The 60+ Best Anjelica Huston Movies & TV Shows

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List of the best Anjelica Huston movies and TV shows, ranked best to worst. Anjelica Huston's highest-grossing movies and shows have received many accolades over the years, earning millions around the world. The order of these top Anjelica Huston movies and shows are decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated movies and shows will be at the top of the list. Anjelica Huston has been in a lot of films and shows, so people often debate each other over her greatest role movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list of the most entertaining Anjelica Huston films and shows to end the squabble once and for all.

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  • The Addams Family
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    The Addams Family

    Film (1991)
    34 votes
    The Addams Family, a dark comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, introduces us to the peculiar and macabre world of Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston). They live in a gloomy mansion with their children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman), along with eccentric relatives Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) and Grandmama (Judith Malina). When a con artist targets their family fortune, the Addams must outsmart him while maintaining their unique lifestyle. The film cleverly intertwines humor and horror, providing an unconventional yet entertaining cinematic experience.
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  • The Witches
    2

    The Witches

    Film (1990)
    40 votes
    In The Witches, a young boy (Jasen Fisher) stumbles upon a secret convention of witches, led by the Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston). Unbeknownst to humans, these witches despise children and concoct a plan to turn them into mice. The boy, transformed into a mouse himself, must thwart their sinister scheme. This dark fantasy comedy is based on Roald Dahl's classic novel and directed by Nicolas Roeg. It's a tantalizing tale of magic and mischief that blurs the line between childhood fears and fairy-tale fantasies.
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  • Prizzi's Honor
    3

    Prizzi's Honor

    Film (1985)
    23 votes
    For Charley Partanna (Jack Nicholson), life in the Prizzi family is good as long as he honors the wishes of the Godfather (William Hickey). Partanna is respected for ruthlessly carrying out murder contracts, but his wise-talking Brooklyn existence is turned on its head when he falls for a beautiful hit woman (Kathleen Turner) from the West Coast. He follows her back to California, balancing work commitments and his love interest until a new contract makes things difficult.
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  • Addams Family Values
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    Addams Family Values

    Film (1993)
    27 votes
    In the sequel, Addams Family Values, we return to the macabre world of Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston). A new baby boy, Pubert, joins the household, prompting parents to hire a nanny, Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack). Unbeknownst to them, Debbie is a cunning black widow with her eyes on Uncle Fester's (Christopher Lloyd) fortune. Meanwhile, children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are shipped off to a cheery summer camp. Amidst these chaotic events, the film skillfully intertwines dark humor with satire. This comedy was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
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  • The Grifters
    5

    The Grifters

    Film (1990)
    25 votes
    Hard-as-nails Lily Dillon (Anjelica Huston) works as a swindler for dangerous bookie Bobo (Pat Hingle), probably the only man she fears. Arriving in Los Angeles on "business," Lily looks up her son, Roy (John Cusack), a small-time con artist content with paltry sleight-of-hand cheats. Roy's girlfriend, Myra (Annette Bening), looks like an All-American type but is a grifter looking to pull off another big-time con. The convergence of the three hustlers inevitably means trouble for all of them.
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  • The Mists of Avalon
    6

    The Mists of Avalon

    TV Program
    13 votes
    The Arthurian legend as seen by the women of Camelot.
  • The Dead
    7

    The Dead

    Film (1987)
    15 votes
    A festive holiday dinner in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century brings epiphanies for a married couple. At the home of his spinster aunts Kate (Helena Carroll) and Julia (Cathleen Delaney), the socially maladroit Gabriel Conroy (Donal McCann) and his reserved wife, Gretta (Anjelica Huston), reflect on their marriage, Gretta's memories of her first love and what it means both to live and to love. Director John Huston's final film is a faithful adaptation of the James Joyce short story.
  • The Royal Tenenbaums
    8

    The Royal Tenenbaums

    Film (2001)
    26 votes
    The Royal Tenenbaums is a quirky comedy-drama, directed by the distinctive Wes Anderson. It tells an eccentric tale of a peculiar family, headed by patriarch Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman). His estranged wife, Etheline (Anjelica Huston), and their prodigious but troubled offspring - business savant Chas (Ben Stiller), playwright Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow), and tennis star Richie (Luke Wilson) - form the core of this unusual clan. A narrative spun around familial discord, reconciliation attempts, and personal growth, it's a film that's as unpredictable as the Tenenbaums themselves. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, it stands testament to Anderson's unique storytelling prowess.
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  • The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
    9
    In the offbeat adventure-comedy, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, we follow oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) on an eccentric quest. After his partner Esteban is eaten by a mysterious shark, Zissou assembles a motley crew, including a journalist (Cate Blanchett) and a man who may be his son (Owen Wilson), to hunt down the creature. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film won acclaim for its unique blend of humor, drama, and stylized visuals. It's a quirky exploration of ambition, fatherhood, and the allure of the deep sea.
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  • Ever After
    10

