In 1994, Jared Leto made his film debut when he appeared in the television movie, Cool and Crazy. Featuring alongside the likes of Alicia Silverstone, John Hawkes, and Tuesday Knight, Leto played the part of Micheal.
From here Leto went on to appear in How to Make an American Quilt, before taking bigger roles in movies such as Urban Legend, Alexander, and Suicide Squad. Over the decades his star status grew, providing him with the opportunity to work alongside some prominent directors and in some tent-pole pictures.
But how familiar are you with Leto’s movie portfolio? The actor has starred in a wealth of big-named pictures, but are you aware of all his films?
Well, don’t worry, because this post can help. Below you will find a run-through of all his movies, beginning in the 1990s and moving forward decade-by-decade.
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1990s
As noted above, Jared Leto made his movie debut in Cool and Crazy, before appearing in How to Make an American Quilt. From here he featured in The Last of the High Kings and Basil.
As the decade rolled on he began to get more of a footing, and soon films such as Urban Legend and The Thin Red Line popped up. He also appeared alongside Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in Fight Club.
Jared Leto’s movies in the 1990s included:
- Cool and Crazy (1994)
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
- The Last of the High Kings (1996)
- Prefontaine (1997)
- Switchback (1997)
- Basil (1998)
- Urban Legend (1998)
- The Thin Red Line (1998)
- Black and White (1999)
- Fight Club (1999)
- Girl, Interrupted (1999)
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2000s
Moving into the 2000s, and Leto began the decade in American Psycho alongside Christian Bale, before taking the role of Harry in Darren Aronofsky’s psychological drama, Requiem for a Dream.
From here movies such as Sunset Strip and Panic Room followed, as did Alexander and Lord of War.
Leto’s movies during the 2000s included:
- American Psycho (2000)
- Requiem for a Dream (2000)
- Sunset Strip (2000)
- Panic Room (2002)
- Highway (2002)
- Phone Booth (2002)*
- Sol Goode (2003)*
- Alexander (2004)
- Lord of War (2005)
- Lonely Hearts (2006)
- Chapter 27 (2007)
- Mr. Nobody (2009)
*Uncredited role
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2010s
Into the 2010s now and Leto’s movie output took a side-step as he focused on his music career. However, when the actor did appear on screen it was in high-profile productions.
Arguably his most talked about roles during this period included Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club and the Joker in Suicide Squad. The latter proved somewhat divisive, but did nothing to dampen Leto’s career.
Jared Leto’s movies during the 2010s included:
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
- Suicide Squad (2016)
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- The Outsider (2018)
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2020s
Into the 2020s and after reprising the role of the Joker in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Leto went on to appear in House of Gucci, Morbius, and Haunted Mansion. He also headlined Tron: Ares, before playing the role of Skeletor in Masters of the Universe.
Leto’s movies during the 2020s included:
- The Little Things (2021)
- Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
- House of Gucci (2021)
- Morbius (2022)
- Haunted Mansion (2023)
- Tron: Ares (2025)
- Masters of the Universe (2026)
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So, those are all of Jared Leto’s movies, but which is your favourite? Do you think House of Gucci is the best, or would you put Dallas Buyers Club at the top of your list?
Perhaps your No. 1 choice is Suicide Squad, or maybe Panic Room or Requiem for a Dream? You could have a soft spot for Urban Legend or Morbius.
Well, whichever movie tops your list of Jared Leto films be sure to say it loud and clear. Recommendations are always welcome.
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