01 A passion project he wrote, directed, and starred in.
Edward Norton – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · August 18, 2025
Primal Fear introduced him with an Oscar-nominated debut built entirely on a late twist, and Fight Club, a few years later, gave him one of the most quoted lead roles of the decade.
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02 A sharp, self-satisfied villain in the Knives Out sequel.
03 A gentle, funny supporting role in Wes Anderson's ensemble.
04 A restrained, mysterious lead performance built for a period mystery.
05 A quiet, controlled lead role about the last day before a prison sentence.
06 A meta, self-aware supporting performance that plays into his own reputation.
07 A smaller role, but he fits Wes Anderson's register perfectly.
08 A hard, uncomfortable look at radicalization and its aftermath.
09 An Oscar-nominated debut built entirely around a devastating late twist.
10 A satire so stylish a lot of viewers missed it was a satire at all.
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