10 Essential Nicolas Cage Movies, Ranked

Nicolas Cage has had one of the most unpredictable and fascinating careers in Hollywood. Starting out in quirky comedies and offbeat dramas like, he quickly became known for his intense, often eccentric performances. By the mid-'90s, he had proven himself as a serious actor working with directors such as Martin Scorsese and Brian De Palma, culminating in his Academy Award win. He followed his triumph with a string of action blockbusters that solidified his status as a leading man. Over the years, he has seamlessly moved between prestige films, wild genre flicks, and low-budget oddities, churning out modern classics like Mandyand Longlegs.