Brad Pitt's path to rise as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars was far from smooth. Before achieving remarkable success in cinema, he worked as a driver, a furniture mover, and even as a mascot for a restaurant chain, dressed as a giant chicken. From 1987 to 1994, he played minor roles, but everything changed with the film Interview with the Vampire. Since then, he has been recognized as one of the most attractive stars, won two Oscars, and starred in numerous highly acclaimed films. We've included the best of them in our collection.
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- Fight club
- Se7en
- Inglourious Basterds
- Snatch
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- The Big Short
- Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
- Fury
- Moneyball
- Babel
Fight Club
IMDb: 8.8/10
1999, Drama
USA, R
Director: David Fincher
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf
Fight Club tells a story of an insurance company employee tired of his dull, monotonous life. This situation may seem familiar to many, but this case is unique. One day, he meets Tyler Durden, a charismatic soap salesman with a twisted philosophy. According to Tyler, self-improvement is for the weak, while the strong embrace self-destruction. Over time, the protagonist and Tyler become friends, spending their days in endless fights. Together, they establish a secret Fight Club, which quickly gains incredible popularity.
Se7en
IMDb: 8.6/10
1995, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
USA, R
Director: David Fincher
Top Cast: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey
Two police detectives, the seasoned Somerset and the young, ambitious Mills, are on the trail of a killer with a twisted imagination. Each murder he commits represents a different deadly sin. Seven sins lead to seven crimes. Which one will be the last? You need to be mentally prepared for such a climax.
Inglourious Basterds
IMDb: 8.4/10
2009, Adventure, Drama, War
USA, Germany, R
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth
Inglourious Basterds follows a band of Jewish-American soldiers on a mission to terrorize the Nazis in occupied France. While they may not be the most strategic, they are highly effective at instilling fear in the Nazis. Their methods are chilling — they brutally kill and scalp German soldiers.
Snatch
IMDb: 8.2/10
2000, Comedy, Crime
UK, USA, R
Director: Guy Ritchie
Top Cast: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham
In his trademark style, Guy Ritchie has created a veritable whirlwind of madness in “Snatch”. The story gets tangled with each new scene: underground boxing matches, a funny bulldog, a missing diamond, bumbling agents and an eccentric mafia boss – all this is woven into an incredible cocktail of black humour, crime drama and action. The film is a real kaleidoscope of vivid characters and unexpected plot twists that will not let you get bored for a minute.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
IMDb: 7.8/10
2008, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: David Fincher
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton
This is an extraordinary story about a man who lived his life in reverse. Born as an 80-year-old, he grew progressively younger throughout his life. It takes a closer look at the life of this unusual character, the relationships he formed, and the moments that defined his unique path.
The Big Short
IMDb: 7.8/10
2015, Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
USA, R
Director: Adam McKay
Top Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
The Big Short is a movie inspired by real-life events. Several brilliant forecasters independently predicted the global economic crisis of 2008 before whispers about it began circulating in the darkest corners of Wall Street. These fortunate few didn’t broadcast their grim predictions — they found a way to profit from them instead.
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
IMDb: 7.6/10
2019, Comedy, Drama
USA, R
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Top Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
Rick Dalton used to be a well-known actor, a star for whom all of Hollywood’s red carpets were rolled out. Alongside him was his stunt double and best friend, Cliff Booth, who struggled to recover his once-great reputation. But time marches on, and everything changes — including the film industry. As silent films give way to sound, Rick and his stunt double find themselves no longer in demand.
Fury
IMDb: 7.6/10
2014, Action, Drama, War
USA, R
Director: David Ayer
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman
April 1945. Victory is near, but that doesn’t mean the Allied forces have stopped suffering heavy losses. Death awaits nearly everyone. Tank commander Wardaddy is no exception. He’s fought Nazis in Africa and Europe, always with one goal: to survive the war and keep his men alive. His plan nearly falls apart when rookie Norman Ellison, who has never fought before, joins the crew. Their chances of survival grow even slimmer when the crew of Fury is sent on a deadly suicide mission.
Moneyball
IMDb: 7.6/10
2011, Biography, Drama, Sport
USA, PG-13
Director: Bennett Miller
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill
In the centre of the plot of the film “Moneyball” – charismatic and determined Billy Beane, who, faced with financial difficulties, decides to go against the system. Using unconventional methods and statistical data, he assembles a team of players no one wanted to take and proves that even with limited resources it is possible to achieve outstanding results. The film is not only a story about sports, but also a drama about a man who, despite all the obstacles, goes for his goal.
Babel
IMDb: 7.5/10
2006, Drama
USA, R
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Top Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal
Babel unfolds across Morocco, Mexico, and Japan. At the heart of the story is the tragedy of Richard and Susan, a couple whose lives are forever changed when Susan becomes the victim of a stray bullet fired by two local boys at a tourist bus in Morocco. Meanwhile, their two children, left in the care of their Mexican nanny, accompany her to Mexico for her son's wedding — a journey that proves to be fraught with challenges. In Tokyo, a deaf girl named Chieko acts out, clashes with her father, and vents her frustrations on those around her in various ways.
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