Top 20 Best Harrison Ford Movies

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In this article we are going to talk about the best 20 Harrison Ford movies.

Harrison's Ford recent movie, Morning Glory, was just released and we thought it is a good opportunity to talk about the other great movies he stared in.

So, if you were looking to refresh your Harrison Ford knowledge, you have arrived to the right place. but, enough talking and let's take a look at the best 20 Harrison Ford movies.

American Graffiti (1973)

Hanover Street (1979)

American David Halloran ( Harrison Ford ) is the man to call for difficult behind the enemy lines missions. one day, running after a bus he meets a very beautiful girl ( Lesley-Ann Down ).

He finds out that she volunteers at a military hospital and her name is Margaret Selinger. He manages to make her fall in love with him and they have a beautiful relationship until he finds out that Paul also exists in her life.

The irony is that David has to go on a mission, with Paul, however they are unaware that they both know Margaret.

Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back (1980)

This second Star Wars movie continues the fight against the Evil Empire that started in the first Star Wars movie. More experimentation and better technically equipped, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia must defend the Universe from the wrath of evil Darth Vader.

After being defeated in the first part, the Empire establishes a strategy to regain the absolute supremacy. the viewer is taken to the most exotic planes of the galaxy in Luke's search for Yoda, the famous Jedi Master. He is going to help in his fight against Vander, but they must face many obstacles

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Harrison Ford, in one of the best roles of his career, is Indiana Jones, an archeology professor that spends his free time traveling the world searching for treasures. unfortunately, the Nazis are also searching for the same treasure.

Blade Runner (1982)

In 2019, in Los Angeles, Deckard ( Harrison Ford ) is a Blade Runner, a cop specialized in discovering replicators. Although he wanted to step out, Deckard is obligated to come back when five clones escape from an Alien colony and they are headed twoards Earth.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

The second Indiana Jones movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, finds Indiana in India. Here, in a small village, the famous adventurer has a very difficult mission. helped by his partners, Indiana must find a mysterious stone about which the locals believe it might have supernatural powers. After the stone has been stolen, children have started to disappear and the locals blamed the disappearance of the stone for this.

Only Indiana Jones can, of course, fix the situation after dealing with incredible adventures.

Witness (1985)

When a young woman from the Amish community and her son are involved in killing a DEA undercover agent, their savior is going to be detective John Book from Philadelphia. Harrison Ford is sensational in the role of Book.

Frantic (1988)

Harrison Ford is an American doctor that goes to Paris with his wife. Their trip has a double purpose: on one hand, Harrison Ford's character is going to attend a medical conference, and on the other hand, the couple plan to visit the city where they spent their honeymoon 20 years ago.

Unexpectedly however, his wife ( played by Betty Buckley ) disappears from the hotel room. the doctor stars to search for his wife in Paris. his investigations make him deal with incredible situations, including the discovery of a package that is heading to the US, that contains a mass destruction weapon.

Working Girl (1988)

Her sense for business is what helps Tess ( Melanie Griffith ) be a part of the highest New York business circles. over the course of her rise, she falls in love with Jack Trainer ( Harrison Ford ), the CEO of the company and the boyfriend of Tess's boss, Katherine ( Sigourney Weaver ).

Things seam to take a different turn when Katherine returns at the office…

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

The third part of the trilogy signed by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, focuses on two Indiana Jones. Junior ( Harrison Ford ) and Senior ( Sean Connery ). the story is placed in 1938 and takes the two through America, Europe and Middle East searching for the Holy Grail.

Considered to be the funniest Indiana Jones movie because of the exceptional chemistry between Ford and Connery, the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was a real box office hit, grossing 50 million dollars in the first weekend alone.

Presumed Innocent (1990)

One day, prosecutor Rusty Sabich ( Harrison Ford ) leaves his home and arrives at the office where he receives some bad news from his boss: their beautiful colleague, Carolyn Polhemus, was found dead and he is in charge with finding who killed her. From this moment on fears settles in. and not only for Rusty Sabich, who was involved, romantically, with the victim.

When his fingerprints are found in the victim's house, he becomes the main suspect. the situation is very complex because of many reasons… and the plot thickens.

Patriot Games (1992)

Harrison Ford plays the role of Jack Ryan, in an explosive thriller inspired by the best selling novel signed by Tom Clancy. Jack Ryan, an experimented secret agent and former CIA analyst goes on vacation in London with his wife ( Anne Archer ) and their daughter ( Thora Birch ).

Ryan is trapped in the middle of a terrorist attack against Lord Holmes ( James Fox ) and member of the royal family. Ryan manages to stop the attack and becomes a local hero, however his courage also made him a target for the terrorist who's brother died in the shootout. Ryan must now embark in one of the most difficult mission: saving his family.

The Fugitive (1993)

"the Fugitive" brings us the story of doctor Richard Kimble who, being completely innocent, is arrested and sentenced for the death of his wife. While he is on the road to prison, the bus is involved in an accident, thus Kimble manages to escape. He starts going after the man that he thinks is guilty for the death of his wife. and Sheriff Sam Gerard ( Tommy Lee Jones ) is in charge of the team that has to capture the fugitive.

Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Harrison Ford plays the role of Jack Ryan, a CIA agent. When his mentor, admiral Jack Greer ( James Earl Jones ) gets very sick, Ryan is named the director of the CIA. his first mission is to investigate the assassination of one of the President's friends: a business man with ties to the Colombian drugs cartels. Ryan is unaware that the CIA assigned a field agent ( Willem Dafoe ) in charge of a special forces unit that fights against the Colombian drug lords. Caught between the two sides, Ryan takes things into his own hands, risking his life for the only thing that makes sense to him: the truth.

Sabrina (1995)

Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond and Greg Kinnear appear together in this modern Cinderella story, directed by the famous Sydney Pollack.

Harrison Ford and Greg Kinnear are the very wealthy Linus and David Larrabee brothers from Long Island. Linus is a workaholic and David seams to be a playboy. When Sabrina ( Julia Ormond ) returns from Paris, all grown up and glamoring, the two brothers fall in love with her.

Air Force one (1997)

Harrison Ford plays the role of James Marshall, a Vietnam war veteran who became the President of the United States. During a visit to Russia, Marshall gives a an anti-terrorism speech.

On their way back to the United States, on board the safest plane in the world, Air Force one, Marshall and his staff discover that one of the journalists aboard is none other than Korshunov. along with three of his partners, he hijacks the plane taking the president and his family hostages. Marshall must be smart to save the day!

What Lies Beneath (2000)

One year ago, Dr. Normal Spencer ( Harrison Ford ) cheated on his wife, beautiful Claire ( Michelle Pfeiffer ). but as she was unaware of his infidelity and the affair ended, their marriage seamed to be working perfectly.

One day, Claire confessed to Norman that she started to hear mysterious voices and she sees the ghost of a woman inside their house. Normal says that she is hallucinating.

But, as Claire gets closer to the truth, it becomes obvious that the ghost cannot be ignored and that the ghost is there for Dr Normal Spencer and his beautiful wife.

Extraordinary Measures (2010)

The movie is inspired by the real story of John and Aileen Crowley ( Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell ). the two have never stopped believing that they are going to find someone to cure their children from a rare and incurable genetic disease. At some point, Dr. Robert Stonehill ( Harrison Ford ) makes his appearance in their lives.

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