The film career of Hollywood's kindest actor began in the 1990s with roles in Dangerous Liaisons, Sweet November, and Point Break. Later, his filmography expanded to include more action movies. But fame truly came to Keanu Reeves with the first installment of The Matrix. Since then, the actor has often appeared in films with complex meanings. If you enjoy mind-bending plots, this collection of Keanu Reeves' best movies is sure to impress you.
Content
- The Matrix
- John Wick
- Point Break
- Speed
- Constantine
- Street Kings
- 47 Ronin
- Man of Tai Chi
- Chain Reaction
- The Lake House
The Matrix
IMDb: 8.7/10
1999, Action, Sci-Fi
USA, Australia, R
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
Thomas Anderson has no reason to complain about a boring life — he doesn’t have time for boredom. His life is split into two parts: by day, he works in an office and gets scolded by his boss, while by night, he takes on the role of a hacker named Neo, delving into the most hidden corners of the internet. In one of these “corners,” he uncovers a terrifying truth about reality, and his world is turned upside down.
John Wick
IMDb: 7.4/10
2014, Action, Crime, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Chad Stahelski
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
John Wick is an average American, remarkable for his exceptional modesty. After all, no one knows he was once the best hitman. And as often happens, the past rarely leaves us without a trace. His beloved 1969 Mustang is stolen by the son of a crime syndicate leader, who also kills Wick's dog, Daisy, in the process. Now, John Wick has no reason not to return to his old ways.
Point Break
IMDb: 7.3/10
1991, Action, Crime, Thriller
Japan, USA, R
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Top Cast: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey
The film “Point Break” tells the story of a confrontation between an FBI agent and a mysterious gang of surfers who commit daring bank robberies. John Utah, an experienced agent, goes undercover to track down the criminals. However, the deeper he delves into the world of surfing, the more he realises that these men are not just criminals, but idealists who defy the system. This film is not just a chase, it is a collision of two worlds: the world of law and the world of freedom.
Speed
IMDb: 7.3/10
1994, Action, Adventure, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Jan de Bont
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock
A regular city bus is rigged with a remote-controlled bomb. Disaster is inevitable if the bus’s speed drops below 80 km/h. The explosive device activates as soon as the bus hits the highway and gains speed. Now, it’s a speeding bomb with hostages held captive by ruthless terrorists. Among the passengers is a special agent who takes control of the bus, determined to find a way to save everyone on board.
Constantine
IMDb: 7.0/10
2005, Action, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
USA, Germany, R
Director: Francis Lawrence
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou
The film plunges the viewer into a dark world where angels and demons are engaged in an ongoing battle for the souls of people. John Constantine, tired of his gift of seeing the beyond, tries to commit suicide, but fate has prepared a different role for him. Now he is a jaded detective forced to balance between two worlds. His mission is to protect humanity from dark forces, but the price of this service is too high.
Street Kings
IMDb: 6.8/10
2008, Action, Crime, Thriller
USA, R
Director: David Ayer
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie
In “Street Kings”, Keanu Reeves plays a desperate cop who finds himself at the centre of a corruption scandal. After the death of his wife, all the evidence points to him. Ludlow, fighting for his name and life, plunges into the dangerous world of street gangs and corrupt cops. The film is a tense detective story, where every twist and turn of the plot can be deadly.
47 Ronin
IMDb: 6.2/10
2013, Action, Drama, Fantasy
USA, UK, Japan, Hungary, PG-13
Director: Carl Rinsch
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki
In the epic fantasy “47 Ronin” the story of the legendary samurai takes on a new meaning. At the centre of the story is an unusual hero, a half-breed who, having become one of the 47 ronin, finds not only a new family, but also a purpose. His past is shrouded in mystery and his heart is broken by a forbidden love. Together with other warriors, he challenges the powerful forces of evil to avenge his liege lord and protect all he holds dear.
Man of Tai Chi
IMDb: 6.0/10
2013, Action, Drama
USA, China, Hong Kong, R
Director: Keanu Reeves
Top Cast: Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok
Like many other Keanu Reeves characters, Chen Lin-Hu leads a double life. By day, the young man nicknamed Tiger works as a courier, but afterward, he hones his Tai Chi skills to perfection. Meanwhile, Donaka Mark opens an underground fight club in Beijing and is willing to do whatever it takes to recruit Tiger to his team.
Chain Reaction
IMDb: 5.7/10
1996, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
USA, PG-13
Director: Andrew Davis
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz
In the near future, Earth is suffocating from the effects of an ecological disaster. Yet humanity refuses to give up — a group of researchers has developed technology to extract hydrogen from water, which can be used as a source of energy. Hope for the future emerges, but the research documents are stolen, and the professor dies in an apparent accident. The police suspect the young scientists in the group, but who is really behind it all?
The Lake House
IMDb: 6.8/10
2006, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
USA, South Korea, PG
Director: Alejandro Agresti
Top Cast: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer
After a breakup, Kate Forster leaves a letter in the mailbox for the next occupants of her previous home. Alex Wyler, the new tenant and son of the house's architect, reads the letter but finds that the described events don’t match reality. The two begin a years-long correspondence and realize they are living in different times, with the mailbox serving as the bridge that connects them.
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