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Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), or The Rock, as he’s still known by many, has been in the movie acting business for over 20 years now. His filmography has bounced between genres over the years, with plenty of action and some decent comedy roles thrown in too. But, we wanted to know what are his top 10 highest rated movies, if we strip out the 5 Fast & Furious movies for which he has credits for?
So we collected all of his rating for all of his 34 movies via IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and Letterboxd to get and average score for each of Dwayne’s movies… Here is his Top 10 non Fast & Furious films…
5.79 out of 10
10 – Snitch (2013)
Directed by: Ric Roman Waugh
Synopsis:
At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year prison sentence after being caught with a package that contained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents. His father, businessman John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), is devastated. When Jason turns down a chance to lessen his sentence by manufacturing evidence to implicate someone else, John begs to be sent under cover instead, but the already dangerous venture turns deadly after he exposes a major player in the Mexican drug trade.
6.03 out of 10
9 – Get Smart (2008)
Directed by: Peter Segal
Synopsis:
When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has to promote his eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) to field agent. Smart, partnered with veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), blends inexperience, enthusiasm and ineptitude as he works to thwart a world-domination plot hatched by the wily KAOS chief, Siegfried (Terence Stamp).
6.10 out of 10
8 – Central Intelligence (2016)
Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Main Cast:
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Jason Bateman, Aaron Paul, Ryan Hansen, Tim Griffin
Synopsis:
Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin’s number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.
6.65 out of 10
7 – Gridiron Gang (2006)
Directed by: Phil Joanou
Synopsis:
A counselor (The Rock) at a juvenile detention facility decides to turn the young inmates in his charge into a football team to give them a sense of self-respect and social responsibility, but he faces opposition from high-school coaches who do not want their players facing criminals on the field.
6.65 out of 10
6 – The Other Guys (2010)
Directed by: Adam McKay
Synopsis:
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) garner no headlines as they work day to day. Gamble relishes his job as a paper pusher, but Hoitz is itching to get back on the street and make a name for himself. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.
6.79 out of 10
5 – The Rundown (2003)
Directed by: Peter Berg
Synopsis:
Beck (The Rock) is a tight-lipped bounty hunter who doesn’t like to use a gun and accepts any job without asking questions. When Beck’s employer, Walker (William Lucking), sends him to the Amazon to locate Walker’s cocky son, Travis (Seann William Scott), Beck discovers a population controlled by a tyrannical treasure hunter (Christopher Walken). To survive, Beck and Travis must work together, without their affections for a mysterious rebel (Rosario Dawson) getting in the way.
6.80 out of 10
4 – Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Main Cast:
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Awkwafina, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Madison Iseman
Synopsis:
When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken — and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there’s more obstacles and more danger to overcome.
7.01 out of 10
3 – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Synopsis:
Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.
7.58 out of 10
2 – Fighting with My Family (2019)
Directed by: Stephen Merchant
Main Cast:
Florence Pugh, Jack Lowden, Nick Frost, Lena Headey, Dwayne Johnson, Vince Vaughn, Stephen Merchant, Aqueela Zoll,
Synopsis:
Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige’s journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star.
8.25 out of 10
1 – Moana (2016)
Directed by: Ron Clements
Synopsis:
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.
Honourable Mentions
Pain & Gain (2013)
5.48 / 10
Faster (2010)
5.32 / 10
Walking Tall (2004)
5.33 / 10
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