17 Hollywood Movies You Should Watch in 2015

It seems as though 2015 is set to be a great year for movies, as we see a whole line-up of sequels which have got audiences at the edge of their seats even before they have made it to the cinema theatres to watch the movies. Whether big-budget movies are your cup of tea or independent underdog projects, this year has it all, however those into independent movies may be a little disappointed with our list of the must-watch movies that we have listed for 2015. Hint- there are no independent movies listed.

However, we have listed all of the biggest big-screen releases for 2015, which are most likely to reach commercial success. Here at Augustus Worth we like to think that every year of Hollywood movie releases is another year where there is the opportunity for a movie to snap the top spot away from Avatar (2012 movie, directed by James Cameron) which sits at the top of the box office list for the highest worldwide grossing movies of all time. Hint- the movie would need to have a worldwide gross of more than $2.8 billion.

Thinking of which movie/s you should watch in 2015? Then look no further, as this list has all of the latest and greatest up-and-coming releases for 2015, the hottest year for movies.

Starting from our most-anticipated movie, down to our least anticipated, here are 2015's hottest movies.

1. Jurassic World

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Release Date: 12th June 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

There is little difficulty imagining which movie should go at the top of the list for us, as Jurassic World has been a movie we've been waiting to release for some time, and after over a decade we're more-than ready for another Jurassic movie.

Directed by a little-known director, Colin Trevorrow (directed the critically-renowned independent movie, Safety Not Guaranteed, 2012), whom would by no means be the first choice director for a big-budget risk like Jurassic World, but we get the feeling that he's done a good job. Plus, with Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Judy Greer and Jake Johnson starring in the movie, it could quite easily be the biggest hit of 2015.

2. The Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Release Date: 1st May, 2015 (U.S.), 24th April, 2015 (U.K.)

After its predecessor The Avengers ended with a worldwide gross of $1.5 billion, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that 'Age of Ultron' is going to be a mega hit this year, as it is highly-anticipated by Marvel fans worldwide, and the trailer couldn't have done a better job at building our excitement for this Avengers sequel.

3. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

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Release Date: 18th December, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

Finally, a sequel has arrived for Star Wars and who better to deliver the sequel than the magic which is brought to children and adults all around the world from the hit movie studio, Walt Disney (proud owner of Marvel).

Directed by the sci-fi lover, J.J. Abrams, it is hard to think of someone more suited to directing the Star Wars sequel. The movie has built up a lot of anticipation, especially among fans of the previous Star Wars movies and the sci-fi genre in general.

4. Terminator: Genisys

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Release Date: 1st July, 2015 (U.S.), 3rd July, 2015 (U.K.)

When a movie studio tells you that Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to be reprising his role as the terminator, you listen and respond. Personally, the idea of Arnold returning to the Terminator series sounds like a brilliant movie already, even before hearing anything about the movies plot or other cast members.

Anyone else excited to see Arnold back as the terminator again? (leave responses in the comments box below).

5. Spectre (latest James Bond film)

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Release Date: 6th November, 2015 (U.S.), 23rd October, 2015 (U.K.)

The latest up-and-coming Bond film was originally titled Bond 24, which sounded like absolute rubbish considering the previous Bond film had a cool title, Skyfall. But excitement (and anticipation) returned when it was announced that the actual film name was Spectre, so fear not ladies and gentlemen.

The story sounds quite gripping for the latest 007 film, keeping the mystery a mystery until we've all seen the movie. Given that Skyfall raised the bar quite substantially, it should be interesting to see the outcome for Spectre. Interesting fact- Christoph Waltz stars as the villain in Spectre, and just when you thought the villainous character couldn't become more interesting in a 007 film.

6. Furious 7

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Release Date: 3rd April, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

With 6 predecessors in the film series already, one wonders where they could possibly take the series where they haven't already taken it. But then again, when there are cars racing, guns shooting and bare-knuckle fighting, we all feel it best to shut-up and simply watch the movie. Hence, the reason action movies are the biggest box office draw.

7. American Sniper

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Release Date: 21st December, 2014 (U.S.), 16th January, 2015 (U.K.)

Based on a true story and with an Oscar winning performance from the 2 time Academy Award nominated actor, Bradley Cooper its not exactly difficult to see why this is a movie not to be missed in 2015. We only hope that Bradley Cooper wins the Oscar this time. Not to mention, the director is Clint Eastwood, a name we all recognise and whose work we all appreciate.

8. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

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Release Date: 20th November, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

The series finale is here, and all we can do is wait until the release of hopefully the best ending to any film series that has ever come before it. With more battles than ever before in an all out war for peace, this is going to one film to watch in winter this year.

9. Inside Out

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Release Date: 19th June, 2015 (U.S.), 24th July, 2015 (U.K.)

The first animated movie to make its way onto the list, brought to us from Disney Pixar, the studio known for delivering some of the greatest movies ever made in film history. The movie looks to be the greatest animated movie for 2015, if the trailer is anything to go by. Directed by Pete Docter, the mind behind (and director of) Monsters, Inc. and Up.

10. Mad Max: Fury Road

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Release Date: 15 May, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

In this remake of a classic, starring the great Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and some other interesting actors, this could be one of the best movies for 2015.

11. Ted 2

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Release Date: 26th June, 2015 (U.S.), 10th July, 2015 (U.K.)

The hilarious Ted sequel is coming this year, and Seth MacFarlane has assured fans that it is set to be even funnier than the first with some new Hollywood A-list faces entering into the cast, including Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. As well as the return of Mark Wahlberg and the voice of Seth MacFarlane (for the voice of Ted).

12. The Divergent Series: Insurgent

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Release Date: 20th March, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

Following the success of Twilight and the Hunger Games series, we now have the sequel to the latest teen fantasy hit series to look forward to, Insurgent. Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet will be reprising their roles in the movie, and as far it looks to be an interesting movie among the releases for 2015.

13. Mission: Impossible 5

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Release Date: 25th December, 2015 (U.S.), 26th December, 2015 (U.K.)

The mission: impossible is back in 2015, and it looks as though it could be an interesting sequel following the brilliant Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, which was arguably one of the best Missions: Impossible's to-date. Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and the rest of the mission: impossible team will be reprising their roles for the sequel.

14. The Fantastic Four

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Release Date: 7th August, 2015 (U.S.), 6th August, 2015 (U.K.)

In the reboot of the 2005, Fantastic Four film, we see a whole new director and line-up of cast for the film which is set to release this year. Just another Marvel film to watch out for at your local cinema theatre.

15. Fifty Shades of Grey

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Release Date: 13th February, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

Based on the best-selling erotic novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, the book is getting its big-screen adaptation which is due out for release in 2015, this year.

16. Ant-Man

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Release Date: 17th July, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

To further the list of Marvel films to watch out for in 2015, we have Ant-Man. A little different from the other Marvel films, but still just as anticipated all the same.


and the least likely to appear on a highly-anticipated list of movies for 2015, but we remain hopeful for...

17. Hitman: Agent 47

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Release Date: 28th August, 2015 (U.S. & U.K.)

A remake of the 2007 film, Hitman, with a whole new set of cast and a director, Aleksander Bach, who is making his directorial début with the film. Although a gamble, we feel that this could be a great movie, even with an unknown director and a cast of relatively unknown actors and actresses, as great movies cannot be weighed upon the fame of the stars behind the movie, but rather the quality of the movies making.


Did we miss out your most-anticipated movie for 2015? Then let us know the name of the movie in the comments box below, as we'd love to hear from you.

Top 10 Animated Movies Coming Out in 2015

Preview of the best animation genre movies for 2015 - which looks to be a great year for animated movies and all-genre movies alike

Animated movies have long been the family movie genres sweetest friend, as families- including those of all ages (children, teenagers and adults) flood to cinemas in the masses to see the latest Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks animation flicks which have a magical essence which cannot be replaced by any other film genre.

Looking back at 2014, we saw some brilliant additions to the animation genre, with the likes of How to Train Your Dragon 2 (continuing where the first left off, following a young boy, Hiccup, and his dragon companion, Toothless in a world where dragons are now man's best friend and Vikings rule the lands), The Lego Movie (story following Emmet, an ordinary Lego construction worker, identified as special and the key to saving the Lego universe), and Big Hero 6 (story following inflatable robot Baymax, Hiro Hamada and a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes). And these were just a few of the 'animated' greats that we saw release in 2014.

Now, in 2015 it seems to be set to be another great year for animated movies, as Walt Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Blue Sky Studios, Illumination Entertainment and other studios have all got a mind-blowing, highly-anticipating set-to-release animation movies which are due to come out in 2015.

The line up below of animation preview trailers is a mix of what we believe to be the most exciting trailers (based on our viewings), and from our early speculation of what we believe has the best shot of commercial success. However, remember that this list is based more on the excitement, thrills and laughs that we (here at Augustus Worth) got from watching the trailers that you can now watch down below. 

Must-watch animated movies in 2015 (including 'trailers')

No.1 - Inside Out

(Video - courtesy of Pixar Studios)

After moving to a new city and school, a young girls emotions (joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness) help to guide her through the unsettled time in her life.

Release Date: 19th June, 2015 (U.S.), 24th July, 2015 (U.K.)

Director: Pete Docter (Up)

Voice Cast: Diane Lane, Amy Poehler, Kyle MacLachlan 

Production Company: Pixar

Distributor: Walt Disney Studios

No. 2 - Minions

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In the spin-off to the extremely 'well-deserved' successful Despicable Me movie, we see the 'minions' before they met Gru, as they go through earth's history constantly searching for the most despicable master, and as all hope seems lost for the little yellow 'minions', the three bravest among the tribe; Stuart, Kevin and Bob go in search for a new evil master, and in their search they are recruited by super-villain- Scarlett Overkill, alongside her inventor husband Herb, as they hatch a plot to take over the world.

Release Date: 10th July, 2015 (U.S.), 26th June, 2015 (U.K.)

Director: Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda

Voice Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton

Production Company: Illumination Entertainment

Distributor: Universal Pictures

No.3 - Home

(video- courtesy of DreamWorks Animation)

Based on Adam Rex's novel The True Meaning of Smekday, when earth is taken over by an alien race called the Boov, all humans are captured and relocated. But when a teenage girl, Tip, avoids capture, she meets a banished Boov named Oh, and the two go on the road-trip of a lifetime.

Release Date: 27th March, 2015 (U.S.), 20th March, 2015 (U.K.)

Director: Tim Johnson

Voice Cast: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez

Production Company: DreamWorks Animation

Distributor: 20th Century Fox

No.4 - Strange Magic

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Inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and centered around various magical creatures (goblin, elf, fairy and imp characters), this is an adventure set on the battle over a powerful potion. Also includes popular music sung by characters in the film.

Release Date: 23rd January, 2015 (U.S.), 11 February, 2015 (U.K.)

Director: Gary Rydstrom

Voice Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth

Production Company: Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm Animation

Distributor: Touchstone Pictures

No.5 - Peanuts (aka The Peanuts Movie)

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Snoopy sets off on an adventure, as he, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang embark upon their greatest mission.

Release Date: 6th November, 2015 (U.S.), 21st December, 2015 (U.K.)

Director: Steve Martino

Voice Cast: Noah Schnapp, Hadley Miller, Mariel Sheets, Alex Garfin

Production Company: Blue Sky Studios

Distributor: 20th Century Fox

No.6 - B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations

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No 'official trailer' at this time.

B.O.O. (Bureau of Otherworldly Operations is a top secret agency, and the agency is dedicated to protecting humans from evil ghosts, and they are able to do this as they themselves (at the agency) are ghosts. When the agency's most wanted haunter plots to destroy B.O.O., it is up to the agencies newbie recruits, agent Jackson Moss and agent Watts, they must stop an evil ghost army and save earth (and B.O.O.).

Release Date: TBA (expected to be late 2015 - early 2016) (U.S.), TBA (expected to be late 2015 - early 2016) (U.K.)
Director: Anthony Leondis
Voice Cast: Seth Rogen, Matt Bomer, Melissa McCarthy
Production Company: DreamWorks Animation
Distributor: 20th Century Fox

No.7 - The Good Dinosaur

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No 'official trailer' at this time.

A teenage Apatosaurus named Arlo befriends a human boy named Spot in a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. The two go on a quest to help Arlo's peaceful community.

Release Date: 25th November, 2015 (U.S.), 27th November, 2015 (U.K.)
Director: Peter Sohn
Voice Cast: Judy Greer, Neil Patrick Harris, Frances McDormand, John Lithgow
Production Company: Pixar
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios

No.8 - Hotel Transylvania 2

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No 'official trailer' at this time.

In this sequel to the 2012 animated movie, Dracula's father Vlad, an old-fashioned vampire arrives at the hotel (human-free hotel for monsters) to visit. On the arrival of Vlad, there is a clash of old-fashioned and modern day fashion.

Release Date: 25th September, 2015 (U.S.), 9th October, 2015 (U.K.)
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Voice Cast: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Mel Brooks, Steve Buscemi
Production Company: Sony Pictures Animation
Distributor: Columbia Pictures

No.9 - The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

(video- courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

SpongeBob, Patrick and the gang go on an adventure/quest to find a recipe that has been stolen, taking them to the human world (our dimension), where they tangle with a pirate.

