The duo ofGeorge ClooneyandBrad Pitton screen has been a gift that keeps on giving, and for over two decades, the two powerhouses have delighted movie fans everywhere with their charming performances and unmatched chemistry. It was 2001’sOcean’s Eleventhat first saw the two actors join forces to play Danny and Rusty in director Steven Soderbergh’s heist comedy. Clooney’s confidence and Pitt’s cheekiness created an effortless combination.
Ever since, fans have waited eagerly to see new collaborations between the two handsome actors. Whether getting swept up in the thrills of theOcean’ssequels or uncovering dark secrets inBurn After Reading, their movies together offersome of the most entertaining cinematic experiences ever.
Now, with 2024’sWolfs, it seems like the bond between Clooney and Pitt has only grown stronger with time. Here’s a complete list of every George Clooney and Brad Pitt movie collaboration, ranked.
9IF (2024)
Written and directed by John Krasinski,IFis an ensemble fantasy comedy thatcombines live-action and animationand tells the story of twelve-year-old Bea, awaiting heart surgery, who discovers that she can see imaginary friends – entities left behind after their real-life friends grow up and don’t need them anymore. She teams up with Cal, a young man who works with IFs and tries to place them with new children, and embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect the IFs with their now-adult owners.
Has Some Heartfelt Moments
IFcreates a visually stunning viewing experience for its audiences, but the film’s plot is convoluted. In trying to do too much, it meanders away from the core, and yet, Krasinski’s direction brings a unique blend of humor and heart to the story.
Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming lead the cast, which includes Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and more. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are part of the ensemble, with the former playing Keith, an invisible IF that also acts as aDeadpool 2reference, and the latter is an astronaut IF named Spaceman.
8His Way (2011)
A compelling documentary,His Waydelves into the life and career of legendary Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub. Directed by Douglas McGrath and starring Weintraub, it features interviews from the industry’s greatest actors, like Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, and George H. W. Bush. Brad Pitt and George Clooney, along with a host of other celebrities, share their insights and anecdotes about the producer and how he influenced the industry with his larger-than-life personality.
A Glimpse Into Hollywood’s Inner Circle
With the entertainment industry constantly changing, it’s impossible to keep up with the journey of behind-the-scenes contributors and just how significant they have been and still are in shaping Hollywood into what it is.His Wayallows viewers to candidly engage with Weintraub, who has not only produced some great movies but also managed tours of musicians like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Led Zeppelin.
Pitt and Clooney speaking about him is appropriate because Weintraub had a huge role to play in getting Steven Soderbergh’sOcean’strilogy off the ground.
7Wolfs (2024)
Wolfsis an action comedy that premiered at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this year. It stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt as two professional fixers who often operate alone. But they are unexpectedly and reluctantly forced to team up after being hired to cover up a high-profile crime. The story follows their chaotic attempts to complete the assignment while also dealing with personal clashes and past differences.
Wolfs is an action-thriller film written and directed by Jon Watts, and sees the on-screen reunion of Brad Pitt and George Clooney after nearly fifteen years. The film centers on two fixers who are brought together when they’re both hired for the same job.
Fresh Display of Clooney and Pitt’s Iconic Chemistry
Jon Watts, known for directing theSpider-Manmovies set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, delivers a movie ripe with witty banter, thrilling action sequences, and shocking twists and turns. Well-received by critics forClooney and Pitt’s charming on-screen chemistry,Wolfsholds an impressive 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Despite circling around clichés of the fixer genre, its fast-paced narrative and clever dialogue keep audiences entertained. So much that talks of a sequel are already sparking up.
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A TV drama filmed in a theater, as a play,8re-enacts the historical trial that led to the overturning of California’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. It was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black after the court refused to release the actual video of the trial, so the public could see what actually happened in the courtroom.
Drawn from actual transcripts and combined with first-hand interviews and real-life news footage, 8 offers a detailed look at the legal battle and what came of it.
A Powerful Reenactment
In8, Brad Pitt plays Judge Vaugh Walker and George Clooney plays David Boies, one of the attorneys arguing in favor of gay marriage. The play also featured other actors, like Martin Sheen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and John C. Reilly. They delivered powerful performances, and despite reading from the script on stage, they brought intensity to the heartfelt narrative. The play also has a humorous side to it because it represents even the most bizarre statements made in the courtroom. An essential watch.
5Ocean’s Twelve (2004)
The sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s highly successful heist comedy,Ocean’s Twelve, saw Danny Ocean and his crew of professional thieves and con artists getting back in the game as they attempt to pull off three seemingly impossible heists across Europe.
