Werner herzog films ranked

Even before considering the numerous films he's directed, Werner Herzog is well-documented as being one of the coolest people ever to walk the earth.

He has a singular way of looking at the world and discussing things, has a level of confidence that's almost unparalleled, and is genuinely funny, too. He once made good on a claim to eat his own shoe, was shot with an air rifle during an interview and was unfazed ("It's not a significant bullet," he stated), and was surprisingly moved by the Baby Yoda/Grogu puppet when he appeared in The Mandalorian.

All that aside, the following does aim to highlight the best of the best within Herzog's varied and constantly fascinating filmography.

He's a legendary figure in his own right, but becomes even more of an icon when taking his directorial efforts into account (and, truth be told, his unique personality shines through in just about every film he's made). He&