TopTenREVIEWS presents the film career and movie reviews of Gary Oldman.

Gary Oldman
Birthdate: March 21, 1958

Gary Oldman

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CAREER SPAN

Decade
Movie Score
# Movies
1980s
2.1775
7
total ranking of 2.1775
1990s
2.8762
14
total ranking of 2.8762
2000s
2.7498
15
total ranking of 2.7498
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Actor Score: Gary Oldman is ranked overall as 2.8830 of of 4 stars2.8830

Gary Oldman Movie Rankings

1
Gary Oldman starring in Dark Knight
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.5650 out of 4 stars for Dark Knight3.5650
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. ...more about Dark Knight
  • Not Available on DVD
2
Gary Oldman starring in JFK
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.2375 out of 4 stars for JFK3.2375
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, begins investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Skeptical of the FBI's report Garrison presents a list of possible conspirators and motives, including Vice President Johnson. ...more about JFK
3
Gary Oldman starring in Batman Begins
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.2078 out of 4 stars for Batman Begins3.2078
A new restart of the "Batman" franchise under the helm of "Memento" Director Chris Nolan and more in tone with the early "Batman: Year One" style comics. ...more about Batman Begins
4
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.1077 out of 4 stars for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban3.1077
In Harry's third year at Hogwarts a maniac killer has escaped from Azkaban and is on a mission to kill him and it seems the Dementors sent to protect him are really trying to hurt him. ...more about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Supporting Actor
5
True Romance (1993)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.1070 out of 4 stars for True Romance3.1070
In trying to save Alabama from her uncouth lifestyle, Clarence kills her boss and takes off with a suitcase assuming it’s her clothes. They soon find out they have stolen 5 million dollars worth of cocaine and are now on the run from the cops and the mob. ...more about True Romance
6
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.0890 out of 4 stars for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire3.0890
In Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts he is mysteriously chosen to participate in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous and sometimes deadly competition. Theoretically, Harry is not old enough to participate and must be very cautious because is seems someone wants him in harm's way. ...more about Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
7
Professional, The (1994)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 3.0760 out of 4 stars for Professional3.0760
A young girl's family is murdered by a DEA sting gone wrong. Taking refuge with a secretive neighbor, who is a hit man by trade. She trades domestic services for the hit man’s tips vowing to avenge the death of her family. ...more about Professional
8
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.9093 out of 4 stars for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2.9093
With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. ...more about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
9
Contender, The (2000)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.8542 out of 4 stars for Contender2.8542
Sex secrets from a U.S. Senator's (Allen) past come to light as she is nominated for Vice President. ...more about Contender
10
Air Force One (1997)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.8389 out of 4 stars for Air Force One2.8389
The President of the United States is on a journey home after making a speech in Moscow. But on the journey, Russian hi-jakers take over the plane, disguising themselves as newspaper reporters. ...more about Air Force One
Actor Awards
  • Blockbuster Entertainment Awards - Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure
11
Sid and Nancy (1986)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.8287 out of 4 stars for Sid and Nancy2.8287
Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. ...more about Sid and Nancy
12
Fifth Element, The (1997)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.8043 out of 4 stars for Fifth Element2.8043
Two hundred and fifty years in the future, life as we know it is threatened by the arrival of Evil. Only the fifth element (played by Milla Jovovich) can stop the Evil from extinguishing life, as it tries to do every five thousand years. ...more about Fifth Element
13
Basquiat (1996)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.7713 out of 4 stars for Basquiat2.7713
Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, Jean-Michel is "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and becomes a star. ...more about Basquiat
14
Immortal Beloved (1994)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.7631 out of 4 stars for Immortal Beloved2.7631
As the tagline reveals, this movie deals with life and death of the legendary Ludwig van Beethoven. ...more about Immortal Beloved
15
Hannibal (2001)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.6577 out of 4 stars for Hannibal2.6577
Part three in the Hannibal Lecter Trilogy. Having escaped the asylum in "Silence of the Lambs," Dr Lecter goes into hiding in Florence, Italy. Back in America, Mason Verger, an old victim of the doctor's, seeks revenge. ...more about Hannibal
16
Quest for Camelot (1998)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.6448 out of 4 stars for Quest for Camelot2.6448
During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him. ...more about Quest for Camelot
17
Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.5797 out of 4 stars for Prick Up Your Ears2.5797
