Kurt Russell movies in order

In 1963, Kurt Russell made his film debut via an uncredited role in the movie, It Happened at the World’s Fair. From here he followed up his acting work with appearances in films such as Guns of Diablo, Follow Me, Boys!, and Mosby’s Marauders.

To begin with, his on-screen roles were small parts, but soon his star status began to grow as audiences took the actor to their hearts. This in turn increased Kurt Russell’s presence on the big screen, and propelled his career toward the icon he would eventually become.

Over the years, Kurt Russell starred in films such as The Thing, Silkwood, Tango & Cash, and Tombstone. He also wowed audiences in the role of Snake Plissken, in two action-adventure movies beginning with Escape from New York.

But how familiar are you with Kurt Russell’s back catalogue of movies? If you were asked to name all of his films what would you say?

Well, don’t worry, because I can help. In this post you will find a list of all Kurt Russell’s movies, presented in chronological order, starting with minor roles and bit parts in his early pictures, and running through to more substantial roles in later life.

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A list of every Kurt Russell movie in order

The 1960s and 1970s

During the 1960s and 1970s, Kurt Russell appeared in a collection of movies with notable titles including The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Superdad, and The Strongest Man in the World. His films during these decades included:

• It Happened at the World’s Fair (1963)*
• Guns of Diablo (1964)
• Follow Me, Boys! (1966)
• Mosby’s Marauders (1967)
• The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
• The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968)
• Guns in the Heather (1969)
• The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
• Dad… Can I Borrow the Car? (1970)
• The Barefoot Executive (1971)
• Fools’ Parade (1971)
• Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972)
• Charley and the Angel (1973)
• Superdad (1973)
• The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
• Search for the Gods (1975)
• The Deadly Tower (1975)
• The Quest (1976)
• The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976)
• The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976)
• Christmas Miracle in Caulfield, U.S.A. (1977)

*Uncredited role

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The 1980s and 1990s

Moving into the 1980s and 1990s, Kurt Russell took a number of high-profile roles in movies such as Elvis, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Overboard, Tango & Cash, Captain Ron, and Stargate. His films during these decades included:

• Elvis (1980)
• Amber Waves (1980)
• Used Cars (1980)
• Escape from New York (1981)
• The Fox and the Hound (1981)**
• The Thing (1982)
• Silkwood (1983)
• Swing Shift (1984)
• The Mean Season (1985)
• The Best of Times (1986)
• Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
• Overboard (1987)
• Tequila Sunrise (1988)
• Winter People (1989)
• Tango & Cash (1989)
• Backdraft (1991)
• Unlawful Entry (1992)
• Captain Ron (1992)
• Tombstone (1993)
• Forrest Gump (1994)* **
• Stargate (1994)
• Executive Decision (1996)
• Escape from L.A. (1996)
• Breakdown (1997)
• Soldier (1998)

*Uncredited role

**Voice role

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The 2000s and 2010s

Slipping into the 2000s and 2010s, and notable movies for Kurt Russell included 3000 Miles to Graceland, Sky High, The Hateful Eight, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. His movies during these decades included:

• 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001)
• Vanilla Sky (2001)
• Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)
• Dark Blue (2002)
• Miracle (2004)
• Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004)
• Sky High (2005)
• Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005)
• Poseidon (2006)
• Death Proof (2007)
• Touchback (2011)
• The Art of the Steal (2013)
• Fast & Furious 7 (2015)
• Bone Tomahawk (2015)
• The Hateful Eight (2015)
• Deepwater Horizon (2016)
• Fast & Furious 8 (2017)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
• The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
• Cypto (2019)
• Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)

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The 2020s

Into the 2020s, and Kurt Russell’s movies have included:

• The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
• Fast & Furious 9 (2021)

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Above are all of Kurt Russell’s movie appearances, but which are your favourites? Is Overboard your No.1 film, or is 3000 Miles to Graceland your go-to picture? Perhaps you can’t get enough of Elvis?

Whichever Kurt Russell movie is your favourite, sound off in the comments below and let everyone know.

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Editor/writer/film-watcher

Alex Wiggan

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