Release Date: 6th February, 2015 (U.S.), 27th March, 2015 (U.K.)
Director: Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell
Voice Cast: Clancy Brown, Antonio Banderas, Seth Green, Tom Kenny
Production Company: Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies
Distributor: Paramount Pictures

No.10 - Ratchet & Clank

(video- courtesy of Cinema Management Group)

In this adaptation of the game franchise, Ratchet & Clank, a futuristic mechanic (Ratchet) and a robot (Clank) go on a mission to stop an evil alien named Chairman Drek and the Blarg from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy.

Release Date: TBA (expected to be in 2015) (U.S.), TBA (expected to be in 2015) (U.K.)
Director: Kevin Munroe, Jerrica Cleland
Voice Cast: James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward
Production Company: Rainmaker Entertainment, Blockade Entertainment, Insomniac Games
Distributor: Cinema Management Group


So, off the list, which is at the top of your 'must-watch' list for animated movies in 2015? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Top 100 Greatest Actors of all Time

Hollywood, the home of great movies, has long been seen as the central location where all great actors (and bad) find their way. This list is a collection of 100 of the best (and greatest) actors to star in Hollywood's movies, ranging from actors in Hollywood when movies were first produced, up until the actors starring in Hollywood movies, today.

Bear in mind that whilst scrolling down the list, this is a collection of what I believe to be the greatest actors (of all time), so as with any list of this type, they will always be based on opinions. Without further ado, here are Hollywood's best-in-the-business actors.

1. Marlon Brando

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2. Al Pacino

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3. Tom Hanks

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4. Charlie Chaplin

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5. Jack Nicholson

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6. Anthony Hopkins

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7. Daniel Day-Lewis

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8. Jon Voight

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9. Joaquin Phoenix

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10. Gary Oldman

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11. Jim Carrey

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12. Robert De Niro

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13. Johnny Depp

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14. Denzel Washington

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15. Christian Bale

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16. Dustin Hoffman

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17. Sean Penn

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18. Edward Norton

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19. Laurence Olivier

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20. Paul Newman

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21. Willem Dafoe

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22. James Dean

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23. Montgomery Clift

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24. Peter Fonda

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25. Kevin Spacey

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26. Philip Seymour Hoffman

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27. Harrison Ford

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28. Robin Williams

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29. Ralph Fiennes

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30. Tim Robbins

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31. Bill Murray

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32. Robert Duvall

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33. James Stewart

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34. Mel Gibson

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35. Forest Whitaker

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36. Gene Hackman

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37. Shaun Connery

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38. Leonardo DiCaprio

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39. Matt Damon

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40. Christopher Walken

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41. Jack Lemmon

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42. Burt Lancaster

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43. Robert Mitchum

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44. Morgan Freeman

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45. Tommy Lee Jones

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46. Robert Downey Jr.

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47. Hugh Jackman

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48. John Malkovich

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49. Ed Harris

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50. Woodey Harrelson

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51. Javier Bardem

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52. Christoph Waltz

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53. Michael Douglas

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54. Clint Eastwood

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55. Michael Caine

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56. Liam Neeson

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57. Gregory Peck

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58. Heath Ledger

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59. Cary Grant

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60. Jeff Bridges

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61. Steve McQueen

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62. Peter O'Toole

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63. Spencer Tracy

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64. Ben Kingsley

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65. Russell Crowe

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66. Henry Fonda

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67. Joe Pesci

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68. William Holden

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69. Matthew McConaughey

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70. Ian McKellen

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71. Jeremy Irons

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72. Tom Cruise

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73. Samuel L. Jackson

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74. Will Smith

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75. William Hurt

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76. Robert Redford

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77. Charlton Heston

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78. Gene Kelly

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79. John Hurt

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80. George Clooney

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81. Peter Sellers

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82. Peter Finch

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83. Bradley Cooper

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84. Geoffrey Rush

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85. Alec Guinness

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86. Kirk Douglas

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87. Keanu Reeves

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88. Kevin Costner

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89. Bruce Willis

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90. Nicolas Cage

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91. Benicio Del Toro

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92. James Caan

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93. Richard Burton

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94. Christopher Lee

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95. Viggo Mortensen

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96. George C. Scott

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97. Christopher Plummer

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98. Sidney Poitier

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99. John Wayne

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100. Michael Fassbender

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Well done. You've successfully finished the list of the finest actors to set foot in Hollywood. Did you find any 'great' actors missing from this list? Or, do you simply have a question or thought that you'd like to share? In which case, leave a comment in the comments box below.