The 30 Best Dennis Quaid Movies, Ranked By Fans

As one of Hollywood's most celebrated character actors, Quaid has appeared in countless films across a wide variety of genres. Whether he's playing a gruff sheriff or an estranged father, his performances are always earnest and engaging.

Few actors have filmographies as vast as this journeyman actor, so it's no surprise that the best Dennis Quaid films include some absolute classics. From family favorites like The Parent Trap and The Rookie to gripping thrillers like Frequency and Enemy Mine, Quaid has touched on virtually every drama. As a young man, he was a rebellious heartthrob in the award-winning Breaking Away and an edgy Air Force pilot in The Right Stuff. He career isn't without some dips into the world of the surreal, too. The 1987 Dennis Quaid movie Innerspace - co-starring Martin Short and directed by the infamously odd director Joe Dante - is a campy, screwball classic, and 2024's The Substance sets him opposite Demi Moore in a twisted body horror. And don't forget, he's even done historical roles, playing Sam Houston in The Alamo and President Ronald Reagan in Reagan.

Take a look at this roundup of the best Dennis Quaid movies, and get ready for some great entertainment from one of Hollywood’s finest talents.