Several outlets have published lists ranking the best movies of Jean-Claude Van Damme, with some focusing specifically on his films and others including him in broader lists of action movies or martial arts villains. The number of movies included in these lists varies, ranging from five to 25, and some outlets have ranked the movies of other directors or actors, such as John Woo. The lists appear to be attempting to highlight Jean-Claude Van Damme's most notable or highly-regarded films, but the specific rankings and selections differ.