9 Best Zorro Movies Ever Made

If you could only watch one Zorro film, it should be this one. With Antonio Banderas as the new Zorro, Anthony Hopkins as the old master and Catherine Zeta-Jones as the fiery love interest, it's the perfect mix of action, adventure and romance. It has spectacular sword fights, humor and a great story about a young outlaw trained to become the new Zorro. Banderas is charismatic, playful and deadly with a sword, while Hopkins proves a surprisingly badass mentor.

Antonio Banderas returns as Zorro in this bigger, more spectacular sequel. This time he must not only fight corrupt politicians but also save his marriage to Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones), while their son doesn't yet know his father is Zorro. Less iconic than the first film, but it still has epic action scenes, humor and a fantastic Banderas.

This is the film that truly made Zorro famous and a major inspiration for Batman. Tyrone Power plays a charming Don Diego who poses as a lazy, foppish rich boy but is secretly the masked avenger Zorro. With his fast sword, clever fights and devilish smile, it's the ultimate old-school Zorro film, with one of the best sword duels in Hollywood history against Basil Rathbone.

This is where it all began. Douglas Fairbanks played the very first screen Zorro in this silent film and immediately set the standard for all future versions. It's full of spectacular (for the time) stunts and adventurous action. Fairbanks was a true athlete who jumped from roofs and scaled walls himself, making Zorro as much an acrobat as a swordsman. A must-watch for film history fans.

This is the funniest Zorro film ever. George Hamilton plays a double role as both the classic Zorro and his extravagant, flamboyant twin brother, who fights with a whip in dazzling outfits. The film doesn't take itself seriously and is a mix of campy humor, satire and classic Zorro adventure. A great pick if you want to see Zorro in a completely different way.

A silent sequel to Douglas Fairbanks' original that is often overlooked. Fairbanks plays both Zorro's son, who masters the bullwhip in Spain, and the aging Zorro himself. Less famous than the 1920 film, but with great action and an impressive atmosphere. A hidden gem for fans of old Hollywood adventure.

This was the first Zorro film with dialogue, which makes it historically interesting, and it was also shot in color. The story follows the classic Zorro plot: a cruel governor, a rebellious Zorro and a forbidden romance. It feels dated now, but it was the first time Zorro's voice came to life on the big screen.

This Italian-French production stars Alain Delon as Zorro in a colorful, swashbuckling adventure set in a Spanish colony. Delon brings his cool charisma to the role, and the film offers plenty of sword fights and humor, plus a memorable theme song. An entertaining European take on the legend.

Edited together from Disney's popular 1950s Zorro TV series, this is a light-hearted, family-friendly version of the legend. Guy Williams plays a charming, classic Zorro, and the film has plenty of funny moments and spectacular sword fights. A fun option if you want a less serious but still entertaining Zorro.