Cast: Heath Ledger

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Heath Ledger. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Dark Knight

2008 · Movie · 152 min. · United States

Direction Christopher Nolan

Cast Christian Bale · Heath Ledger · Aaron Eckhart · Michael Caine

Synopsis The Dark Knight (2008) follows Batman, portrayed by Christian Bale, as he intensifies his crusade against crime. Collaborating with Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman aims to eradicate the last of Gotham's criminal...

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8.1

151K votes

8.1

151K votes

Brokeback Mountain

2005 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Ang Lee

Cast Heath Ledger · Jake Gyllenhaal · Anne Hathaway · Michelle Williams

Synopsis Brokeback Mountain (2005) follows the journey of two young men, Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist, who cross paths during the summer of 1963 while working as sheepherders in the rugged, high-altitude grasslands of Wyoming. Ennis, a ranch hand, and...

7.0

77K votes

7.0

77K votes

Monster's Ball

2001 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Marc Forster

Cast Billy Bob Thornton · Halle Berry · Heath Ledger · Peter Boyle

Synopsis Monster's Ball (2001) unfolds in contemporary Louisiana, delicately exploring the aftermath of personal tragedy and the healing potential of human bonds. The narrative commences within the confines of a state penitentiary's death row, where prison guards Hank (Billy Bob Thornton)...

6.8

16K votes

6.8

16K votes

The Lords of Dogtown

2005 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Catherine Hardwicke

Cast Emile Hirsch · Heath Ledger · Victor Rasuk · John Robinson

Synopsis The Lords of Dogtown (2005) chronicles the rise of a group of young skateboarders from the gritty Dogtown neighborhood in Venice, California, during the mid-1970s. These teenagers, known as the Z-Boys, transformed the skateboarding scene by blending the daring maneuvers...

6.8

8K votes

6.8

8K votes

Candy

2006 · Movie · 116 min. · Australia

Direction Neil Armfield

Cast Heath Ledger · Abbie Cornish · Geoffrey Rush · Noni Hazlehurst

Synopsis Candy (2006) follows the tumultuous journey of Candy (Abbie Cornish), a captivating and carefree spirit, as she crosses paths with the charismatic and reckless Dan (Heath Ledger). Their intense love for each other seems unstoppable, even as they navigate financial...

6.7

3K votes

6.7

3K votes

Direction Steven Smith

Cast Christian Bale · Christopher Nolan · Heath Ledger · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis Batman Unmasked (TV) (2008) invites viewers to explore the intricate world of Batman and the unique brand of vigilante justice he delivers to the crime-ridden streets of Gotham City. The documentary delves into the life of a man who, following...

6.5

608 votes

6.5

608 votes

The Patriot

2000 · Movie · 158 min. · United States

Direction Roland Emmerich

Cast Mel Gibson · Heath Ledger · Joely Richardson · Jason Isaacs

Synopsis The Patriot (2000) is set in the year 1776 in South Carolina, where a former military hero, Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson), has chosen to abandon his fighting days to focus on raising his family in tranquility. On his expansive plantation,...

6.4

39K votes

6.4

39K votes

I'm Not There

2007 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction Todd Haynes

Cast Cate Blanchett · Heath Ledger · Christian Bale · Richard Gere

Synopsis I'm Not There (2007) delves into the multifaceted life and career of Bob Dylan through a unique narrative structure. The film presents six distinct characters, each representing a different phase or aspect of Dylan's persona and artistic journey. This innovative...

6.4

8K votes

6.4

8K votes

Direction Derik Murray

Cast Heath Ledger · Naomi Watts · Ben Mendelsohn · Djimon Hounsou

Synopsis I Am Heath Ledger (2017) is a feature-length documentary that pays tribute to the life of Australian actor, artist, and icon Heath Ledger, born in Perth in 1979 and passed away in New York in 2008. This film offers an...

6.4

449 votes

6.4

449 votes

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Christopher Plummer · Heath Ledger · Lily Cole · Andrew Garfield

Synopsis The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) follows the tale of a gifted individual, Dr. Parnassus, who possesses the unique ability to transport others into their own imaginations. However, this extraordinary talent comes with a heavy price. In a past agreement...

