While Russell Crowe is best known for his roles in Gladiator and L.A. Confidential, his filmography boasts a diverse range of compelling performances.
Many of these films are hits in their own right and show Crowe’s dynamic screen presence.
1990s Films
The Quick and the Dead (1995) This Western, co-starring Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman and Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Sam Raimi, features Crowe as a gunslinger competing in a deadly tournament.
Sharon Stone and Russell Crowe in The Quick and the Dead (Photo/Tri-Star Pictures)
Virtuosity (1995) This sci-fi thriller sees Crowe as SID 6.7, a dangerously intelligent and unpredictable artificial intelligence program given human form. Crowe and Denzel Washington co-starred in this film prior to their roles in American Gangster.
Mystery, Alaska (1999) This sports drama, featuring Crowe as a former hockey star, offers a heartwarming and nostalgic look at the power of community when a small town team takes on the New York Rangers. Burt Reynolds and Hank Arazia co-starred.
The Insider (1999) Crowe starred as a whistleblower in the tobacco industry in this powerful drama co-starring Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer and directed by Michael Mann.
Films in the 2000s
3:10 to Yuma (2007) This remake of the classic Western features Crowe as Ben Wade, a notorious outlaw who must be transported to a prison train. Christian Bale and Ben Foster co-starred.
Body of Lies (2008) This political thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Ridley Scott, features Crowe as a CIA operative entangled in a dangerous game of deception in the Middle East.
State of Play (2009) This political thriller, co-starring Ben Affleck, Robin Wright, Rachel McAdams, and Helen Mirren, sees Crowe as a newspaper investigative reporter looking into a possible murder.
Russell Crowe and Helen Mirren in State of Play (Photo/Universal Pictures)
The Next Three Days (2010) This suspenseful thriller, co-starring Elizabeth Banks and Liam Neeson and directed by Paul Haggis, features Crowe as a professor who plans a daring escape from prison to free his wrongly imprisoned wife.
Broken City (2013) This neo-noir crime drama, co-starring Mark Wahlberg, showcases Crowe as a powerful and potentially corrupt mayor.
The Nice Guys (2016) This neo-noir action-comedy, co-starring Ryan Gosling and Kim Basinger and written and directed by Shane Black, features Crowe as a private investigator with a unique and often unorthodox approach.
The Mummy (2017) This action-adventure reboot starring Tom Cruise, while not a critical darling, showcases Crowe as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, a complex and intriguing villain.
Poker Face (2022) This crime thriller features Crowe as Jake Foley, a tech billionaire hosting a high stake game of poker at his home. Liam Hemsworth and RZA co-starred.
Wrap Up of Russell Crowe Beyond Gladiator
These films demonstrate Crowe’s versatility as an actor, showcasing his ability to inhabit a wide range of characters and deliver compelling performances across various genres.
