The 30+ Best Fairuza Balk Movies
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1Ed Norton, Edward Furlong, Fairuza BalkIn American History X, Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton), a former neo-Nazi leader, struggles to prevent his younger brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), from going down the same path of hate he once walked. Directed by Tony Kaye, this riveting drama explores themes of racism and redemption against the backdrop of contemporary American society. The film's heart-wrenching narrative is punctuated by Norton's powerful performance, which earned him an Academy Award nomination. An important subplot involves a high school history assignment, which gives the movie its title and adds depth to its exploration of past influences on present actions.More American History X
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- #29 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
- #4 of 125 onThe 100+ Grossest Movies Ever
2Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve CampbellIn the mid-90s supernatural horror drama, The Craft, Sarah Bailey (Robin Tunney) arrives in Los Angeles as a new student where she finds kinship with three outcasts - Nancy Downs (Fairuza Balk), Bonnie Harper (Neve Campbell), and Rochelle Zimmerman (Rachel True). The quartet's shared fascination with witchcraft leads them to form their own coven. As they experiment with spells and rituals, they discover their newfound powers come with unsettling consequences. Directed by Andrew Fleming, this film explores the dark side of teenage rebellion and the dangers of unchecked power. Despite its youthful cast, The Craft manages to deliver a chilling narrative that resonates beyond its high-school setting.More The Craft- Dig Deeper...What Ever Happened To The Cast Of 'The Craft'?
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- #112 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
3Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean MarshIn Return to Oz, Dorothy Gale (Fairuza Balk) finds herself back in the fantastical world, but this time it's a far cry from the vibrant and musical land she once knew. The Emerald City is in ruins, its inhabitants turned to stone, and an ominous king with a collection of heads reigns supreme. Joined by new companions including Tik-Tok (Sean Barrett), Jack Pumpkinhead (Brian Henson), and Gump (Lyle Conway), Dorothy embarks on a perilous journey to restore Oz to its former glory. This sequel to the beloved original interweaves elements of adventure, fantasy, and dark fairy-tale-like horror, showcasing a different side of L. Frank Baum's magical universe.More Return to Oz- Dig Deeper...11 Things That Prove 'Return To Oz' Is Creepier Than You Remember
- #327 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #165 of 188 onThe 180+ Top Kids Movies
4Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Henry WinklerIn the comedy film, The Waterboy, Bobby Boucher (Adam Sandler), a socially awkward water boy for a college football team, discovers his unique tackling skills and becomes a member of the team. His domineering mother (Kathy Bates) disapproves of this new path, creating tension between them. His coach (Henry Winkler), on the other hand, sees potential in Bobby's talent and encourages him to pursue it. As Bobby navigates his newfound fame and personal life struggles, he transforms from an underdog into an unlikely hero.More The Waterboy- #48 of 50 onThe Biggest Movies Of The '90s, Ranked
- #95 of 705 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #30 of 209 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
5Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate HudsonAlmost Famous is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama directed by Cameron Crowe. It follows the journey of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit), an aspiring rock journalist who gets his big break when he lands an assignment for Rolling Stone magazine. He goes on tour with emerging band Stillwater, led by charismatic frontman Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) and experiences the highs and lows of the '70s rock scene. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and features a breakout performance from Kate Hudson as groupie-with-a-heart-of-gold, Penny Lane.More Almost Famous- #602 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #14 of 54 onThe Best Movies 'Loosely' Based On True Stories
- #134 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
6Tim Curry, Diana Rigg, Fairuza BalkThe Worst Witch is a 1986 television film based on the children's book of the same name by Jill Murphy. It was produced by Central Independent Television and HBO.
7Colin Firth, Annette Bening, Meg TillyFrench novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses", by Choderlos de Laclos. The cynical story follows the fortunes of two scheming lovers, a pair of jaded aristocrats who manipulate and toy with each other on a grand scale, drawing others into their elaborate and dangerous erotic games.
8Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David ThewlisAn English U.N. negotiator (David Thewlis) becomes stranded in the tropics with a mad scientist (Marlon Brando) who makes half-human beasts.
9Brooke Adams, Ione Skye, Fairuza BalkSisters Shade (Fairuza Balk) and Trudi (Ione Skye) live in a remote New Mexico town with their mother, Nora (Brooke Adams), who waits tables at a nearby truck stop. The introspective Shade spends much of her time alone at the movies, while Trudi is more outgoing and rebellious, behavior that leads to various flings. While both girls are restless and looking for romance, Shade also hopes to play matchmaker and find a nice guy for her hardworking mother.