    Ever After

    Film (1998)
    22 votes
    Set in Renaissance-era France, Ever After weaves a unique narrative around the classic Cinderella tale. Danielle De Barbarac (Drew Barrymore) serves as our Cinderella figure, a spirited and independent young woman reduced to servitude by her wicked stepmother, Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston). Prince Henry (Dougray Scott), burdened by royal duties, seeks genuine love amid his aristocratic lifestyle. When their worlds collide, an enchanting romance unfolds. The film's charm lies in its clever blend of historical realism and fairy-tale fantasy. Notably, it received acclaim for its breathtaking costumes and authentic set designs.
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  • Lonesome Dove
    11

    Lonesome Dove

    TV Program
    16 votes
    In the sweeping landscape of television dramas, few can compare to the epic tale woven in Lonesome Dove. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this Emmy Award-winning miniseries masterfully delves into the lives and relationships of its richly drawn characters. The series follows former Texas Rangers Augustus "Gus" McCrae (Robert Duvall) and Woodrow F. Call (Tommy Lee Jones) as they embark on a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Montana. Along the way, viewers are treated to a compelling narrative that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the harsh realities of frontier life. With its top-tier performances and stunning cinematography, Lonesome Dove remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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  • Buffalo '66
    12

    Buffalo '66

    Film (1998)
    10 votes
    Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.
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  • Enemies, A Love Story
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    Enemies, A Love Story

    Film (1989)
    9 votes
    Herman Broder (Ron Silver), a Holocaust survivor living in New York City and struggling with depression after his ordeals in the war, makes his living ghostwriting for a rabbi. Herman is married to Yadwiga (Margaret Sophie Stein) but is also having an affair with Masha (Lena Olin), a married woman. Things grow even more chaotic when Herman's first wife, Tamara (Anjelica Huston), who he thought had died in the war, shows up in New York as well. Based on the novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer.
  • Gardens of Stone
    14

    Gardens of Stone

    Film (1987)
    6 votes
    Grizzled war veteran Sgt. Clell Hazard (James Caan) is disheartened when he is stationed as a guard in Arlington National Cemetery instead of an instructor of new recruits during the Vietnam War. When eager Pvt. Jackie Willow (D.B. Sweeney) is stationed under Hazard, the vet aims to educate the youth about war. Along with his old friend, Sgt. Maj. Goody Nelson (James Earl Jones), Hazard does his best to school Willow before he is deployed to Vietnam -- but both know that it may not be enough.
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    15
    When Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes it will be a less restrictive environment. But the martinet Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) runs the psychiatric ward with an iron fist, keeping her patients cowed through abuse, medication and sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. The battle of wills between the rebellious McMurphy and the inflexible Ratched soon affects all the ward's patients.
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  • Crimes and Misdemeanors
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    Crimes and Misdemeanors

    Film (1989)
    11 votes
    Judah (Martin Landau) is a philandering eye doctor who wants to preserve his marriage, and his dangerous brother Jack (Jerry Orbach) comes up with what appears to be the only viable solution. Certain that his mistress (Anjelica Huston) is about to tell his wife (Claire Bloom) about his affair, Judah agrees to Jack's murderous plan. Twinned with Judah's tale is that of Cliff Stern (Woody Allen), a documentary filmmaker whose problems, which involve love and art, are tame but funny.
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  • Manhattan Murder Mystery
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    Manhattan Murder Mystery

    Film (1993)
    13 votes
    Larry Lipton (Woody Allen) and his wife, Carol (Diane Keaton), are adjusting to life with their son away at college when they meet their older neighbor, Lillian House (Lynn Cohen), and her husband, Paul (Jerry Adler). Upon hearing of Lillian's sudden death, Carol grows suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her demise and comes to believe Paul may have killed her. Unwilling to let her curiosity subside, she convinces Larry to join her in getting to the bottom of the mystery.
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  • The Ice Pirates
    18

    The Ice Pirates

    Film (1984)
    13 votes
    Space raider Jason (Robert Urich) and his sidekick (Michael D. Roberts) help a princess (Mary Crosby) find her father, an explorer seeking water.
  • The Man from Elysian Fields
    19

    The Man from Elysian Fields

    Film (2001)
    8 votes
    Byron Tiller (Andy Garcia) is pushed to his limit when his latest novel is rejected by his publisher, and he can't get his old job back. When Luther, the dapperly outfitted head of a very upscale male-escort agency (Mick Jagger), recruits him, Byron begins servicing the beautiful and lonely wife (Olivia Williams) of one of the most famous and much-honored authors on the face of the planet, Tobias Alcott (James Coburn). This is the story of the price a man pays for a single misguided decision.
  • The Golden Bowl
    20

    The Golden Bowl

    Film (2000)
    10 votes
    An intricately plotted tale of thwarted love and betrayal, "The Golden Bowl" tells the story of an extravagantly rich American widower (Nick Nolte) and his sheltered daughter (Kate Beckinsale), both of whom marry only to discover that their respective mates, a beautiful American expatriate (Uma Thurman) and an impoverished Italian aristocrat (Jeremy Northam), are entangled with one another in a romantic intrigue of seduction and deceit.
  • A Walk with Love and Death
    21

