Summary
- Leonardo DiCaprio's successful career includes 35 movies, and he has won various awards for his performances.
- DiCaprio is not only known for his acting skills but also for his environmental activism and philanthropic work. He founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which focuses on protecting the Earth's natural resources and endangered species.
- Some of DiCaprio's most profitable films include "Titanic," "Inception," and "The Wolf of Wall Street," collectively grossing almost $6 billion worldwide at the box office.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a very well-known Hollywood celebrity, and Leonardo DiCaprio's movie roles include 35 movies (and he starred in 23 of them). He has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in The Revenant. In addition to his acting career, DiCaprio is also known for his environmental activism and philanthropic work.
He founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, which focuses on protecting the Earth's natural resources and endangered species. With his impressive range of talents, both in acting and in life, DiCaprio has left a lasting impression on many.
Among his most profitable films are the following, collectively grossing almost $6 billion worldwide at the box office, according to The Numbers.
Updated November 2023: When 'Killers of the Flower Moon' was first being talked about, the staggering $200 million budget did not seem like one that was insurmountable to make back. After all, the box office expectations were that the Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese movie was going to gross $500 million before it was all said and done. Whether this is still the case, remains to be seen, given that it has taken nearly a month to earn $100 million. But, even if $500 million is not grossed, it appears feasible that breaking even is something that can be easily achieved.
16 Romeo & Juliet
Movie Gross: $147 Million
- Starring Role
Romeo & Juliet stars Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, taking on the Shakespeare classic with a modern twist. Baz Luhrmann was the film's director, and it received positive reviews upon release in 1996.
The contemporary take on the timeless story included a hip hop soundtrack and vibrant, colorful cinematography. Danes and DiCaprio's chemistry on screen was praised by audiences and critics alike. The film's success helped introduce a new generation to Shakespeare's timeless tale of love and tragedy.
Domestic Gross | $46,351,345 |
International Gross | $101,203,653 |
Worldwide Gross | $147,554,998 |
15 Titanic
Movie Gross: $2.2 Billion
- Starring Role
The movie Titanic is by far the biggest of Leonardo DiCaprio's career. The film tells a love story that took place during the days leading up to the sinking of the Titanic.
While the story itself is fiction, it is based on the real-life tragedy of the Titanic, which adds a layer of historical significance to the film. The movie's stunning visuals and powerful performances have made it a beloved classic that continues to be loved and adored by many.
Domestic Gross | $674,292,608 |
International Gross | $1,590,450,697 |
Worldwide Gross | $2,264,743,305 |
14 Gangs Of New York
Movie Gross: $193 Million
- Starring Role
In the movie Gangs of New York, Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Amsterdam Vallon, a young man seeking revenge against the gang leader who killed his father. Set in 1863 during the height of the Civil War, the film portrays the violent and gritty reality of life in New York City's Five Points neighborhood.
Despite mixed reviews upon its release, Gangs of New York has since gained a cult following for its impressive production design and intense performances from DiCaprio and co-stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Cameron Diaz.
Domestic Gross | $77,812,000 |
International Gross | $115,960,504 |
Worldwide Gross | $193,772,504 |
13 Catch Me If You Can
Movie Gross: $352 Million
- Starring Role
Catch Me If You Can is based on a true story and stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., a con artist who successfully impersonated a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, all before the age of 21.
Catch Me If You Can follows Abagnale as he eludes the FBI and develops a friendship with Tom Hanks' agent. Both critics and viewers have praised DiCaprio's endearing and charismatic performance in the lead role, and the movie has become a fan favorite for its suspenseful plot and witty dialogue.
Domestic Gross | $164,615,351 |
International Gross | $187,498,961 |
Worldwide Gross | $352,114,312 |
12 The Aviator
Movie Gross: $213 Million
- Starring Role
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in The Aviator, a true story, as Howard Hughes, a wealthy and eccentric businessman who becomes a successful film producer and aviation pioneer.
The Aviator explores Hughes' personal struggles with mental illness and his tumultuous relationships with women, including Hollywood actress Katharine Hepburn.
Domestic Gross | $102,610,330 |
International Gross | $111,109,612 |
Worldwide Gross | $213,719,942 |
11 The Departed
Movie Gross: $291 Million
- Starring Role
The Departed is one of Leonardo DiCaprio's most praised films, directed by Martin Scorsese and co-starring Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg.
The Departed follows two undercover cops, one working for the police and one for the Irish mob, as they try to uncover each other's identities and take down their respective organizations. DiCaprio delivers a powerful and complex performance as the conflicted Billy Costigan, earning him his third Academy Award nomination.
Domestic Gross | $132,399,394 |
International Gross | $159,081,058 |
Worldwide Gross | $291,480,452 |
10 Blood Diamond
Movie Gross: $171 Million
- Starring Role
Blood Diamond stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer, a diamond smuggler who is forced to team up with Solomon Vandy, a fisherman from Sierra Leone, played by Djimon Hounsou. Vandy is searching for his son, who was taken by the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels and forced to work in the diamond mines. Archer sees an opportunity to profit from Vandy's knowledge of a rare pink diamond that he had hidden before being captured.
The two embark on a dangerous journey through war-torn Sierra Leone to find the diamond and rescue Vandy's son. Along the way, they encounter Maddy Bowen, a journalist played by Jennifer Connelly, who is investigating the illegal diamond trade and becomes involved in their mission. The film explores the themes of greed, corruption, and the devastating effects of war on innocent people. It received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and cinematography and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for DiCaprio.
Domestic Gross | $57,377,916 |
International Gross | $114,342,482 |
Worldwide Gross | $171,377,916 |
9 Body Of Lies
Movie Gross: $119 Million
- Starring Role
Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a CIA operative who goes undercover to track down a high-ranking terrorist leader in the Middle East. As he collaborates with Mark Strong's portrayal of a Jordanian intelligence officer, he must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal along the way. As the mission becomes increasingly dangerous, DiCaprio's character must decide who he can trust and what sacrifices he is willing to make to complete his mission.
Domestic Gross | $39,394,666 |
International Gross | $76,506,231 |
Worldwide Gross | $115,900,897 |
8 Shutter Island
Movie Gross: $294 Million
- Starring Role
Shutter Island is a movie that actually disturbed Leonardo DiCaprio at times while filming. In this psychological thriller, DiCaprio plays a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from an isolated mental institution on an island off the coast of Massachusetts. As he delves deeper into the case, he begins to question his own sanity and the motives of those around him.
Shutter Island's haunting atmosphere and intense performances from the cast, including Ben Kingsley and Michelle Williams, make for a gripping and unsettling viewing experience.
Domestic Gross | $128,012,934 |
International Gross | $166,792,763 |
Worldwide Gross | $294,805,697 |
7 Inception
Movie Gross: $839 Million
- Starring Role
Inception features Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb, a skilled thief who specializes in stealing information from people's subconscious minds while they are in a dream state. Cobb's wife Mal, who passed away in mysterious circumstances and now appears in his dreams as a perilous and unpredictable presence, is haunting him.
To redeem himself and reunite with his children, Cobb must complete one last job: plant an idea in the mind of a powerful businessman named Robert Fischer. Along with a team of experts, Cobb delves deeper and deeper into Fischer's dreams, encountering unexpected challenges and dangers along the way.
Domestic Gross | $292,587,330 |
International Gross | $546,443,300 |
Worldwide Gross | $839,030,630 |