Action hero, bodybuilder, businessman, and governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger is a true testament to the American dream. Born in Austria in 1947, he was driven at a young age by his harsh upbringing and societal pressure to conform. His father, a cold and rigid policeman, expected him to follow in his footsteps and join the force, but Arnold vowed to never let anybody tell him who to be.
Starting at the very young age of 15, Schwarzenegger began his physical and psychological training, which would eventually turn him into a weightlifting and bodybuilding master. With his first Mr. Universe title in 1967 at the age of 20, he began to taste stardom and proceeded to win the next four years in a row. Many people know him for his physical and psychological feats, but everyone else knows him for his career in front of the camera, starring in some of the best action movies ever made.
If you’re just dipping your toe into Arnie’s career, these are the best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies to start with.
13. Eraser (1996)
12. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
11. Last Action Hero (1993)
10. Kindergarten Cop (1990)
9. Commando (1985)
8. Conan the Barbarian (1982)
7. The Running Man (1987)
6. Twins (1988)
5. True Lies (1994)
4. Total Recall (1990)
3. Predator (1987)
2. The Terminator (1984)
1. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
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