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All Hugh Jackman Movies Ranked

The latest: Hugh Jackman forms a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue.

Like Robert Downey Jr. and Tony Stark, or Patrick Stewart and fellow X-Men favorite Professor Xavier, it’s near impossible to separate Hugh Jackman from Wolverine, the comic book character he helped immortalize on the big screen, so let’s just get that right out of the way. Jackman will forever be associated with the self-healing mutant with the adamantium claws, and now that he’s officially done playing the character, good luck to whoever attempts to fill his shoes next.

Outside of the X-Men universe, though, Jackman has also proven to be a multi-faceted leading man, starring in romantic comedies (Kate & Leopold, Scoop), sweeping adventures (Australia, Pan), family films (Happy Feet, Real Steel), musicals (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman), mysteries (The Prestige, Prisoners), and just about everything in between. It’s no wonder some of the biggest directors working today, from Christopher Nolan to Darren Aronofsky to Denis Villeneuve, have sought his talents for their films. And in 2024, he returned to his iconic Wolverine role in Deadpool and Wolverine.

Bad Education (2019)

94%

Critics Consensus: Anchored by an outstanding Hugh Jackman, Bad Education finds absurd laughs -- and a worthy message -- in the aftermath of a real-life scandal.

Synopsis: A Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positive messaging, whether before... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Ray Romano, Kathrine Narducci

Directed By: Cory Finley

Logan (2017)

93%

Critics Consensus: Hugh Jackman makes the most of his final outing as Wolverine with a gritty, nuanced performance in a violent but surprisingly thoughtful superhero action film that defies genre conventions.

Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) at a remote outpost on the Mexican border.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Richard E. Grant

Directed By: James Mangold

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

90%

Critics Consensus: X-Men: Days of Future Past combines the best elements of the series to produce a satisfyingly fast-paced outing that ranks among the franchise's finest installments.

Synopsis: Convinced that mutants pose a threat to humanity, Dr. Bolivar Trask develops the Sentinels, enormous robotic weapons that can detect a mutant gene and zero... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Missing Link (2019)

88%

Critics Consensus: Another beautifully animated triumph for Laika, Missing Link is a visual treat with lots of humor, plenty of heart, and even a little food for thought.

Synopsis: Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link -- 8 feet tall and covered in fur -- recruits fearless explorer Sir... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, Zoe Saldaña, David Walliams

Directed By: Chris Butler

X2 (2003)

85%

Critics Consensus: Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general.

Synopsis: Stryker (Brian Cox), a villainous former Army commander, holds the key to Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) past and the future of the X-Men. This threat re-ignites... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Eddie the Eagle (2016)

82%

Critics Consensus: Eddie the Eagle's amiable sweetness can't disguise its story's many inspirational clichés -- but for many viewers, it will be more than enough to make up for them.

Synopsis: Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael "Eddie" Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. Fate leads him to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Tom Costello

Directed By: Dexter Fletcher

X-Men (2000)

82%

Critics Consensus: Faithful to the comics and filled with action, X-Men brings a crowded slate of classic Marvel characters to the screen with a talented ensemble cast and surprisingly sharp narrative focus.

Synopsis: They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen

Directed By: Bryan Singer

Prisoners (2013)

81%

Critics Consensus: Prisoners has an emotional complexity and a sense of dread that makes for absorbing (and disturbing) viewing.

Synopsis: Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces a parent's worst nightmare when his 6-year-old daughter, Anna, and her friend go missing. The only lead is an old... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello

Directed By: Denis Villeneuve

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

78%

Critics Consensus: Ryan Reynolds makes himself at home in the MCU with acerbic wit while Hugh Jackman provides an Adamantium backbone to proceedings in Deadpool & Wolverine, an irreverent romp with a surprising soft spot for a bygone era of superhero movies.

Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin

Directed By: Shawn Levy

#10

The Prestige (2006)

77%

Critics Consensus: Full of twists and turns, The Prestige is a dazzling period piece that never stops challenging the audience.

Synopsis: An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson

Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#11

Happy Feet (2006)

76%

Critics Consensus: Visually dazzling, with a thoughtful storyline and catchy musical numbers, Happy Feet marks a successful animated debut from the makers of Babe.

