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Top 10 Samuel L. Jackson Movies

We wouldn’t be overstating it to say that Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood. With his striking looks, charisma, and deep voice, he has become a legend in global cinema, with a career spanning several decades. We’ve compiled a list of the ten best Samuel L. Jackson films that are sure to appeal to any movie enthusiast.

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Pulp Fiction

IMDb: 8.9/10

1994, Crime, Drama

USA, R

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Top Cast: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson

The iconic film by Quentin Tarantino stuns with its action and thought-provoking dialogues. Two gangsters, Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), ponder the meaning of existence during brief breaks from collecting debts for their boss. The storyline is divided into several parts: in the first, Vincent spends an unforgettable evening with Marcellus’s wife, Mia; in the second, Marcellus hires boxer Butch Coolidge to serve his interests; and in the third, the partners find themselves in serious trouble.

Pulp Fiction

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

IMDb: 8.5/10

2020, Drama

USA, TV Special

Director: Thomas Schlamme

Top Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote is not a full-fledged movie but a special episode of the series The West Wing. It is also not a new episode, but a theatrical production based on the events of one of the episodes from the show’s third season. This special episode was released with a single goal: to encourage citizens to vote in the elections.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

IMDb: 7.8/10

2022, Drama

USA, TV-MA

Director: Ramin Bahrani, Debbie Allen

Top Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

“Ptolemy Grey” is living a life many fear. At 90 years old, he has been forgotten by both family and friends. To make matters worse, he doesn’t even have a guardian to take care of him. One day, the elderly man meets Robin, a teenage orphan who ends up caring for him. The fortunate coincidences don’t stop there. Later, Grey is offered an experimental treatment that could temporarily restore his lost memories. Ptolemy immediately agrees, hoping to investigate the mysterious death of his nephew.

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

The Hateful Eight

IMDb: 7.8/10

2015, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Western

USA, R

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Top Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh

The Hateful Eight takes us to post-Civil War America. The brutal and bloodthirsty John Ruth is escorting a prisoner. Along the long journey, two other travelers join them. Due to an unexpected snowstorm, they are forced to find shelter. They take refuge in a haberdashery, where a general, a Mexican, and a cowboy are already present. However, one of them is not who they claims to be.

The Hateful Eight

Kingsman: The Secret Service

IMDb: 7.7/10

2014, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller

UK, USA, R

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Top Cast: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson

Eggsy is highly intelligent and has strong nerves, proven by his successful service in the Marine Corps. With such qualities, he could have achieved a lot, but he chose a different path and became a petty criminal. Fate brings him together with Harry Hart, an agent of a secret independent organization. The agent offers Eggsy a chance to train and become a new member of their team. In this film, Samuel L. Jackson plays an eccentric billionaire and the main antagonist.

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

IMDb: 7.7/10

2014, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

USA, PG-13

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Top Cast: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson

Captain America achieves the impossible — he brings together a team of superheroes. Just as the Avengers manage to unite, Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, needs their help. Moreover, events are unfolding that threaten a global catastrophe.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Die Hard with a Vengeance

IMDb: 7.6/10

1995, Action, Adventure, Thriller

USA, R

Director: John McTiernan

Top Cast: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson

In the heart of New York City, a bomb explodes. It was set off by a terrorist who neither demands money nor makes political statements. His sole aim is to play a game with former police officer John McClane. Moreover, he has already prepared another bomb. The character played by Samuel L. Jackson is Zeus Carver, an electronics store owner from Harlem who is accidentally drawn into this dangerous game.

Die Hard with a Vengeance

Jackie Brown

IMDb: 7.5/10

1997, Crime, Drama, Thriller

USA, R

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Top Cast: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster

Jackie Brown lives a double life. While working as a flight attendant, she smuggles cash for an arms dealer, played by Samuel L. Jackson. Everything was going smoothly until she was arrested by federal agents. The price of freedom is high — Jackie will have to reveal details about the dealer. Used to taking risks, Jackie makes another bold move, aiming to pocket half a million dollars and rid herself of her troublesome boss.

Jackie Brown

A Time to Kill

IMDb: 7.5/10

1996, Crime, Drama, Thriller

USA, R

Director: Joel Schumacher

Top Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson

The entire state of Mississippi is shocked by a high-profile court case. A criminal brutally assaulted a 10-year-old girl. Her father (Samuel L. Jackson) guns down those who hurt his daughter. For this act of vengeance, he faces the gas chamber. A young and ambitious lawyer, Jake Brigance, decides to defend the grieving father in court. Brigance has never lost a case in his career. Will he be able to secure a verdict of innocence this time?

A Time to Kill

Fresh

IMDb: 7.5/10

1994, Crime, Drama, Thriller

USA, France, R

Director: Boaz Yakin

Top Cast: Sean Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson

This is a dark crime drama about a clever 12-year-old boy nicknamed Fresh. At such a young age, he was forced to work as a drug courier for local crime bosses to support his family. Fortunately, he manages to break out of the vicious cycle of crime, drugs, violence, and poverty. However, to do so, he had to betray and outsmart everyone who stood in his way. Samuel L. Jackson played the role of Fresh’s father.

Fresh

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