Top 10 Ian McKellen Movies Ranked

Peter Jackson brings the Middle-earth trilogy to a sweeping conclusion as Gandalf and the remaining heroes rally against Sauron's armies while Frodo and Sam approach Mount Doom.

Ian McKellen's Gandalf guides a fellowship of unlikely heroes into an extraordinary adventure, introducing Middle-earth through rich world-building, memorable performances, and a powerful sense of wonder.

As the fellowship's paths diverge, Gandalf returns to help unite the forces of Middle-earth against growing darkness in a fantasy epic filled with dramatic battles and remarkable visual effects.

The original and younger generations of X-Men converge in a time-travel mission to prevent a catastrophic future, with McKellen returning as the older Magneto.

Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth as Bilbo Baggins joins a band of dwarves on a dangerous quest, with McKellen's Gandalf providing guidance and a familiar sense of magic.

The first X-Men film introduces a world divided over mutant powers, with McKellen's Magneto emerging as a compelling antagonist driven by fear of persecution.

Bilbo and the dwarves press toward the Lonely Mountain through perilous territory while Gandalf investigates a growing darkness threatening Middle-earth.

McKellen portrays aging filmmaker James Whale in a poignant drama about memory, friendship, identity, and the complicated connection between the director and his young gardener.

McKellen stars as Shakespeare's ruthless Richard in a bold adaptation set against the imagery of a fictional fascist Britain, blending political intrigue with dark theatrical wit.

Mutants face a dangerous new threat that forces old enemies into an uneasy alliance, with McKellen's Magneto adding sharp wit and ideological tension to the superhero sequel.