There are movie stars, and then there is Brad Pitt. Since he first sashayed onto the screen and stole both the spotlight and Thelma’s heart in 1991, Pitt has navigated the treacherous waters of fame with a rare combination of character-actor grit and leading-man charisma.
Today, on December 18, 2025, the Oscar-winner turns 62—an age that seems almost irrelevant for a man who remains at the peak of his powers, currently dominating the box office with his high-octane racing epic, F1.
Brad Pitt’s 10 Best Movies: A Definitive Ranking
Fight Club (1999)
The role of Tyler Durden remains Pitt’s most iconic cultural contribution. As the chaotic, soap-making anarchist, Pitt weaponized his own “Sexiest Man Alive” image to deliver a performance that was equal parts seductive and terrifying. It is the ultimate cult classic.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Pitt finally took home an acting Oscar for his turn as Cliff Booth, the laid-back, tuna-feeding stuntman. His effortless cool and “chill but dangerous” energy anchored Quentin Tarantino’s love letter to 1960s L.A.
Se7en (1995)
In his first collaboration with David Fincher, Pitt played the impulsive Detective David Mills. The film proved he wasn’t afraid of dark, gritty material, and his “What’s in the box?!” finale remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in thriller history.
Moneyball (2011)
As Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s, Pitt gave a masterclass in restrained, intelligent acting. He took a movie about baseball statistics and turned it into a deeply human story about the fear of failure and the courage to innovate.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Lt. Aldo Raine is perhaps Pitt’s funniest role. With a thick Tennessee accent and a scarred neck, he chewed through Tarantino’s dialogue with glee, leading a band of Jewish-American soldiers on a mission to “collect Nazi scalps.”
12 Monkeys (1995)
This was the film that earned Pitt his first Oscar nomination. Playing the jittery, wild-eyed Jeffrey Goines in a mental institution, he completely shed his heartthrob persona and proved his serious acting chops to any remaining doubters.
Snatch (2000)
Stealing the show in a massive ensemble, Pitt played Mickey O’Neil, a “Pikey” boxer with an accent so thick it was intentionally indecipherable. It remains one of his most beloved comedic performances.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Aging in reverse from an old man to an infant, Pitt’s performance as the titular character was a technical and emotional marvel. It showcased his ability to ground a fantastical, sprawling epic in a quiet, soulful humanity.
Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
As Rusty Ryan, the snack-obsessed right-hand man to George Clooney’s Danny Ocean, Pitt redefined modern “cool.” His chemistry with the cast made this the gold standard for the heist genre.
F1 (2025)
His most recent hit proves he’s still got it. Playing aging driver Sonny Hayes, Pitt brought a “vintage cool” and a weary magnetism to the cockpit, helping make this Joseph Kosinski-directed film a massive global success this year.