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Comedian, writer, musician, and actor, Steve Martin, is well-known for his prolific work in comedy films and television. The revered actor was also an extremely popular stand-up comedian in the 1970s before he forayed into films. Known for his versatile performances and comedic timing, he has won various awards like the Oscars, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and an Emmy Award.
Some of his most famous work includes The Jerk, Bowfinger, Father of the Bride, and Only Murders in the Building. Martin also holds the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and is consistently ranked as one of the greatest comedians and actors in Hollywood.
Viewers who enjoy his comedy and performances can check the list below that features seven of his best movies, which have the highest IMDb ratings.
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1) Planes, Trains, & Automobiles - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by John Hughes and starring Steve Martin and John Candy, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is a road trip comedy about two travellers. They are Neal (Martin), a reserved marketing executive, and Del (Candy), a kind but overbearing salesperson, who escape misfortunes and try to reach Neal’s home in time for thanksgiving.
While Del is more than happy to travel with Neal, the latter has his reservations. As Neal slowly begins to like Del, the duo bring heartwarming moments to the screen while also going through hilarious situations. The movie is a classic and has an IMDb score of 7.6.
2) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine and directed by Frank Oz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, is a comedy movie based on the 1964 movie, Bedtime Story.
The movie is about a sophisticated British conman Lawrence (Caine), who operates on the French Riviera and is threatened when an American hustler tries to take his place.
When the two decide to team up and swindle a wealthy tourist, they bring hilarious gags, outrageous disguises, and funny accents. The movie was a success and is popular for its stylish direction, Caine and Martin’s acting, and charm. It holds an IMDb score of 7.4.
3) The Jerk - Amazon Video
Steve Martin’s first feature film role, The Jerk, is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and co-written by Steve Martin. The movie also featured Catlin Adams, Bernadette Peter's, and others.
It centers around Navin Johnson (Martin), who is a white man adopted by black sharecroppers and is unaware of his plainly visible adoption.
Filled with humorous adventures and slapstick comedy, the movie was a critical and commercial success and was appreciated for its crass yet clever comedic showcase. Martin’s breakout performance hold an IMDb rating of 7.1.
4) L.A. Story - Amazon Prime Video
A satirical romantic comedy, L.A. Story, is directed by Mick Jackson, written by and starring Steve Martin, Victoria Tennant, Sarah Jessica Parker, and others.
The film centers around an L.A. TV weather forecaster Harris Telemacher (Martin), who is stuck in a dead-end relationship and an unintellectual job.
Seeking love and artistic escapism, he finds himself in hilarious situations that leave him stuck and a British journalist who ignites love within him.
The movie was successful and appreciated for its satirical portrayal of L.A.’s lifestyle. It has an IMDb rating of 6.7.
5) Roxanne - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Shelley Duvall, and others, Roxanne, is a romantic comedy directed by Fred Schepisi and is based on the play Cyrano de Bergerac.
The movie is about Charlie or C.D. (Steve), a witty and charming fire chief in a small town who is insecure about his large nose.
When the beautiful PhD student, Roxanne (Daryl), comes to town for the summer, C.D. falls in love with her but is dejected because of his looks.
However, the two form a close friendship and Roxanne can see him for the man he truly is. The movie was successful and has an IMDb score of 6.6.
6) All of Me - Amazon Prime Video
Based on an unpublished novel by Edwin Davis, All of Me, is a fantasy comedy movie starring Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin. Martin plays Roger, a cynical lawyer, who does not play by emotions.
But that changes when he meets the dying Edwina (Tomlin), who wishes her soul to transfer to the first person who touches her after she passes—who ends up being Roger.
The movie has many hilarious situations as the two fight to stay in the same body, while also learning from each other. Martin’s endearing comedy has an IMDb rating of 6.6.
7) Three Amigos - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, Chevy Chase, and others, Three Amigos, is a Western comedy movie directed by John Landis and co-written by Steve Martin. The quirky movie is about a trio of silent film stars who are mistaken as real heroes by a Mexican village.
They must now uphold this reputation and save the villagers from a notorious bandit, known as El Guapo, and his gang. The movie has, since its release, gained a cult following and has an IMDb rating of 6.5.
Viewers can go through the list and choose a movie of their liking.
