20 actors' most underrated movies, according to fans

Frank OlitoAug 26, 2020, 03:31 IST

"One Fine Day" is George Clooney's most underrated movie, according to fans.20th Century Fox

Insider identified some of your favorite actors' most underrated movies by using Rotten Tomatoes audience scores.
While Leonardo DiCaprio is known for "Titanic," fans still love his work in "The Basketball Diaries."
Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for "The Blind Side," but her lesser-known film, "Practical Magic," is still worth a watch, according to fans.

While some of Hollywood's biggest stars become famous for one or two roles, they've likely been in many other movies that are still worth the watch.

Both Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are known for "Titanic," but Winslet's "The Dressmaker" and DiCaprio's "The Basketball Diaries" are considered great films by some viewers.

By comparing the critics and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, Insider identified 20 famous actors' movies that were highly rated by their fans, but not critics. Here are 20 Hollywood stars' most underrated movies, according to fans.

Scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

Leonardo DiCaprio is known for "Titanic," "The Revenant," and "Catch Me if You Can," but "The Basketball Diaries" from 1995 is also a must-see.

Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Basketball Diaries." New Line Cinema

At the start of Reese Witherspoon's career, she was known as a rom-com actress, but 1996's "Fear" proved she could do so much more.

Reese Witherspoon in "Fear." Universal Pictures

Will Smith is famous for his long list of comedies and action movies, but his 2016 film "Collateral Beauty" is a fan favorite.

Will Smith in "Collateral Beauty." Warner Bros. Pictures

Samuel L. Jackson's 2019 movie "Shaft" is beloved by audiences.

Samuel L. Jackson in "Shaft." New Line Cinema

Tom Hanks has a long list of successful movies, but his 1989 movie "The 'Burbs" is the most underrated, according to fans.

Tom Hanks in "The 'Burbs." Universal Pictures

Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for "The Blind Side" and "Gravity," but fans think her 1998 film "Practical Magic" deserves more attention.

Sandra Bullock in "Practical Magic." Reuters

Although Brad Pitt is famous for his role in "Fight Club" and his Oscar-winning part in "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," his 1998 film "Meet Joe Black" is a fan favorite.

Brad Pitt in "Meet Joe Black." Universal Pictures

Although Brad Pitt is famous for his role in "Fight Club" and his Oscar-winning part in "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," his 1998 film "Meet Joe Black" is a fan favorite.

You may know Keanu Reeves from movies like "Speed," "The Matrix" and "John Wick," but you might have forgotten about his 2006 film "The Lake House."

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in "The Lake House." Warner Bros.

Kerry Washington's 2010 movie "For Colored Girls" is underrated, according to fans.

The cast of "For Colored Girls." Lionsgate

Fans love Natalie Portman's 2000 film "Where the Heart Is."

Natalie Portman in "Where the Heart Is." 20th Century Fox

Viola Davis showed off her serious acting chops in her most underrated film "Won't Back Down" in 2010.

Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Won't Back Down." 20th Century Fox

Kate Winslet has been in dozens of films, but "The Dressmaker" from 2016 is among some fans' favorites.

Liam Hemsworth and Kate Winslet in "The Dressmaker." Ben King/Broad Green Pictures

Audiences think Robert Downey Jr.'s most recent film, "Dolittle," was underrated.

Robert Downey Jr. in "Dolittle" Universal

Denzel Washington is known for his action movies, but audiences still love his 2002 medical drama, "John Q."

Denzel Washington in "John Q." New Line Cinema

Cate Blanchett is known for her roles in movies including "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," but fans think her 2019 movie "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" deserves more attention.

Cate Blanchett in "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" Annapurna Pictures

Cate Blanchett is known for her roles in movies including "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," but fans think her 2019 movie "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" deserves more attention.

Dwayne Johnson's 2004 film "Walking Tall" is his most underrated movie, according to fans.

Dwayne Johnson in "Walking Tall." MGM

George Clooney's most underrated movie is a rom-com from 1996 called "One Fine Day."

George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer in "One Fine Day." 20th Century Fox

Meryl Streep's film "Out of Africa" won best picture at the 1986 Oscars, but it's still underrated, according to fans.

Meryl Streep in "Out of Africa." Universal Pictures

Charlize Theron's most underrated movie is "Sweet November" from 2001.

Charlize Theron in "Sweet November." Warner Bros.

Regina King's role in 1998's "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" is also considered underrated by some fans.

Regina King in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back." 20th Century Fox

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20 actors' most underrated movies, according to fans

Leonardo DiCaprio is known for "Titanic," "The Revenant," and "Catch Me if You Can," but "The Basketball Diaries" from 1995 is also a must-see.

At the start of Reese Witherspoon's career, she was known as a rom-com actress, but 1996's "Fear" proved she could do so much more.

Will Smith is famous for his long list of comedies and action movies, but his 2016 film "Collateral Beauty" is a fan favorite.

Samuel L. Jackson's 2019 movie "Shaft" is beloved by audiences.

Tom Hanks has a long list of successful movies, but his 1989 movie "The 'Burbs" is the most underrated, according to fans.

Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for "The Blind Side" and "Gravity," but fans think her 1998 film "Practical Magic" deserves more attention.

Although Brad Pitt is famous for his role in "Fight Club" and his Oscar-winning part in "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," his 1998 film "Meet Joe Black" is a fan favorite.

You may know Keanu Reeves from movies like "Speed," "The Matrix" and "John Wick," but you might have forgotten about his 2006 film "The Lake House."

Kerry Washington's 2010 movie "For Colored Girls" is underrated, according to fans.

Fans love Natalie Portman's 2000 film "Where the Heart Is."

Viola Davis showed off her serious acting chops in her most underrated film "Won't Back Down" in 2010.

Kate Winslet has been in dozens of films, but "The Dressmaker" from 2016 is among some fans' favorites.

Audiences think Robert Downey Jr.'s most recent film, "Dolittle," was underrated.

Denzel Washington is known for his action movies, but audiences still love his 2002 medical drama, "John Q."

Cate Blanchett is known for her roles in movies including "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," but fans think her 2019 movie "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" deserves more attention.

Dwayne Johnson's 2004 film "Walking Tall" is his most underrated movie, according to fans.

George Clooney's most underrated movie is a rom-com from 1996 called "One Fine Day."

Meryl Streep's film "Out of Africa" won best picture at the 1986 Oscars, but it's still underrated, according to fans.

Charlize Theron's most underrated movie is "Sweet November" from 2001.

Regina King's role in 1998's "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" is also considered underrated by some fans.