Leonardo DiCaprio enjoyed commercial success before 'Titanic'; Read details

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of most critically acclaimed actors working in Hollywood today. He gained widespread attention internationally for his performance in Titanic, which released in 1997. It went on to become on of highest-grossing films at box-office across world upon its release. It also bagged Leonardo DiCaprio multiple awards and accolades. However, many are unaware that actor had worked in quite a few films prior to Titanic that were also well received by critics.

Was Leonardo DiCaprio a star before 'Titanic'?

Leonardo DiCaprio made his film debut in Critters 3 and later made a cameo appearance in Poison Ivy, which released in 1992. DiCaprio n appeared in This Boy's Life and movie marked first on-screen collaboration between DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. It also has Robert De Niro in a key role. film earned positive reviews from critics and mand to earn $4,104,962 worldwide at box-office. 

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Leonardo DiCaprio's What's Eating Gilbert Grape went on to grab widespread attention from fans and critics. film directed by Lasse Hallstrom features Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates in key roles. DiCaprio was just 19 years old when he played role and actor even bagged his very first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award minations for his performance in this movie. film earned a net gross of $10,032,765 at box-office worldwide. 

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Ar film that starred DiCaprio was Basketball Diaries, which was directed by Scott Kalvert. It features Leonardo DiCaprio along with Bru Kirby, Lorraine Bracco, Ernie Hudson, Patrick McGaw, James Madio, Michael Imperioli, and Mark Wahlberg in key roles. biographical crime drama film mand to earn a net gross of $2,381,087 worldwide at box-office. 

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Romeo + Juliet is helmed by Baz Luhrmann. This was one of popular films of DiCaprio that gained him recognition before Titanic. It was a commercially successful film that earned a net gross of $151,841,661 worldwide, which is over $151.8 million at box-office. film was well-received by critics and audience upon its release, with praise mainly directed to DiCaprio's performance.

Marvin's Room is film that released prior to Titanic. DiCaprio played role of Hank in this movie. movie did aver business at box-office with a net gross of $12,803,305 at box office. However, film received multiple awards and garnered praise from critics.

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