One of the greatest actors of all time, Morgan Freeman, has appeared on film for over six decades. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for a Tony Award. Appearing across several genres and roles, Freeman has become a household name known for his stage presence and soothing voice. Below are six of the best Morgan Freeman movies of his career.
6. Amistad (1997)
Freeman appears as Theodore Joadson in Amistad. Set in 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish ship prompts major controversy when the United States must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.
–IMDb score: 7.3
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5. Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Freeman appears alongside Jessica Tandy in the award-winning film Driving Miss Daisy, where an older Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur build a friendly relationship amidst their differences.
–IMDb score: 7.3
4. Lean on Me (1989)
Unorthodox teacher Joe Clark (Freeman) is hired as the principal of a decaying inner-city school and must turn the school around even as city officials try to undo all his efforts. Lean on Me is based on a true story.
–IMDb score: 7.4
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3. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
Morgan Freeman is retired boxer Eddie “Scrap-Iron” Dupris in the high-stakes film Million Dollar Baby. The film centers around the relationship between boxer Maggie and coach Frankie as they go from begrudging partners to lifelong friends.
–IMDb score: 8.1
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2. Se7en (1995)
Freeman joins Brad Pitt as homicide detectives trying to track down a sadistic serial killer in Se7en. The two trace the killer’s steps, moving ever closer to a horrifying conclusion.
–IMDb score: 8.6
1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
One of the best Morgan Freeman movies is The Shawshank Redemption, where Freeman plays Red, a wise, long-term inmate who befriends a new prisoner convicted of uxoricide.
–IMDb score: 9.3
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