The Best Brendan Fraser Movies To Watch With Your Family

 

"I have this terribly archaic notion that art should be about beauty and passion and well redefining an imperfect world in a perfect way." 

Brendan Fraser 

Most families love watching Brendan Fraser movies because they have adventure, fun, and a theme of good always wins at the end. For a long time, the popular Hollywood actor was busy hanging from a tree branch, running from scary mummies. 

Until 2022, when he made his comeback with the movie The Whale. It won him the prestigious Oscar Award and he accepted it with graciousness, thanking his fans all over the world. 

Brendan James Fraser, a Canadian-American actor has been part of many people’s childhood memories and family movie nights as his characters evoke curiosity to discover a hidden secret or a gem. He has done almost 55 Hollywood movies which also include genres like romance, comedy, and drama.

He made his film debut in 1990 starring in many supporting roles with few making an average box office collection. His success came slow and steady but his passion for acting never diminished. 

This article presents the best Brendan Fraser’s movies that are still watched by families all over the world. So sit back and tighten your seatbelt as we explore the highs and lows of a much-loved actor’s career.

George of the Jungle (1997) 

George of the Jungle was Brendan Fraser’s first box office hit that received critical acclaim and viewer acceptance. The comedy movie is a bit quirky but fun to watch as George, a strong man raised in the jungle falls in love with a heiress. He had to fight with his unsupportive fiance and rescue his love from the threatening city to get married and live happily ever after. 

Brendan acted so well as George in this film, jumping and running furiously from one end to another like Tarzan. He thrilled the audience not just with his great physique but also with his comic timing. It is a great film that showcases the friendship between animals and humans. 

The Mummy (1999) 

The Mummy was the next big success for the handsome actor, with the theme of exploring the history of pyramids. In that era, when most of the writers were delving into technology in films like James Bond, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones, Brendan’s hard work had its own fan base. This film established him on the same pedestal as other high-paid actors. 

The surroundings of The Mummy were exotic with Egyptian artifacts, makeup, costumes, and maps that gave a glimpse of an archeologist's work. The crisp editing made every scene unravel a new secret that thrilled the audience. 

The exponential success of this movie resulted in its sequel The Mummy Returns in 2001.  

Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008) 

If you want to encourage your children to become empathetic towards nature then this movie is a must-watch. Journey to the Centre of the Earth starts as a story of a boy searching for his father who was an explorer. This film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Jules Verne. It may be science fiction but the cinematography and special effects were very advanced according to that era. 

As the story moves from Iceland to deep down in a volcano and finally ends at the center of the earth. In the 2000s when many countries were launching rockets to understand the universe and others were seeking explanations about the gravitational force of the earth, this movie proved a milestone in the Hollywood scene. 

The Whale (2022) 

The Whale is a movie about a man (Brendan Fraser) who lives an isolated life as a severely obese man. He tries to reconnect with his daughter and therefore has a mature and complex theme. It is highly recommended for families because it teaches children to be empathetic towards people living with mental health issues.