Mel Gibson - All His Films Ranked (Directed by Mel)

Mel Gibson – All His Films Ranked (Directed by Mel)

Short Biography:

Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson was born January 3, 1956, in Peekskill, New York, USA. He is well-known as a Hollywood star, but his directorial effects have been pretty stellar. He’s not the most prolific of movie makers, plus he has had a few quite public personal issues. But his movies stand as a testament to his skill behind the camera

Here is a rundown of his movies, with the score based on the average from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes (public votes only) and Letterboxd, from lowest ranked to highest:

5 – The Man Without a Face (1993)

A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams… until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.

IMDb: 6.7 / 10

RT Users: 6.4 / 10

Letterboxd: 6.04 / 10

6.38 /10

Drama

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Top Billed Cast:

Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson, Gaby Hoffmann, Geoffrey Lewis,

SYNOPSIS:

Young Chuck Norstadt (Nick Stahl) wants nothing more than to join a prestigious military academy like his late father, but he is wary of the school’s lofty academic standards. With only a single summer in which to study for the entrance exam, Chuck finds an unlikely tutor in the form of Justin McLeod (Mel Gibson), a disfigured recluse who was once a teacher. McLeod agrees to teach Chuck, and the two form a deep friendship — until Chuck learns of the secret behind McLeod’s terrible scars.

Worldwide Box Office Gross: $ 36,600,000

Production Budget: $ 25,000,000

Profit or (loss): $ 11,600,000

Return on Every $1 Spent: $ 1.46

4 – The Passion of the Christ (2004)

By his wounds, we were healed.

IMDb: 7.2 / 10

RT Users: 8.0 / 10

Letterboxd: 6.42 / 10

7.21 /10

Drama

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Top Billed Cast:

Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Monica Bellucci, Mattia Sbragia

SYNOPSIS:

In this version of Christ’s crucifixion, based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) by handing him over to the Roman Empire’s handpicked officials. To the horror of his mother, Mary (Maia Morgenstern), Magdalen (Monica Bellucci), whom he saved from damnation, and his disciples, Jesus is condemned to death. He is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies, but not before a last act of grace.

Worldwide Box Office Gross: $ 612,054,506

Production Budget: $ 30,000,000

Profit or (loss): $ 582,054,506

Return on Every $1 Spent: $ 20.40

3 – Apocalypto (2006)

No one can outrun their destiny.

IMDb: 7.8 / 10

RT Users: 7.9 / 10

Letterboxd: 7.38 / 10

7.69 /10

Action | Drama | Thriller | History

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Top Billed Cast:

Rudy Youngblood, Raoul Max Trujillo, Gerardo Taracena, Iazua Larios, Antonio Monroy

SYNOPSIS:

The Mayan kingdom is at the height of its opulence and power but the foundations of the empire are beginning to crumble. The leaders believe they must build more temples and sacrifice more people or their crops and citizens will die. Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a peaceful hunter in a remote tribe, is captured along with his entire village in a raid. He is scheduled for a ritual sacrifice until he makes a daring escape and tries to make it back to his pregnant wife and son.

Worldwide Box Office Gross: $ 120,673,227

Production Budget: $ 40,000,000

Profit or (loss): $ 80,673,227

Return on Every $1 Spent: $ 3.02

2 – Braveheart (1995)

Every man dies. Not every man truly lives.

IMDb: 8.4 / 10

RT Users: 8.5 / 10

Letterboxd: 7.56 / 10

8.15 /10

Action | Drama | War | History

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Top Billed Cast:

Mel Gibson, Catherine McCormack, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen, Brendan Gleeson

SYNOPSIS:

William Wallace is the medieval Scottish patriot who is spurred into revolt against the English when the love of his life is slaughtered. Leading his army into battles that become a war, his advance into England threatens King Edward I’s throne before he is captured and executed, but not before becoming a symbol for a free Scotland.

Worldwide Box Office Gross: $ 213,216,216

Production Budget: $ 72,000,000

Profit or (loss): $ 141,216,216

Return on Every $1 Spent: $ 2.96

1 – Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

One of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet.

IMDb: 8.1 / 10

RT Users: 9.1 / 10

Letterboxd: 7.64 / 10

8.28 /10

Drama | War | History

Directed by: Mel Gibson

Top Billed Cast:

Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey, Hugo Weaving

SYNOPSIS:

The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Doss was drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance but went on to earn respect and adoration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life — without firing a shot — to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa.

Worldwide Box Office Gross: $ 180,563,636

Production Budget: $ 40,000,000

Profit or (loss): $ 140,563,636

Return on Every $1 Spent: $ 4.51