Top 10 Best Movies Directed By David Fincher
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Fight Club
Released in 1999, Fight Club is based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk and stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter. The story follows an unnamed narrator who forms an underground fight club with soap maker Tyler Durden. The film explores consumerism, identity, and the breakdown of societal norms.
Favorite film of all time. Genius satire with great philosophical monologues and unique humor.
Most amazing movie I've ever seen. It had the greatest impact on my life.
Fight Club is an influential cult hit because it's just so brilliant. If you read the book, you'll see how fast paced this movie is and you'll enjoy it. It has a good ending showing you what to do and not do. A superb film.
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Seven
Seven (1995) is a crime thriller starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey. It follows two detectives investigating a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins. The film is known for its bleak atmosphere and shocking ending.
This is the best David Fincher movie. The ending is perfect. I cannot believe that the production wanted to change it.
This movie is intense and dark, it is raw. Such a unique movie and there is nothing like it. The performances from Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are superb and this should get more credit.
Fight Club, Zodiac, and Se7en are easily his best and this should be number one.
Best film by David Fincher clearly. All characters, the screenplay, the direction, and the GREAT end, probably the best end ever made.
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The Social Network
Released in 2010, The Social Network dramatizes the founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg and his legal battles with former friends and collaborators. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Zuckerberg, with Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake in key roles. The film was written by Aaron Sorkin and won three Academy Awards.
Fantastic writing, acting, plot, and of course directing. Should've won Best Picture. Se7en only has a good ending. Fight Club is amazing but not as amazing as The Social Network, a close second.
This movie honestly brings a story that is very iconic in our time and depicts the struggle for success we can all relate to.
This movie simply captured an entire generation perfectly. To have this rank below Alien 3 is a shame.
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Zodiac
Zodiac (2007) recounts the real-life investigation into the Zodiac Killer who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and 1970s. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo as journalists and police officers obsessed with the case. It focuses on the difficulty of solving crimes with ambiguous evidence and conflicting leads.
Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Fight Club. The others lacked in any real meaning or artistry after watching David Fincher films a number of times.
Easily his best work, just not as popular as others.
One of the creepiest movies ever. It's very underrated. Should be 2 or 3.
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Gone Girl
Gone Girl (2014) is adapted from Gillian Flynn's novel of the same name. It stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in a story about a husband suspected of murdering his missing wife. The movie examines media influence and deception within marriage.
This thriller is awesome! All the movie is stressful with dark humor. The casting is really good and I can't understand why this movie is at the seventh place.
This is an amazing film with actors who portray the characters well. Loved this dark thriller.
Ben Affleck brings out the Nick Dunne character well!
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Released in 2011, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo adapts Stieg Larsson's international best-selling novel. It stars Daniel Craig as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Rooney Mara as hacker Lisbeth Salander. The plot revolves around an investigation into a decades-old disappearance within a wealthy Swedish family.
Definitely not for everyone. My top three films of his are this, Zodiac, and The Social Network. Great film with an unbelievable performance from Rooney Mara (should have won the Oscar in my opinion).
I think Fincher's darkest movie by far and it's just a mesmerizing film.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) is loosely based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Brad Pitt portrays a man who ages in reverse, and Cate Blanchett plays his lifelong love interest. The film spans several decades of 20th-century history while following Benjamin's unusual life.
Great movie which has the best cinematography of any Fincher film!
It's the best Fincher movie after Seven and Fight Club. Such a beautiful movie and story.
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The Game
The Game (1997) stars Michael Douglas as a wealthy banker who receives a mysterious birthday gift from his brother, played by Sean Penn. The gift leads him into a complex real-life game that blurs reality and manipulation. The thriller examines themes of control, trust, and personal transformation.
One of the finest films made. Great direction and impeccable performances. It's worth watching multiple times even though you know the twist.
Simply voting for this one because it should be much higher. Comparable with Se7en if you ask me.
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Panic Room
Released in 2002, Panic Room stars Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart. The film follows a mother and daughter trapped in their home's panic room while burglars attempt to steal hidden valuables. The story unfolds almost entirely within the house, emphasizing confinement and tension.
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Alien 3
Alien 3 (1992) is the third film in the Alien franchise and marked David Fincher's feature film directorial debut. Sigourney Weaver reprises her role as Ellen Ripley, who crash-lands on a prison planet where a new alien threat emerges. The film faced major production difficulties, including multiple script rewrites and studio interference, which significantly affected its final form.
Fincher disowns directing this film. Great visuals, atmosphere, and Sigourney Weaver's best acting in the Alien franchise. Fincher learned how to deal with studio interference after this film.
One of the most underrated and overlooked sci-fi films. I really love Alien 3.
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Mank
Released in 2020, Mank is a biographical drama about screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz and the creation of Citizen Kane. Gary Oldman stars as Mankiewicz, with Amanda Seyfried portraying actress Marion Davies. The film was shot in black and white to evoke the style of 1930s and 1940s Hollywood.
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The Killer
The Killer (2023) is a neo-noir thriller based on the French graphic novel of the same name. Michael Fassbender stars as a professional assassin who faces setbacks while carrying out his work. The film was directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker, marking their reunion after Seven.