From The Scorpion King to Central Intelligence: 6 must-watch Dwayne Johnson movies

As Dwayne Johnson celebrates his 52nd birthday, we decided to take a look at some of his best movies. From gripping true stories to thrilling adventures.
6 must-watch Dwayne Johnson movies
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6 must-watch Dwayne Johnson movies

From the wrestling ring to the big screen, Dwayne Johnson has had an incredible career. His amazing screen presence and charisma have made him a global sensation. As the actor celebrates his 52nd birthday, we decided to take a look at some of his best movies. From gripping true stories to thrilling adventures, here are six of his must-watch films.
Gridiron Gang (2006)
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Gridiron Gang (2006)

Based on an incredible true story, Dwayne Johnson stars as Sean Porter - a football coach who works at a juvenile detention centre and decides to create a football team and help the inmates find a new lease on life.
Pain & Gain (2013)
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Pain & Gain (2013)

Based on true events, Johnson stars as Paul Doyle, a former convict turned fitness trainer who is manipulated back into a life of crime. This is one of the few times the actor has played a negative character on screen.
Walking Tall (2004)
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Walking Tall (2004)

A former U.S. Army soldier returns to his hometown only to discover that it is terrorised by a local gang and forces him to become the town sheriff, and get rid of them in this intense and fun action movie.
Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
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Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

Dwayne Johnson stars as Jack Bruno, a cab driver who forms an unlikely friendship with his passengers, who turn out to be aliens on the run. The movie is a fun sci-fi adventure for the whole family.
Central Intelligence (2016)
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Central Intelligence (2016)

A fun and wacky adventure, where two old high school friends reunite and are forced to go on the run after one of them turns out to be a CIA agent who must stop a terrorist, who intends to sell top-secret satellite codes.
The Scorpion King (2002)
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The Scorpion King (2002)

A prequel to the blockbuster The Mummy, Dwayne Johnson stars as the warrior Mathayus, who must stop the evil warlord Memnon and his quest for world domination.
6 must-watch Dwayne Johnson movies
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6 must-watch Dwayne Johnson movies

From the wrestling ring to the big screen, Dwayne Johnson has had an incredible career. His amazing screen presence and charisma have made him a global sensation. As the actor celebrates his 52nd birthday, we decided to take a look at some of his best movies. From gripping true stories to thrilling adventures, here are six of his must-watch films.
Gridiron Gang (2006)
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Gridiron Gang (2006)

Based on an incredible true story, Dwayne Johnson stars as Sean Porter - a football coach who works at a juvenile detention centre and decides to create a football team and help the inmates find a new lease on life.
Pain & Gain (2013)
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Pain & Gain (2013)

Based on true events, Johnson stars as Paul Doyle, a former convict turned fitness trainer who is manipulated back into a life of crime. This is one of the few times the actor has played a negative character on screen.
Walking Tall (2004)
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Walking Tall (2004)

A former U.S. Army soldier returns to his hometown only to discover that it is terrorised by a local gang and forces him to become the town sheriff, and get rid of them in this intense and fun action movie.
Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
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Race to Witch Mountain (2009)

Dwayne Johnson stars as Jack Bruno, a cab driver who forms an unlikely friendship with his passengers, who turn out to be aliens on the run. The movie is a fun sci-fi adventure for the whole family.
Central Intelligence (2016)
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Central Intelligence (2016)

A fun and wacky adventure, where two old high school friends reunite and are forced to go on the run after one of them turns out to be a CIA agent who must stop a terrorist, who intends to sell top-secret satellite codes.
The Scorpion King (2002)
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The Scorpion King (2002)

A prequel to the blockbuster The Mummy, Dwayne Johnson stars as the warrior Mathayus, who must stop the evil warlord Memnon and his quest for world domination.