes. Once again, Richard Gere appears to be the movie's only saving grace, but he's not enough to carry the entire film. With a budget of roughly $35 million, "The Flock" only made a little over $7 million at the box office.

If you're looking for a good Richard Gere movie, flocking to "The Flock" might be a bad idea.[””mk

In 2000's "Autumn in New York," aging womanizer Will Keane (Richard Gere) begins dating Charlotte Fielding (Winona Ryder), a woman half his age. Initially intending nothing serious, Will begins to develop real feelings for her, only to discover she has a rare heart condition that gives her less than a year to live. After a lifetime of flings, will he be able to hold onto the one woman with which he's fallen in love?

This romantic tearjerker failed to impress critics with its predictable and generic plot beats, as well as its central premise based around a large age gap. However, the romantic nature of the film fared better at the box office, earning over $90 million against its $65 million budget.

Depending on how you feel about the age difference and romantic dramas in general, "Autumn in New York" might be an enjoyable film. But there are certainly better romance options from Richard Gere.

The 2000 comedy "Dr. T & the Women" follows Dallas gynecologist Dr. Sully Travis (Richard Gere) as he interacts with the various women in his life. There's his wife Kate (Farrah Fawcett) who develops a complex that reverts her to a childlike state, his alcoholic sister-in-law Peggy (Laura Dern), his conspiracy theorist daughter Connie (Tara Reid), his cheerleader daughter Dee Dee (Kate Hudson) who is planning on getting married despite secretly having an affair with her maid of honor Marilyn (Liv Tyler), Sully's secretary Carolyn (Shelley Long) who harbors an unrequited crush, and Sully's golf partner Bree Davis (Helen Hunt) with whom he begins having an affair.

This whirlwind of eccentric women circles around a nuanced performance by Richard Gere that grounds this Robert Altman-directed film. While some critics loved the comedic performances, others had issues with the slow initial pace and somewhat bizarre ending. These mixed reactions may have been why the movie didn't quite earn back its $23 million budget. Ask your doctor if "Dr. T & The Women" is right for you. Results may vary.

American Jack Moore (Richard Gere) goes to China on a business trip and soon finds himself framed for murder. Along with his court-appointed attorney Shen Yuelin (Bai Ling), they dive into a suspenseful court trial that could not only prove Jack's innocence, but might expose corruption in the Chinese justice system.

1997's courtroom thriller "Red Corner" can be seen as a more personal film for Richard Gere, who has been a supporter of Tibet human rights and has been openly critical of the Chinese government leading to both a ban from the country itself as well as a ban from the Oscars after mentioning his views while presenting an award in 1993. However, this passion didn't fully translate to an enjoyable film, with many critics finding it unconvincing and bordering on xenophobic, though a lot of praise was aimed at Gere's co-star Bai Ling.

Despite its intentions, "Red Corner" doesn't win the case for the best Richard Gere film.

2009's crime drama "Brooklyn's Finest" follows three police detectives as they encounter tough times on the streets of Brooklyn. Eddie Dugan (Richard Gere) is close to retirement and has found himself stuck training rookies at the end of an unsatisfying career. Tango Butler (Don Cheadle) is an undercover cop who is being forced by FBI Agent Smith (Ellen Barkin) to turn on his friend, Caz Phillips (Wesley Snipes). Sal Procida (Ethan Hawke) has been stealing money from drug raids to pay for his family to move out of their mold-infested house. The three stories begin to weave together as they all struggle to survive.

While critics praised the expert use of tension director Antoine Fuqua brought to the film, as well as the gritty performances on display from the leads, the cliched story beats and stock characters ultimately kept the film from becoming a true classic. However, due to the film's low-budget of $17 million, "Brooklyn's Finest" more than doubled that at the box office. While it may not be his finest performance, "Brooklyn's Finest" still shows what Richard Gere is capable of doing.

In an attempt to better understand his obsessive-compulsive client Diana Baylor (Uma Thurman), psychiatrist Isaac Barr (Richard Gere) agrees to see Diana's sister Heather Evans (Kim Basinger). He soon discovers that Heather is married to a dangerous criminal named Jimmy Evans (Eric Roberts). As Isaac begins to fall in love with Heather, he begins to realize that Heather might be even more dangerous.

The reunion of 1986's "No Mercy" stars Richard Gere and Kim Basinger, 1992's "Final Analysis" fared better than its predecessor, though the critical reviews were somewhat mixed. Some enjoyed the Alfred Hitchcock-inspired thriller aspects, while others saw these inspirations more as a ripoff of better, more suspenseful films. The film's constant twists and turns lead to a stormy lighthouse confrontation that was either viewed as an exciting action-packed finale or an over-the-top contrivance built on an overly-complicated plot.

