5 David Fincher movies you wouldn't want to miss

David Fincher is an acclaimed filmmaker in Hollywood who managed to successfully carve his own niche as a direction. His cinema, particularly his storytelling, has made him a favorite among cinephiles across the world.

Fincher has managed to delve into a variety of genres which makes his body of work really interesting. While his filmography is elaborate, there are certain films he has made that a film lover should not miss.

As the name of this article suggests, we have curated five such David Fincher films that you should not miss. The films range in several genres including thrillers and biographies among others. So let's jump right into it.

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Some unmissable films by David Fincher

(1) Panic Room (2002)

Panic Room remains one of the most overlooked works of David Fincher. Released in 2002, this thriller stars Jodie Foster and a young Kristen Stewart. They are living a peaceful life inside their new house. However, things change when three burglars get inside their house and the duo is forced to be inside the panic room.

The film also stars Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, and Jared Leto in pivotal roles. It explores several themes that resonate with the viewers. Panic Room was a critical and commercial success.

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(2) The Game (1997)

This David Fincher film was written by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. Starring Michael Douglas in the lead as Nicholas Van Orton, the film offers a twist ending that one can't guess in the wildest of dreams. Orton is gifted something by his brother and that leads to some strange events in his life that culminate in a bigger conspiracy.

Despite positive critical feedback, The Game failed to do the numbers at the box office. In later years, it has managed to amass a fan following.

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(3) Gone Girl (2014)

Gone Girl is a thriller film based on the eponymous book by Gillian Flynn. Starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, the film follows a newly married couple. Things are going well for them until one day, Amy Elliott Dunne (Pike) suddenly disappears.

Upon release, the performances of everyone, especially Pike received wide acclaim. Gone Girl went on to become a major commercial success and received Oscar nominations.

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(4) Se7en (1995)

Se7en was a film that put David Fincher on the map. This psychological thriller is penned by Andrew Kevin Walker while Phyllis Carlyle and Arnold Kopelson are the producers. It revolves around a Detective (played by Morgan Freeman) and his partner David Mills (played by Brad Pitt). Together, they try to find a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) who is targeting people based on the themes of the seven deadly sins.

Both Freeman and Pitt's performances along with Spacey's elevate Se7en into a gripping and thoroughly watchable film. The ending of the film is scary and feels like a gut punch. Even after years of its release, it has stayed with the viewers.

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(5) Fight Club (1999)

Fight Club is a film that tops any list involving David Fincher. This film has managed to become a part of our popular culture, thanks to its dialogues, characters, and memorable scenes. It is an adaptation of the namesake book by Chuck Palahniuk and follows Edward Norton (playing an unnamed Narrator) who works at a job he dislikes. He teams up with a soap seller named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and forms a fight club together.

Through its humor and drama, Fight Club also makes comments on the world's consumerism and advertising.

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