10Andy Garcia, Christopher Lloyd, William ForsytheEx-crook Jimmy "The Saint" Tosnia (Andy Garcia) is trying his best to go legitimate until he's dragged back into the world of crime for one last, seemingly simple mission. All Jimmy and his eccentric cronies have to do is intimidate their target. But they make a disastrous series of mistakes that result in the death of a woman connected to a powerful gangster. Before long, Mr. Shhh (Steve Buscemi), a notorious assassin who never slips up, is sent to take down Jimmy and his partners.- #35 of 57 onThe 50+ Top Gangster Movies Of All Time
- #15 of 18 on18 Mediocre Movies Made Better by Steve Buscemi's Presence
- #14 of 41 onThe Best Movie Pick-Up Lines
11Orpheus
Mena Suvari, Fairuza Balk, Patrick J. AdamsOrpheus is a 2006 TV Drama/Thriller movie written by Nicholas Meyer and directed by Bruce Beresford.
12Murder in the Heartland
Tim Roth, Fairuza Balk, Brian DennehyA 19-year-old (Tim Roth) begins a killing rampage when he is forbidden to see his 14-year-old girlfriend (Fairuza Balk) in 1958 Nebraska.
13Dose of Reality
Fairuza Balk, Chris Krisea, Ryan MerrimanDose of Reality is a 2013 drama thriller mystery film written and directed by Chris Glatis.
14Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendes, Val KilmerTerence McDonagh (Nicolas Cage) isn't doing so well. He has a nasty painkiller addiction, courtesy of an injury he sustained while rescuing a prisoner during Hurricane Katrina. Plus, there's his alcoholic father (Tom Bower), boozy wife (Jennifer Coolidge) and prostitute girlfriend (Eva Mendes). And, he's just been saddled with a rookie partner (Shawn Hatosy). Now Terence must pull himself back from the edge of insanity to investigate a series of murders that has the city on edge.
15Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, Eva Marie SaintDon't Come Knocking is a 2005 film, a comedy-drama road movie directed by German director Wim Wenders and written by Wenders and actor/playwright Sam Shepard. The two had previously collaborated on the film Paris, Texas. It was entered into the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
16Kyra Sedgwick, David Warshofsky, Brian TarantinaBased on Rebecca Miller's recently published book of short stories, "Personal Velocity" tells three tales of women as they escape their current situations. Segmented into three parts, Greta (Parker Posey), Delia (Kyra Sedgwick) and Paula (Fairuza Balk) have one thing in common, each struggle to flee from the men who confine their personal freedom.
17Stephen Dorff, Brad Renfro, Fairuza BalkLeon (Stephen Dorff) and Bobby (Brad Renfro) are brothers who, with their friends, are determined to maintain the way of life in their neighborhood. They are "The Deuces," trying to keep things the way they are. Loyalty means everything to them, and protecting friends and family is their main priority. Now, when a violent gang threatens to destroy their neighborhood, the Deuces are forced to fight to shield the world they know from becoming a world they want no part of.More Deuces Wild- #88 of 94 onThe 90+ Best Mafia Movies Of All Time
- #133 of 152 onThe Best Movies of 2002
- #42 of 63 onThe Best Movies About Gangs
18Fairuza Balk, Michael Moriarty, Laurene LandonPick Me Up is the eleventh episode of the first season of Masters of Horror. It originally aired in North America on January 20, 2006. It was based on the short story by David Schow.
19The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Fairuza Balk, Loretta Swit, Jackson DaviesThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a 1983 comedy and family TV movie.
20Elisabeth Moss, Harvey Keitel, Kelly LynchImaginary Crimes is a 1994 drama film directed by Anthony Drazan, and an adaptation of Sheila Ballantyne's 1982 novel of the same name. The film stars Harvey Keitel and Fairuza Balk, and tells the story of Ray Weiler, a widowed hustler trying to raise his two daughters in 1962 Portland, Oregon. His eldest daughter Sonya is a gifted student and writer who attempts to start a life for herself despite her father's inability to change his self-destructive behaviour. Her journal entries form the basis of retrospective scenes documenting the family's story.
21Grindstone Road
Fairuza Balk, Greg Bryk, Matt GordonGrindstone Road is a 2008 horror-thriller written by Paul Germann and directed by Melanie Orr.
