Top 24 Best Jason Momoa Movies To Watch [Ranked]

 

Jason Momoa, who began his career in 1999 with the drama series, Baywatch, has continued to push his horizons in the roles he chooses to play and experiment with the genres. Jason starred in several TV shows and films for which he enjoyed a good chunk of the audience's appreciation.

 

His most prominent role as mighty Khal Drogo, the warlord of the Dothraki in the massively popular Game of Thrones series, caused massive ripples in his popularity. After he became part of the DCEU, Jason's Aquaman made his first appearance as a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, after which he was also present in Justice League, and its director's cut and finally led his own film, Aquaman, in 2018.

 

Below we have listed all Jason Momoa movies in their order of release to help new fans to watch them easily without missing anyone.

 

 

1. Dune (2021)

 

 

Actors Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya have delivered stellar performances in Dune. Thanks to them, the feature film was able to receive various nominations and wins, including Academy Awards, USA, BAFTA Awards, and AACTA International Awards.

 

Duke Leto is summoned by the Emperor to come and take over the stewardship of Arrakis, the only source of Spice, a sacred hallucinogen. Once there, the Duke's son Paul Atreides finds himself stuck between two worlds, while the monstrous Baron Vladimir begins to plot an act of revenge.

 

Plagued with visions of a dark future, can Paul fulfil what destiny has in store for him in Dune?

 

 

 

2. Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? Zack Snyder's Justice League could be a good option. With a runtime of 4 hours and 2 min and released in 2021, it stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, and Gal Gadot and was directed by Zack Snyder.

 

Zack Snyder's Justice League begins after Superman's death and another world warlord, Darkseid wants to terraform the Earth using the device; Mother Boxes. Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince working on creating Metahumans, get notified of the danger lurking around the corner and set on a mission to stop Darkseid and his army from taking over.

 

Wayne attempts to connect with other superheroes; they join forces to safeguard the Mother boxes and stop them from turning into destruction.

 

 

 

3. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)

 

 

Starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Arnett, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part tells a familiar story with a competent script and direction. While not a standout in any particular area, it provides a solid movie-going experience.

 

Five years have passed since the invasion by Lord Business, and Duplo aliens arrived in the Lego universe warning of destruction. Now, Finn, a teenager, has reworked Bricksburg as Apocalypseburg, and his sister Duplo continues to attack the citizens leading to a big threat surrounding their life.

 

As family morals take the central stage and parallel the occurrences of the Lego universe and the real world, there are several lessons learned along the way.

 

 

 

4. Aquaman (2018)

 

 

Bankrolled by Warner Bros., Aquaman is an action-adventure starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, and Willem Dafoe in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by James Wan, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $335,104,314 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $1,148,528,393 against a production budget of $160,000,000.

 

Arthur Curry, born on the shores of the sea, is of half-human (from his humble lighthouse keeper father) and half-Atlantean descent (from his Queen of Atlantis mother), thereby making him the rightful heir of the kingdom of Atlantis.

 

However, he soon finds out that Atlantis is being ruled by his evil half-brother Orm, who plans on uniting the seven underwater kingdoms to wage a united war on the surface.

 

To prevent this catastrophe from happening, Arthur must realise his true potential as Aquaman and with the help of Mera and Nuidis Vulko save Atlantis and the surface, from Orm's evil plans.

 

 

 

5. Braven (2018)

 

 

Braven is a competent, if unremarkable, entry in the action-thriller genre. The cast and direction are serviceable, but the predictable plot and lack of surprises may leave some viewers underwhelmed.

 

Joe is a family man living with his wife and has a daughter, Charlotte. Joe's father, Linden suffers from a head injury which leads him into a brawl at a bar. On his wife's suggestion, Joe takes his father to their family's cabin to spend some time bonding and discovers Charlotte has tagged along unannounced.

 

However, Joe's plans go awry when he finds himself surrounded by a drug cartel. In the face of danger, the family becomes Joe's strength.

 

 

 

6. The Bad Batch (2016)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Ana Lily Amirpour, The Bad Batch is an action-horror that hit the screens in 2016.

 

Its crew members include Ana Lily Amirpour (screenplay), Lyle Vincent (cinematography), and Natalie O'Brien (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $201,890 at the box office and received Venice Film Festival.

