Stanley Tucci is a familiar face to anyone that calls themselves a movie lover, and he’s been in the business for years. From comedy to action to drama, Tucci has proved that he can morph into just about any role – and totally slay it in a memorable and unique way.
He has one Oscar nomination under his belt, and it’s time he got some recognition for the best projects he’s been apart of. With The King’s Man and Moonfall coming soon, there are some definitely high-rated and fantastic flicks to binge.
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Easy A (2010) – 7.0
This comedy-drama is an instant classic, and Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson are everyone’s favorite movie parents, playing as Rosemary and Dill. On top of them, Easy A is a high school drama that’s unlike any other – and is one of Emma Stone’s best performances to date.
Almost a decade old, this quirky comedy is still a perfect late-night binge. It’s unique and totally hilarious, and it’s certainly a fan favorite that people are still quoting and laughing at today.
Margin Call (2011) – 7.1
Margin Call is a thriller starring Zachary Quinto, Jeremy Irons, and Stanley Tucci. Taking places during the 2008 financial crises, this movie follows some of key players at a big investment bank.
This is a hidden gem that certainly didn’t get a lot of recognition, despite having a stellar cast and receiving an impressive 7.1 on IMDb. For some surprising intense and financial drama, this is the flick to see.
Beauty And The Beast (2017) – 7.1
This magical live-action Disney flick is one of the best to hit the big screen, starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, and Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza.
Beauty and the Beast is stunning on the big screen, and has a dream cast that’s more than perfect at bringing this classic story back to the present day.
The Hunger Games (2012) – 7.2
There might not be as iconic of a role for Stanley Tucci as playing Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games franchise. Throughout all these flicks, he’s become a truly memorable character.
After this huge box office hit was in theaters, everyone certainly knew who Stanley Tucci was. Plus, it was a big breakout for Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth, too. This franchise wouldn’t be the same without the eccentric secondary characters.
Big Night (1996) – 7.3
Big Night is another hidden gem, taking place in the 1950s and in an Italian restaurant. From 1996, Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci team up to direct this flick about restaurant rivalry.
It seems a bit different, but it did earn an impressive 7.3, and has Marc Anthony and Stanley Tucci at the forefront. It’s time to head back to the ’90s for this underappreciated flick.
The Terminal (2004) – 7.4
This comedy drama is directed by the brilliant Steven Spielberg, and stars Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Terminal follows a European tourist that becomes stranded at the JFK airport, and ends up taking a longer than expected residence there.
Stanley Tucci is Frank Dixon, and this cast also includes Chi McBride and Zoe Saldana. For a romantic comedy, this highly-rated flick is definitely a must-see.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – 7.5
The sequel to this popular franchise is one of Stanley Tucci’s highest-rated flicks, and it’s definitely deserved. He returns as the iconic announcer, Caesar Flickerman, in this teen dystopian drama.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire proves that a sequel can be better than the original, and it’s impossible to appreciate Stanley Tucci without watching this entertaining, popular, and stunning flick.
Conspiracy (2001) – 7.7
Stanley Tucci has a lot of underrated movies, and Conspiracy is one of them. This TV movie scored a whopping 7.7 on IMDb and stars Tucci alongside Kenneth Branagh.
In 1942, this movie follows senior Nazi officials at a conference, who are tasked with finding the ‘final solution’ to Hitler’s goals. This movie is definitely missed by many and should be watched by all history lovers – especially as it is based on true events.
Lucky Number Slevin (2006) – 7.7
Lucky Number Slevin is a classic action drama, following rival crime bosses and a case of a mistaken identity. There’s assassins and detectives, and Slevin (Josh Hartnett) finds himself in the middle of it.
With Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu, Bruce Willis, and Stanley Tucci (as Brikowski), this crime drama holds up as entertaining, and actually totally brilliant.
Spotlight (2015) – 8.1
Spotlight is an Oscar Best Picture winner, and is a biography drama that tells the true story of the Boston Globe and their uncovering of a huge scandal of the Catholic Archdiocese.
It’s dark and tragic, but it’s a brilliant and raw tale of a real issue. With Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Stanley Tucci (as Mitchell Garabedian), this movie is considered one of the best movies of the decade, one everyone needs to see.