22Téa Leoni, Patrick Dempsey, Jeffrey JonesThere's No Fish Food in Heaven is a 1998 comedy film directed by Eleanor Gaver.
23Crispin Glover, Fairuza Balk, Adam ParfreyWhat Is It? is a 2005 surrealist film written, starring, funded and directed by Crispin Glover. It is described by IMDb as "The adventures of a young man whose principal interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by an hubristic, racist inner psyche." As of 2008, the film has only been shown at independent theaters, typically accompanied by a question-and-answer session, a one-hour dramatic narration of eight different profusely illustrated books as a slideshow, and a meet-and-greet/book signing with Glover. The film boasts an eclectic and unusual cast. Glamour models Kiva and Zoryna Dreams, as well as several other women, appear nude wearing animal heads. Most of the principal actors have Down syndrome. Fairuza Balk lends her voice to a real snail, and Glover's role in the film is officially described as "Dueling Demi-God Auteur and The young man's inner psyche." The film includes images of a painting of a prepubescent Shirley Temple in the nude, and songs by cult leader Charles Manson and racist singer Johnny Rebel, and deals with many types and symbols of racism and prejudice.
24Thicker
John Goodman, Christopher Lloyd, Guy Pearce
25Fairuza Balk, Robert Forster, Amanda PlummerPsychiatrist Jake (Robert Forster) decides to take a vacation during which he makes all decisions based on a coin toss. Driving through the California desert, he picks up Sandra (Amanda Plummer), who's been run off the road by con man Santini (David Thewlis). When Sandra steals cash from Santini's car, he comes after them. Jake and Sandra develop a bond as they outrace him, but events take a turn for the worse when Sandra disappears and her unstable sister, Alice (Fairuza Balk), turns up.- 26
Shadow of a Doubt
Brian Dennehy, Fairuza Balk, Bonnie BedeliaShadow of a Doubt is a 1995 television film directed by Brian Dennehy. 
27Jeremy Strong, Fairuza Balk, Brad DourifAspiring doctor Peter Hadley (Jeremy Strong) gets the shock of his life when his hard-nosed father (Peter Bogdanovich) -- and medical-school professor -- fails him, invalidating his acceptance to an elite residency program. His long-standing life plan suddenly in question, the introverted Hadley stumbles through the streets of Los Angeles, until a one-night stand with singer Bogart (Fairuza Balk) lands him on an unexpected pilgrimage to Humboldt County, the marijuana capital of the West Coast.
28Deceptions
Nicollette Sheridan, Gina Lollobrigida, Stefanie PowersDeceptions is a 1990 drama film starring Nicollette Sheridan, Harry Hamlin and Robert Davi. It was directed by Ruben Preuss and written by Ken Denbow and Richard Taylor. The film received a nomination for a CableACE Award for "best international dramatic special or movie. AllRovi reviewer Linda Rasmussen called the film, "a remarkably predictable, non-erotic thriller with little to recommend it".
29Malcolm Stumpf, Patrick White, Max ParadiseLogan (Malcolm Stumpf), a 13-year-old outcast, becomes obsessed with Rodeo (Patrick White), an older classmate who lets him tag along on walks through the woods. As his obsession grows, he invents a female persona and makes sexy calls to Rodeo at night, and also raids his mother's closet for wigs and clothing.
30Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Michael MadsenThe Maker is a 1997 American drama film written by Rand Ravich and directed by Tim Hunter. The Maker was released on October 17, 1997 in the United States of America.
31Fairuza Balk, Eileen Brennan, Joanna KernsDeadly Intentions... Again? is a 1991 television film, and a sequel to the 1985 film Deadly Intentions.
32Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Farrah Fawcett, Fairuza Balk, Jonathan BrandisPoor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story is a 1987 television biographical drama starring Farrah Fawcett. The film chronicles the life of Barbara Hutton, an extremely wealthy but troubled American socialite. Released as both a television movie and a mini series, the film won a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film. Fawcett earned her fifth Golden Globe Award nomination, for Best Actress in a Miniseries of Television Film.
33Shit Year
Ellen Barkin, Fairuza Balk, Melora Walters"Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the quiet and peace of mind she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she really can't stand herself now that she has given up the only thing that she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if she has lived her life through the characters she has played on stage and screen." Quoting the description from the 2010 Directors' Fortnight site.
