20 movies we will remember for ensemble cast

The cast of movies plays a vital role in determining its success. Movies with an ensemble cast refer to those movies which star several successful celebrities. Usually getting these celebrities to come together in one movie is a tough job. Those movies that manage to do so often turn out to be quite commercially successful. The audience is often interested in seeing the chemistry between these celebrities and when a movie gets the perfect cast, fans seem to love it. So here is a list of 20 movies we will remember for their ensemble cast.

20) Don't Worry Darling (2022)

The 2022 movie – Don't Worry Darling is quite famous, firstly for starring the famous pop singer Harry Styles. If this hadn't made the movie an anticipated release its other cast members sure did so. This sci-fi movie based on living in a simulation consisted of other prominent actors like Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, Kiki Layne and others. It was directed by Olivia Wilde who also acted in the movie.

19) Babylon (2022)

The movie Babylon is about the rise and fall from prominence in 1920s Hollywood. This movie shows what goes on behind the glittering facade of Hollywood. This movie had a star cast that included Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Diego Calva, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, and others. In addition to its unique plot, the cast majorly added to the success of the movie.

18) The Expendables 2 (2012)

The Expendables 2 is considered an iconic action film directed by Simon West. The movie is about the expendables on a mission to rescue a businessman in Nepal. The movie is highly appreciated for bringing together an ensemble cast consisting of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, and many more. This movie brings back the nostalgia of earlier Hollywood classic action movies. It was much loved by the audience.

17) True Romance (1993)

True Romance released in 1993 is a movie about two people who manage to find true love but find themselves crossed by fate. This movie is a well-made combination of action humor and a star-crossed love story. It is known for its ensemble cast including Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette in lead roles. Other cast members include Gary Oldman, Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Brad Pitt, and Val Kilmer.

16) The Northman (2022)

The Northman is a movie about the Viking kingdom and takes inspiration from Norse mythology. It is a movie about betrayal and vengeance that occurs during succession of power in a kingdom. This movie consisted of Alexander Skarsgard in the main role with supporting roles from Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor–Joy, Ethan Hawke, and Willem Dafoe. This movie is also widely appreciated for its cinematography, which brought out the mythological elements quite vividly, with its battle scenes and portrayal of Ancient Iceland.

15) Burn After Reading (2008)

The movie Burn After Reading is about a CIA officer who was demoted after a mishap at his job. Angry he decides to pen down all the secrets he learned in his job and publish it. But when the disk containing the secrets falls into the wrong hands, a series of unfortunate events start taking place. This movie features, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, and other celebrities.

14) The Outsiders (1983)

The movie – The Outsiders, released in 1983 is about a group of boys who come from different backgrounds. It shows how despite coming from different socio-economic backgrounds, all of them have to face similar struggles in life. This coming-of-age movie had an ensemble cast including Tom Cruise, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Dean Lane, and Emilio Estevez.

13) The Suicide Squad (2021)

The Suicide Squad was a unique take on the superhero trope. This movie featured a group of Supervillains on a mission to save the Earth. This was a dark comedy movie with gruesome action about redemption and morality. It was a commercially successful movie, especially with its star cast which consisted of- Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Jared Leto, Cara Delevingne, Jay Hernandez, Joel Kinnaman, and many more.

12) Little Women (2019)

The 2019 movie – Little Women, directed by Greta Gertwig is based on a book by Louisa May Allcott. This movie is a story of four sisters who grew up struggling financially, yet managed to make the most of every moment. It had quite a successful cast, and combined with its release on the day of Christmas, turned out to be quite successful. The cast consisted of Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper and James Norton.

11) The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a comedy movie revolving around the concierge of this prestigious hotel and the quirky and unique events happening in his life. It is a movie about how time changes people and traditions. With plots of friendship, loyalty, and class, it turned out to be quite a successful movie. It consisted of quite an ensemble cast which included - Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, F. Murray Abraham, Tilda Swinton, Adrian Brody, William Dafoe, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, and Edward Norton.