The final analysis on the film is a little unclear, but a viewing might clear things up one way or the other.

When media consultant Pete St. John (Richard Gere) is asked to join the political campaign for Senate candidate Jerome Cade (J.T. Walsh), Pete begins to investigate Cade's past. This sets off a series of dangerous retaliatory actions by Cade's public relations expert Arnold Billings (Denzel Washington). Pete begins to wonder if his ex-wife Ellen Freeman (Julie Christie) and his former partner Wilfred Buckley (Gene Hackman) left due to his involvement in corruption.

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the 1986 drama "Power" features an impressive cast that elevates the moral dilemmas presented at the beginning of the film. However, the film doesn't seem to hold on to that energy and gets lost in a series of unsatisfying subplots that never fully address the proposed problems. Ultimately, its satirical focus and message get confused and hazy, lessening the impact of the film.

Despite a great performance from Richard Gere and a strong intriguing beginning, "Power" loses its captivating hold the longer it goes on.

Reuniting "Pretty Woman" stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts with director Garry Marshall, 1999's romantic comedy "Runaway Bride" follows New York City journalist "Ike" Graham (Gere) as he travels to Maryland to cover a story about Maggie Carpenter (Roberts), a woman who has become notorious for leaving men at the altar on their wedding day. Chronicling her fourth marriage attempt to sports-obsessed Bob Kelly (Christopher Meloni), Ike gets to know Maggie's friends and family (Joan Cusack, Paul Dooley), her previous fiancés (Donal Logue, Yul Vasquez, Reg Rogers), and most importantly, Maggie herself. Before long, it seems like Ike might be fiancé number five.

While "Runaway Bride" was criticized for having a lackluster script riddled with cliches, critics also couldn't deny the chemistry and warm nostalgia that came along with it. While definitely not as loved as the cast and crew's previous collaboration "Pretty Woman," the film still pulled in over $300 million worldwide against a $70 million budget. Despite its shortcomings, it seems like "Runaway Bride" was still a runaway success.

Driving through West Virginia, journalist John Klein (Richard Gere) winds up hundreds of miles off-course in a town called Point Pleasant. He soon finds himself involved in a mystery surrounding a police officer named Connie Mills (Laura Linney), a local man named Gordon Smallwood (Will Patton) who has been visited by a supernatural entity called Indrid Cold, and various people who have encountered a being known as the Mothman, whose descriptions are oddly similar to drawings John's wife Mary (Debra Messing) made shortly before she died. When John receives a dire warning of his own, he rushes to stop an oncoming bridge disaster.

Loosely based on alleged true events chronicled in the book of the same name by John Keel, 2002's "The Mothman Prophecies" shuffles the events into a more structured narrative, though one which critics claimed was messy and unbelievable. However, where the script may have faltered, the moody direction by Mark Pellington and the paranoid performance by Richard Gere made for a stylistically scary thriller.

Whether you believe the urban legend or not, you can trust the legendary Richard Gere to deliver a phenomenal paranormal experience.

The less violent methods used by rookie New York police detective Bo Lockley (Michael Moriarty) seem to rub his partner Crunch Blackstone (Yaphet Kotto) the wrong way, so Captain D'Angelo (Hector Elizondo) assigns Bo to an unnecessary case tracking down a missing girl, Patty Butler (Susan Blakely). With the help of a shady pimp (Richard Gere) and a legless beggar (Bob Balaban), Bo is able to track Patty down. She's become the girlfriend of notorious heroin dealer Stick Henderson (Tony King). Told to drop the case, Bo goes to rescue her anyway, unaware that Patty is actually an undercover cop trying to take Stick down.

Featuring Richard Gere's debut film role, 1975's "Report to the Commissioner" is a gritty crime drama with plenty of twists, turns, and great performances. However, some critics felt that despite all of this, the film was still too rough around the edges with an overly complex plot and a forced moral message.

Despite his minor role, "Report to the Commissioner" is worth checking out to see where it all began for Richard Gere.

Edward Sumner (Richard Gere) and his wife Connie (Diane Lane) along with their son Charlie (Erik Per Sullivan) seem to have a perfect life, but all of that starts to crumble after Connie has a chance encounter with a stranger named Paul Martel (Olivier Martinez) bumping into him on the street during a windy day. Connie soon finds herself in an adulterous affair with Paul and struggling to keep up the lies. When Edward begins to suspect something is amiss, he hires a private investigator (Dominic Chianese) and learns the truth. Things turn deadly when Edward goes to confront Paul.

