15 Best Harrison Ford Movies That Have Shaped His Iconic Career
So. Many. Legendary. Roles.
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Harrison Ford is easily one of the most esteemed actors in Hollywood. His iconic career, which spans more than five decades, has made him a household name, a heartthrob, and an Oscar nominee. (Between the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Blade Runner franchises—he can also be deemed one of the longest reigning kings of action movies!)
Though the seasoned actor has been in the game for quite some time, he doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Ford is set to star in the final Indiana Jones movie and will soon enter the Yellowstone universe alongside Helen Mirren in the upcoming prequel, 1923.
We could go on and on, raving about Ford's footprint in the film industry. And, as a matter of fact, that's exactly what we did! We comprised a list of the best Harrison Ford movies of all time, and it's quite a wild ride. We all love him as a man on a mission in films like The Fugitive and Air Force One. (Name a star with better fight scenes!) But that's not to say he can't keep it light and sweet. Just check out his charming performances in romantic comedies like Working Girl and Sabrina.
Join us on this walk through Harrison Ford's best work—and be prepared to swoon! 😉
Blade Runner (1982)
What do you remember about 2019? In Riley Scott's 1982 film, that year was full of hovercrafts, bioengineered "replicants," and the blade runners who hunted them. While this doesn't match the 2019 we experienced, Blade Runner has become an all-time sci-fi classic.
The Original Star Wars Trilogy (1977, 1980, 1983)
Harrison Ford's role as Han Solo made him a star. Watch as the beloved Star Wars character smuggles his way through a galaxy far, far away.
The Mosquito Coast (1986)
In an attempt to avoid consumerism and a possible nuclear war, Allie Fox moves his family to the jungles of Central America. All goes well until something in Allie shifts, making him more dangerous to his family than even the jungle's mysteries.
Working Girl (1988)
Ford showcased his romantic and comedic chops in this hit '80s movie. Watch as his lawyer character falls in love with a secretary trying to climb the ladder in the big city.
Frantic (1988)
Ford is Dr. Richard Walker, a surgeon on vacation in Paris with his wife, with whom he's madly in love. When she goes missing during their trip, he makes it his mission to find her.
The Fugitive (1993)
Tommy Lee Jones may have won an Oscar for his depiction of Deputy U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard in this action thriller, but it was Ford's role as Dr. Richard Kimble, a doctor wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, that won fans' hearts. This film will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
Sabrina (1995)
Harrison Ford, a nerd? Who would have thought! His performance as a straight-faced businessman who competes with his playboy brother for a woman's attention shows that the actor can make even the most ordinary character seem intriguing.
Air Force One (1997)
Get off his plane! Harrison Ford stars as a Vietnam vet turned U.S. president who faces down a group of terrorists after they hijack Air Force One.
The Indiana Jones Franchise (1981, 1984, 1989, 2008)
Ford is no stranger to popular franchises. His role in the Indiana Jones series made him the king of action movies in his era.
Morning Glory (2010)
Ford plays Mike Pomeroy, an arrogant, has-been journalist who is far from lovable. Watch as a new TV producer (Rachel McAdams) tries to save his failing morning show by mending the tense relationship between him and his new co-host (Diane Keaton).
Ender's Game (2013)
Aliens threaten the existence of humanity, and it's up to a young space student to save it. Who better to train him than Harrison Ford Colonel Graff?
42 (2013)
Chadwick Boseman stars as the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first Black athlete in modern MLB history. Harrison Ford plays Branch Rickey, the man who saw Robinson's talent.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was released 32 years after Ford's last appearance in the beloved sci-fi franchise. But three decades had nothing on longtime fans of Han Solo. His reprised role proved just why the character was loved by so many.
The Age of Adaline (2015)
Though we wish Harrison Ford would never age—it's Blake Lively's character, Adaline, who must consistently leave the people she loves after an intense accident prevents her from ever growing older. She reunites with her past lover (Ford), but only when she is reintroduced to him as his son's girlfriend decades later.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Ford revisits the character we all knew and loved from the original 1982 film. Co-starring Ryan Gosling and Ana de Armas, this sequel is just as exciting—but in a completely new way. The future is once again vividly imagined so we'll have to wait and see if any of it holds up in the year 2049!
Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily.
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