Charlie Sheen – 10 Best Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 21, 2026

Charlie Sheen is one of Hollywood’s most recognisable actors, known for an intense screen presence, sharp comic timing and a career spanning war dramas and cult comedies. Platoon follows a young soldier through Vietnam’s moral chaos, Wall Street draws a young stockbroker into greed, Major League assembles a ragtag baseball team built to lose, and Hot Shots! parodies military action films. The Three Musketeers, Young Guns, The Arrival, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Rookie and Money Talks round out the list.

Platoon (1986)

IMDb ★ 8.1 RT 89% Metacritic 92

A young soldier caught between two conflicting sergeants experiences the brutal moral chaos of the Vietnam War.

“I think now, looking back, we did not fight the enemy… we fought ourselves.”

Directed by Oliver Stone · 2h 00m · Rated R

Won 4 Oscars24 wins & 16 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Wall Street (1987)

TMDB ★ 7.2

An ambitious young stockbroker is seduced by the ruthless philosophy of a legendary corporate raider.

“Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.”

Directed by Oliver Stone · 2h 06m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Philo · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Hot Shots! (1991)

TMDB ★ 6.6

A parody of military action films that puts Charlie Sheen in a ridiculous but charming lead.

“I loved you in Wall Street!”

Directed by Jim Abrahams · 1h 25m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Major League (1989)

TMDB ★ 6.9

A deliberately terrible Cleveland Indians roster is assembled to justify relocating the team, until the players decide to win.

“Strike this mother out!”

Directed by David S. Ward · 1h 47m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV · Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex · Buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Three Musketeers (1993)

TMDB ★ 6.4

Charlie Sheen plays Aramis in a swashbuckling adventure alongside a charismatic ensemble.

“All for one, and one for all!”

Directed by Stephen Herek · 1h 45m · Rated PG

Where to watch

Stream: Disney Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Young Guns (1988)

TMDB ★ 6.7

A young Billy the Kid and his fellow ranch hands turn outlaw after their mentor is murdered.

“We’ve got to stick together or we’re dead.”

Directed by Christopher Cain · 1h 47m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, BBC America, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Arrival (1996)

TMDB ★ 6.0

Charlie Sheen plays a radio astronomer who uncovers a global alien conspiracy in this sci-fi thriller.

“They’re already here.”

Directed by David Twohy · 1h 55m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

IMDb ★ 7.8 RT 85% Metacritic 61

Charlie Sheen appears briefly in a memorable police-station scene in this iconic teen comedy.

“I got picked up for possession… of school property.”

Directed by John Hughes · 1h 43m · Rated PG-13

3 wins & 1 nomination

Where to watch

Stream: Apple TV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV · Rent: JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Rookie (1990)

TMDB ★ 5.9

Charlie Sheen plays the younger officer in this buddy cop film, mentored by a veteran as they take down a dangerous car-theft ring.

“You’ve got to learn when to let go.”

Directed by Clint Eastwood · 2h 01m · Rated R

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Money Talks (1997)

TMDB ★ 6.0

A fast-paced action comedy where a hustler gets caught in a dangerous situation involving a gang, with Charlie Sheen in the cast.

“I just wanted my 15 minutes of fame!”

Directed by Brett Ratner · 1h 37m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Howdy Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

Charlie Sheen – 10 Best Movies

Platoon (1986)

Wall Street (1987)

Hot Shots! (1991)

Major League (1989)

The Three Musketeers (1993)

Young Guns (1988)

The Arrival (1996)

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

The Rookie (1990)

Money Talks (1997)

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