Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Heath Ledger

1. The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine

Votes: 2,874,479 | Gross: $534.86M

2. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A high-school boy, Cameron, cannot date Bianca until her anti-social older sister, Kat, has a boyfriend. So, Cameron pays a mysterious boy, Patrick, to charm Kat.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik

Votes: 386,132 | Gross: $38.18M

3. Brokeback Mountain (2005)

R | 134 min | Drama, Romance

Ennis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.

Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, Randy Quaid

Votes: 382,817 | Gross: $83.04M

4. A Knight's Tale (2001)

PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Romance

After his master dies, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, creates a new identity for himself as a knight.

Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon

Votes: 201,966 | Gross: $56.57M

5. The Patriot (2000)

R | 165 min | Action, Drama, History

Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.

Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs

Votes: 293,742 | Gross: $113.33M

6. Home and Away (1988– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Drama, Romance

This show chronicles the lives, loves, happiness, and heartbreaks of the residents of Summer Bay, a small coastal town jon the upper Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Stars: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Emily Symons, Ada Nicodemou

Votes: 6,495

7. Lords of Dogtown (2005)

PG-13 | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.

Director: Catherine Hardwicke | Stars: Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, Johnny Knoxville

Votes: 58,269 | Gross: $11.01M

8. Monster's Ball (2001)

R | 111 min | Drama, Romance

After a family tragedy, a racist prison guard re-examines his attitudes while falling in love with the African-American wife of the last prisoner he executed.

Director: Marc Forster | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Taylor Simpson, Gabrielle Witcher

Votes: 94,122 | Gross: $31.27M

9. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Monica Bellucci, Petr Ratimec

Votes: 126,336 | Gross: $37.92M

10. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,200

11. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

PG-13 | 123 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Having made a deal with the Devil himself for immortality many millennia ago, the now decrepit mystic Doctor Parnassus fights for the freedom of his only daughter's soul.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Heath Ledger, Andrew Garfield

Votes: 153,997 | Gross: $7.69M

12. I'm Not There (2007)

R | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Ruminations on the life of Bob Dylan, where six characters embody a different aspect of the musician's life and work.

Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw

Votes: 61,217 | Gross: $4.02M

13. Candy (2006)

R | 108 min | Drama, Romance

A poet falls in love with an art student who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair.

Director: Neil Armfield | Stars: Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Budge

Votes: 47,780 | Gross: $0.04M

14. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )

TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.

Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore

Votes: 2,316

15. Casanova (2005)

R | 112 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The fabled romantic Giacomo Casanova, after failing to win the affection of the Venetian woman Francesca Bruni, strives to discover the real meaning of love.

Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt

Votes: 56,361 | Gross: $11.30M

16. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.

Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff

Votes: 17,440

17. The View (1997– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin

Votes: 9,479

18. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,977

19. Ned Kelly (2003)

R | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

An innocent man becomes one of the most wanted criminals the world has ever known.

Director: Gregor Jordan | Stars: Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Naomi Watts

Votes: 28,113 | Gross: $0.07M

20. Two Hands (1999)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A 19 year old finds himself in debt to a local gangster when some gang loot disappears and sets him on the run from thugs. Meanwhile two street kids start a shopping spree when they find the missing money.

Director: Gregor Jordan | Stars: Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, David Field, Tom Long

Votes: 13,672

21. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,768

22. The Four Feathers (2002)

PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A young British officer resigns his commission just before his regiment is sent to battle and soon receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they view as his cowardice.

Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, Mohamed Bouich

Votes: 35,513 | Gross: $18.31M

23. Today (1952– )

TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show

A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.

Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair

Votes: 2,462

24. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.

Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas

Votes: 17,602

25. Roar (1997)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

In 5th century Ireland, a young Celtic chieftain and his allies fight against Roman encroachment, the manipulative pro-Roman puppet ruler of Ireland, Queen Diana, and her immortal adviser who seeks the biblical Spear of Longinus.

Stars: Heath Ledger, Lisa Zane, Sebastian Roché, Vera Farmiga

Votes: 1,315

26. The Order (2003)

R | 102 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young priest is sent to Rome to investigate the troubling death of the head of his order.

Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann

Votes: 18,478 | Gross: $7.66M

27. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)

TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.

Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez

Votes: 10,935

28. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock

Votes: 5,432

29. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson

Votes: 14,304

30. 10 Things I Hate About You: Outtakes (1999 Video)

Short, Comedy

Outtakes shown during the credits of '10 Things I Hate About You'.

Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, David Krumholtz, Heath Ledger, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 147

31. ABC TGIF (1989–2018)

Comedy

A two-hour Friday night block of family sitcoms hosted by the various stars of the shows, TGIF was often supplemented with animation, running skits, and short gags.

Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Jay Mohr, Ben Savage

Votes: 446

32. Blackrock (1997)

103 min | Drama, Thriller

When a young schoolgirl is raped and murdered, the mateship between a group of surfers is tested as the truth is slowly revealed.

Director: Steven Vidler | Stars: Laurence Breuls, Linda Cropper, Simon Lyndon, Chris Haywood

Votes: 1,176

33. Ship to Shore (1993–1994)

24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The comic adventures of the kids who live on Circe Island, a fishing community off the coast of Western Australia. Some kids call it Paradise, the others call it a prison and long for the mainland.

Stars: Clinton Voss, Kimberley Stark, Greg Carroll, Francoise Sas

Votes: 304

34. The Insider (2004–2017)

TV-PG | 30 min | News

The Insider brings you the latest celebrity and entertainment news. The Insider tackles the trending celebrity stories of the day, as well as exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting.

Stars: Keltie Knight, Michael Yo, Louis Aguirre, Debbie Matenopoulos

Votes: 671

35. Sweat (1996)

25 min | Drama, Sport

Drama series about the students at an Australian school for the athletically-gifted.

Stars: Martin Henderson, Inge Hornstra, Melissa Thomas, Tai Nguyen

Votes: 210

36. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.

Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman

Votes: 1,166

37. The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003 TV Special)

Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.

Directors: Chris Donovan, Al Schwartz | Stars: Calpernia Addams, Tim Allen, Pedro Almodóvar, Lauren Ambrose

Votes: 348

38. Paws (1997)

Not Rated | 83 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Alex knows the whereabouts of a stashed-away fortune of $1 million. The mysterious Anja murders him, but he's transferred clues of location of the cash onto computer disk that he gives to ... See full summary »

Director: Karl Zwicky | Stars: Billy Connolly, Nathan Cavaleri, Myriam Emilie Francois, Joe Petruzzi

Votes: 830

39. HBO First Look (1992– )

13 min | Documentary, Short

Behind-the-scenes look at upcoming feature films, featuring interview commentary with their casts and crews.

Stars: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Steven Spielberg, Matt Damon

Votes: 479

40. The Panel (1998–2007)

90 min | Talk-Show

A comedy show talking about the events from the week gone. Made by Australia's Working Dog and featuring guests each week. The team is known for the movie The Castle.

Stars: Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Kate Langbroek, Santo Cilauro

Votes: 212

41. Clowning Around (1992 TV Movie)

183 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Follows a boy who realizes there is more to being a clown, than just clowning around.

Director: George Whaley | Stars: Clayton Williamson, Ernie Dingo, Rebecca Smart, Jean-Michel Dagory

Votes: 194

42. The Teen Choice Awards 1999 (1999 TV Special)

Family

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Director: Morris Abraham | Stars: Debra McMichael, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Blink-182

Votes: 52

43. 2002 MTV Video Music Awards (2002 TV Special)

180 min | Music

Jimmy Fallon hosts the 19th annual awards ceremonies. Performers include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; Pink; Ja Rule, Ashanti and Nas; Shakira; Eminem.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Bruce Springsteen, Ja Rule, Nas

Votes: 317

44. Film '72 (1971–2018)

30 min | Talk-Show

The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.

Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross

Votes: 535

45. Never My Love (2014)

122 min | Drama, Romance

Two lonely people, a single mother and a consignment shop owner, see their lives transformed as they fall in love and embark in a relationship.

Director: Matt Amato | Stars: Sheryl Lee, Jay R. Ferguson, Grace Zabriskie, Grant Leuchtner

Votes: 42

46. The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004 TV Special)

225 min | Music

In the annual awards presentation, the nominated films include The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), Lost in Translation (2003), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Mystic River (2003), and Seabiscuit (2003).

Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Troy Miller | Stars: Billy Crystal, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Liam Aiken, Denys Arcand

Votes: 1,391

47. V Graham Norton (2002–2003)

30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Virtually the same format as "So Graham Norton" but a shorter show for a daily Monday to Friday late evening slot recorded earlier on the day of broadcast. Full of sexual innuendo, crude stories and glamorous guests.

Stars: Graham Norton, Alan Cumming, Ruby Wax, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 221

48. Rove Live (2000–2009)

75 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

This was a variety, talk show that featured an ensemble cast, who presented various segments throughout the course of the show.

Stars: Rove McManus, Peter Helliar, Corinne Grant, Ryan Shelton

Votes: 788

49. Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007– )

Talk-Show

Up Close with Carrie Keagan is a comedy talk-show featuring ground-breaking, funny and uncensored interviews with Hollywood's A-list.

Stars: Carrie Keagan, Shark Firestone, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone

Votes: 221

50. 2000 MTV Movie Awards (2000 TV Special)

The ninth annual MTV Movie Awards show. Hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker.

Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Lucy Liu, Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson

Votes: 587