Every Michael Mann Movie, Ranked!
From 'Ali' to 'Thief,' Moviefone counts down every film of director Michael Mann's groundbreaking career.
Director Michael Mann at the premiere of 'Ferrari.' Photo: Neon.
Director Michael Mann is one of the most celebrated and groundbreaking filmmakers of all time.
Mann first gained attention for his work on the crime film 'Thief' and the Hannibal Lecktor movie 'Manhunter,' before creating the iconic TV series 'Miami Vice.' He would eventually direct the big screen adaption of his popular 80's TV series, and helm Oscar nominated movies like 'The Last of the Mohicans,' 'The Insider,' 'Ali' and 'Collateral.'
But the filmmaker is probably best known for directing the 1995 classic 'Heat,' which finally cast Robert De Niro opposite Al Pacino for the first time ever on screen!
Michael Mann's new movie, 'Ferrari,' which stars Adam Driver as the iconic title character opens in theaters on December 25th. In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every movie of Michael Mann's impressive career, including his latest.
Let's begin!
12. 'The Keep' (1983)
1983's 'The Keep.' Photo: Paramount Pictures.
Nazis take over an ancient fortress that contains a mysterious entity that wreaks havoc and death upon them.
The Keep
11. 'Blackhat' (2015)
(L to R) Chris Hemsworth as Nicholas Hathaway and Tang Wei as Chen Lien 2015's 'Blackhat.' Photo: Universal Pictures.
Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners as hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.
10. 'Public Enemies' (2009)
Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in 'Public Enemies.' Photo: Universal Pictures.
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's (Johnny Depp) charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), the task of bringing him in dead or alive.
9. 'Ferrari' (2023)
Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari in director Michael Mann's 'Ferrari.' Photo: Neon.
A biopic of automotive mogul Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver), whose family redefined the idea of the high-powered Italian sports car and practically spawned the concept of Formula One racing.
8. 'Miami Vice' (2006)
(L to R) Colin Farrell as Detective James 'Sonny' Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Detective Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs in 'Miami Vice.' Photo: Universal Pictures.
A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx). Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms and drugs, while Tubbs deals with an assault on those he loves.
7. 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1992)
Daniel Day-Lewis as Nathaniel "Hawkeye" Poe in 'The Last of the Mohicans.' Photo:
20th Century Fox.
In war-torn Colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, Cora Munro, the aristocratic daughter of a British Colonel and her party are captured by a group of Huron warriors. Fortunately, a group of three Mohican trappers, including Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), a rugged frontiersman and the adopted son of the Mohicans comes to their rescue. A passionate romance soon blossoms between Cora (Madeleine Stowe) and Hawkeye, but many forces test their love as they continue to journey through the Frontier.
The Last of the Mohicans
6. 'The Insider' (1999)
Russell Crowe as Dr. Jeffrey Wigand in 'The Insider.' Photo: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.
Tells the true story of a 60 Minutes television series exposé of the tobacco industry, as seen through the eyes of a real tobacco executive, Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe).
The Insider
5. 'Manhunter' (1986)
Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor in 'Manhunter.' Photo: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group.
FBI Agent Will Graham (William Peterson), who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox), returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.
4. 'Ali' (2001)
Will Smith as Cassius Clay Jr. / Cassius X / Muhammad Ali in 'Ali.' Photo: Sony Pictures Releasing.
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay (Will Smith). Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
3. 'Collateral' (2004)
Tom Cruise as Vincent in 'Collateral.' Photo: DreamWorks Pictures.
Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
2. 'Thief' (1981)
(L to R) James Caan and Jim Belushi in 'Thief.' Photo: United Artists.
Frank (James Caan) is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
Thief
1. 'Heat' (1995)
(L to R) Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley in 'Heat.' Photo: Warner Bros.
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.
