Based on the bestseller by Cormac McCarthy, this is the story of one family's fate after a sudden catastrophe destroys most of life on earth. Viggo Mortensen plays the father who protects his family from the roving bands who survive by cannibalism. Kodi Smit-McPhee plays his young son, who barely remembers life before the disaster, and Charlize Theron (Monster) is the tormented wife and mother. Directed by John Hillcoat. With Garret Dillahunt, and Michael K. Williams. Categories: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Viggo Mortensen in The Road
Renegade rancher Randall Bragg (Jeremy Irons) has taken control of the small western town of Appaloosa, hoarding its resources and killing off the marshall and one of his deputies. Two gunmen, Virgil Cole (Ed Harris) and Everett Hitch (Viggo Mortensen), are hired to regain control of the lawless town, and put Bragg in his place. But, when widow Allison French (Renée Zellweger) comes to to town, her arrival complicates Cole and Hitch's mission and puts their lives in danger. Directed by Ed Harris. With Lance Henriksen. Categories: Western, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
Viggo Mortensen in Appaloosa
John Halder (Viggo Mortensen), a German literature professor in the 1930s, is a good, decent man who finds his novel advocating compassionate euthanasia unexpectedly cited by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda. In a climate of prosperity and nationalism, Halder embraces his newfound notoriety in order to advance his career. But, as the Nazis extend their power and agenda, Halder's decisions put people close to him in danger and implicitly involve him in the Nazis' horrible acts against the Jews. Directed by Vicente Amorim. With Jason Isaacs, Mark Strong, Gemma Jones and Steven Elder. Categories: Drama. Year: 2008.
Viggo Mortensen in Good
Anna (Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to return a lost diary, runs into trouble when she learns that the book may hold secrets of a notorious crime family. Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), is tasked with recovering the evidence, setting off a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution. Directed by David Cronenberg. With Armin Mueller-Stahl, Vincent Cassel and Jerzy Skolimowski. Categories: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Viggo Mortensen in Eastern Promises
Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen), a cowboy and cavalry man, pitts his horse, Hidalgo, against the finest Arabian horses and Bedouin riders in the Ocean of Fire, a 3,000 mile endurance race across the Arabian desert. The first American to compete, Hopkins rides for pride and honor, fighting for his own survival in an attempt to do the impossible. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Action, Drama, Adventure, Western. Year: 2004.
Viggo Mortensen in Hidalgo
As Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) come closer to Mount Doom -- the only place where the One Ring can be destroyed -- the burden of their journey and Gollum's (Andy Serkis) interference begin to put a strain on their friendship. With Sauron's forces converging on Minas Tirith, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) must answer the call of his destiny and lead his people into combat with Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) by his side. In order to defeat the hordes of orc warriors bearing down on them, the people of Middle Earth will need the help of an army of ghosts and the full might of the wizard Gandalf's (Ian McKellen) power. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Liv Tyler. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
While Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their grueling journey to the dark lands of Mordor, the other members of the Fellowship are scattered about Middle Earth. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) must save the people of Rohan from an oncoming army of orcs led by the dark wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee). Meanwhile, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) struggle to escape from their orc captors and team up with the Ents, a group of mobile, talking trees. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett and Andy Serkis. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Pure-hearted hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) begins his quest to destroy the One Ring before the evil Lord Sauron can regain his source of ultimate power. Aiding Frodo in his journey are his hobbit companions, Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd) and Merry (Dominic Monaghan), as well as the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), sharp-shooting elf archer Legolas (Orlando Bloom), gruff dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) and the noble ranger Strider (Viggo Mortensen). As the path becomes more difficult, Frodo must make a difficult decision and make the burden of the ring his own. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Cate Blanchett, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Viggo Mortensen in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
When Wall Street millionaire Steven Taylor (Michael Douglas) discovers that his wife Emily (Gwyneth Paltrow) is having an affair with penniless artist David Shaw (Viggo Mortensen), he reacts by setting up the perfect murder. After blackmailing Shaw into killing Emily, he goes out for the evening to secure his alibi. But, when he returns home expecting to find Emily dead, he instead finds that Emily has killed an intruder who is not Shaw. When Shaw phones him demanding money, Steven realizes that his plan is beginning to unravel and sets out to cover all of his tracks. Directed by Andrew Davis. Categories: Romance, Thriller. Year: 1998.
Viggo Mortensen in A Perfect Murder
Lt. Jordan O'Neill (Demi Moore) is the first woman ever allowed to go through Navy SEALs training. With a dropout rate of 60% for men, no one believes that she will be able to hack it. O'Neill is determined to prove them wrong, but the physical and mental abuse she experiences threatens to end more than her career. Directed by Ridley Scott. With Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft and Jason Beghe. Categories: Politics, Action, Drama. Year: 1997.
Viggo Mortensen in G.I. Jane
Isabel Archer (Nicole Kidman) is a free-thinking young American who travels to England to find herself. There, Isabel makes a connection with her sickly cousin, Ralph Touchett (Martin Donovan), who convinces his dying father to leave her a generous inheritance. But, Isabel's new wealth doesn't bring her the freedom she desires and, after making an unfortunate alliance with Madame Merle (Barbara Hershey), instead leads her into an unhappy marriage with Gilbert Osmond (John Malkovich). Directed by Jane Campion. With Viggo Mortensen, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall and Christian Bale. Categories: Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 1996.
Viggo Mortensen in The Portrait of a Lady
After Russian rebels take over a nuclear missile site, the US Navy calls upon Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) to lead the USS Alabama, a nuclear strategic missile submarine, on a patrol mission, and be at the ready should a pre-emptive strike be necessary. Captain Ramsey, one of the few commanding officers in the Navy with combat experience, chooses Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington), who has an extensive education in military history and tactics, as his executive officer. Whenthe order comes through, the crew prepares to launch. But, when follow-up message is interrupted by an attack on the sub, the already tense situation boils over as Ramsey and Hunter battle over their course of action. Directed by Tony Scott. With James Gandolfini and Viggo Mortensen. Categories: Action, Drama, Thriller. Year 1995.
Viggo Mortensen in Crimson Tide
Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino), released early from prison after a five year stint, pledges to change his ways and to never return to the life of crime and drug dealing that he had before. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito runs a nightclub while renewing an affair with a dancer (Penelope Ann Miller). But because of his past connections and a feeling of obligation to his lawyer and best friend (Sean Penn), Carlito is gradually dragged back into the world he promised to give up forever. Directed by Brian De Palma. With John Leguizamo, Luis Guzmán and Viggo Mortensen. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1993.
Viggo Mortensen in Carlito's Way