Michael Mann Movies: Release Order

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1981 - 202312 Films26h 32m3.8 Average

Michael Mann has crafted a distinctive filmography spanning over four decades, primarily focusing on crime thrillers, procedural dramas, and character studies. From his breakthrough debut Thief to his epic crime saga Heat, Mann's films are known for their meticulous attention to detail, atmospheric cinematography, and exploration of professional obsession.

This complete release order includes all of Mann's theatrical features. While most films are standalone stories, you'll notice recurring themes of professionalism, moral ambiguity, and characters caught between their personal desires and professional duties. Note that Miami Vice is a feature film adaptation of Mann's own 1980s television series.

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Thief poster

Thief

19812h 3m4.2
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi

A master safecracker specializing in diamond heists plans to retire from crime and build a legitimate life, but takes on one last big job with a dangerous gangster to fast-track his dreams.

CrimeThrillerDrama
2
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The Keep

19831h 36m2.9
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne

During World War II, German soldiers stationed at an ancient Romanian fortress accidentally unleash a supernatural entity that begins terrorizing the garrison, attracting the attention of various individuals who must confront this mysterious evil.

HorrorFantasy
3
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Manhunter

19862h4
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: William Petersen, Tom Noonan, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox, Kim Greist

FBI Agent Will Graham comes out of retirement to consult with imprisoned cannibal Hannibal Lecter in order to catch a dangerous new serial killer.

CrimeHorrorThriller
4
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The Last of the Mohicans

19921h 52m4.4
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Jodhi May, Russell Means, Wes Studi

In colonial America during the French and Indian War, a British colonel's daughter is captured by Huron warriors, but finds herself rescued by a group of Mohican trappers in this epic historical drama.

ActionHistoryRomanceWar
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Heat

19952h 50m4.8
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore

A master thief and his crew pull off elaborate heists across Los Angeles while being relentlessly pursued by a determined detective. The two men develop a mutual respect despite being on opposite sides of the law in this epic crime thriller.

CrimeDramaAction
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The Insider

19992h 38m4.4
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall

A tobacco industry whistleblower faces intense personal and professional retaliation when he decides to expose corporate secrets on 60 Minutes.

DramaThriller
7
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Ali

20012h 37m3.9
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles, Ron Silver

This biographical drama follows the rise of Cassius Clay, later Muhammad Ali, from his 1964 Olympic gold medal victory to becoming one of boxing's most iconic and outspoken champions. The film explores how his bold personality and unwavering self-confidence revolutionized the image of African American athletes in professional sports.

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Collateral

20042h4.2
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg

A Los Angeles cab driver's routine night takes a deadly turn when he discovers his passenger is a professional assassin who forces him to be an unwilling accomplice in a series of hits across the city.

DramaCrimeThriller
9
Miami Vice poster

Miami Vice

20062h 12m3.2
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Naomie Harris, Gong Li, John Ortiz

Undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs infiltrate the dangerous world of Miami's drug trade, but their mission becomes complicated when personal relationships blur the lines between duty and desire.

ActionCrimeThriller
10
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Public Enemies

20092h 20m3.8
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Jason Clarke, Rory Cochrane

During the Great Depression, charismatic bank robber John Dillinger becomes America's first Public Enemy Number One as FBI agent Melvin Purvis leads the hunt to capture the elusive outlaw.

CrimeHistoryDrama
11
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Blackhat

20152h 13m2.8
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tang Wei, Leehom Wang, Viola Davis, Holt McCallany

A furloughed convict teams up with American and Chinese partners to hunt down a dangerous cybercrime network that spans from Chicago to Jakarta. As they close in on their target, the investigation becomes increasingly personal and deadly.

CrimeThrillerAction
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Ferrari

20232h 11m3.5
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriel Leone, Sarah Gadon

Set in 1957, ex-racecar driver Enzo Ferrari faces financial ruin as his company teeters on bankruptcy while his marriage to Laura is strained by personal tragedy and secrets.

HistoryDrama