40 Movies Exploring Human Experience Through Brad Pitt's Roles

Thelma & Louise

1991 • 130 min • Budget $16M • Box office $45M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Thelma and Louise, two close friends, decide to break free from their everyday lives with a weekend road trip. The journey starts with fun and laughter, but unexpectedly turns when they become fugitives. While on the run, Thelma and Louise…

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Contact

1992 • 30 min

During a desert war, an American soldier and an Arab soldier find themselves facing each other, both intent on killing the other. However, they realize that the only way to survive is to put down their weapons and work together.

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Babel

2006 • 143 min • Budget $25M • Box office $135M

Drama

While on vacation in the Moroccan desert, a married couple experiences a devastating tragedy. This event sets off a chain of interconnected stories involving four distinct families.

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Troy

2004 • 163 min • Budget $175M • Box office $497M

War, Action, History

In 1250 B.C., during the late Bronze Age, tensions rise between two developing nations. Paris, a Trojan prince, persuades Helen, the Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus and travel with him to Troy. When Menelaus discovers his wife's…

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The Dark Side of the Sun

1988 • 101 min

Drama, Romance

A man with a severe skin condition sets out on a journey to find a cure, transforming his life as he travels through different places. He learns more about himself and discovers unexpected freedom and love along the way. The…

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Happy Together

1989 • 102 min • Box office $75K

Comedy, Romance

Christopher, a college freshman aspiring to be a writer, is surprised to be assigned a roommate, Alex, through a dormitory lottery – a situation he's initially unhappy about and wants to change. But as he gets to know Alex, Christopher…

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The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw

2008 • 32 min

This film chronicles the true story of Jesse James, examining the evolution of his legendary reputation during his life and the enduring myths that have grown about him for over a century since his death at the hands of Robert…

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

2005 • 120 min • Budget $110M • Box office $487M

Action, Comedy, Drama

A married couple fights to save their relationship, only to discover a shocking secret: they are both secretly assassins. When their latest missions force them to target each other, their lives and love are put to the ultimate test.

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Kalifornia

1993 • 118 min • Budget $9M • Box office $2M

Thriller, Crime

Two journalists and their friends go on a road trip to investigate the minds of serial killers, visiting the sites of their most infamous crimes. One of the friends hides a dark secret: he is a murderer. As they explore…

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The Favor

1994 • 97 min • Budget $13M • Box office $3M

Comedy, Romance

This comedy-drama follows two old friends whose lives become complicated by a rekindled romance. Disenchanted housewife Kathy encourages her best friend Emily to pursue their former high school sweetheart, Tom, leading to a series of funny and heartfelt events. Emily's…

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Cool World

1992 • 102 min • Budget $30M • Box office $14M

Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Frank Harris accidentally enters Cool World, a bizarre cartoon universe, and time passes. Years later, artist Jack Deebs, obsessed with Cool World’s characters, follows him. Attracted to the captivating Holli Would, Jack’s fascination triggers a series of events threatening both…

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

2007 • 160 min • Budget $30M • Box office $14M

Drama, Western

Jesse James, known as the "fastest gun in the West," attracts a young man named Robert Ford to his outlaw gang. However, Robert becomes envious of James. When Robert and his brother see a chance to kill James, their act…

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Ocean's Eleven

2001 • 116 min • Budget $85M • Box office $450M

Thriller, Crime

Barely 24 hours after being released on parole, charming thief Danny Ocean begins planning his next big heist: a one-night operation to steal over $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. However, Danny jeopardizes his potential reconciliation with his ex-wife,…

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Ocean's Twelve

2004 • 125 min • Budget $110M • Box office $362M

Thriller, Crime

After a massive heist in Las Vegas where they shared $160 million, the members of Danny Ocean's crew have attempted to leave their criminal past behind and start new lives. However, their efforts are complicated when casino owner Terry Benedict…

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A River Runs Through It

1992 • 123 min • Budget $12M • Box office $43M

Drama, Family

In rural Montana, the film explores the lives of Paul and Norman Maclean, two brothers united by family and a love of fly fishing. Raised by a minister, their childhood is spent fishing in the area's clear waters. As they…

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Voyage of Time: Life's Journey

2017 • 90 min

Documentary, Drama, History

This film is a sweeping exploration of the universe, charting its history from beginning to end. It examines everything that led to the world we know today: the interplay of science and spirituality, the cycles of life and death, and…

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Cutting Class

1989 • 91 min

Horror, Comedy, Crime

Paula Carson, a high school student, is torn between Dwight, a rebellious young man, and Brian, a recently released patient from a mental hospital who was committed after his father's death. As tensions increase, Paula struggles with this complicated love…

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Fight Club

1999 • 139 min • Budget $63M • Box office $100M

Drama, Thriller

The film follows two unlikely partners: a man plagued by insomnia and a charismatic soap salesman. Exploring the complexities of human nature, they develop a unique therapy involving intense physical fights to release aggression. This sparks the growth of underground…

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The Normal Heart

2014 • 132 min

Drama

This film chronicles the beginning of the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City. It presents a direct examination of the country's attitudes toward sex as gay activists and medical professionals work together to reveal the reality of the growing…

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Se7en

1995 • 127 min • Budget $33M • Box office $327M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Two homicide detectives hunt a terrifying serial killer who stages his murders to reflect the seven deadly sins. Detective Sommerset studies the sins to understand the killer's motives, but his younger partner Mills questions his methods while grappling with the…

