I watched 81 Nicolas Cage movies to rank the actor's top films — here's where to stream his 16 best movies

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Nicolas Cage is a national treasure. He is an incredibly talented actor with an immense range that makes him believable in comedies, dramas, action films, and thrillers.

To prepare for the April 22 release of Cage's new film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, I watched all 81 of his movies.

Below, I broke down what makes each of my picks special, along with details on where you can watch each movie right now. If you're a fan of Nicolas Cage or just want to catch up on his filmography, this list is for you.

Methodology

I ranked Nicolas Cage's films according to each of the following metrics.

• Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer rating based on reviews from critics
• My personal rating of a film on a scale of one to 10 based on its entertainment and artistic value
• My subjective rating on a scale of one to 10 of each movie's "Cage Factor"

To be included among the best Nicolas Cage movies, a film must have at least 60% on the Tomatometer at the time of publication, and at least a six in each of my two personal ratings.

I did not include movies where:

• Cage was just a voice actor
• He wasn't a top-five billed actor
• There wasn't a Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer rating

What is the Cage Factor?

Nicolas Cage is known for his passionate acting and unique performance choices. The Cage Factor shows how much passion comes through in his character.

He can get there with just a look, as shown by countless meme. He is willing to go to a level that is beyond what most actors are capable of. A boring, poorly written movie can be turned into a must-see classic by The Cage Factor.

Based on my comprehensive research, here are the 16 best Nicolas Cage movies and where to watch them

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