Mel Gibson stars as a tough police detective, Thomas Craven, whose daughter (Bojana Novakovic) is murdered in what he thinks was an attempt on his life. But as he begins to investigate, he learns his daughter had a secret life and may have been involved with a terrorist network. Ray Winstone is a man who offers to guide Thomas through this world, but it isn't clear if he is trustworthy. Danny Huston plays another figure linked to this conspiracy. Directed by Martin Campbell. With Peter Hermann, Jay O. Sanders, Frank Grillo, and Caterina Scorsone. Categories: Drama, Thriller. Year: 2010.
Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness
As the Maya kingdom faces its decline, its rulers attempt to regain prosperity by building more temples to offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a young man chosen for sacrifice, is not ready to die. Driven by his love for his woman and his family, Jaguar Paw escapes his captors and returns home to save his way of life. Directed by Mel Gibson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2006.
Mel Gibson in Apocalypto
This documentary explores the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future. Through news footage and celebrity interviews, viewers learn about GM's EV1 electric vehicle, a revolutionary modern car requiring no gas, no oil changes, no mufflers, and rare brake maintenance. Directed by Chris Paine. With Phyllis Diller, Mel Gibson and Tom Hanks. Categories: Documentary. Year: 2006.
Mel Gibson in Who Killed the Electric Car?
In a small farm community, Graham Hess (Mel Gibson), the town's reverend, finds a series of gigantic crop circles in his corn field. The circles cause a media frenzy and test Hess's faith, which has been shaken since his wife's death. Together with his son Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix), Hess seeks out the truth and learns not to dismiss coincidences. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. With Rory Culkin and Abigail Breslin. Categories: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2002.
Mel Gibson in Signs
A group of alienated Los Angeles residents come together after a young man's death in this atmospheric film by Wim Wenders. Mel Gibson plays a detective investigating the incident. Harris Yulin is the young man's wealthy father. Milla Jovovich plays a burned-out prostitute and Jeremy Davies is a suicidal young man who loves her. Directed by Wim Wenders. With Jimmy Smits. Categories: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2000.
Mel Gibson in The Million Dollar Hotel
A hotshot advertising executive, Nick (Mel Gibson), is in a strange accident that leaves him with the power to read women's thoughts. He uses his power to find out what's really going with Darcy (Helen Hunt), his rival at work. He also zeroes in on the waitress (Marisa Tomei) at a nearby coffeshop. Directed by Nancy Meyers. With Ashley Johnson and Mark Feuerstein. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2000.
Mel Gibson in What Women Want
Porter (Mel Gibson), a charming bad guy, who has been cheated out of $70,000, in this comic crime thriller. He's on a mission to get his money back, no more, no less. To succeed, he's got to face off against a top gangster (Kris Kristofferson) and the top gangster's boss (James Coburn). Maria Bello is a good-hearted prostitute he meets along the way. Directed by John Myhre. With Gregg Henry, David Paymer, and William Devane. Categories: Action, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1999.
Mel Gibson in Payback
In the late 13th century, William Wallace (Mel Gibson) returns to Scotland to find that the king has died without an heir. After the king of England, Edward the Longshanks (Patrick McGoohan), seizes the throne and his wife (Catherine McCormack) is killed, Wallace leads a grassroots army of rebels intent on regaining Scotland's freedom from English tyranny, becoming a hero and a legend. Directed by Mel Gibson. With Brian Cox, Sophie Marceau, Peter Hanly, Angus Macfadyen and Brendan Gleeson. Categories: Action, Biography, Drama, History, History. Year: 1995.
Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Roger (Danny Glover) is just about to retire from the police force when he and his partner, Martin (Mel Gibson) are tasked with investigating a crooked cop, Jack Travis. Lorna Cole (Rene Russo), a gorgeous and tough policewoman, joins them in this assignment, and sparks fly between her and Martin. But Jack Travis is tough and has many allies. Roger and Danny may have met their match. Directed by Richard Donner. Categories: Action, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1992.
Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon 3
Shakespeare's masterpiece, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, stars Mel Gibson in the title role. The tormented hero must contend with the death of his father, the king, and the recent marriage of his mother (Glenn Close), to his treacherous uncle. Ian Holm plays Polonius, his trusted advisor, while Helena Bonham Carter is Ophelia, the young woman who loves him, in spite of his melancholy. Much of the movie is shot outside, in beautiful landscapes. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1990.
Mel Gibson in Hamlet
Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), a young detective with a suicidal death wish, is paired with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), a good cop and family man. While investigating an apparent suicide, the pair uncovers an international drug smuggling operation run by a group of Vietnam War special forces veterans. As they set out to bring down the ruthless retired general (Mitch Ryan) in charge, Riggs and Murtaugh find mutal respect and become reluctant friends. Directed by Richard Donner. With Gary Busey. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1987.
Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon