Samuel L. Jackson movies in order

In 1972, Samuel L. Jackson made his film debut in the movie, Together for Days. From here he followed up his movie work with appearances in films such as The Displaced Person, The Trial of the Moke, and The Exterminator.

Over the years, more movies followed (a lot of them in fact), including iconic pictures such as Do The Right Thing, Deep Blue Sea, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Shaft. Jackson also took on the role of Nick Fury in various projects within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with an uncredited post-credit scene in 2008’s Iron Man, and running through films such as The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Solider, and The Marvels, amongst others.

But how familiar are you with Samuel L. Jackson’s portfolio of movies? If you were asked to name them all what would you say?

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

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1970s/1980s

As noted above, Samuel L. Jackson made his way into the film industry via an appearance in the 1972 film, Together for Days. From here he appeared in The Displaced Person and The Trial of Moke, before moving into the 1980s with films such as Magic Sticks, School Daze, and Coming to America, as well as the brilliant Spike Lee movie, Do The Right Thing.

Samuel L. Jackson’s movies in the 1970s and 1980s included:

• Together for Days (1972)
• The Displaced Person (1977)
• The Trial of Moke (1978)
• The Exterminator (1980)*
• Ragtime (1981)
• Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1987)
• Magic Sticks (1987)
• School Daze (1988)
• Coming to America (1988)
• Dead Man Out (1989)
• Do The Right Thing (1989)
• Sea of Love (1989)

*Uncredited role

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1990s

Slipping into the 1990s and Jackson’s film portfolio expanded considerably, and rapidly too, with roles in films such as Mo’ Better Blues, Jungle Fever, Juice, and Loaded Weapon 1. He also took a small part in Jurassic Park, took a more sizeable role in Pulp Fiction, co-starred with Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance, and played the part of Mace Windu in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.

Jackson’s movies in the 1990s included:

• Def by Temptation (1990)
• A Shock to the System (1990)
• Betsy’s Wedding (1990)
• Mo’ Better Blues (1990)
• The Exorcist III (1990)
• Goodfellas (1990)
• The Return of Superfly (1990)
• Jungle Fever (1991)
• Johnny Suede (1991)
• Strictly Business (1991)
• Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991)
• Jumpin’ at The Boneyard (1991)
• Juice (1992)
• Fathers & Sons (1992)
• White Sands (1992)
• Patriot Games (1992)
• Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
• Amos & Andrew (1993)
• Menace II Society (1993)
• Jurassic Park (1993)
• True Romance (1993)
• Losing Isaiah (1993)
• Fresh (1994)
• Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994)
• Against the Wall (1994)
• Hail Caesar  (1994)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• The New Age (1994)
• The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994)
• Kiss of Death (1995)
• Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
• Fluke (1995)**
• Hard Eight (1996)
• The Great White Hype (1996)
• Trees Lounge (1996)
• A Time to Kill (1996)
• The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
• One Eight Seven (1997)
• Eve’s Bayou (1997)
• Jackie Brown (1997)
• Sphere (1998)
• Out of Sight (1998)*
• The Negotiator (1998)
• The Red Violin (1998)
• Our Friend, Martin (1999)**
• Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
• Deep Blue Sea (1999)

*Uncredited role/cameo

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2000s

Into the 2000s and films continued to come thick and fast, including Rules of Engagement, Shaft, and Unbreakable, as well as Changing Lanes with Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, Jackson reprised the role of Mace Windu in two Star Wars movies, starred in Snakes on a Plane, and took a milestone cameo in a post-credit scene in Iron Man.

Jackson’s movies in the 2000s included:

• Rules of Engagement (2000)
• Shaft (2000)
• Unbreakable (2000)
• The Caveman’s Valentine (2001)
• The 51st State (2001)
• Changing Lanes (2002)
• Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)
• No Good Deed (2002)
• xXx (2002)
• Basic (2003)
• S.W.A.T. (2003)
• Country of my Skull (2004)
• Twisted (2004)
• Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)
• The Incredibles (2004)**
• Coach Carter (2005)
• xXx: The Next Level (2005)
• Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
• The Man (2005)
• Freedomland (2006)
• Snakes on a Plane (2006)
• Black Snake Moan (2006)
• Home of the Brave (2006)
• Farce of the Penguins (2006)**
• Resurrecting the Champ (2007)
• 1408 (2007)
• Cleaner (2007)
• Jumper (2008)
• Iron Man (2008)*
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)**
• Lakeview Terrace (2008)
• Gospel Hill (2008)
• Soul Men (2008)
• The Spirit (2008)
• Afro Samurai: Resurrection (2009)**
• Inglorious Basterds (2009)* **
• Mother and Child (2009)
• Astro Boy (2009)**

*Uncredited role/cameo

**Voice role

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2010s

Moving into the 2010s and Jackson showed no signs of slowing down. Further appearances in the Marvel movies followed, as well as films such as Django Unchained, Kong: Skull Island, and Glass.

Other notable movies included Fury, The Hateful Eight, and The Legend of Tarzan. Jackson also starred in another Shaft movie.

Samuel L. Jackson’s movies in the 2010s included:

• Iron Man 2 (2010)
• Unthinkable (2010)
• The Other Guys (2010)
• Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010)**
• The Sunset Limited (2011)
• Thor (2011)*
• Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
• Arena (2011)
• Fury (2012)
• Meeting Evil (2012)
• The Avengers (2012)
• Zambezia (2012)**
• Django Unchained (2012)
• Turbo (2013)**
• Oldboy (2013)
• Reasonable Doubt (2014)
• RoboCop (2014)
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
• Kite (2014)
• Big Game (2014)
• Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
• Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
• Barely Lethal (2015)
• Chi-Raq (2015)
• The Hateful Eight (2015)
• Cell (2016)
• The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
• Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
• Kong: Skull Island (2017)
• xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
• The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) 
• Unicorn Store (2017)
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018)*
• The Incredibles 2 (2018)**
• Life Itself (2018)
• Glass (2019)
• Captain Marvel (2019)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Shaft (2019)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
• The Last Full Measure (2019)
• Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)**

*Uncredited role/cameo

**Voice role

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2020s

And into the 2020s, there were yet more roles, in films such as Spiral: From the Book of Saw, Argylle, and Damaged. Jackson also provided his voice for the animated film, The Garfield Movie, and reprised the role of Nick Fury for The Marvels.

Jackson’s movies in the 2020s included:

• The Banker (2020)
• Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
• The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021)
• The Protégé (2021)
• Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)**
• The Kill Room (2023)
• The Marvels (2023)
• Argylle (2024)
• Damaged (2024)
• The Garfield Movie (2024)**
• The Piano Lesson (2024)
• The Unholy Trinity (2024)
• Afterburn (2025)

**Voice role

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Above are all of Samuel L. Jackson’s movie appearances, but which are your favourites? Is Unbreakable your top choice, or are you a fan of Snakes on a Plane? Perhaps you can’t get enough of Lakeview Terrace, Die Hard with a Vengeance, or The Hitman’s Bodyguard?

Well, whichever Samuel L. Jackson movie is your favourite, sound off in the comments below and let everyone know. Share your thoughts and recommendations.

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