 

On her exile out of Texas and into a desert, young woman Arlen gets kidnapped by two cannibals who cut her off her right arm and leg. Arlen kills her captors, manages to escape to the desert, and meets a hermit.

 

The hermit brings Arlen to a makeshift establishment called Comfort. Miami Man, cannibals' leader, is searching for his wife and daughter and makes Arlen aid in his search, where she discovers the harem of Comfort's leader, The Dream.

 

 

 

7. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

 

 

With a budget of $250,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $873,637,528 at the box office. Directed by Zack Snyder and featuring a star-studded cast including Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Amy Adams, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

The humans of Metropolis believe that Superman isn't the superhero every hails him to be because of his alien-like powers. Batman agrees and decides to bring him down, looking at him as a threat to humankind.

 

Lex Luthor, the owner of Lex Corp. on the other hand, is plotting to end humanity. Will it be the fall of one of the heroes or will Lex manage to bring his plans to fruition?

 

 

 

8. Slumberland (2022)

 

 

Slumberland premiered in theatres in 2022. Directed by Francis Lawrence, this movie features Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkley, and Chris O'Dowd in the lead. If you have a particular liking for adventure-comedy movies, then you can try this title.

 

Slumberland received a score of 6.7 on IMDb and 40 on Metacritic.

 

Nemo lives with her father, who teaches her how to manage the lighthouse where they stay. During a storm, Nemo loses contact with her father and is sent to her uncle, Philip. Adjustment to changes in life starts to prove difficult for Nemo, and with no friends, she becomes an outcast.

 

One night, when he falls asleep, Nemo wakes up in a slumberland and meets Flip. With his help, Nemo embarks on finding magical pearls to see her father again.

 

 

 

9. Justice League (2017)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Zack Snyder, Justice League is an action-adventure that hit the screens in 2017.

 

Its crew members include Chris Terrio, and Joss Whedon (screenplay), Fabian Wagner (cinematography), and Michael Wilkinson (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $657,926,987 at the box office and received BMI Film & TV Awards and Golden Schmoes Awards.

 

Diana Prince reaches out to Bruce Wayne about Steppenwolf stealing one of the Mother boxes to terraform's Earth ecosystem and possible destruction and subsequent actions to stop Steppenwolf from taking over.

 

Wayne sensing the loss of Superman tries to connect with other heroes, asking them to join hands and defeat the villain's intentions. When chaos ensues and the situation worsens, the superheroes will need every help they can get, but without their Superhero, will they be enough?

 

 

 

10. Bullet to the Head (2012)

 

 

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, and Christian Slater, Bullet to the Head is your run-of-the-mill action-crime that hit the screens in 2012. The film's screenplay was written by Alessandro Camon and it was made under the direction of Walter Hill. It opened to mixed reviews from critics and failed to gain widespread recognition.

 

Detective Taylor Kwon is investigating the murder of his former partner, Greely, and his findings lead him to Bobo, who carried out the assassination. As Bobo saves Kwon's life from a bunch of corrupt officers, they decide to work together and steal a flash drive containing the criminating evidence against Morel, who hired Bobo.

 

Morel and his henchman close on Bobo by kidnapping his daughter, while Bobo and Kwon retaliate with equal force.

 

 

 

11. Road to Paloma (2014)

 

 

Headlined by Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, and Lisa Bonet, Road to Paloma is a drama-thriller that hit the screens in 2014.

 

Jason Momoa brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Jason Momoa, Robert Homer Mollohan, and Jonathan Hirschbein (screenplay), Brian Andrew Mendoza (cinematography), and many others.

 

Wolf, a native of America, is on the run escaping the charge of murdering a man. He had killed his mother's rapist and now evading the laws. Six months after the incident, he meets a wanderer named Cash while reaching his sister's property in the North with the intent to spread his mother's ashes.

 

However, the law force is tailing his journey and setting their sights on him; Wolf will soon find out the hurdles in his plans.

 

 

 

12. Sweet Girl (2021)

 

 

Sweet Girl is one of those movies that never quite found its footing, despite a talented cast and crew. Directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza, and starring Jason Momoa, Isabela Merced, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the movie failed to make an impression with critics or audiences when it was released in 2021.

 

Survival expert Ray is left devasted after his wife's death, left alone to take care of their daughter, Rachel. Ray is behind a man, BioPrime CEO, who had ordered to stop the production of a life-saving drug Ray's wife needed.

