Top 10 David Fincher Movies

When it comes to directing a perfect psychological thriller, no one is near David Fincher in recent times. Filming unusual storylines with perfect execution of shocking endings is his trademark style. He is currently one of the best directors in Hollywood. He and his latest project, Mank, both were nominated at the Oscars this year. Yes, he has not bagged an Academy Award yet. But he never fails to amaze his audience with gripping plots and memorable characters. Despite commencing his career with the disastrous third instalment of the Alien franchise, he is now one of the most outstanding people to work with.

Here the top 10 David Fincher movies! Enjoy!

The Game

The Game (1997)

This movie might not have worked out at the box office. But it is certainly one of the best Fincher’s projects ever. Whenever we talk about his movies, this one always gets overlooked by the people. More than 23 years have passed since its release. Still, it has not received the respect it actually deserves. A rich banker (Micheal Douglas) suffering from the trauma of his father’s suicide and a broken marriage finds himself involved in a mysterious game. The more he plays, the more he unravels the conspiracy behind it. Fincher did an amazing job with the direction. It was his first-ever psychological thriller.

Panic Room

Panic Room (2002)

The entire filming schedule of this movie was pretty ‘panicky’. Nicole Kidman was hired for the lead role. But her horrible injury forced her to leave the film. Soon, it got handed to Jodie Foster. She, alongside young Kristen Stewart, performed brilliantly in this movie. Foster did not know that she was five weeks pregnant during the shoot. As a result, the filming commenced after her delivery. Once again, Fincher did an amazing job at attracting the attention of the audience. It garnered acclaim for its tense atmosphere and suspenseful climax.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Imagine a man living his whole life backwards… It sounds interesting, right? Inspired by the novel of the same name, the movie itself is an innovative masterpiece. It received a total of 13 nominations at the Academy Awards. It was especially praised for its emotional tone, adapted screenplay, performances of the cast, and 1920’s settings. It features one of Brad Pitt’s best performances.

Zodiac

Zodiac (2007)

The runtime of this movie may frustrate some viewers. But it is a top-quality addition to David Fincher’s filmography. It was hailed as one of the best movies of 2007. It focuses on the real-life case of a serial killer named Zodiac Killer. He quickly gained recognition because of his horrible killings in the San Francisco region during the 60s. He was notable for mocking the police authorities by sending them clothes covered in blood. Fincher and his team spent more than a year and a half researching this unsolved case. It was largely praised for its committed acting performances and the accurate portrayal of those horrible incidents.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Rooney Mara… the girl who won the hearts of millions with her flawless portrayal of Lisbeth Salander! Many believed that the actress was robbed at the Academy Awards. But her exceptional and bone-chilling work definitely impressed every moviegoer. Daniel Craig also did a strong supporting job. His character is a journalist who seeks the help of a computer hacker, Lisbeth, to solve a 40-year-old disappearance case of a young girl. Fincher’s direction played a crucial role in effectively handling the dark tone of the movie.

Mank

Mank (2020)

Mank is a perfect love letter to the 40’s Hollywood! It was the time when legendary Orson Welles was on the top of the moon. He might have dispatched various top-notch vintage movies in his illustrious career. But he is best known for his masterpiece, Citizen Kane (1941). This movie captures the entire drama that occurred during the filming of the 1941 magnum opus. It especially focuses on the crispy relationship between Welles and Citizen Kane’s original screenwriter, Herman J. Mankiewicz. The moment we watch Gary Oldman playing the lead role, we cannot imagine anyone else other than him in this character. His marvellous performance raised the stature of this movie. Amanda Seyfried’s solid supporting role and Fincher’s outstanding direction turned it one of the best films of all time.

Gone Girl

Gone Girl (2014)

Have you ever met a person who has watched this movie and claims that he/she is not afraid of Amy Dunne? Our guess is… no, right? Because it is an impossible scenario. This movie completely belongs to Rosamund Pike! Her creepy and haunting performance as Amy still scares the bejesus out of countless fans. It is okay! You are not the only one who felt sorry for Nick (Ben Affleck). It has become one of the most popular movies of all time. It collected more than $360 million worldwide.

Seven

Seven (1995)

This project is probably the most shocking movie on this list! The impeccable duo of Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt worked like a charm in the theatres. It appears like a simple crime thriller until the arrival of John Doe (Kevin Spacey). He is the one who murders all his victims in the name of seven deadly sins. Fincher’s direction plays an important key in holding the movie together. It was immensely praised for its serious tone, amazing performances, and horrifying suspense in the end.

Fight Club

Fight Club (1999)

Ladies and gentlemen! Allow us to present you the most controversial project directed by David Fincher… Fight Club! A lot of people love its complex tone. The remaining ones have a hard time understanding the real concept of this little beauty! Some believe that it was a bit ahead of its time during its release. But now, it is hailed as one of the top David Fincher films. It showcases the miserable life of the Narrator (Edward Norton). He receives the help of Tyler (Brad Pitt) in setting up a fight club. It also allows the members to unleash their anger and frustration while beating the hell out of their competitors. Soon, everything becomes chaotic for the Narrator.

The Social Network

The Social Network (2010)

Based on the controversial history of one of the founding fathers of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, the movie excels at providing nail-biting entertainment and flawless direction by Fincher. The lead performers, Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, rocked Hollywood with their astounding performances. The scenes displaying the clashes between Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin stood out the most in this movie. It became an instant hit and received eight nominations at the Academy Award. Aaron Sorkin bagged the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.