Movie Night: The 10 Best Movies Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Aside from being handsome af and an all-around nice guy, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is an international movie star. He’s done action, comedy, drama, and even family films. The guy is seriously talented and a force to be reckoned with. He’s one of the hardest working people in Hollywood. He consistently puts out new movies and has a ton of projects in various stages of development. His work ethic is seriously admirable. Let’s give him his flowers NOW!

And because we love The Rock so much, we’ve decided to put together a list of his 10 best movies. This was no easy feat. The man has over 70 credits to his name. We had to really think long and hard about this one. But we finally narrowed it down and came up with the following movies. In no particular order, here are The Rock’s 10 best movies:

The Game Plan (2007)

The film follows NFL quarterback Joe Kingman (Dwayne Johnson) as he goes through his daily routine as a successful bachelor. However, his life is turned upside down when he discovers that he has a daughter (Madison Pettis) from a previous relationship. Kingman must now balance his career with being a father, which proves to be a difficult task. Despite the challenges, Kingman ultimately learns what is truly important in life.

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Red Notice (2021)

In the movie Red Notice, an Interpol agent is on the trail of an international art thief. The agent’s investigation leads him to a small town in Italy, where the thief is hiding out. The agent’s plan to arrest the thief is complicated by the fact that the thief is also a wanted criminal in the United States. The agent must find a way to arrest the thief without jeopardizing his own career.

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The Fate of the Furious (2017)

The eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise sees Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) turn against his family and allies after he is blackmailed by cyber terrorist Cipher (Charlize Theron). This leads to a series of high-speed chases and thrilling action sequences as the rest of the team tries to stop Dom and Cipher.

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Moana (2016)

The movie Moana is about a young woman who sets out on a journey to find a fabled island. Along the way, she meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who helps her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Moana is a beautiful and heartwarming story about family, friendship, and finding your own identity.

Watch The Moana (2016) Trailer Below:

Fast Five (2011)

The fifth installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise, Fast Five sees Vin Diesel and Paul Walker team up once again. This time, they are joined by Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs, an FBI agent tasked with bringing down our favorite street racers.

Watch The Fast Five (2011) Trailer Below:

Walking Tall (2004)

Walking Tall is based on the true story of former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Chris Vaughn (Dwayne Johnson). Vaughn returns to his hometown to find that it has been taken over by crime and corruption. He takes matters into his own hands and becomes the town’s sheriff.

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Gridiron Gang (2006)

The film is based on the true story of a group of juvenile delinquents who are sent to a detention center in Los Angeles. In an effort to turn their lives around, they form a football team and compete against other detention centers. The Rock stars as Sean Porter, the coach who helps them turn their lives around.

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Central Intelligence (2016)

Central Intelligence stars Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone, a former bullied nerd who turns into a lethal CIA agent. Kevin Hart co-stars as Calvin Joyner, Stone’s old high school friend who gets roped into his world of espionage. The two must team up to stop a deadly terrorist plot.

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Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

The sequel to the 2017 film, Jumanji: The Next Level sees the return of the original cast, including Dwayne Johnson. In this installment, Spencer (Alex Wolff) is back home from college and dealing with some personal issues. His friends decide to take him on an adventure in the Jumanji video game in order to take his mind off things. However, they soon discover that the game has changed and is more dangerous than ever before. They must band together in order to survive and beat the game.

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San Andreas (2015)

In this action-packed thriller, Dwayne Johnson stars as a search and rescue helicopter pilot who must save his daughter (Alexandra Daddario) after an earthquake destroys the city of Los Angeles.

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BONUS: The Mummy Returns (2001)

In this action-packed sequel, adventurer Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his wife Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) must stop a powerful mummy named Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) from taking over the world. To make matters worse, their young son Alex (Freddie Boath) is also in danger. O’Connell and his family must work together to stop Imhotep and save the world.

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BONUS: The Scorpion King (2002)

In this prequel to The Mummy Returns, Mathayus (Dwayne Johnson) is a skilled warrior who is hired to kill the evil sorcerer Memnon (Steven Brand). However, things take a turn for the worse when Memnon kidnaps Mathayus’ wife and son. Mathayus must now venture into the desert to rescue his family and defeat Memnon.

Watch The Scorpion King (2002) Trailer Below:

If you’re looking for a fun movie to watch, then be sure to check out one of these 10 great movies starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming stories, there’s something for everyone on this list. So grab some popcorn and enjoy!

What is your favorite movie starring Dwayne Johnson? Let us know in the comments below!