 

Ray hatches his plan to get back at the CEO and kills everyone on his path. His growing obsession worries his daughter, who is then allowed to help Ray trap the real culprit.

 

 

 

13. Wolves (2014)

 

 

Featuring Lucas Till, Stephen McHattie, and John Pyper-Ferguson in the lead, Wolves is an action-fantasy movie that was released in 2014. It comprises a talented team of crew members David Hayter (director), David Hayter (screenplay), Gavin Smith (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 5.3 on IMDb, while it received 37 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

After his parent's death, Cayden has become a drifter and tries hard to keep his lycanthropy under control. At a bar, he meets Wild Joe, who tells Cayden about his origin and asks him to visit a remote town Lupine Ridge to learn about his family.

 

Cayden arrives, and as he crosses paths with someone sharing his bloodline, Cayden learns about danger after his life in the form of the alpha werewolf, Connor, with whom he shares a complicated past.

 

 

 

14. Conan the Barbarian (2011)

 

 

Conan the Barbarian is an average action-adventure movie with some good moments. The performances by Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, and Rose McGowan are competent, but the screenplay by Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, Sean Hood, and Robert E. Howard could have been tighter.

 

Conan is the son of a barbarian chieftain. When the evil warlord Khalar Zym seeks to reunite the pieces of the Mask of Acheron to conquer Hyboria, attacks their village, he kills everyone including Conan's father.

 

Conan is the only one who survives and swears vengeance. Years later Conan goes to Messantia where he sees a thief being chased by Lucius, one of Zym's soldiers. He confronts him and asks to be taken to Zym.

 

Meanwhile, Zym and his daughter Marique are in search of a pure-blood descendant of the Acheron hoping to unleash the mask's powers. Will Conan be able to stop them before all hell breaks loose?

 

 

 

15. Brown Bag Diaries: Ridin' the Blinds in B Minor (2010)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? Brown Bag Diaries: Ridin' the Blinds in B Minor could be a good option. With a runtime of 15 min and released in 2010, it stars Augusto Aguilera, Linden Chiles, and Jason Momoa and was directed by Jason Momoa.

 

Short film Brown Bag Diaries: Ridin' the Blinds in B Minor, directed, written and starring Jason Momoa, centres around a vagabond searching for a home to live in, with his journey recorded in a travel log in a disorganised manner.

 

The protagonist longs for a space to call his own.

 

 

16. Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)

 

 

Once Upon a Time in Venice premiered in theatres in 2017. Directed by Mark Cullen, this movie features Bruce Willis, John Goodman, and Jason Momoa in the lead. If you have a particular liking for action-comedy movies, then you can try this title.

 

Once Upon a Time in Venice received a score of 5.3 on IMDb and 28 on Metacritic.

 

Steve Ford, a private investigator, gets his assistant, John, to find the location of a young woman, Nola and get her back. But, Ford and Nola get involved, which infuriates her brother, who hired Ford, leading them to go after him.

 

Steve hides with his friend Tino and steals Tino's car back from a gang leader, Spyder. In retaliation, Spyder takes Ford's dog and makes a deal with Ford doing a job for him in exchange for his dog.

 

 

 

17. Michael Raymond-James for BulliesKeepOut.com (2015)

Michael Raymond-James for BulliesKeepOut.com is a short which has been helmed for the screen by Michael Raymond-James.

 

Toplined by actors such as Mada Adbdelhid, Tye Alexander, and Ben Barnes (main characters), the film was released in 2015 with a runtime of 5 min.

 

Michael Raymond - James' for bullieskeepout.com is a public services short film that highlights the several reasons why bullying exists or why someone would put down others. The film stars many known faces who have faced similar burns of bullying and shares a strong message of unity and empathy to stand with the victims and prevent bullying of any kind.

 

 

18. Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

 

 

Featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Shannon Elizabeth, and Shad Moss in the lead, Johnson Family Vacation is a comedy movie that was released in 2004. It comprises a talented team of crew members Christopher Erskin (director), Todd R. Jones, and Earl Richey Jones (screenplay), Jeff Barnett, and Shawn Maurer (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 4.5 on IMDb, while it received 29 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Nate Johnson and his wife and three children are making a cross-country trek to reach his annual family reunion. The destination is set, but the journey isn't the easy one. Nate's life, not interested in the trip, joins in only for her kids.