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Too Young to Die

1990 • 92 min

Crime, Drama, TV Movie

This realistic story follows a 15-year-old who has suffered severe abuse. He becomes involved in a difficult legal fight after being accused of murder, a crime punishable by death. The film examines the complexities of childhood trauma and how it…

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Meet Joe Black

1998 • 178 min • Budget $90M • Box office $142M

Fantasy, Drama, Romance

William Parrish, a successful media executive and loving father, is getting ready for his 65th birthday. But his milestone birthday takes an unexpected turn when Death appears as a man named Joe Black. At first, William thinks Joe is a…

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Ocean's Thirteen

2007 • 122 min • Budget $85M • Box office $311M

Crime, Thriller

Danny Ocean and his crew return with a mission driven by revenge. After casino owner Willy Bank betrays Reuben Tishkoff, resulting in a heart attack, Danny vows to dismantle Bank's empire. He's determined to take down Bank and everything he…

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Killing Them Softly

2012 • 97 min • Budget $15M • Box office $37M

Crime, Thriller

Jackie Cogan is a hired muscle tasked with restoring stability after three inexperienced criminals disrupt a Mafia-protected card game, triggering a breakdown of the city's criminal underworld.

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Fury

2014 • 135 min • Budget $68M • Box office $211M

War, Drama, Action

April 1945. With the war in Europe nearing its end, Sergeant Wardaddy leads his five-man tank crew on a dangerous mission deep behind enemy lines. Facing overwhelming numbers and firepower, and with a new, inexperienced soldier joining them, Wardaddy and…

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2008 • 166 min • Budget $150M • Box office $335M

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Benjamin Button is born old in a New Orleans nursing home and ages backward. Twelve years later, he meets Daisy, a young girl who remains a presence in his life as she matures into a dancer. Throughout his unusual life,…

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Twelve Monkeys

1995 • 129 min • Budget $29M • Box office $168M

Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Investigative journalist Chris Morris fearlessly examines Britain's most troubling issues, revealing societal problems with sharp detail. The documentary series confronts difficult subjects like animal cruelty, drug abuse, sex scandals, and political corruption. In a notable 2001 episode, Morris tackles the…

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Across the Tracks

1991 • 100 min

Drama

This coming-of-age drama follows Billy as he starts over after returning from reform school. At his new high school, he runs into his old rival, who doesn’t want to forget their past. Meanwhile, Billy’s friend Louie tries to lure him…

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True Romance

1993 • 121 min • Budget $12M • Box office $12M

Action, Crime, Romance

In a harsh city, Clarence unexpectedly marries Alabama, a woman working in sex work. Together, they discover a supply of cocaine and decide to sell it in Hollywood, hoping for a better life. But the original owners of the cocaine…

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Seven Years in Tibet

1997 • 136 min • Budget $70M • Box office $131M

Adventure, Drama, History

During World War II, Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer travels to the Himalayas in 1939 seeking adventure. His plans change drastically when war breaks out and he is captured. While imprisoned, Harrer encounters the young Dalai Lama in Tibet. The Dalai…

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Johnny Suede

1991 • 97 min • Budget $500K • Box office $90K

Comedy, Romance

This is a story about a talented young musician struggling financially, whose love for Ricky Nelson's music inspires them. They admire Nelson's talent and see him as someone to look up to, hoping to achieve a similar impact with their…

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Allied

2016 • 124 min • Budget $106M • Box office $119M

Action, Drama, War

In 1942, a British intelligence officer in North Africa meets a woman working with the French Resistance on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. They are reunited in London, where the demands of wartime put their connection to the test.

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Inglourious Basterds

2009 • 153 min • Budget $70M • Box office $321M

Drama, Thriller, War

During World War II in Nazi-occupied France, a unit of Jewish-American soldiers called "The Basterds" is tasked with spreading terror within the Third Reich through brutal acts of violence against Nazis. Led by Lieutenant Aldo Raine, The Basterds encounter a…

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Snatch

2000 • 103 min • Budget $100M • Box office $83M

Crime, Comedy

A group of unlikely players – shady boxing promoters, dangerous bookmakers, a Russian gangster, inept amateur thieves, and seemingly Jewish jewelers – all compete to find a valuable diamond that has been stolen.

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His Way

2011 • 87 min

This film explores the career of legendary movie producer Jerry Weintraub, examining his work in the film industry, his relationships with political figures, and his personal life. The film includes interviews with those who knew him – friends, family, and…

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Sinbad and the Cyclops Island

2003 • 8 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Animation

While resting on a remote island, Marina, Sinbad, and his crew discover they are not alone.

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Legends of the Fall

1994 • 133 min • Budget $30M • Box office $160M

Drama, Western, Romance

In early 20th-century Montana, Colonel William Ludlow lives on a vast ranch with his three sons: Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel, in the wild landscape. Their close loyalty is built on shared experiences in the harsh environment. As the boys mature,…

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The Devil's Own

1997 • 107 min • Budget $90M • Box office $140M

Crime, Thriller, Drama

Dr. John Becker is a no-nonsense doctor practicing in the Bronx. He has a tough personality that often makes him seem distant, but he's fiercely dedicated to his patients and always does what he can to help. Navigating a world…

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Two-Fisted Tales

1992 • 91 min

Mr. Rush, a foul-mouthed man using a wheelchair, presents three adventure stories inspired by 1950s EC Comics: "Showdown," "King of the Road," and "Yellow." This film, featuring a cast of well-known actors, was intended to be a new anthology series…

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