6.2

24K votes

6.2

24K votes

Two Hands

1999 · Movie · 92 min. · Australia

Direction Gregor Jordan

Cast Heath Ledger · Bryan Brown · Rose Byrne · Susie Porter

Synopsis Two Hands (1999) follows the journey of a 19-year-old man, portrayed by Heath Ledger, who becomes entangled in a web of trouble when he is held accountable for the disappearance of some gang loot. This incident lands him in debt...

6.0

764 votes

6.0

764 votes

The Four Feathers

2002 · Movie · 125 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Shekhar Kapur

Cast Heath Ledger · Kate Hudson · Wes Bentley · Djimon Hounsou

Synopsis The Four Feathers (2002) is set in the year 1884 in Sudan, and is the fifth cinematic adaptation of the A.E.W. Mason novel. The story revolves around a British officer who decides to step down from his position just as...

5.9

7K votes

5.9

7K votes

Direction Gil Junger

Cast Heath Ledger · Julia Stiles · Joseph Gordon-Levitt · Larisa Oleynik

Synopsis 10 Things I Hate about You (1999) revolves around the lives of two sisters, Bianca and Kat Stratford. Bianca is eager to start dating Joey Donner, the most popular guy at their school, but her father has a strict rule:...

5.8

21K votes

5.8

21K votes

A Knight's Tale

2001 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Heath Ledger · Mark Addy · Rufus Sewell · Shannyn Sossamon

Synopsis A Knight's Tale (2001) follows the journey of a humble squire who, after the passing of his master, embarks on a quest for honor and sustenance. Driven by an insatiable hunger for both, he ingeniously crafts a new persona for...

5.7

29K votes

5.7

29K votes

Ned Kelly

2003 · Movie · 107 min. · Australia

Direction Gregor Jordan

Cast Heath Ledger · Orlando Bloom · Naomi Watts · Geoffrey Rush

Synopsis Ned Kelly (2003) chronicles the life of the infamous Australian outlaw, Ned Kelly, as depicted in Robert Drew's novel "Our Sunshine." The narrative unfolds in north-west Victoria, where Ned Kelly spent his entire life. Alongside his brother Dan and companions...

5.6

4K votes

5.6

4K votes

Roar (TV Series)

1997 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Shaun Cassidy · Ian Toynton · Jefery Levy · Rick Rosenthal

Cast Heath Ledger · John Saint Ryan · Lisa Zane · Vera Farmiga

Synopsis Roar (TV Series) (1997) is a historical drama that spans 13 episodes, featuring a young Heath Ledger as the leader of a small Celtic group. The series is set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire's attempt to conquer Ireland....

5.6

86 votes

5.6

86 votes

The Brothers Grimm

2005 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terry Gilliam

Cast Matt Damon · Heath Ledger · Monica Bellucci · Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis The Brothers Grimm (2005) is set in 19th-century Germany, where brothers Jake and Will Grimm traverse the countryside as folklore collectors and con artists. They pose as protectors, offering to safeguard villagers from supernatural threats and performing fake exorcisms. However,...

5.4

26K votes

5.4

26K votes

Casanova

2005 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Lasse Hallström

Cast Heath Ledger · Jeremy Irons · Lena Olin · Oliver Platt

Synopsis Casanova (2005) follows the exploits of the infamous Giacomo Casanova, portrayed by Heath Ledger, a man renowned for his irresistible charm and prowess in the art of seduction. His reputation precedes him, and it is believed that no woman can...

5.3

9K votes

5.3

9K votes

Direction Alan Bateman · David Gould · Geoffrey Nottage · Mark Piper

Cast Ray Meagher · Todd Lasance · Charlotte Best · Lyn Collingwood

Synopsis Home and Away (TV Series) (1988) follows the emotional journeys, romantic entanglements, joys, and sorrows of the inhabitants of Summer Bay, a picturesque coastal community nestled in New South Wales, Australia. The series delves into the intricate web of relationships...

4.8

34 votes

4.8

34 votes

The Order

2003 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Heath Ledger · Shannyn Sossamon · Mark Addy · Peter Weller

Synopsis The Order (2003) follows Alex Bernier, a dedicated member of a secretive priestly order known as the Carolingians. After the sudden death of the order's leader, Alex is dispatched to Rome to unravel the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise. The...

4.8

3K votes

4.8

3K votes