10 Iconic Patrick Swayze Movies

Patrick Swayze was an iconic actor who starred in some of the most popular films of the 80s and 90s. From his breakout role in Dirty Dancing to his final performance in Powder Blue, Swayze delivered great performances throughout his career. Here are 10 of his most memorable movies.

Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dirty Dancing is one of Patrick Swayze’s most beloved films and has become a pop culture phenomenon since its release in 1987. The movie tells the story of Baby (Jennifer Grey), a young woman who falls for Johnny (Swayze), an instructor at a nearby resort, while on vacation with her family. As they learn to dance together, they also learn important lessons about life and love, making this one of the most iconic films of its era.

Ghost (1990)
Ghost is another classic Patrick Swayze movie still beloved by fans today. The film follows Sam (Swayze) and Molly (Demi Moore) as they navigate their relationship while dealing with supernatural forces beyond their control. After Sam is killed in a mugging gone wrong, he returns as a ghost who must protect Molly from danger while trying to put things right from beyond the grave.

Road House (1989)
In Road House, Patrick Swayze played Dalton – an expert bouncer hired by local business owners to clean up their bar, which had become overrun with violence from local thugs led by Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara). Dalton brings peace to the bar but soon finds himself caught up in Wesley’s schemes to take over all businesses in town, using violence if necessary.

Point Break (1991)
Point Break stars Patrick Swayze alongside Keanu Reeves in what has become one of FBI agent Johnny Utah’s most memorable cases ever! Utah infiltrates a group of extreme sports enthusiasts led by Bodhi (Swayze), whom he suspects is behind numerous bank robberies across California beach towns – though he soon finds himself drawn into their world after developing respect for their adrenaline-filled lifestyles!

The Outsiders (1983)
The Outsiders is one of Patrick Swayze’s earliest films and one of his most beloved. The movie follows a group of teenage outcasts from different socioeconomic backgrounds who form a bond to protect themselves from the violence around them in their Oklahoma town.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a cult classic starring Patrick Swayze as Vida Boheme, one of three drag queens who embark on a road trip from New York City to Los Angeles to compete in a drag competition. Along the way, they meet some interesting characters and get into some unexpected situations that test their friendship and ability to stay true to themselves.

Donnie Darko (2001)
Donnie Darko is one of Patrick Swayze’s more recent films, but it has become a cult classic due to its unique blend of science fiction and horror elements. The movie follows Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal), a troubled teenager who finds himself caught up in an alternate reality where he must confront his own mortality and make choices that will determine the fate of his world.

Red Dawn (1984)
Red Dawn is another classic Patrick Swayze movie that has become a fan favorite over the years due to its intense action sequences and political themes about freedom during wartime. The film follows a group of teenagers living in Colorado who are forced into hiding after Soviet forces invade their town during World War III.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights is a sequel/spinoff set in 1958 Cuba, where we find our hero Johnny (Romola Garai), trying her best not only with her dance moves but with her life ambitions as well! When she meets James (Diego Luna), they start off on rocky terms but soon develop feelings for each other while learning how to salsa dance together at night clubs around Havana – all while trying not to get caught up with Cuba’s impending revolution!
Powder Blue (2009)
Powder Blue is Patrick Swayze’s final filmed performance before he died in 2009. It tells the story of four strangers whose lives intersect in unexpected ways on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles when they all search for redemption amidst tragedy and despair around them all at once!