Robert Redford movies in order

In 1960, Robert Redford took the tentative steps to begin his film career, by appearing in the television movie, Captain Brassbound’s Conversion. He then followed this up with an uncredited role in Tall Story.

It was small movements to begin with, but those initial steps soon led to big things. As the decade progressed, Redford was offered more substantial roles, and soon he was appearing in films such as Inside Daisy Cover, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

As time moved ever-onward, so did Redford’s career. The roles got bigger, as did the films, and soon he was starring in pictures including All the President’s Men, A Bridge Too Far, Out of Africa, and Indecent Proposal.

But how familiar are you with the movies of the late actor, Robert Redford? Are you a big fan or are you a newcomer to his work?

Well, no problem either way – this post is all-inclusive. Below you will find a list of every Robert Redford movie, covering uncredited roles and cameos through to more substantial parts.

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1960s

Starting in the 1960s and as noted above, Robert Redford began his film career in small parts, initially in Captain Brassbound’s Conversion and then an uncredited role in Tall Story. From here he appeared in movies such as The Iceman Cometh, and The Chase.

Redford’s most notable role during this decade came in 1969, via the Western, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Often considered one of the all time greatest Westerns, Redford took on the role of the Sundance Kid opposite Paul Newman’s Butch Cassidy.

Redford’s movies during the 1960s included:

• Captain Brassbound’s Conversion (1960)
• Tall Story (1960)*
• The Iceman Cometh (1960)
• War Hunt (1962)
• Situation Hopeless – But Not Serious (1965)
• Inside Daisy Clover (1965)
• The Chase (1966)
• This Property is Condemned (1966)
• Barefoot in the Park (1967)
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
• Downhill Racer (1969)
• Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)

*Uncredited

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1970s

Into the 1970s and Redford began the decade playing Halsy Knox in Little Fauss and Big Halsy, before taking roles in The Hot Rock, and Jeremiah Johnson. In 1973 he starred alongside Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were, before re-teaming with Paul Newman in The Sting.

The 1970s was a big decade for Redford, with a number of high-profile films, including Three Days of the Condor, and A Bridge Too Far. He also played the role of Bob Woodward opposite Dustin Hoffman’s Carl Bernstein in the conspiracy thriller, All the President’s Men.

Robert Redford’s movies during the 1970s included:

• Little Fauss and Big Halsy (1970)
• The Hot Rock (1972)
• Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
• The Candidate (1972)
• The Way We Were (1973)
• The Sting (1973)
• The Great Gatsby (1974)
• The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
• Three Days of the Condor (1975)
• All the President’s Men (1976)
• A Bridge Too Far (1977)
• The Electric Horseman (1979)

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1980s

Onto the 1980s and on the acting front it was a much quieter decade for Redford. Films during this period included Brubaker, and The Natural, as well as the epic romance Out of Africa with Meryl Streep.

Movies during the 1980s included:

• Brubaker (1980)
• The Natural (1984)
• Out of Africa (1985)
• Legal Eagles (1986)

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1990s

Into the 1990s and once again, a more reduced output. However, there were a few big roles in this decade for Redford, including Indecent Proposal with Demi Moore, Up Close & Personal with Michelle Pfeiffer, and The Horse Whisperer with Kristin Scott Thomas.

Redford’s movies during the 1990s included:

• Havana (1990)
• Sneakers (1992)
• A River Runs Through It (1992)* **
• Indecent Proposal (1993)
• Up Close & Personal (1996)
• The Horse Whisperer (1998)

*Uncredited

**Voice

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2000s

Sliding into the 2000s and Redford continued to appear in high-profile movies including Spy Game with Brad Pitt. He also provided voice work for the children’s movie, Charlotte’s Web.

Redford’s movies in the ’00s included:

• The Last Castle (2001)
• Spy Game (2001)
• The Clearing (2004)
• An Unfinished Life (2005)
• Charlotte’s Web (2006)**
• Lions for Lambs (2007)

**Voice

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2010s & 2020s

And finally, into the 2010s and 2020s and Redford continued his film work, with roles in The Company You Keep, Pete’s Dragon, and The Discovery. He also took on the role of Alexander Pierce in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Redford’s movies during the 2010s and 2020s included:

• The Company You Keep (2012)
• All is Lost (2013)
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
• A Walk in the Woods (2015)
• Truth (2015)
• Pete’s Dragon (2016)
• The Discovery (2017)
• Our Souls at Night (2017)
• The Old Man & The Gun (2018)
• Buttons (218)**
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020)**
• The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth (2024)**

**Voice

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So, those are all of Robert Redford’s movies, but which rank as the pick of the crop? Would you say The Sting? Maybe it’s The Way We Were?

And if you were recommending Redford’s movies to film fans, what movies would you suggest? Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? Maybe All the President’s Men? Possibly Up Close & Personal? 

Well, whichever films you believe are the best Robert Redford pictures, be sure to share the love. Drop your choices in the comments section below and get recommending! 

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Editor/Writer/Movie Fan

Alex Wiggan

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