Best Alpha Male Movies List for Guys [Top 20+]

Watching alpha males in action can help you replicate the behavior of what he’s seeing. That’s why I prepared our list of the best alpha male movies you should watch.  If you’re trying to “fake it ’til you make it” or need some quick visual pointers to boost confidence, then entertainment is the place to seek it.

In movies meant for a male audience, typically, the protagonist is an alpha male, and often the villains are.

I consider these to be the best alpha male movies for guys looking to improve themselves, and they’re some of the most badass films for men in general.

16. Band of Brothers

Fearless.

Hands down one of my favorite scenes from this Show. Lieutenant Speirs is a go-getter, quiet and fearless, and quickly captures the attention and respect of his soldiers.

No regard for his own life, but ultimately only cares about the lives of his men and accomplishing the mission.

15. Drive

You don’t have to say anything at all to be effective. You have to be confident in who you are.

Men who constantly blabber on and on about how good they are, or how many girls they have had sex with, or how many beers they drank at the BBQ, are, for lack of a better term…” idiotic.”

Keep your mouth shut, and let yourself be invisible. It speaks volumes.

14. Braveheart

Probably the greatest speech was ever given on the battlefield. The question William asks, as he reminds the men that they are free, is what are they going to do with their freedom?

We have to fight for our freedom because every day, someone or something is encroaching on it.

Taxation, Social Media, Businesses, healthcare. The battles are still being fought, bought much more subtle and under the radar.

What is your freedom worth to you?

13. Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates are always a source of alpha male behavior.

They manipulate, seduce women, and put themselves first. Plus, being the Captain is an illustrious title because they lead other men. All of the movies get some of the best actors in Hollywood, including Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, and Ian McShane.

Jack Sparrow, acted by Johnny Depp, is a fun character to watch and impossible not to love. There is something very comforting and manly about Sparrow, even though he’s a little too friendly and odd at times.

The pirate-turned-captain always finds a smooth way to talk himself out of trouble, just like a real alpha male.

12. Jason Statham in The Transporter

Jason Statham plays a badass martial art and driving expert. Men enjoy all of these movies, and each one has its group of villains to deal with. While it may be an action and fighting movie, Jason Statham does get to portray his alpha male characteristics in more than enough scenes as well.

11. George Clooney in Ocean’s 11

The Oceans franchise keeps almost the same team intact throughout all of the movies. Each member is an alpha male in some way, bringing diverse expertise to the group.

George Clooney plays the group leader, and seeing as the group is a group of friends, it’s not dissimilar to any group of friends you may have. For that reason, it shows the interesting dynamics between men in an alpha male-heavy group.

10. Daniel Craig in James Bond

Every actor who has portrayed James Bond has brought the most alpha male character to the big screen at the time. As time has gone on, the actors have molded with the times to become even more badass.

The entire collection of Bond movies is a must-watch for any guy. If you’re short on time and want to watch an alpha male in a film, the best one to grab immediately is Casino Royale. Daniel Craig’s portrayal of Bond is by far the most alpha male. He’s playing Bond in a time when the title of “badass” isn’t given away quickly, and he certainly earns the title.

David Craig is also in the latest Bond movie: No time to die, released in April 2020. This movie is featured in our Best Spy Movies of the all-time top.

9. Gerard Butler in 300

In 300, Gerard Butler plays the Spartan king Leonidas. Similar to Troy/Gladiator, Butler plays an alpha male character in a leadership role. A notable scene from the film is when he’s standing right in front of Xerxes, and despite the complete size disadvantage, he has the fortitude to tell him off. The confidence and body language from that scene alone make 300 a worthwhile watch.

8.  Robert Deniro in Goodfellas

Robert DeNiro may be 70+ years old now, but he still holds himself as a prideful and respected man. Many of his films are iconic, including:

• Goodfellas
• The Godfather
• Casino
• The Bronx Tale
• The Untouchables
• Raging Bull

Robert DeNiro deserves his place on the list, with all of his movies being used as a reference. Without a doubt, DeNiro is one of the few guys in Hollywood who has played alpha males for decades. The man is just a badass. With his body language, authoritative voice, and mannerisms, he’s one of, if not THE, guys to watch. In virtually all of these films, Robert plays a larger-than-life character.

