Al Pacino movies in order

In 1969, Al Pacino made his film debut in the movie, Me, Natalie. He followed this up with appearances in movies such as The Panic in Needle Park, The Godfather, and Scarecrow.

Over the years Pacino’s body of work expanded as he took on more roles, including many notable parts in iconic pictures. His film portfolio included hits such as Serpico, Scarface, Dick Tracy, Insomnia, The Insider, and Carlito’s Way, to name but a few.

But how familiar are you with Al Pacino’s back catalogue 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 Al Pacino’s movies, presented in chronological order, starting with minor roles and running through to more substantial roles in later life.

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1960s & 1970s

As noted above, Al Pacino made his first film appearance in Me, Natalie. From here he appeared in The Panic in Needle Park, before taking the role of Michael in The Godfather.

This movie proved to be a huge hit, and from here Pacino’s film career continued to rocket as he took roles in Scarecrow, Serpico, and the well-received, The Godfather Part II. Other films in this decade included Dog Day Afternoon and Bobby Deerfield.

Al Pacino’s movies during the 1960s and 1970s included:

• Me, Natalie (1969)
• The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
• The Godfather (1972)
• Scarecrow (1973)
• Serpico (1973)
• The Godfather Part II (1974)
• Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
• Bobby Deerfield (1977)
• And Justice for All (1979)

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1980s

Into the 1980s and Pacino’s on-screen performances lessened, however he still appeared in some notable films. Movies included Cruising, Revolution, and Scarface.

Pacino’s movies during the 1980s included:

• Cruising (1980)
• Author! Author! (1982)
• Scarface (1983)
• Revolution (1985)
• Sea of Love (1989)

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1990s

Into the 1990s and Pacino kick-started the decade with The Local Stigmatic, followed closely by a turn as Big Boy Caprice in Dick Tracy, and then a return to the Godfather film series with The Godfather Part III. Other films during the ’90s ranged from Frankie and Johnny, Scent of a Woman, and Carlito’s Way, to Heat, Donnie Brasco, and The Devil’s Advocate.

Al Pacino’s movies during the 1990s included:

• The Local Stigmatic (1990)
• Dick Tracy (1990)
• The Godfather Part III (1990)
• Frankie and Johnny (1991)
• Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
• Scent of a Woman (1992)
• Carlito’s Way (1993)
• Two Bits (1995)
• Heat (1995)
• City Hall (1996)
• Donnie Brasco (1997)
• The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
• The Insider (1999)
• Any Given Sunday (1999)

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2000s

Into the 2000s and Pacino starred in Insomnia alongside Robin Williams, before appearing in films such as S1m0ne, Gigli, and 88 Minutes. He also popped up in heist movie, Ocean’s Thirteen alongside George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

Movies in the 2000s included:

• Chinese Coffee (2000)
• Insomnia (2002)
• S1m0ne (2002)
• People I Know (2002)
• The Recruit (2003)
• Gigli (2003)
• The Merchant of Venice (2004)
• Two for the Money (2005)
• 88 Minutes (2007)
• Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
• Righteous Kill (2008)

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2010s

Slipping into the 2010s, and Pacino began the decade with You Don’t Know Jack, before appearing in The Son of No One. In 2013, he took on the title role in the HBO drama, Phil Spector, before appearing in films such as Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, and The Irishman.

Movies during the 2010s included:

• You Don’t Know Jack (2010)
• The Son of No One (2011)
• Jack and Jill (2011)
• Stand Up Guys (2012)
• We Are Not Animals (2013)
• Phil Spector (2013)
• Salomé (2013)
• The Last Act (2014)
• Manglehorn (2014)
• Danny Collins (2015)
• Misconduct (2016)
• Pirates of Somalia (2017)
• Hangman (2017)
• Paterno (2018)
• Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)
• The Irishman (2019)

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2020s

And into the 2020s and Al Pacino’s film career continues at apace. After appearing in Axis Sally and House of Gucci, he took roles in Knox Goes Away and The Ritual.

Al Pacino’s roles in the 2020s included:

• Axis Sally (2021)
• House of Gucci (2021)
• Knox Goes Away (2023)
• Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness (2024)
• The Ritual (2025)

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Above are all of Al Pacino’s movie appearances, but which are your favourites? Is S1m0ne your No.1 film, or is The Devil’s Advocate your go-to picture? Maybe you love Any Given Sunday or The Insider? Perhaps you have a soft spot for Serpico, or does Cruising tickle your pickle?

Whichever Pacino movie is your favourite, sound off in the comments below and let everyone know. Al Pacino has an enviable portfolio of pictures, with some great performances along the way, so be sure to recommend your favourites!

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