Synopsis: Mumble (Elijah Wood), a young emperor penguin, lives in Antarctica. Like others of his kind, he needs to be able to sing to attract a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman

Directed By: George Miller

#12

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

75%

Critics Consensus: A sort of Avengers for the elementary school set, Rise of the Guardians is wonderfully animated and briskly paced, but it's only so-so in the storytelling department.

Synopsis: Generation after generation, immortal Guardians like Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman) and the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) protect the world's children... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher

Directed By: Peter Ramsey

#13

Flushed Away (2006)

72%

Critics Consensus: Clever and appealing for both children and adults, Flushed Away marks a successful entry into digital animated features for Aardman Animations.

Synopsis: After an ignoble landing in Ratropolis, a pampered rodent (Hugh Jackman) enlists the help of a sewer scavenger (Kate Winslet) in finding his way back... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Jean Reno, Bill Nighy

Directed By: David Bowers, Sam Fell

#14

Song Sung Blue (2025)

77%

Critics Consensus: Bringing a sweet amount of dignity to the art of imitation, Song Sung Blue mostly avoids becoming a mere cover of the documentary on which it's based thanks to Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's heartfelt performances.

Synopsis: Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson, Hudson Hensley

Directed By: Craig Brewer

#15

The Wolverine (2013)

71%

Critics Consensus: Although its final act succumbs to the usual cartoonish antics, The Wolverine is one superhero movie that manages to stay true to the comics while keeping casual viewers entertained.

Synopsis: Lured to a Japan he hasn't seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of yakuza and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee

Directed By: James Mangold

#16

Les Misérables (2012)

70%

Critics Consensus: Impeccably mounted but occasionally bombastic, Les Misérables largely succeeds thanks to bravura performances from its distinguished cast.

Synopsis: After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is freed by Javert (Russell Crowe), the officer in charge of the prison workforce. Valjean... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried

Directed By: Tom Hooper

#17

Real Steel (2011)

60%

Critics Consensus: Silly premise notwithstanding, this is a well-made Hollywood movie: Thrilling and exciting action with just enough characterization.

Synopsis: Charlie Kenton used to be a prizefighter but lost his chance to win a title when heavy, towering robots took over the boxing ring. Now... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie

Directed By: Shawn Levy

#18

The Front Runner (2018)

58%

Critics Consensus: The Front Runner exhumes the wreckage of a political campaign with well-acted wit, even if it neglects to truly analyze the issues it raises.

Synopsis: Gary Hart, former senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina

Directed By: Jason Reitman

#19

The Greatest Showman (2017)

56%

Critics Consensus: The Greatest Showman tries hard to dazzle the audience with a Barnum-style sense of wonder -- but at the expense of its complex subject's far more intriguing real-life story.

Synopsis: Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson

Directed By: Michael Gracey

#20

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

56%

Critics Consensus: X-Men: The Last Stand provides plenty of mutant action for fans of the franchise, even if it does so at the expense of its predecessors' deeper character moments.

Synopsis: The discovery of a cure for mutations leads to a turning point for Mutants (Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry

Directed By: Brett Ratner

#21

Australia (2008)

53%

Critics Consensus: Built on lavish vistas and impeccable production, Australia is unfortunately burdened with thinly drawn characters and a lack of originality.

Synopsis: With the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham, Bryan Brown

Directed By: Baz Luhrmann

#22

The Fountain (2006)

52%

Critics Consensus: The Fountain -- a movie about metaphysics, universal patterns, Biblical symbolism, and boundless love spread across one thousand years -- is visually rich but suffers from its own unfocused ambitions.

Synopsis: A man (Hugh Jackman) travels through time on a quest for immortality and to save the woman (Rachel Weisz) he loves. As a 16th-century conquistador,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Mark Margolis

Directed By: Darren Aronofsky

#23

Kate & Leopold (2001)

52%

Critics Consensus: Though Jackman charms, Kate and Leopold is bland and predictable, and the time travel scenario lacks inner logic.

Synopsis: Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) is a modern day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the third Duke of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Directed By: James Mangold

#24

Scoop (2006)

42%

Critics Consensus: Rehashing old plot lines and characters, Scoop is a tiresome dipper and another disappointing addition to Woody Allen's repertoire.

