Now that Letterboxd has made it trendy to ask stars about their top four favorite movies of all time, Keanu Reeves has revealed the films that have marked the history of cinema and are among his favorites.
During the promotional tour for John Wick: Chapter 4, the actor discussed the productions he never tires of watching and highlighted titles that have had a significant impact on him since childhood.
It is highly likely that at his next premiere, which seems to be for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (where he plays Shadow and has earned a good salary), he will be asked again about his decision. Here, check where to watch them…
How to watch Keanu Reeves’ 4 favorite movies in the US
- Eraserhead (David Lynch, 1977)
First time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child. David Lynch arrived on the scene in 1977, almost like a mystical UFO gracing the landscape of LA with its enigmatic radiance.
His inaugural work, “Eraserhead”, stood out as a cinematic anomaly, painting a surreal narrative of a young man navigating a dystopian, industrialized America, grappling not only with his tumultuous home life but also contending with an irate girlfriend and a mutant child.
Cast: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates, Judith Roberts, Laurel Near, V. Phipps-Wilson, Jack Fisk, Darwin Joston, Jean Lange, Thomas Coulson, John Monez, Jennifer Lynch, Peggy Reavey and more.
Available on Max, The Criterion Channel and Kanopy.
- Star Wars (George Lucas, 1977)
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis, Alex McCrindle, Eddie Byrne and more.
Available on Disney+.
- The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Al Lettieri, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo, John Cazale and more.
Available on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
- Serpico (Sidney Lumet, 1973)
Frank Serpico is an idealistic New York City cop who refuses to take bribes, unlike the rest of the force. His actions get Frank shunned by the other officers, and often placed in dangerous situations by his partners.
When his superiors ignore Frank’s accusations of corruption, he decides to go public with the allegations. Although this causes the Knapp Commission to investigate his claims, Frank has also placed a target on himself.
Cast: Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, Cornelia Sharpe, Tony Roberts, John Medici, Allan Rich, Edward Grover, Norman Ornellas, Albert Henderson, Hank Garrett, John Stewart and more.
Available on Fubo, MGM+ App and Prime Video.
