The Tree of Life (2011) - 6.8
This Terrence Malick-helmed film takes second bottom spot on this list, but clearly this drama still made the top 10. The Tree of Life is set in Texas, 1956. Jack is the eldest son in his family, and this story follows his innocent childhood all the way into his complicated adult years. There, he tries to reconcile his relationship with his father (Pitt) in a quest of faith and meaning of life. This movie is deep and insightful, and has the wonderful cast of Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, and of course, Brad Pitt.
World War Z (2013) - 7.0
This is definitely a classic Brad Pitt action adventure flick. There's a zombie pandemic, and Gerry Lane (Pitt) must help stop the destruction of armies, governments, and humanity itself. Sure, this is a cliche zombie-apocalyptic-action film, but you know you love it anyway. The visuals are actually pretty stunning, and it's probably one of the better zombie apocalypse films out there. Plus, a 7/10 really isn't bad for this film genre. Plus, Brad Pitt is as badass as ever.
Ad Astra (2019) - 7.0
This is Brad Pitt's newest film, in which he plays Roy McBride, a successful astronaut in a futuristic world. Roy is tasked with searching for his missing father, who has been on a space expedition for years, and his research is threatening the planet. Directed by James Gray, you can also find Ruth Negga and Tommy Lee Jones as Pitt's co-stars. This film gives a very deep and optimistic of humanity in a technology-driven world. Also, the visuals are pretty stunning. Ad Astra is a movie will definitely make you think about humanity itself.
Allied (2016) - 7.1
This is probably the most underrated of all the gems on this list. Taking place in the 1940s, a Canadian intelligence officer (Brad Pitt) and a French Resistance fighter (Marion Cotillard) take on a mission. This period film has romance, action, war, and all the drama you could possibly need. Thanks to its exceptional leads, this flick is beautiful for the era, and tells a pretty interesting story that, for once, isn't based in the United States. Who doesn't love a war drama based in England with a Canadian and a Frenchwoman? Plus, Pitt and Cotillard's chemistry is off the charts.
Megamind (2010) - 7.2
Yes, clearly this is not the suave and charming Brad Pitt you might've expected to see on this list. Nonetheless, this animated family classic scored a pretty impressive 7.2/10. The supervillain, Megamind (Will Ferrell) finally defeats the superhero, Metro Man (Brad Pitt). However, Megamind then loses all meaning to life and has to find a new direction. Other voices include Tiny Fey, Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill, and Justin Theroux. Honestly, this is one of our favorite animated flicks of the decade, and clearly deserves a spot on this list.
Fury (2014) - 7.6
This action war drama is unlike any you might've seen before. Taking place in the second World War, Fury follows a tank commander (Brad Pitt) and his crew as they try to survive through . Directed by David Ayer, this movie is emotional, intense, and full of action. It's not your typical war propaganda flick, and will have you in emotional turmoil the entire time. The cast is absolutely brilliant together, and includes Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, and many more.
Moneyball (2011) - 7.6
This biography sport drama tells the story of Oakland A's general manager, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt). He assembles a baseball team on a small budget, and does so by utilizing computer-generated analysis. With performances that also include Robin Wright, Chris Pratt, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jonah Hill, Moneyball is definitely a sports classic you can't miss. Nominated for 6 Oscars, this movie is one of Brad Pitt's most iconic roles, and we definitely suggest giving it a watch — or a re-watch.
The Big Short (2015) - 7.8
This Best Picture nominee probably has one of the best casts we've ever seen in a movie. The Big Short is a biography-drama follows the story of the mid-2000s housing market crash, and tells the tale from the point of view of a group of investors. Directed by Adam McKay, this movie stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and our wonderful leading man, Brad Pitt. Honestly, each of these characters are unique and brilliant, and the acting is phenomenal. We could never decide our favorite, but we guess this list is pretty biased for Pitt. In case we even need to say more, this movie breaks complicated financial down into layman definitions with the use of particularly noteworthy celebrity cameos, including Margot Robbie.
Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood (2019) - 7.9
Two of the most famous and iconic actors of our generation, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for Quentin Tarantino's ninth film. DiCaprio is a television actor who is quickly losing steam and Pitt is his stunt double trying to keep both their careers alive. Taking place in the optimistic era of 1960s Hollywood, this flick has all the action, incredible acting, behind-the-scenes goodness, and a totally action and crime-filled twist ending. In case we even need to say more, there's also Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, and Al Pacino. Brad Pitt is badass and hilarious, and this is actually probably one of our favorite roles by this versatile actor, which says a lot when you look at all the flicks on this list.
12 Years a Slave (2013) - 8.1
This movie won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture. 12 Years a Slave tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York who is abducted and sold into slavery. The film is definitely difficult to watch, but the story is absolutely devastating and inspiring, and the directing and acting is phenomenal. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Dwight Henry, and Brad Pitt, this movie might just change everything you thought about slavery and this crucial time in the United States. Clearly, the movie deserves the top spot on this list, and Brad Pitt is fantastic in it.
