Best Leonardo DiCaprio Movies

Twelve essential DiCaprio performances — from Titanic to Killers of the Flower Moon, ranked by TMDB score

This list ranks twelve of Leonardo DiCaprio's most acclaimed starring roles by TMDB score. From his Oscar-nominated turn in What's Eating Gilbert Grape at nineteen to his long-awaited win for The Revenant, DiCaprio has spent three decades choosing daring projects with directors like Scorsese, Tarantino, Nolan, and Spielberg.

Leonardo DiCaprio Films Ranked

Inception poster
2010#1

Inception

TMDB8.4
87%

Ranked #1 here, Inception is a repeat pick for viewers hunting the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.

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2012#2

Django Unchained

TMDB8.2
87%

Fans comparing Leonardo DiCaprio movies keep returning to Django Unchained (TMDB 8.2) — strong enough to land at #2 on this list. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.

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2010#3

Shutter Island

TMDB8.2
68%

Shutter Island earns its #3 spot among top Leonardo DiCaprio movies thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 8.2) and lasting word-of-mouth. Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.

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2006#4

The Departed

TMDB8.2
91%

Fans comparing Leonardo DiCaprio movies keep returning to The Departed (TMDB 8.2) — strong enough to land at #4 on this list. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.

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2013#5

The Wolf of Wall Street

TMDB8.0
79%

Fans comparing Leonardo DiCaprio movies keep returning to The Wolf of Wall Street (TMDB 8) — strong enough to land at #5 on this list. Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.

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2002#6

Catch Me If You Can

TMDB8.0
96%

Catch Me If You Can earns its #6 spot among top Leonardo DiCaprio movies thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 8) and lasting word-of-mouth. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.

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Titanic poster
1997#7

Titanic

TMDB7.9
88%

Ranked #7 here, Titanic is a repeat pick for viewers hunting the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.

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What's Eating Gilbert Grape poster
1993#8

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

TMDB7.7
91%

What's Eating Gilbert Grape stands out in the Leonardo DiCaprio movies category with crowd-pleasing appeal that keeps its TMDB score high (TMDB 7.7). Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.

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Blood Diamond poster
2006#9

Blood Diamond

TMDB7.6
62%

Blood Diamond earns its #9 spot among top Leonardo DiCaprio movies thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 7.6) and lasting word-of-mouth. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.

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The Revenant poster
2015#10

The Revenant

TMDB7.5
78%

Ranked #10 here, The Revenant is a repeat pick for viewers hunting the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies. Check MovieLinks for where to watch, ratings, and similar titles worth adding to your queue.

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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood poster
2019#11

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

TMDB7.4
85%

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood earns its #11 spot among top Leonardo DiCaprio movies thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 7.4) and lasting word-of-mouth. Open the MovieLinks entry to compare scores and find the best place to stream it now.

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Killers of the Flower Moon poster
2023#12

Killers of the Flower Moon

TMDB7.4
93%

Killers of the Flower Moon earns its #12 spot among top Leonardo DiCaprio movies thanks to consistent fan scores (TMDB 7.4) and lasting word-of-mouth. See posters, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and streaming options on MovieLinks.

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FAQ

How are these Leonardo DiCaprio movies ranked?

This list ranks twelve of DiCaprio's most acclaimed starring roles by TMDB user score from highest to lowest. Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer scores appear on each card. Rankings reflect audience ratings and can shift over time.

What is Leonardo DiCaprio's best movie?

By TMDB score, Inception ranks first. Critics and fans frequently cite The Departed, Catch Me If You Can, and Titanic as his most iconic work. The Revenant earned him his first Academy Award for Best Actor.

How many Oscars has Leonardo DiCaprio won?

DiCaprio has won one Oscar for Best Actor for The Revenant (2016). He was nominated six times before that — for What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Aviator, Blood Diamond, The Wolf of Wall Street, and twice as producer.

Which director has DiCaprio worked with most?

Martin Scorsese. They have collaborated on six films: Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

What order should I watch DiCaprio's best films in?

Each film is standalone — watch in any order. For a career overview, try release order starting with What's Eating Gilbert Grape. For peak Scorsese-DiCaprio, watch The Departed, Shutter Island, Wolf of Wall Street, then Killers of the Flower Moon.

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