Though some critics found 2002's "Unfaithful" unsatisfying, many were impressed by the film's unflinching drama and Diane Lane's ability to portray the subtle and complex emotions needed throughout the film. In fact, Lane's performance earned her both a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for best actress. The film also performed well at the box office, earning over double its $50 million budget.

While an amazing showcase of Diane Lane's abilities, Richard Gere more than holds his own in this erotic thriller.

Upper-class male escort Julian Kay (Richard Gere) finds himself falling in love with a senator's wife, Michelle Stratton (Lauren Hutton) while at the same time trying to clear himself after one of his previous clients (Patricia Carr) winds up murdered. Though he has an alibi, the client he was with (K Callan) refuses to admit to it in order to protect her marriage. With police detective Joe Sunday (Hector Elizondo) breathing down his neck, Julian begins to suspect he was framed by his pimp Leon James (Bill Duke).

Written and directed by Paul Schrader, 1980's "American Gigolo" was a financial success, making more than four times its $5 million budget. Many critics enjoyed the visual aesthetic and slower-paced character study, though some found it to have more style than actual substance. A large part of the stylish flair is due to Giorgio Moroder's impressive score, which was nominated for a Golden Globe. Moroder was also nominated for "Call Me," the theme song he wrote with Blondie's Debbie Harry.

Richard Gere's groundbreaking performance in "American Gigolo" also featured one of the first-ever instances of full-frontal male nudity in a mainstream movie by its lead star.

In 2014's "Time Out of Mind," Richard Gere plays George, an indigent man struggling to survive on the streets of New York City after being kicked out of an apartment he had been camping out in. Along the way, he befriends another homeless man, Dixon (Ben Vereen), and attempts to reconnect with his distant daughter, Maggie (Jena Malone), all while insisting to himself and others that he isn't actually homeless.

Though the film lacks much of a plot, it instead focuses on showing the life of a homeless man with a lack of artifice or sentimentality. It can be hard to watch at times, but critics praised Richard Gere's nuanced and sympathetic performance that hopefully calls attention to a real-world problem that many people face.

With a two-hour film that spends almost all of its runtime focused on the main character, "Time Out of Mind" is not only a fantastic Richard Gere movie, but also one that might change the way you think.

After being presumed dead for over six years, Jack Sommersby (Richard Gere) returns from the American Civil War a changed man. He attempts to reconnect with his wife Laurel (Jodie Foster) who has agreed in Jack's absence to marry another man, Orin Meacham (Bill Pullman). Due to his newfound kind nature, his attempts to save the town from poverty, and his refusal to bow to the local Klansmen's demands, many begin to suspect that he might not be Jack Sommersby after all.

The 1993 romantic period drama "Sommersby" wowed critics and audiences alike with its heartbreaking story and the lead roles played by Gere and Foster. In addition to being a solid romance film, it also manages to tell a captivating mystery story with well-earned twists and turns throughout. It also was a box office smash, earning over $140 million against its $30 million budget. While he may or may not be Jack Sommersby, Richard Gere delivers a wonderful performance either way.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 1984's "The Cotton Club" tells of the interactions between 1930s mobsters and jazz entertainers in a popular Harlem nightclub. Cornetist Dixie Dwyer (Richard Gere) falls in love with Vera Cicero (Diane Lane), the girlfriend of mob boss Dutch Schultz (James Remar). The owner of the Cotton Club, another mob boss named Owney Madden (Bob Hoskins) hires a dancer named Sandman Williams (Gregory Hines), who quickly falls for singer Lila Rose Oliver (Lonette McKee). Soon other criminals (Nicolas Cage, Laurence Fishburne) begin to take an interest in the drama happening at the Cotton Club.

Though it faced many production problems with an ever-increasing budget that eventually blossomed to nearly $60 million and proceeded to earn less than half of that at the box office, "The Cotton Club" went on to become a critical hit praised for its stylized visuals and powerful music. Though its hectic plot did earn some criticism, a 2017 edit of the film finally tied the looser narrative elements together with an additional 25 minutes added to the runtime.

Though the original version of "The Cotton Club" didn't quite hit the mark, the new version is definitely worth seeking out.

The second to last film ever directed by Akira Kurosawa, 1991's "Rhapsody in August" tells the story of the elderly Kane (Sachiko Murase) who lost her husband in the Nagasaki atomic bombing 50 years prior and is still dealing with the fallout. Her nephew Clark (Richard Gere) visits to try and persuade her to come to Hawaii to see her ailing brother, but her distrust of America and her increasingly declining memory keep her trapped in the past.

A movingly beautiful film directed by a cinematic master, "Rhapsody in August" features wonderfully understated performances that lead to an incredibly impactful and unforgettable ending. Focusing on intensely human reactions to incomprehensible violence, the film paints a heartbreaking picture of how some Japanese people managed to weather the storms in times of war and afterward.

