John Ortiz films and TV shows, ranked by your taste

Actor · 31 films and 2 TV shows on Boxlist

Known for American Fiction, The Fallout and The Drop.

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Starring John Ortiz

Carlito's Way
1993 · Film
7.9/10 · TMDB
A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him, and lead a better life outside NYC.
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American Gangster
2007 · Film
7.6/10 · TMDB
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East...
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A Dog's Purpose
2017 · Film
7.6/10 · TMDB
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
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The Fallout
2022 · Film
7.6/10 · TMDB
In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.
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Messiah
2020 · TV
7.4/10 · TMDB
A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?
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The In Between
2022 · Film
7.3/10 · TMDB
After surviving a car accident that took the life of her boyfriend, a teenage girl believes he's attempting to reconnect with her from the after world.
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American Fiction
2023 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDB
Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn’t deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The...
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Silver Linings Playbook
2012 · Film
7.1/10 · TMDB
After spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.
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Nobody 2
2025 · Film
7.0/10 · TMDB
Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, only to be pulled back into violence when they clash with a corrupt operator, a crooked sheriff, and a ruthless crime boss.
Take the Lead
2006 · Film
6.9/10 · TMDB
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of...
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Steve Jobs
2015 · Film
6.8/10 · TMDB
Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
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Narc
2002 · Film
6.8/10 · TMDB
When the trail goes cold on a murder investigation of a policeman, an undercover narcotics officer is lured back to the force to help solve the case.
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Public Enemies
2009 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's 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 and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover...
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Bumblebee
2018 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie...
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The Drop
2014 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
Bob Saginowski finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost.
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Ransom
1996 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
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Going in Style
2017 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.
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Peppermint
2018 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
A grieving mother transforms herself into a vigilante following the murders of her husband and daughter, eluding the authorities to deliver her own personal brand of justice.
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Before Night Falls
2000 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDB
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
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Kong: Skull Island
2017 · Film
6.5/10 · TMDB
Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.
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The Finest Hours
2016 · Film
6.5/10 · TMDB
The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
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Pride and Glory
2008 · Film
6.4/10 · TMDB
A saga centered on a multi-generational family of New York City Police officers. The family's moral codes are tested when Ray Tierney, investigates a case that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal involving his own...
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The Madness
2024 · TV
6.4/10 · TMDB
After a media pundit stumbles upon a dead body deep in the Poconos woods, he finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist.
Ad Astra
2019 · Film
6.1/10 · TMDB
The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of...
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Replicas
2018 · Film
6.1/10 · TMDB
A scientist becomes obsessed with returning his family to normalcy after a terrible accident.
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Miami Vice
2006 · Film
5.9/10 · TMDB
A case involving drug lords and murder in South Florida takes a personal turn for undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs. Unorthodox Crockett gets involved romantically with the Chinese-Cuban wife of a trafficker of arms...
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Sgt. Bilko
1996 · Film
5.8/10 · TMDB
The army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
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The Cloverfield Paradox
2018 · Film
5.6/10 · TMDB
Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.
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Horse Girl
2020 · Film
5.5/10 · TMDB
A socially awkward woman with a fondness for arts and crafts, horses, and supernatural crime shows finds her increasingly lucid dreams trickling into her waking life.
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Blackhat
2015 · Film
5.4/10 · TMDB
A man is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities pursue a mysterious cyber criminal. The dangerous search leads them from Chicago to Hong Kong.
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Aliens vs Predator: Requiem
2007 · Film
5.1/10 · TMDB
The iconic creatures from two of the scariest film franchises in movie history wage their most brutal battle ever—in our own backyard. The small town of Gunnison, Colorado becomes a war zone between two of the deadliest extra-terrestrial...
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Poolman
2024 · Film
4.6/10 · TMDB
Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.
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Whalefall
2026 · Film
6.7/10 · TMDBIn cinemas
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay...

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