 

Nate's fashionable daughter is in a Lolita phase, his eldest son raps words to communicate, and his youngest son has an invisible dog. With the road throwing in troubles, can the Johnsons survive through each other's company?

 

 

 

19. Pipeline (2007)

Headlined by Jason Momoa, Amanda Righetti, and Kalani Robb, Pipeline is a drama-horror that hit the screens in 2007.

 

Jordan Alan brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Joshua Jashinski, and Jordan Alan (screenplay), Jordan Alan (cinematography), and many others.

 

Pipeline is inspired by true life events of the night of October 14, 2001, centring around six childhood friends who were in the waves at Banzai Pipeline, but there were only five of them as they paddled back to the shore.

 

Four years have passed since, the memories of the unfortunate day still fresh in their minds; despite their efforts to move on, the survivors learn that there is no escape from the past they wish to forget.

 

 

20. Tempted (2003)

 

 

Despite its potential, Tempted never quite managed to live up to expectations. The film was directed by Maggie Greenwald and featured a talented cast, including Virginia Madsen, Lainie Kazan, and Jason Momoa, but it failed to impress critics or moviegoers. Despite a few good moments, the movie ultimately fell flat and failed to make an impact.

 

Mike is a workaholic who seldom spends time with his family and unwillingly agrees to look after his kids at his legal assistant wife, Emma's request. Emma is flying to Hawaii with the ashes of Lily, who raised her and came to live with her in Boston.

 

Back home, Emma learns about her biological mother, living on the island. Emma's mother refuses to address her relationship with her daughter. Emma's situation gets complicated when Mike arrives with their children.

 

 

 

21. Sugar Mountain (2016)

 

 

Sugar Mountain is a drama-thriller film that has been helmed for the screen by Richard Gray. It features actors Jason Momoa, Haley Webb, and Cary Elwes in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2016 with a 1 hour and 46 min runtime.

 

Miles is dug deeper in debt to a local thug and has his little brother and girlfriend ready to help him fake a disappearance in the wilderness of Alaska. The plan works to an extent where townspeople come together to find Miles until a local chief of police finds himself believing Miles' disappearance is a fabricated lie.

 

As the chief inches closer to learning the truth, it keeps getting difficult for Miles to work his lie further.

 

 

 

22. Debug (2014)

 

 

Bankrolled by Copperheart Entertainment and helmed by David Hewlett, Debug is a horror-sci-fi that hit the screens in 2014.

 

Six programmers imprisoned for hacking are out of prison for a work assignment and are given the mission the reboot and restart a spaceship found aimlessly floating in space. The correction officer, Capra, puts Mel in charge, and all the hackers get to work.

 

But, power goes off, trapping everybody in, and the AI system appears to be taking control of the ship. The system slowly begins to close on all the attendees and, through their worst fear, ambushes them.

 

 

 

23. The Last Manhunt (2022)

 

 

The Last Manhunt is a western which has been helmed for the screen by Christian Camargo.

 

Toplined by actors such as Martin Sensmeier, Mainei Kinimaka, and Zahn McClarnon (main characters), the film was released in 2022 with a runtime of 1 hour and 43 min.

 

Long distance desert runner from the Chemehuevi tradition, Willie Boy, falls for a beautiful native girl, Carlota. After her tribe leader father, who opposed her relationship with Willie Boy, falls to his death, the young couple escapes and proceeds toward the Mohave desert.

 

But, the fellow supporters of the leader seek to avenge the death of their head, and with the Sheriff, they go behind Willie Boy. The pressure on the lovers' heads intensifies and aggravates with false charges.

 

 

 

24. Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003)

 

 

Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding is an action-adventure film that has been helmed for the screen by Douglas Schwartz. It features actors David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, and Michael Bergin in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2003 with a 1 hour and 40 min runtime.

 

Mitch Buchannon, who was believed to be dead after the boat explosion in the 10th season, is alive and is recovering from amnesia in LA. He will soon marry his fiancée Allison, who resembles Mitch's past lover.

 

The Baywatchers, on the other hand, is invited by CJ to Hawaii for CJ's Bar & Grill opening at the Turtle Bay Resort. Mitch's ex-wife arrives at the wedding to stop it from happening and wants Mitch back.