7. Will Smith in Hitch

This rom-com gave Smith the chance to be a romantic lead, starring as a man who hooks up male clients with the women of their dreams. The closest he’s come to reliving the Fresh Prince days, Hitch piles on one ridiculous situation after another as Smith tries to coach Kevin James on dating and woo his own love interest, co-star Eva Mendes.

One question remains: Why the hell doesn’t Will Smith get called on to do romantic comedies more often?

6. Brad Pitt in Fightclub

Brad Pitt is a man that oozes confidence and beauty. Two specific characters of his stick out as alpha males.

1. Tyler Durden – The fighting machine that is the center of the Fight Club movie. Durden is the man that everyone wants to be but is too afraid to act on.
2. Achilles – The best warrior that the world has ever known. Achilles goes into battle fearlessly and kills all those to get in his path. This myth-become-legend is larger-than-life.

Just keep in mind that there are many more badass alpha male roles played by Brad Pitt that you should check out as well!

5. Matt Daemon in Jason Bourne

The Bourne films are a series of action spy thriller movies based on Jason Bourne, a CIA assassin suffering from extreme memory loss who must figure out who he is.

The Bourne movies give Damon a serious-looking leading character. Jason Bourne is an interesting case of masculine ideals. He shares 007’s physical endurance and mental sharpness that has grown cynical and world-weary with age (Damon is 45; was 29 in The Bourne Identity).

4. Marlon Brando in Godfather

According to a poll of American film experts, Don Vito Corleone (aka the Godfather) is the greatest movie character in the world. The role of Don Vito Corleone was played by Brando, and by Robert de Niro, in 1974’s The Godfather 2.

Both actors won Oscars for their performances, although Brando famously refused to protest against the government treatment of the Native Americans.

3. Russell Crowe in Gladiator

Russell Crowe plays one of the biggest badasses in movies as Maximus. The scene that stands out most to me is when he leads the men inside the arena. He is a natural-born leader, and the other slaves naturally follow his lead. He stands out and makes his voice heard, and the other men respect and follow him for it.

2. A Bronx Tale

1. Jon Hamm (Don Draper) in Mad Men TV series

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Don Draper has several traits that would classify him as an “alpha male”: Leader of men, assertive, bold, decisive, etc… But with regards to the male/female dynamics, he NEVER pursues women…He is always the one who is pursued.

Even when he is pursued, it still takes work for the woman to actually “get him”…He is not always easily persuaded because a woman happens to be hot and offering herself to him. The woman must have something worthwhile for him to accept their offer.

The character portrayed as Don Draper is an excellent example of a true alpha male. You should also check John Slattery in the role of Roger Sterling which is doing great in business and with the ladies 🙂

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Conclusion

There you have it: 20 best alpha male movies that I recommend you to watch. Would you please pay attention to how they deal with issues that arise and how these actors behave?

I recommend you watching these movies 2 times or even more and pay attention to the main characters in these movies.  As you could have noticed, most of the movies are 10 or more years old. That’s because most of the movies released today try to portrait men as weak as possible.

What are the main alpha mare traits I should poses?

Here are certain behaviors that men can possess that will help them to become more confident and appealing:

• Make eye contact
• Stand tall, shoulders back
• Speak clearly
• Deal with problems calmly and head-on
• Set goals and make sure you attend them
• Don’t leave room for self-doubt
• Take action
• Don’t be afraid to fail

Here is a list of the top 10 alpha male traits that these characters follow.

Also, you should check our top 10 gangster movies list. You don’t have to be a gangster to act alpha but acting sharp in difficult situations. It’s an alpha male treat.

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Your turn now! What’s, in your opinion, the best movie with alpha male characteristics?

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What other alpha male movies do you know and recommend?

Let us know in the comments below, and we will improve the list.

P.S. And an alpha man should drive a supercar. Have you checked our top 10 most expensive cars in the world?