10) Don’t Look Up (2021)

When the production of the movie – Don't Look Up was announced, it became one of the most anticipated films of 2021 because of its star ensemble. It is a movie about a comet, heading towards Earth and a group of scientists, trying to save the Earth. But the selling point of the movie was definitely its cast which consisted of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Jonah Hill, Kid Cudi, and even the Popstar Ariana Grande.

9) Ocean’s Eight (2018)

The Oceans franchise has released quite several successful movies. This 2018 sequel, known as Oceans Eight revolves around Debbie Ocean, the sister of Don Ocean. This time she is pulling off a heist with an all-female crew. As they try and steal a $150 million necklace from the Met Gala, we see a representation of female empowerment. This female empowerment is also reflected in the cast of the movie which consisted of the successful and charming – Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Boham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Mindy Kaling.

8) Love Actually (2003)

The movie Love Actually has made a name for itself in romantic Christmas movies. It is a movie about the complexity of love and the reconciliation Christmas brings with it. It features several love stories intertwining into a single story. This successful movie had an even more successful cast consisting of – Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, and a lot more.

7) Knives Out (2019)

The movie Knives Out is a comedy about a murder, taking place on a luxurious estate, and a detective trying to solve that murder. This mysterious tale is about greed, corruption, and family dynamics and is quite a hilarious and much-loved film. It is known for having a top-notch cast consisting of – Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Katherine Langford, Christopher Plummer, and Ana De Armas. The movie turned out to be so successful that it was followed up by a second part of it known as Glass Onion.

6) The Hangover (2009)

The comedy film – The Hangover is about a group of friends who are at a bachelor party in Las Vegas and wake up the next day without remembering the events of the previous night. They find themselves caught amid chaos and as they try to get out of it. This movie was a commercial success and became one of the most loved films of this century. But other than its screenwriting and execution, it is also highly praised for its stellar cast that included – Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Mike Tyson, Ken Jeong, and others.

5) Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

The most successful of the Oceans Franchise is the movie Ocean's 11 which was released in 2001. It is about a group of 11 thieves trying to pull off a heist in the city of Las Vegas. It is quite a thrilling movie and combined with its star cast turned out to be a commercial success. The cast included - George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle, Elliott Gould, Carl Reiner and Casey Affleck.

4) Pulp Fiction (1994)

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the movie Pulp Fiction has become a culture-defining film. It has won many Oscars and is a movie about the criminal underworld prevalent in the city of Los Angeles. It is a movie about redemption, fate, and the presence of crime in everyday events. This movie consisted of a star cast consisting of John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken, and Eric Stoltz.

3) Marvel’s Avengers (2012)

The Marvel cinematic universe is credited with bringing us the much-acclaimed and commercially successful movie – The Avengers. It is about a group of superheroes coming together to save the world from all kinds of threats. It brought with it an ensemble cast of – Robert Downey Junior as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth, as the God of Thunder – Thor, Mark Ruffalo, as The Hulk, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye. Its star ensemble is not limited to these Avengers only, it also consists of Tom Hiddleston as the villain Loki, Samuel L Jackson, Stellan Skarsgard, Cobie Smulders, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

2) The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003)

Based on a novel by J. R.R., Tolkien, the 2001 movie, The Lord Of The Rings, was another culture-defining film. It was a commercial hit and was much appreciated for its screenwriting and cinematography. It quite creatively brought out the fantasy world written by Tolkien. The movie had a successful cast, which included – Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Austin, Sean Bean, Dominic Monaghan, and many others.

1) The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather is regarded by many as one of the most successful films ever made. It is a story about the Corleone family, a powerful mafia family residing in New York. It revolves around the themes of corruption, betrayal, and at the center of it all - family and loyalty. It is especially appreciated for its notable cast, which included – Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Cann, Diane Keaton, Richard S. Castellano, Gianni Russo, Sterling Hayden, Robert Duvall, and others. It was so successful that its second part featured Robert De Niro.