Anthony Mackie is one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. In 2002, he made his movie debut starring in ‘8 Mile’. Generally known for his role as Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mackie has delivered stellar performances in a wide range of films.
In this post, we have curated a list of top 10 movies starring Anthony Mackie. Let’s dive into the diverse realm of Mackie’s silver-screen endeavors.
Best movies of Anthony Mackie:
The Hurt Locker
- Other cast: Jeremy Renner, Ralph Fiennes, Evangeline Lilly, David Morse, Christian Camargo,
- Director: Kathryn Bigelow
- Released: 2009
‘The Hurt Locker’ is partially based on true story. The movie depicts how soldiers that are drawn to traumatic battles. Here, due to maverick methods, Sergeant James (played by Renner) is often at odds with his squad mates like Sergeant Sanborn (played by Mackie) who prefers standard approach. But, they fight together despite their constant quarrels.
Based on the Iraq war, this anti-war movie earned nine Oscar nominations and won the prestigious ‘Best Picture’ award.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Other cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson,
- Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Released: 2014
Brother to Brother
- Other cast: Roger Robinson, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Aunjaune Ellis-Taylor, Bradley Cole
- Director: Rodney Evans
- Released: 2004
IO
- Other cast: Margaret Qualley, Danny Huston, Tom Payne
- Director: Jonathan Helpert
- Released: 2019
Million Dollar Baby
- Other cast: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Released: 2004
In this movie, Frankie (played by Eastwood), an ill-tempered coach, agrees to train a resolute boxer Maggie (played by Hilary Swank). He helps her become the best in the field and the duo form a close bond. Though Anthony Mackie did not play a central character in this movie, ‘Million Dollar Baby’ confirmed he was a promising actor to keep an eye on.
Pain & Gain
- Other cast: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Tony Shalhoub, Rebel Wilson, Ken Jeong, Ed Harris
- Director: Michael Bay
- Released: 2013
Sucker Free City
- Other cast: Ben Crowley, Ken Leung, Darris Love
- Director: Spike Lee
- Released: 2004
Real Steel
- Other cast: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Kevin Durand
- Director: Shawn Levy
- Released: 2011
‘Reel Steel’ is a sci-fi action movie starring Hugh Jackman, Anthony Mackie, Dakota Goyo in the key roles. This movie depicts robot boxing is taking the world by storm in not-so-distant future. Here, Max, son of Charlie (played by Jackman), discovers a discarded robot in a scrapyard, and trains it to be a boxer. In this movie, Anthony Mackie is playing the character Finn, a friend of Charlie. ‘Real Steel’ is a heartwarming underdog sports movie.
Point Blank
- Other cast: Frank Grillo, Marci G. Harden, Teyonah Parris
- Director: Joe Lynch
- Released: 2019
The Hate U Give
- Other cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Sabrina Carpenter, Algee Smith, Issa Rae
- Director: George Tillman Jr.
- Released: 2018
In this movie, Starr Carter (played by Amandla Stenberg), an African-American teenager, witnesses the shooting of her best friend by the police. Then she stands up for what is right. Anthony Mackie is also playing a key role in this film. His character’s name is King. This movie aptly portrays a societal problem that needs to be addressed.