This film is the story of the spectacular life and violent death of British playwright Joe Orton. ...more about Prick Up Your Ears
Actor Awards
  • BAFTA Awards - Best Actor
18
Lost in Space (1998)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.5787 out of 4 stars for Lost in Space2.5787
In the near future, earth's fossil resources are about to be used up. ...more about Lost in Space
Actor Awards
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Supporting Actor
19
Murder in the First (1995)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.3964 out of 4 stars for Murder in the First2.3964
Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punnishment, he is put in solitary confinement. ...more about Murder in the First
20
Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.2757 out of 4 stars for Romeo Is Bleeding2.2757
A corrupt police sergeant who supplies tips on the locations of safeguarded witnesses to the Mob bites off more than he can chew when he attempts to assassinate a beautiful but ruthless Russian hitwoman in this no holds barred noir thriller. ...more about Romeo Is Bleeding
21
Scarlet Letter, The (1995)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.1441 out of 4 stars for Scarlet Letter2.1441
In 1666 in the Massachusetts Bay colony, Puritans and Algonquian have an uneasy truce. Hester arrives from England, seeking independence. Awaiting her husband, she establishes independence, fixing up a house, befriending Quakers and other outsiders. ...more about Scarlet Letter
22
Tiptoes (2003)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.1438 out of 4 stars for Tiptoes2.1438
Gary Oldman plays as a dwarf brother to a normal-sized Matthew McConaughey. When McConaughey's girlfriend (played by Kate Beckinsale) becomes pregnant, the pair are fearful that the baby will inherit the Oldman gene. ...more about Tiptoes
23
State of Grace (1990)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 2.0924 out of 4 stars for State of Grace2.0924
Terry Noonan returns home to New York's Hells Kitchen after a ten year absence. He soon hooks up with childhood pal Jackie who is involved in the Irish mob run by his brother Frankie. Terry also rekindles an old flame with Jackie's sister Kathleen. ...more about State of Grace
24
Interstate 60 (2002)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.9406 out of 4 stars for Interstate 601.9406
Neal Oliver is a young artist, but his father doesn't like his choice and wants him to go to Oxford. Everything changes after Neal's meeting with O.W.Grant, who grants exactly one wish per person, as his name suggests. ...more about Interstate 60
25
Chattahoochee (1989)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.7883 out of 4 stars for Chattahoochee1.7883
An American war hero attempts suicide and ends up in Chattahoochee State Mental Hospital. But he realise that doctors in hospital are humiliating patients. ...more about Chattahoochee
26
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.7586 out of 4 stars for Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead1.7586
Showing events from the point of view of two minor characters from Hamlet, men who have no control over their destiny, this film examines fate and asks if we can ever really know what's going on? Are answers as important as the questions? Will ...more about Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
27
Track 29 (1988)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.7313 out of 4 stars for Track 291.7313
A doctor's wife tires of his obsession with model trains, and spends her days wondering about the son she gave up for adoption at birth. While eating at a roadside cafe, she encounters a British hitchhiker, who turns out to be her son. ...more about Track 29
  • Not Available on DVD
28
Criminal Law (1988)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.5767 out of 4 stars for Criminal Law1.5767
A rising young attorney successfully defends a man accused of murder, only to have the same type of murder then happen again. ...more about Criminal Law
  • Not Available on DVD
30
We Think the World of You (1988)
Gary Oldman scores a combined 1.2738 out of 4 stars for We Think the World of You1.2738
An aimless young man, Johnny, is sent prison. He entrusts his beloved dog, Evie, to the care of his former lover and best friend, Frank. When he gets out of prison, he has to face difficulties at home. ...more about We Think the World of You
  • Not Available on DVD
31
Beat the Devil (2002)
No Reviews Available
Decades ago, the legendary James Brown sold his soul to the devil for fame and fortune. Now he wishes to renegotiate. Hired to take Mr. Brown to a rendezvous with the devil (Gary Oldman), the driver soon finds himself entangled in fiendish plans. ...more about Beat the Devil
  • Not Available on DVD
32
Dead Fish (2004)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
33
Me and Graham: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2005)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
34
Remembrance (1982)
No Reviews Available
A group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise, go out on the town on their last night in port, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results. ...more about Remembrance
  • Not Available on DVD
35
Secret Life of Superfans, The (2006)
No Reviews Available
This feature documentary takes an intensive look inside the phenominon of "Fan-dom." Through interview and observation of both the fans as well as the actors and directors, with a focus on the "Horror, Sci-Fi Fantasy and Super-heroe" film genres. ...more about Secret Life of Superfans
  • Not Available on DVD
36
Who's Kyle? (2004)
No Reviews Available
"It started with one bad decision, a bag of money, and a one night stand." Kyle steals money from his loanshark's girlfriend and runs for it. ...more about Who's Kyle?
  • Not Available on DVD