A rare foreign-language performance by Richard Gere results in a powerful and moving film that is worth seeking out.

Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) is a New York fixer who makes a connection with Israeli politician Micha Eshel (Lior Ashkenazi). This begins to open doors for Norman as Eshel's political career takes off. Soon Norman is using this newfound leverage to help out Rabbi Blumenthal (Steve Buscemi) and in return using that to help his lawyer nephew Philip Cohen (Michael Sheen) marry his non-Jewish wife. These delicate layers of favors threaten to collapse when Eshel finds himself involved in a scandal and Norman finds his connections no longer wishing to work with him.

The intricately crafted 2016 film "Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer" features an amazingly complex performance by Richard Gere that critics loved. Norman's complicated machinations and terrible upsets evoke a conflicting but interesting set of emotions in the viewer.

For a Richard Gere role that you'll both love and hate, sometimes simultaneously, be sure to view "Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer."

Telling the life story of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, 2007's "I'm Not There" takes an interesting perspective and splits Dylan into six different personalities played by six different actors. There's the poet Arthur Rimbaud (Ben Whishaw), the 11-year-old train-hopper Woody Guthrie (Marcus Carl Franklin), the folk musician turned born again Christian Jack Rollins (Christian Bale), the actor in a conflicted relationship, Robbie Clark (Heath Ledger), the folk musician sell-out Jude Quinn (Cate Blanchett), and famous outlaw Billy the Kid (Richard Gere).

Praised by critics for its unique take on a musical biopic with an abundance of fantastic performances, "I'm Not There" was also nominated for and won several awards, many of which were for Cate Blanchett's electrifying take on the conflicted artist. Her role combined with all the other varied and interesting looks at Bob Dylan builds up to make for a surreal and wonderful film.

Playing the role of Bob Dylan by way of the notorious criminal Billy the Kid, "I'm Not There" is one of Richard Gere's more interesting roles.

When music professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) finds a lost puppy at a train station, he winds up adopting the Akita named Hachi, despite some initial protests from his wife Cate (Joan Allen). Hachi soon begins following Parker to the train station as he leaves for work, then returning to accompany him when he comes back home. After Parker passes away from a stroke, Hachi continues to return to the train station every day, waiting for his owner to return. He is watched after by a nearby hot-dog vendor Jasjeet (Erick Avari), the train station master Carl Boilins (Jason Alexander), and Parker's friend Ken Fujiyoshi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa).

Based on a true story, 2009's "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" is a heartwarming film that won over critics and audiences alike with its simple, but touching story of a dog's unending loyalty to his owner and the people who cared for the dog after his owner's tragic passing. Wonderfully shot with a beautiful score, the film is sure to make even the hardest hearts break at least a little.

While Richard Gere gets the top billing, a fiercely loyal dog steals the show in this amazing family film.

Determined to become a Navy pilot, Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) struggles to make his way through Aviation Officer Candidate School along with his friend Sid Worley (David Keith) under the strict instruction of Sergeant Emil Foley (Louis Gossett Jr.). Warned against dating local girls for fears they will feign pregnancy to trap them, Zack nevertheless finds himself falling for factory worker Paula Pokrifki (Debra Winger).

Critics loved the 1982 romantic drama, praising its well-written characters that develop the plot to an emotionally satisfying conclusion. "An Officer and a Gentleman" earned many Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for its talented cast, ultimately winning both for Louis Gossett Jr. who became the first African-American to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Not only a critical success but a financial one as well, the $7 million film went on to gross nearly $130 million worldwide.

An instant classic, "An Officer and a Gentleman" passes with flying colors as one of the best Richard Gere films.

Shortly after singer Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is arrested for murdering her husband and sister, chorus girl Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) is also arrested for murdering furniture salesman Fred Casely (Dominic West) after he lied to her about being able to help her career. After being recommended by the jail's matron Mama Morton (Queen Latifah), the pair of murderers are both represented by sketchy lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere) who not only helps their cases, but propels them into stardom.

The 2002 musical "Chicago" was a smash hit in nearly every conceivable way. Critics raved about the music, the performances, and the frenetic energy expertly displayed on screen. The film earned thirteen Oscar nominations and won six including Best Supporting Actress for Catherine Zeta-Jones. In addition, it raked in eight Golden Globe nominations and won three including Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Richard Gere. Though it was eventually bested by "Mamma Mia!," at the time "Chicago" was the highest grossing musical of all-time grossing over $300 million worldwide. A fun musical extravaganza, "Chicago" soars to the top of the charts when it comes to Richard Gere films.