Mark Wahlberg, born on June 5, 1971, in Boston, Massachusetts, is not just an actor but also a model, singer, and television producer. He rose to fame as a member of the rap group Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch, achieving success with the album “Music for the People.” In the film industry, Wahlberg received critical acclaim for his performances, including an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for “The Departed” and a Best Actor nomination for “The Fighter” at the Golden Globes. Additionally, he won the Best Actor award at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for his role in the war film “Lone Survivor.”
In this article, we present his top 10 movies ranked from worst to best, according to IMDb ratings.
Ted
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Movistar+, AppleTV, Microsoft Store, RakutenTV, Google Play Store, and Amazon Videos.
- Duration: 1 hour and 47 minutes
- Director: Seth MacFarlane
- Year: 2012
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
“Ted,” starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane, was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2013 Academy Awards. The film marked Seth MacFarlane’s directorial debut and was a box office success, grossing over $549 million from a $65 million budget.
The Italian Job
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video, RakutenTV, Google Play Store, AppleTV, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 1 hour and 51 minutes
- Director: F. Gary Gray
- Year: 2003
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
In this remake of the 1969 film, Mark Wahlberg stars alongside Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Donald Sutherland, Seth Green, and Mos Def. “The Italian Job” grossed over $176 million worldwide from a $60 million budget.
Three Kings
- Platform: HBO Max, AppleTV, RakutenTV, Google Play Store, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 1 hour and 54 minutes
- Director: David O. Russell
- Year: 1999
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
“Three Kings,” featuring an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze, and Mark Wahlberg, is a heist film set during the 1991 Iraqi uprising following the Gulf War. The movie grossed over $107 million worldwide from a $48 million budget.
Invincible
- Platform: Disney+ and RakutenTV
- Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Director: Ericson Core
- Year: 2006
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
“Invincible” is a biographical sports drama based on the true story of Vince Papale, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1978 with the help of his coach, Dick Vermeil. Mark Wahlberg underwent intense training for the role. The movie grossed over $57 million worldwide.
Deepwater Horizon
- Platform: HBO Max, RakutenTV, StarZ, Microsoft Store, AppleTV, Google Play Store, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 1 hour and 47 minutes
- Director: Peter Berg
- Year: 2016
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
“Deepwater Horizon” is based on the 2010 explosion of the offshore drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Dylan O’Brien, Gina Rodriguez, Kate Hudson, and John Malkovich. The film grossed over $118 million worldwide from a $110 million budget.
Shooter
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video, RakutenTV, Google Play Store, Microsoft Store, AppleTV, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 2 hours and 4 minutes
- Director: Antoine Fuqua
- Year: 2007
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
In “Shooter,” Mark Wahlberg portrays a former elite sniper who is framed for an assassination attempt on the President. The movie grossed over $95 million from a $61 million budget.
Instant Family
- Platform: RakutenTV, Google Play Store, and AppleTV
- Duration: 1 hour and 58 minutes
- Director: Sean Anders
- Year: 2018
- IMDb Rating: 7.3
“Instant Family,” starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced, Tig Notaro, and Octavia Spencer, is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a couple who decide to adopt three siblings. The film grossed over $120 million worldwide from a $48 million budget.
Patriots Day
- Platform: RakutenTV, AppleTV, Google Play Store, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 2 hours and 13 minutes
- Director: Peter Berg
- Year: 2016
- IMDb Rating: 7.4
“Patriots Day” is based on the true story of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Mark Wahlberg stars alongside J.K. Simmons, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, and Michelle Monaghan. The film grossed over $50 million worldwide.
Lone Survivor
- Platform: Netflix, Movistar+, RakutenTV, Microsoft Store, AppleTV, and Google Play Store
- Duration: 2 hours and 1 minute
- Director: Peter Berg
- Year: 2013
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
“Lone Survivor” is an adaptation of the non-fiction book by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. The film, set during the war in Afghanistan, follows a Navy SEAL team on a failed mission. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana. The movie grossed over $150 million worldwide from a $40 million budget.
The Departed
- Platform: AppleTV, RakutenTV, Google Play Store, Microsoft Store, and Amazon Videos
- Duration: 2 hours and 31 minutes
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Year: 2006
- IMDb Rating: 8.5
“The Departed,” directed by Martin Scorsese, won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, and Martin Sheen. It explores the world of organized crime in Boston.
If you’re in the mood for some Mark Wahlberg movies, these are the top picks according to IMDb. You can find these films on various online platforms. For more information and recommendations, check out Ratingperson.
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