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32. 'Swordfish' (2001) - Cheadle plays FBI agent J.T. Roberts in this action crime thriller that centers on Stanley Jobson, an ex-con and computer hacker. This film scores much higher with users than with critics.
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31. 'Mission to Mars' (2000) - Cheadle starred in this Brian De Palma sci-fi film that surrounds the first manned mission to Mars that doesn't go as planned.
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30. 'The United States of Leland' (2003) - In this drama film, Cheadle plays Pearl Madison, a teacher who advises teenager Leland P. Fitzgerald in juvie, where he's sent after committing a shocking murder.
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29. 'After the Sunset' - Despite a lot of big names in the cast, the film didn't do well critically. Cheadle plays Henri Mooré, a powerful tycoon on Paradise Island.
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28. 'The Family Man' (2000) - Cheadle plays Cash in this film costarring Nicolas Cage. It centers around the life of a man as he ponders between his glamorous, fast-paced career or life as a suburban husband and father.
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27. 'Brooklyn's Finest' (2009) - In this crime film, Cheadle plays Detective Clarence "Tango" Butler, an undercover cop working the drug beat.
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26. 'Hotel for Dogs' (2009) - In this family comedy, Cheadle plays the social worker for Andi (Emma Watson, right) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin, left).
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25. 'Volcano' (1997) - Cheadle plays an associate in the Office of Emergency Management in this disaster film that describes the events that unfold when a volcano erupts in downtown Los Angeles.
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24. 'Iron Man 2' (2010) - In the second installment of the 'Iron Man' trilogy, Cheadle plays the role of James Rhodes.
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23. 'Manic' (2001) - This drama follows a violent teen who is committed to a juvenile mental institution. It scores higher with users than with critics.
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21. 'Traitor' (2008) - This spy thriller, featuring Cheadle alongside Guy Pearce, continues the trend of scoring higher with users than with critics.
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20. 'Reign Over Me' (2007) - In this buddy drama costarring Adam Sandler, Cheadle plays the role of a friend and former college roommate of a man who lost his family on 9/11.
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19. 'Ocean's Thirteen' (2007) - Cheadle plays Basher Tarr in the the third and final film in the Ocean's Trilogy.
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18. ' Iron Man 3' (2013) - In the sequel to 2008's 'Iron Man' and 2010's 'Iron Man 2,' Cheadle continues to play James "Rhodey" Rhodes.
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17. 'The Assassination of Richard Nixon' (2004) - In this film based on the story of Samuel Byck, who plotted to kill Richard Nixon, Cheadle plays Bick's best friend.
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16. 'St. Vincent' (2014) - Cheadle is the executive producer of this comedy drama that follows a retired, grumpy, and alcoholic Vietnam War veteran played by Bill Murray.
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15. 'Hamburger Hill' (1987) - Cheadle's first film, he plays soldier Elliott Washburn, who must fight in the Battle of Hamburger Hill.
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14. 'Miles Ahead' (2015) - Cheadle embodies the legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. This film marks the directorial debut of Cheadle.
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13. 'Colors' (1988) - In this police procedural, Cheadle plays Rocket, the leader of a local gang of Los Angeles.
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12. 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015) - Cheadle continues to embody James "Rhodey" Rhodes in this sequel to 'The Avengers' series.
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11. 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) - In yet another portion of the 'Avengers' franchise, Cheadle, as James "Rhodey" Rhodes, continues his journey following the paralysis he suffered during the events of 'Civil War.'
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10. 'Talk to Me' (2007) - In this biographical film, Cheadle embodied radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk-show host.
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9. 'Crash' (2004) - Cheadle plays Det. Graham Waters in this highly acclaimed, Oscar-winning film.
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8. 'Rosewood' (1997) - Cheadle plays Sylvester Carrier in this historical drama that centers around the events of the 1923 Rosewood massacre in Florida.
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7. 'Captain America: Civil War' (2016) - Cheadle continues his journey as James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the sequel to 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'
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6. 'Flight' (2012) - In this film, Cheadle plays Hugh Lang, an attorney who promises to help an airline pilot who miraculously crash-lands his plane and is subsequently accused of having been intoxicated.
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5. 'The Guard' (2011) - Cheadle plays FBI Agent Wendell Everett in this acclaimed buddy cop comedy.
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4. 'Avengers: Endgame' - Humanity's fate is finally decided in the last portion of the 'Avengers' franchise.
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3. 'Devil in a Blue Dress' (1995) - Cheadle plays the role of Mouse Alexander in this neo-noir mystery that tells the story of Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins (Denzel Washington), a World War II veteran who goes on to became a private investigator, despite having no training.
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2. 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004) - In this acclaimed film, Cheadle plays the role of a hotel owner who saves thousands of Tutsis by hiding them in his hotel during the Rwandan genocide of 1994.
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1. 'Boogie Nights' (1997)
- Interestingly, this film is the least popular among users but the one that scores highest with the critics. Which side are you on? See also: The worst films these actors ever made.
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Don Cheadle's most (and least) popular movies
In celebration of the actor's 55th birthday
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Since landing his first role in 'Hamburger Hill' (1987), Don Cheadle has gone on to become a prolific and acclaimed actor in Hollywood through the 1990s and 2000s. To celebrate the actor's 55th birthday on November 29, let's take a look at his most popular films, as ranked by users of Metacritic (excluding documentary appearances).
Browse the gallery and take a look at Don Cheadle's fruitful career.
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