Top 15 Best Nicolas Cage Movies On Disney Plus In 2023 [Ranked]

 

Nicolas Cage, with his career spanning several decades and his ability to transition between a wide range of roles and genres, has become an icon known for his distinctive style and intense performances.

 

His unique charisma and unapologetic commitment to his characters have made him a beloved figure in the cinematic world. From intense dramas like "Leaving Las Vegas," which earned him an Academy Award, to action-packed blockbusters like "Con Air" and "National Treasure," Cage's abilities know no bounds.

 

His willingness to take on unconventional and daring roles, whether he's portraying a conflicted antihero, a quirky misfit, or a vengeful avenger, has brought a magnetic intensity to his characters that leaves a lasting impression.

 

Explore Nicolas Cage Movies available on Disney Plus, filled with surprises, unforgettable characters, and moments that range from the sublime to the utterly bizarre.

 

 

1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

 

 

Looking for a movie to watch? Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse could be a good option. With a runtime of 1 hour and 57 min and released in 2018, it stars Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, and Hailee Steinfeld and was directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman.

 

Miles Morales is an African-American teenager who becomes Spider-Man. However, there are other Spider-Men in parallel universes that Miles has no clue about. A scientific faux-pas generates a threat serious enough to risk the future of Spider-Men in all the multi-verses.

 

Five of them – each with their own unique personalities and memories – realize they need to work with Miles to stop the swelling danger before it explodes, taking them all with it.

 

 

 

2. Face/Off (1997)

 

 

Headlined by John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, and Joan Allen, Face/Off is an action-crime that hit the screens in 1997.

 

John Woo brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Mike Werb, and Michael Colleary (screenplay), Oliver Wood (cinematography), and many others.

 

FBI agent Sean Archer seeks revenge for his son’s murder by the sociopath Castor Troy. The two men get into a brawl resulting in Troy revealing a bomb location and being knocked into a coma.

 

In the interim, Archer transplants Troy’s face onto his and gets more info about the bomb. When Troy wakes up, he transplants Archer’s face onto his and vows to finish him.

 

The final confrontation claims the lives of families and co-workers alike.

 

 

 

3. Raising Arizona (1987)

 

 

Raising Arizona is a comedy-crime film that has been helmed for the screen by Joel Coen, and Ethan Coen. It features actors Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, and Trey Wilson in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 1987 with a 1 hour and 34 min runtime.

 

Robber H.I. 'Hi' McDunnough meets police officer Edwina and the two get married and move into a desert mobile home, where he lands a job in a machine shop. While they'd love to have children, Ed is infertile and Hi's criminal record prevents them from adopting.

 

They learn of the quintuple sons born to regionally famous furniture magnate Nathan Arizona and kidnap one of the babies. Meanwhile, Hi's former cellmates coax him to return to the life of crime. However, after a ploy goes a little awry, Hi is fired and their baby is kidnapped by Gale and Evelle.

 

 

 

4. Bringing Out the Dead (1999)

 

 

Helmed for the screen by Martin Scorsese, Bringing Out the Dead is a drama-thriller that hit the screens in 1999.

 

Its crew members include Paul Schrader (screenplay), Robert Richardson (cinematography), and Rita Ryack (costume), among others. The full-length feature was able to amass over $16,797,191 at the box office and received Florida Film Critics Circle Awards.

 

A Manhattan medic, Frank, working in a two-man ambulance team, is burnt out from exhaustion and ghost-sightings and finds himself haunted by the failure of not being able to save a young woman six months ago. 

 

With his changing and diverse personality partners, Frank keeps coming back to work, unable to detach himself from his duty. 

 

There is also Mary, a former addict, the daughter of a heart victim Frank has brought in.

 

 

 

5. The Rock (1996)

 

 

The Rock is an action-adventure film that has been helmed for the screen by Michael Bay. It features actors Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, and Ed Harris in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 1996 with a 2 hours and 16 min runtime.

 

A biochemist for the FBI, Stanley has to work with former British Intelligence Agent John, accused of stealing important documents and for which he was in prison for 30 years without trial.

 

They have to disarm VX gas warheads stolen by Marine General Francis as he is planning to launch them. General, who was part of several covert missions, seeks to demand justice for his workmates who died in missions without any recognition and their families not receiving compensation.

 

 

 

6. Con Air (1997)

 

 

Con Air premiered in theatres in 1997. Directed by Simon West, this movie features Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and John Malkovich in the lead. If you have a particular liking for action-crime movies, then you can try this title.

 

Con Air received a score of 6.9 on IMDb and 52 on Metacritic.

 

Sgt. Cameron, discharged U.S. Army Ranger, was serving a 10-year of prison sentence for an attempt to save his wife from getting assaulted, which ended in Cameron killing a man. Eight years have passed, and Cameron is out on parole, on board a plane where several other dangerous criminals are also present to be transferred to another prison. However, the convicts manage to escape and head towards another country. The authorities now depend on Cameron to catch the runners.

 

 

 

7. Snake Eyes (1998)

 

 

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

 

Atlantic City cop Ricky only wants one thing out of his life, and that is comfort, due to which he isn't averse to engaging in corruption dealings. 

 

However, one heavyweight boxing championship match is enough to throw his life into a mix of investigation and conspiracy. 

 

When the night of the game witnessed the Secretary of Defense getting assassinated, Ricky gets in charge of solving the mystery of who did it, especially with his best friend getting blamed for it. 

 

 

 

8. National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

 

 

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an action-adventure which has been helmed for the screen by Jon Turteltaub.

 

Toplined by actors such as Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha (main characters), the film was released in 2007 with a runtime of 2 hours and 4 min.

