9 Iconic Brendan Fraser Movies, Ranked by IMDb

For those who grew up in the '90s and early 2000s, Brendan Fraser was a staple on the big screen. He's charismatic, funny and effortlessly charming. These are his most memorable performances, ranked by IMDb.

9. ‘George of the Jungle’ (1997)

IMDb Score: 5.6/10.

Role: George.

The film follows the adventures of George, a man raised by apes who falls head over heels for Ursula, a wealthy American heiress who stumbles into his world. Despite its modest IMDb rating, George of the Jungle remains one of Fraser's most recognizable roles, particularly for viewers who grew up in the 1990s.

Available on: Disney+, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

8. ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (2008)

IMDb Score: 5.8/10.

Role: Trevor Anderson.

In Journey to the Center of the Earth, Brendan Fraser plays a scientist who studies volcanoes. He joins his nephew and a guide on a search for the center of the Earth after finding secret messages in an old copy of Jules Verne's novel. Yep, the film received mixed reviews, but it also allowed Fraser to once again lead an entertaining action film.

Available on: Netflix, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

7. ‘Encino Man’ (1992)

IMDb Score: 5.9/10.

Role: Link.

Encino Man tells the story of two high school outcasts who discover a frozen caveman while digging a pool in their backyard. They defrost him and introduce him to modern life, hoping his company will improve their social standing.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

6. ‘Bedazzled’ (2000)

IMDb Score: 6.1/10.

Role: Elliot.

Bedazzled follows Elliot Richards, a socially awkward technical support employee who makes a deal with the devil: seven wishes in exchange for his soul. His goal is to win the heart of his coworker, Alison.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

5. ‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001)

IMDb Score: 6.4/10.

Role: Rick O'Connell.

The Mummy got the sequel because fighting one ancient mummy just wasn't enough adventure for Rick O'Connell. In The Mummy Returns, Rick and his wife Evelyn face a new threat when the mummy Imhotep is resurrected once again.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

4. ‘Blast from the Past’ (1999)

IMDb Score: 6.7/10.

Role: Adam.

Blast from the Past follows Adam, a man who has spent his entire life in a fallout shelter built by his father, who mistakenly believed nuclear war had begun. When Adam finally goes into the world 35 years later, he experiences everything for the first time.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Spectrum On Demand.

3. ‘The Mummy’ (1999)

IMDb Score: 7.1/10.

Role: Rick O'Connell.

Rick O'Connell was a role that transformed Fraser from actor to action hero icon.

The Mummy follows Rick, who leads a group to the ancient city of Hamunaptra. Their expedition accidentally awakens the mummy, who was buried alive for his forbidden love. The mummy regains his strength, forcing O'Connell and his companions to stop him before he destroys the world.

Available on: Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

2. ‘Gods and Monsters’ (1998)

IMDb Score: 7.3/10.

Role: Clayton Boone.

Gods and Monsters is about the final days of James Whale, the director of Frankenstein (1931). Fraser plays Clayton Boone, a gardener who becomes friends with the filmmaker.

Available on: Here TV, TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.

1. ‘The Whale’ (2022)

IMDb Score: 7.6/10.

Role: Charlie.

The Whale centers on Charlie, a severely obese English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his teenage daughter while dealing with grief and his deteriorating health.

Confined to his apartment and teaching online with his camera off, Charlie is simultaneously hiding from the world and desperately seeking connection. The performance earned Fraser the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Available on: HBO Max, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.