This time, they are targeted by a ruthless casino owner named Terry Benedict, who needs Danny to repay a debt worth $160 million, with interest. The plot twists and turns against the picturesque backdrops of Amsterdam, Rome, and Paris, make the film stylish and successful.
Schemes Within Schemes
After Danny and the rest of the team escaped their Las Vegas job unscathed during the end ofOcean’s Eleven, their story was believed to have ended. Butthe movie was such a commercial blockbusterthat a follow-up seemed inevitable.
Ocean’s Twelveelevates the stakes and pulls viewers deeper into the world of meticulous heists, with Clooney and Pitt sliding back into their roles of Danny and Rusty seamlessly, always staying five steps ahead of the plan. The cast also included Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Julia Roberts. Overall, while not as universally acclaimed as its predecessor,Ocean’s Twelveis still an entertaining watch.
4Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
Fueled purely by revenge, Danny Ocean once again rounds up the boys to return to Las Vegas for an extraordinary heist after the unforgiving and cruel casino owner Willy Bank double-crosses one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff, leaving him in a critical condition. To seek vengeance against help and help their friend, they plan to rig the grand opening of Bank’s new casino and ensure he loses millions while also securing a share for Reuben.
Ocean’s Thirteen
Ends the Trilogy on a High Note
Following the lukewarm performance ofOcean’s Twelve, the trilogy comes to an end with a movie that features clever plot maneuvers, use of high-tech gadgetry, and an intricately laid-out plan. Under Soderbergh’s signature direction, Clooney and Pitt reunite with their Ocean’s clan and make sure this iteration feels more personal and emotional instead of familiar.
Of course, evenOcean’s Thirteendid not reach the heights of the first installment, but it was a great return to form for the duo, and their collaboration was widely praised.
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3Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
For his directorial debut, George Clooney brought in a captivating cast made of Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, and Julia Roberts. A biographical spy drama,Confessions of a Dangerous Mindwas based on the surreal life and memoir of television producer Chuck Barris, who claimed to have led a double life as a CIA assassin while creating popular game shows like The Gong Show and The Dating Game. The narrative dives into the chaos that was Barris’s life.
Clooney’s Darkly Humorous Directorial Effort
A stylish retelling,Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, forces you to question whether Chuck truly was a lethal spy or a fantasist desperate for attention.Clooney brings a rare directorial vision to the genre, grasping both the satire and the empathy of Chuck’s story. At the center of it is Sam Rockwell’s incredible performance as the eccentric and amusing Barros.
Clooney and Pitt make cameo appearances as Jim Byrd and Brad respectively, adding a meta layer of entertainment to the film. Hailed as unique and inventive under Clooney’s direction, the film is a subversive and audacious one.
2Burn After Reading (2008)
Burn After Readingis a madcap dark comedy written, produced, and directed by the Coen Brothers. It follows a series of intertwined events that take place after a CIA analyst’s memoir gets misplaced and falls into the hands of two dim-witted employees, Linda Litzke and Chad Feldheimer. They believe that it contains sensitive government-related information, so they attempt to sell it.
Little do they realize, their actions will spiral out of control and lead to a series of dangerous encounters, including one with a paranoid federal agent named Harry Pfarrer.
Burn After Reading
Wickedly Funny Spoof of Spy Movies
Clooney has collaborated with the Coen Brothers before, but this time, Pitt hops on the train as the bumbling Chad. His character is a comedic highlight alongside Frances McDormand’s Linda. Clooney, on the other hand, delivers a memorable performance as the neurotic and unpredictable Harry.
The movie has sharp wit and an anarchic rhythm, witty dialogue, and random plot twists, as well as a flair for poking fun at espionage tropes. Critics cheered its clever satire and display of comedic range,but it’s still somewhat underrated.
1Ocean’s Eleven (2001)
Ocean’s Elevenchecks a lot of boxes. It is one of Steven Soderbergh’s greatest masterpieces, it is probably the best heist comedy out there and has inspired a wave of films in the genre since. It also successfully solidified the Clooney-Pitt duo as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.
The plot, as we all know, revolves around Danny Ocean, a charming thief who assembles a team of eleven skilled con artists and hatches a plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos at the same time and get out without leaving a trace.
Ocean’s Eleven
The One That Started It All
With exceptional style and precision,Ocean’s Elevenintroduced moviegoers to the off-the-charts chemistry between George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The latter played Rusty Ryan, Ocean’s trusted right-hand man who helps orchestrate the elaborate plan and navigates a series of obstacles with him.
They exude charm and sophistication and anchor the movie with their dynamic performances. Their witty banter and ability to compliment each other is perfect for Soderbergh’s narrative. Not only wasOcean’s Elevena box office smash, but it also elevated the heist genre to new heights and spawned two sequels.