Synopsis: Even in death, British reporter Joe Strombel (Ian McShane) is dedicated to completing his final piece on London's notorious Tarot Card Killer, and American journalism... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen, Hugh Jackman, Ian McShane

Directed By: Woody Allen

#25

Someone Like You (2001)

41%

Critics Consensus: A light and predictable, if somewhat shallow, romantic comedy that's easy to sit through because of the charming leads.

Synopsis: Jane Goodale has everything going for her. She's a producer on a popular daytime talk show, and is in a hot romance with the show's... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, Hugh Jackman, Marisa Tomei

Directed By: Tony Goldwyn

#26

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

37%

Critics Consensus: Though Hugh Jackman gives his all, he can't help X-Men Origins: Wolverine overcome a cliche-ridden script and familiar narrative.

Synopsis: Seeking solace from his dark past, Logan (Hugh Jackman), better known as Wolverine, seems to have found love and contentment with Kayla Silverfox (Lynn Collins).... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, will.i.am, Lynn Collins

Directed By: Gavin Hood

#27

Reminiscence (2021)

37%

Critics Consensus: Although Reminiscence isn't lacking narrative ambition, its uncertain blend of sci-fi action and noir thriller mostly provokes memories of better films.

Synopsis: Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Cliff Curtis

Directed By: Lisa Joy

#28

Butter (2011)

35%

Critics Consensus: Despite its talented cast and a few funny moments, Butter's satirical aims are largely undone by a lack of subtlety and air of smugness.

Synopsis: For many years, Laura Pickler (Jennifer Garner) has relished the prestige and admiration afforded her as the wife of Iowa's longtime butter-carving champion, Bob (Ty... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde, Rob Corddry

Directed By: Jim Field Smith

#29

Chappie (2015)

32%

Critics Consensus: Chappie boasts more of the big ideas and visual panache that director Neill Blomkamp has become known for -- and, sadly, more of the narrative shortcomings.

Synopsis: In the near future, a mechanized police force patrols the streets and deals with lawbreakers -- but now, the people are fighting back. When one... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser

Directed By: Neill Blomkamp

#30

The Son (2022)

29%

Critics Consensus: Despite reliably solid work from Laura Dern and Hugh Jackman, The Son remains mired in off-puttingly aggressive melodrama.

Synopsis: A cautionary tale that follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose hectic life... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Kirby

Directed By: Florian Zeller

#31

Pan (2015)

27%

Critics Consensus: Pan finds a few bursts of magic in its prequel treatment of classic characters, though not enough to offset the rushed plot and shrill, CGI-fueled action.

Synopsis: Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Levi Miller

Directed By: Joe Wright

#32

Swordfish (2001)

27%

Critics Consensus: Swordfish is big on explosions, but critics dislike how it skimps on plot and logic. Also, the sight of a person typing at a computer just isn't that interesting.

Synopsis: Behind the world's most sophisticated security systems, billions of illegal government funds lie. Gabriel Shear plans to finance his own brand of ruthless patriotism if... View Full Synopsis

Starring: John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle

Directed By: Dominic Sena

#33

Van Helsing (2004)

24%

Critics Consensus: A hollow creature feature that suffers from CGI overload.

Synopsis: Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula (Richard... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham

Directed By: Stephen Sommers

#34

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2011)

22%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Parallel stories tell of two 19th-century Chinese women -- bound together for eternity -- and their descendants who struggle to maintain their friendship amid 21st-century... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jun Ji-hyun, Li Bingbing, Vivian Wu, Wu Jiang

Directed By: Wayne Wang

#35

Deception (2008)

10%

Critics Consensus: Deception is a middling, predictable potboiler with mediocre dialogue and ludicrous plot twists.

Synopsis: As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor, Michelle Williams, LisaGay Hamilton

Directed By: Marcel Langenegger

#36

Movie 43 (2013)

Critics Consensus: A star-studded turkey, Movie 43 is loaded with gleefully offensive and often scatological gags, but it's largely bereft of laughs.

Synopsis: Twelve directors, including Peter Farrelly, Griffin Dunne and Brett Ratner, contributed to this collection of outrageous spoofs and stories. A seemingly perfect man has an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Kristen Bell, Halle Berry, Leslie Bibb

Directed By: Steven Brill, Peter Farrelly, Will Graham, Steve Carr

#37