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A list of 20 movies featuring the late actor River Phoenix, from his debut in 1982 to his final role in 1990. See titles, genres, ratings, summaries, and cast information for each film.
IMDb profile of River Phoenix, actor, musician and activist who died in 1993. See his movies, soundtracks, trivia, photos, videos and more.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- August 23, 1970
- 2 min
- October 31, 1993
His early film roles include Explorers (1985), Stand by Me (1986), and The Mosquito Coast (1986). Phoenix made a transition into more adult-oriented roles earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in the Sidney Lumet drama Running on Empty (1988).
- RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988) Director: Sidney Lumet. Writer: Naomi Foner. Starring Christine Lahti, Judd Hirsch, Martha Plimpton. Phoenix gives a sensational and deeply felt performance in this unique story that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991) Director and writer: Gus Van Sant. Starring Keanu Reeves, James Russo, Udo Kier. Loosely based on several Shakespeare plays this film casts Phoenix as one of a group of young men who work as male prostitutes on the streets of Portland.
- STAND BY ME (1986) Director: Rob Reiner. Writers: Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans. Starring Will Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell. Phoenix gave his first stand out performance in this film about four young boys who go on a journey to locate a dead body they have heard about.
- INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) Director: Steven Spielberg. Writers: George Lucas, Philip Kaufman. Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott.
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A fan's personal ranking of River Phoenix's 14 movies, from Stand by Me to Dark Blood. See the ratings, summaries, and reasons for each movie choice, and watch them on Hulu or other platforms.
Mar 23, 2022 · A list of River Phoenix's best movies based on IMDb ratings, from his breakout role as a child star in Stand by Me to his mature performance in My Own Private Idaho. The list includes comedies, dramas, thrillers, and dramas that showcase his talent and popularity.
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A comprehensive overview of the life and career of River Phoenix, an American actor and musician who died in 1993. See his filmography, awards, biography, and media appearances.
