The Best Sam Mendes Movies Ranked And Where to Watch them

If you're looking for the best Sam Mendes movies of all time then here is a definitive list. We rank every movie directed by Sam Mendes based on their popularity score from IMDB from best to worst. Click on the ‘see more’ button to find out where to watch them in Australia covering all streaming services. In September 2025 there are 5 films in this list.

List of the Best Movies Directed by Sam Mendes In Order of Popularity

1. American Beauty
2. Skyfall
3. Road to Perdition
4. Jarhead
5. Spectre

Stream the top 5 Movies directed by Sam Mendes

1. American Beauty

Rated: R

8.3/10

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

2. Skyfall

Rated: PG-13

7.8/10

M's past returns to haunt her and James Bond's loyalty is put to the test. However, when MI6 is attacked, 007 must put his personal feelings aside and destroy the threat, whatever the cost.

3. Road to Perdition

Rated: MA15+

7.7/10

A Depression-era mob man and his son seek revenge after the rest of their family are murdered by his former employer's jealous son. John Rooney and Mike Sullivan's bond is compromised.

4. Jarhead

Rated: R

7.0/10

Jarhead is a film about a US Marine Anthony Swofford’s experience in the Gulf War. After putting up with an arduous boot camp, Swofford and his unit are sent to the Persian Gulf where they are eager to fight, but are forced to stay back from the action. Swofford struggles with the possibility of his girlfriend cheating on him, and as his mental state deteriorates, his desire to kill increases.

5. Spectre

Rated: PG-13

6.8/10

A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.