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12 of the Best Robert Redford Movies of All Time

Take a look back at the actor's most iconic films, now that he's announced his retirement.

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After nearly 60 years of gracing audiences with his Hollywood heartthrob looks and charm, Robert Redford is officially retiring from the acting business, according to Entertainment Weekly. Though he has starred, produced, and directed in plethora of titles throughout his illustrious career, there a handful of movies that have remained fan favorites since the moment they hit theaters. Explore Redford's best flicks (many with equally famous co-stars) in this collection of thrillers, comedies, and love stories that have stood the test of time.

1

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
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This true story about a band of outlaws stars Redford and Paul Newman, who try to outrun their enemies after a train robbery goes awry. 

2

The Sting

The Sting
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Two conmen seek revenge for a mutual friend's murder, but their plan doesn't go exactly as they imagined in this crime movie also headlined by Redford and Newman. 

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3

All Is Lost

All Is Lost
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After facing a devastating collision, a sailor finds himself alone at sea, struggling to survive. 

4

The Way We Were

The Way We Were
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Barbra Streisand and Redford team up in this heart-wrenching love story about a couple who desperately try to make their relationship work, despite political differences. 

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5

The Horse Whisperer

The Horse Whisperer
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Scarlett Johansson plays a traumatized girl whose parents turn to Redford for help getting her and her horse back in good health. 

6

All The President's Men

All The President's Men
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Two reporters dig into the details surrounding the Watergate scandal in this Academy Award-winning film. 

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7

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby
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Redford and Mia Farrow play the original Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan in this take on the classic love story set during the '20s.

8

Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park
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Jane Fonda joins Redford in this romantic comedy about a newlywed couple and the realities of life that come after the honeymoon phase.

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9

Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson
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A war veteran makes a new home for himself in the mountains, and has to battle a variety of external factors to survive. 

10

Three Days of the Condor

Three Days of the Condor
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A CIA worker gets put to the ultimate test when he has to track down the people who assassinated a room of his coworkers.  

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11

The Candidate

The Candidate
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An eager attorney runs for office in this political satire from the '70s.

12

Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal
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A couple struggling to make ends meet stumble across a wealthy millionaire who can help—for a cost.

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Megan Stein is the executive editor for The Pioneer Woman, and oversees entertainment, features, and news for the website. Whether it's catching up on the latest true crime podcast, or re-watching the best '80s movies for the zillionth time, she's always here to talk about anything and everything relating to pop culture.

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