Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest commercial stars in Hollywood with a string of box-office hits under his name. After transitioning from wrestling, Johnson slowly built a filmography of fan-favorite and entertaining films that made him a likable star across demographics. However, Johnson rose to superstardom with his role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast and Furious franchise.
As a result, it was surprising that fans of the actor did not name a single movie from the globe-trotting racing action franchise in the actor’s top three best movies. Moreover, Moana, the animated film which showed Johnson in a new light also failed to crack the top 3. Instead, a surprising Dwayne Johnson movie took the top spot on the list and in fans’ hearts. Here are the best Dwayne Johnson movies according to fans.
Fans Have a Surprising Pick as Dwayne Johnson’s Best Movie
Dwayne Johnson made his film debut in 2001 and has been a part of some of the most iconic action films in the 21st century. Johnson has given several blockbusters that not only proved him as a bankable commercial star but also earned him the reputation of being one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. Johnson’s time as Luke Hobbs in the Fast and Furious franchise also gave him his highest-grossing film in the form of 2017’s Furious 7, which grossed $1.515 billion at the box office.
Despite Johnson’s success as an actor being associated with his box office performance, fans have ignored the Fast and Furious franchise while picking the actor’s best movie. According to a list on Ranker, fans believe the 2017 action-adventure film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is Johnson’s best movie to date. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film is based on the Chris Van Allsburg book of the same name and grossed $995.3 million at the box office. It received positive reviews for its performances, earning it a special place in the hearts of Johnson’s fans.
Rest of the Movies Fans Named in Dwayne Johnson’s Top 10
While Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle took the top spot on the list, the rest of the top 10 is filled with some interesting picks from Dwayne Johnson’s filmography. The rest of the movies in the list are as follows:
2. The Rundown (2003)
One of Johnson’s earliest works in films, the buddy action comedy film was a box office disappointment, but Johnson impressed fans with his humorous performance.
3. Walking Tall (2004)
The film is the remake of the 1973 film of the same name and received mostly negative reviews from critics. However, it was a modest box office success and one of Johnson’s first films as a leading man.
4. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
The sixth installment in the Vin Diesel-led sees Johnson’s Luke Hobbs team up with his former foes, resulting in one of the franchise’s most beloved entries.
5. Fast Five (2011)
Directed by Justin Lin, the film served as Johnson’s introduction to the franchise, where he became a formidable foe to the Toretto family, catapulting the actor to superstardom.
6. The Game Plan (2006)
At the time of its release, the film was an unexpected outing for Johnson as fans were not used to seeing the former wrestler in a family comedy. However, the film emerged as a box office hit, earning $146.6 million, and proved Johnson was a bankable star.
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Moana, the 2016 animated adventure film featuring Johnson as the voice of Maui ranked seventh on the list. Johnson’s collaboration with close friend Kevin Hart in 2016’s Central Intelligence came in the eighth place. 2006’s Gridiron Gang and 2010’s Journey 2: The Mysterious Island rounded off the top 10 taking the ninth and tenth spots. The Mummy Returns, Johnson’s debut film ranked just outside the top 10 coming in eleventh.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is streaming on Hulu.
