Brad Pitt isn’t just one of Hollywood’s most handsome leading men, he’s also one of the greatest living actors. The A-list actor known for his looks as well as his talent, has demonstrated he can carry a movie as the star or help hold it together from the sidelines. He always brings something special to his roles and he’s got a catalog of movies that are undeniable classics.

Swipe ahead for the most legendary Brad Pitt performances.

Inglorious Basterds (2009)

Tarantino’s re-imagining of the end of World War 2 is violent, chaotic and anchored by Brad Pitt’s performance as Lieutenant Aldo Raine. Inglorious Basterds is as horrific as it is hilarious thanks to Aldo Raine’s musings and interjections, not to mention his accent attempt in the third act. Brad Pitt helped Tarantino make his masterpiece.

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Interview with the Vampire (1994)

Part period piece drama and part horror thriller with a bit of dark fantasy mixed in, Interview with the Vampire is a blend of genres that works thanks to Pitt’s performance. This is the movie that elevated Brad Pitt from a handsome face to an undeniable movie star. It’s since become a 90’s classic that, just like a vampire, never gets old.

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Snatch (2000)

Snatch is Brad Pitt’s second most popular movie where he’s involved in underground fighting, but don’t let that fool you into believing it can’t stand alone on its own two feet. You might not always be able to understand what Brad’s character is saying, but you’ll always know what he means. Guy Ritchie was at his peak as a filmmaker, but he couldn’t have done it without Pitt.

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Ocean’s 11 (2001)

The ensemble cast of Ocean’s 11 features some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but Brad Pitt still finds a way to shine in the sea of famous faces. This slick, stylish remake is a heist movie that fires on all cylinders with the bright lights of Las Vegas as a glamorous backdrop. One thing is for sure — it’s never a gamble putting Brad Pitt in your movie.

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12 Monkeys (1995)

12 Monkeys is a high-concept sci-fi thriller from the brilliant mind of Terry Gilliam. Brad Pitt co-stars alongside Bruce Willis as an institutionalized activist who plays a crucial role in a viral outbreak that forces humanity underground in the year 2035. You’ll be crazy for Brad Pitt by the time the credits roll.

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Moneyball (2011)

Anyone who says baseball is boring never tried watching Moneyball. Brad Pitt takes a movie about baseball statistics and somehow turns it into a compelling drama that has you on the edge of your seat to see how this true story plays out. It’s a movie about how winning isn’t everything, but it sure is nice if you can make it happen.

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Se7en (1995)

David Fincher’s haunting crime classic is a terrifying mystery with an unforgettable climax. The final few minutes of the film takes everything you loved about Brad Pitt’s performance up until that point and completely flips it on its, for lack of a better word, head. This grimy, gruesome movie helped define the crime genre during the 90’s.

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Fight Club (1999)

More than two decades later, Fight Club is still arguably the best performance Brad Pitt has ever delivered. David Fincher and Brad Pitt team up again to shine a light on the uncomfortable, violent truths lurking just below the surface of modern society. Though the film got mixed reviews upon release, it’s cemented its status as one of the greatest movies of all time.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to a lost era of Los Angeles is carried by Brad Pitt’s charisma as stunt man Cliff Booth. Cliff is so likable that fans are able to forgive and forget the fact that he likely murdered his ex-wife in cold blood. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood finally got Brad Pitt his much-deserved Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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Thelma and Louise (1991)

Ridley Scott’s seminal road movie didn’t just usher in a new wave of 90’s feminism, it also helped launch Brad Pitt to stardom. Despite a limited time on screen, Brad Pitt makes an indelible impression with his charm and devilish good looks. Brad Pitt plays the role of a small-time criminal, but what he really did was steal America’s heart.

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