 

In the aftermath of the Civil War, John Wilkes Booth and Michael O'Laughlen ask Thomas Gates to decode a message in Booth's diary. When Thomas recognizes the message as a Playfair cypher, Booth leaves to assassinate President Lincoln. After Thomas is killed, his son Charles is told the keyword for the cypher.

 

Over a century later, Ben Gates tells Thomas' story at a conference and is challenged when a fragment of the diary page is produced, leading him on a treasure hunt across Europe and America.

 

With the help of his friends and family, they uncover the hidden treasure and clear Thomas' name, all while being pursued by the FBI and a black market dealer. 

 

 

 

9. National Treasure (2004)

 

 

The success of National Treasure at the box office is a testament to its brilliance. With a budget of $100,000,000 and $347,512,318 gross, this movie is a must-see for all movie lovers.

 

Directed by Jon Turteltaub and featuring an incredible cast led by Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha, it is no surprise that it was so well-received by audiences.

 

Benjamin Franklin Gates, an American historian and treasure hunter, embarks on a quest to uncover a fabled treasure hidden by the Knights Templar, Founding Fathers, and Freemasons in America. 

 

With the help of his friend Riley Poole and museum curator Abigail Chase, Ben follows a series of clues leading to the Declaration of Independence and beyond, while evading a criminal mastermind named Ian Howe. 

 

Along the way, Ben must convince his sceptical father of the treasure's existence and ultimately make a difficult decision about the fate of the treasure.

 

 

 

10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

 

 

Bankrolled by Walt Disney Pictures and helmed by Jon Turteltaub, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an action-adventure that hit the screens in 2010.

 

A master sorcerer, Balthazar Blake, living in modern-day Manhatten, has to keep his city safe from the danger posed by his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar realises he needs help as he can't win alone and find some seemingly hidden potential in an average Dave.

 

Dave unwillingly agrees to become the sorcerer's protege. Blake teaches Dave the art and science of magic to fight the powerful forces of darkness. Dave is given an opportunity to turn around his life.

 

 

 

11. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)

 

 

Headlined by Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, and Giovanni Ribisi, Gone in 60 Seconds is an action-crime that hit the screens in 2000.

 

Dominic Sena brought the story to life with the help of competent crew members such as Scott Rosenberg (screenplay), Paul Cameron (cinematography), and many others.

 

Car thief Kip Raines and his gang work to steal fifty high-end cars for British gangster Raymond Calitri. After stealing a Porche from a showroom, Kip unwittingly leads the police to his crew's warehouse, leading Detective to impound the stolen cars for investigations. Calitri kidnaps Kip intending to kill him in a car crusher.

 

But before that, he decides to meet Kip's older brother, Randall 'Memphis' Raines, a notorious former car thief. He asks him to steal fifty cars within 72 hours or else see his baby brother dead.

 

 

 

12. G-Force (2009)

 

 

G-Force premiered in theatres in 2009. Directed by Hoyt Yeatman, this movie features Will Arnett, Penélope Cruz, and Zach Galifianakis in the lead. If you have a particular liking for animation-action movies, then you can try this title.

 

G-Force received a score of 5.1 on IMDb and 41 on Metacritic.

 

A multinational company tycoon, Leonard Saber, is making attempts to take over the entire world with household appliances.

 

His plans need to get shut down for the betterment of everybody, and a secret government agents team of Ben Kendall, including Guinea pigs, a mole, the fly Mooch insects and cockroaches, are ready to take up the task and achieve their goals. 

 

And despite the FBI not being too agreeable about Ben's group, the trained squad aren't going to back down. 

 

 

 

13. Trapped in Paradise (1994)

 

 

Featuring Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey in the lead, Trapped in Paradise is an adventure-comedy movie that was released in 1994. It comprises a talented team of crew members George Gallo (director), George Gallo (screenplay), Jack N. Green (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 5.9 on IMDb, while it received 31 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

Bill Firpo has tried to stay honest and true to himself but finds himself dragged into the mess created by his brothers Dave and Alvin. When the three decide to rob a bank believing it's the easiest task at hand, the only challenge they have is to ensure leaving the town before the big snowstorm arrives. 

 

While the three brothers go around town with their big loot, they are left overwhelmed with the kindness of the townsfolk, leading them to reevaluate their path.

 

 

 

14. Ghost Rider (2007)

 

 

Ghost Rider is an action-fantasy film that has been helmed for the screen by Mark Steven Johnson. It features actors Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, and Sam Elliott in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2007 with a 1 hour and 50 min runtime.

 

Ghost Rider, a worker of the devil named Mephistopheles, defies his orders and goes rogue. The devil then bargains with a teen Johnny to fulfil his wish in exchange for him submitting his loyalty to Mephistopheles.

 

Years later, Johnny is now a successful motorcycle stuntman; he is reminded of the promise made with the devil and gets roped in to complete the task left unfinished by the last ghost rider while keeping his lover safe.

 

 

 

15. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

 

 

Featuring Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds, and Idris Elba in the lead, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance is an action-fantasy movie that was released in 2011. It comprises a talented team of crew members Mark Neveldine, and Brian Taylor (director), Scott M. Gimple, Seth Hoffman, and David S. Goyer (screenplay), Brandon Trost (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 4.3 on IMDb, while it received 34 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

A young boy named Danny's life gets on the line when a commando abducts him. While his mother tries to save him, the priest Moreau has to interfere to ensure parent-child safety. 

 

In his attempts, the priest reaches out to Johnny Blaze and fix a deal to help him get rid of his curse of ghost rider if Johnny helps save Danny. 

 

The devil, Roarke, is the common enemy in both the past and present cases.