The 10 Best Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Movies, Ranked (And Where To Watch Them)
Although he began as a professional wrestler, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson later became the most successful wrestler-turned-actor of all time. In just over two decades, he has become one of the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors in the world. This guide will highlight ten of Johnson’s best movies and provide information on where you can stream them online using services like Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more.
Johnson's acting career actually began within the WWE, where he became famous for his in-ring persona, which was quite the trash talker. By 2000, he had begun dabbling in Hollywood in addition to wrestling. He started appearing in minor TV roles in shows before starring in the adventure films The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King.
It wasn’t long before he found his niche in action films. In addition to having the talent for such roles, his wrestling career and intimidating presence made him the perfect action star. The success of the Fast & Furious franchise is often partially attributed to his entrance as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five and subsequent installments. Viewers also enjoyed watching him in action flicks such as G.I. Joe Retaliation and Pain & Gain.
More recently, he has settled into several family roles. His relationship with Disney has grown with roles in Moana and Jungle Cruise. Streamers have also taken an interest in the actor, as he appeared in the Netflix original Red Notice, which has the potential to grow into a streaming series. Meanwhile, his modern comedy, action, and family films, including the Jumanji series, Jungle Cruise, and Black Adam, have significant streaming presences, with several even experiencing resurgences upon their streaming debuts.
