Leonardo DiCaprio His First 10 Feature Films Ranked According To IMDb

Leonardo DiCaprio: His First 10 Feature Films, Ranked According To IMDb

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars in the world, but he wasn’t always hugely famous. We take a look at his first ten films, ranked by IMDb!

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Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most prolific and highest-paid actors in the world. DiCaprio started young, appearing in commercials and sitcoms before transitioning into film. Even as a child, DiCaprio forged his own creative path, proven by the fact he was asked to leave the cast of Romper Room for being too disruptive.

By the time he was 23-years-old, Leonardo DiCaprio’s name was attached to 10 diverse feature films, ranging from the horror-comedy Critters 3 to the epic period drama Titanic. DiCaprio’s early career attests to the scope and breadth of his abilities. The filmmakers who took a chance on the young actor gave him the experience and knowledge to quickly become one of the most sought-after names in Hollywood.

10 Critters 3 (1991) – 4.4

DiCaprio’s film debut, Critters 3 is the third installment of the cult comedy horror franchise. DiCaprio plays Josh, the stepson of a corrupt landlord. One of the landlord’s tenants is Clifford, who unknowingly brings a carful of Critter eggs home with him. These alien creatures are hungry for mayhem and human flesh.

Clifford’s children Annie and Johnny team up with Josh to keep the aliens from wreaking havoc on everyone in their building. This direct to video feature didn’t wow any critics.

9 Poison Ivy (1992) – 5.4

Technically, Leonardo DiCaprio is just an extra in this erotic thriller starring Tom Skerritt, Drew Barrymore, Cheryl Ladd, and Sara Gilbert. DiCaprio’s character attends the elite private school where Gilbert’s character Sylvie Cooper is also enrolled.

Barrymore plays the title character Ivy, a mysterious young woman who befriends Sylvie. Ivy soon infiltrates Sylvie’s family life, pursuing a sexual relationship with Sylvie’s adopted father (Skerritt) while plotting to push Sylvie’s mother (Ladd) out of the picture.

8 The Quick And The Dead (1995) – 6.4

Not to be confused with the 1987 film of the same name based on a Louis L’Amour book, The Quick and the Dead is a revisionist western directed by none other than Sam Raimi. It stars Sharon Stone as The Lady, a female gunfighter who travels to a frontier town in order to enter a dueling competition. The Lady’s goal is to avenger her father’s death.

Gene Hackman plays John Herod, the outlaw who rules over the town – called Redemption. DiCaprio co-stars as Fee “The Kid” Herod, the owner of a gun store who believes John Herod is his father. The Kid’s goal in life is to win John Herod’s favor.

7 Total Eclipse (1995) – 6.6

Total Eclipse is a queer period biopic about the tumultuous love affair between 19th century French poets Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud. David Thewlis plays Verlaine, who was older than the innovative and rambunctious teenaged Rimbaud – played by DiCaprio – when they first met.

Although critically derailed, the film showcases DiCaprio’s profound ability to immerse himself in the characters he portrays. The young actor breeds life and intensity into a man considered one of the most important poets of his time.

6 Romeo + Juliet (1996) – 6.7

Leonardo DiCaprio’s title role in Baz Luhrmann’s insane reimagining of William Shakespeare’s teen tragedy solidified his status as a heartthrob. Set in a contemporary America, Romeo + Juliet retains Shakespeare’s original dialogue.

DiCaprio and Claire Danes both giving riveting performances as the star-crossed lovers whose fates are sealed from the moment they kiss. Luhrmann’s stylized ensemble drama co-stars Brian Dennehy, Paul Sorvino, John Leguizamo, and Paul Rudd – among many others.

5 Marvin’s Room (1996) – 6.7

A dysfunctional family drama, Marvin’s Room tells the story of two estranged sisters reunited after one of them needs a bone marrow transplant. The sisters are played by Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep. Keaton’s character Bessie has been caring for their disabled father in Florida for decades.

Meanwhile, Streep’s character Lee lives in Ohio and has no communication with her family. When Bessie discovers she’s sick, she reaches out to Lee for help. DiCaprio plays the mentally ill son of Lee, Hank. Hank is institutionalized after setting his mother’s house on fire.

4 The Basketball Diaries (1995) – 7.3

Based on Jim Carroll’s autobiographical coming-of-age novel with the same name, The Basketball Diaries is a dark tale about drug addiction and misguided youth. DiCaprio plays Jim Carroll, a high school basketball star who slides into heroin use, robbery, and depression.

This gritty film also features memorable performances from young Mark Wahlberg and Juliette Lewis. Despite its quest to be a cautionary tale, The Basketball Diaries falls short of doing much more than reveling than in its excess. Still, DiCaprio’s acting skills are on full display here.

3 This Boy’s Life (1993) – 7.3

This Boy’s Life also has a narrative source: Tobias Wolff’s autobiography about growing up with an abusive stepfather in 1950s Washington state. Robert De Niro handpicked DiCaprio – who had only acted in two feature films at the time – out of 400 potential actors to play Wolff as a child.

DiCaprio gives a raw and convincing performance as Wolff. Ellen Barkin plays his mother Caroline, and De Niro plays his stepfather Dwight. Chris Cooper, Tobey Maguire, and Carla Gugino co-star.

2 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993) – 7.8

DiCaprio received his first Oscar nomination for his role in Lasse Hallström’s drama about a grocery store clerk caring for his morbidly obese mother and differently abled brother in a small Midwestern town. Johnny Depp plays the title character, and DiCaprio plays his brother Arnie.

Essentially a character study, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape also stars Juliette Lewis and Mary Steenburgen. DiCaprio was hailed by critics for his ability to play Arnie with grace, believability, and innocence.

1 Titanic (1997) – 7.8

DiCaprio managed to move from independent dramas to big-budget epics in a short span of time. Being cast as the male lead Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s insanely successful and enduring romance set on board the ill-fated H.M.S. Titanic is a testament to DiCaprio’s prowess.

Numerous actors were considered for Jack, from Billy Crudup to Tom Cruise to Jeremy Sisto. DiCaprio was only 21-years-old when he landed the role of the fictionalized 20-year-old third-class passenger who falls in love with Kate Winslet’s first-class Rose. A class-based comedic drama quickly evolves into an expensive disaster film as the ship collides with a giant iceberg.

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