    A Walk with Love and Death

    Film (1969)
    5 votes
    Attempting to evade the turmoil of France's Hundred Years' War, Parisian student Heron of Foix (Assaf Dayan) decides to journey to the sea. En route, he meets the pretty aristocrat Lady Claudia (Anjelica Huston), and the couple begin a romance amid the intense conflict. As the struggle between peasants and noblemen rages on, Heron and Claudia take shelter at a monastery -- but even their newfound love can't completely keep the horrors of war at bay.
  • Agnes Browne
    22

    Agnes Browne

    Film (1999)
    7 votes
    Faced with the daunting task of supporting seven children by herself, Irish widow Agnes Browne (Anjelica Huston) struggles to break even. In addition to selling produce at a nearby market, she borrows heavily from a local moneylender, the greedy Mr. Billy (Ray Winstone). It's a bleak reality, brightened somewhat by the support of her best friend Marion Monks (Marion O'Dwyer). Eventually, a glimmer of hope materializes when she's invited to a Tom Jones concert as the date of a smitten Frenchman.
  • Mr. North
    23

    Mr. North

    Film (1988)
    7 votes
    In an opulent New England community, an Ivy Leaguer causes a stir with what seem to be mysterious curative abilities. Theophilus North (Anthony Edwards) takes a teaching job in Newport, R.I., where he befriends wealthy local Mr. Bosworth (Robert Mitchum). Theophilus has a biological quirk that enables him to emanate electrical charges, which appear to heal various ills. Though Persis (Anjelica Huston), Mr. Bosworth's granddaughter, has his back, his unique talent isn't without complications.
  • Frances
    24

    Frances

    Film (1982)
    9 votes
    This biopic explores the true story of Frances Farmer (Jessica Lange), a mold-breaking actress from Seattle who moved to Hollywood, Calif., and gained notoriety for her unconventional attitude. After being lured to New York under false pretenses, dealing with her overbearing mother and an addiction to alcohol lead to a mental collapse. Institutionalized, Farmer is abused by patients and staff alike. Following her release, Farmer hosts a local Indianapolis TV show until her death in 1970.
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  • Art School Confidential
    25

    Art School Confidential

    Film (2006)
    11 votes
    Jerome (Max Minghella), a freshman at a prestigious art school, dreams of making it big, but his arrogance and affectations hamper his chances. Jealous of a clueless jock, he hatches a plan to make a splash in the art world and win the heart of the prettiest gal in school.
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  • This Is Spinal Tap
    26

    This Is Spinal Tap

    Film (1984)
    15 votes
    This is Spinal Tap, a 1984 mockumentary, chronicles the fictitious British rock band Spinal Tap. The film stars Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) as members of the band. Directed by Rob Reiner (Marty DiBergi), the film cleverly parodies the wild lifestyle and musical pretensions of hard rock and heavy metal bands. It's known for its satirical insight into the music industry, presenting hilarious scenarios like a Stonehenge stage prop disastrously undersized. This cult classic won the Best Comedy Film award at Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film in 1985.
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  • Daddy Day Care
    27

    Daddy Day Care

    Film (2003)
    14 votes
    While his wife, Kim (Regina King), brings home the bacon, unemployed Charlie (Eddie Murphy) spends his days caring for the couple's young son. With help from a friend, Phil (Jeff Garlin), Charlie decides to start a day care center. Enrollment quickly surges, and, as they add another employee, goofy Marvin (Steve Zahn), Charlie finds himself dealing with endless red tape. Will he be able to keep the business afloat, or will parents defect to Mrs. Harridan's (Anjelica Huston) day care center?
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  • Casino Royale
    28

    Casino Royale

    Film (1967)
    14 votes
    This wacky send-up of James Bond films stars David Niven as the iconic debonair spy, now retired and living a peaceful existence. Bond is called back into duty when the mysterious organization SMERSH begins assassinating British secret agents. Ridiculous circumstances lead to the involvement of a colorful cast of characters, including the villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), seasoned gambler Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) and Bond's bumbling nephew, Jimmy Bond (Woody Allen).
  • Choke
    29

    Choke

    Film (2008)
    10 votes
    Destitute, a sex addict (Sam Rockwell) fakes choking in expensive restaurants, whose patrons "save" him, then fund his hospitalized mother's care.
  • Tinker Bell
    30

    Tinker Bell

    Film (2008)
    10 votes
    Newly born fairy Tinker Bell (Mae Whitman) is transported by the wind to Pixie Hollow on the island of Neverland and learns that, as a tinker, her job is to repair broken items. When Tinker meets some new friends -- water fairy Silvermist (Lucy Liu), garden fairy Rosetta (Kristin Chenoweth) and animal fairy Fawn (America Ferrera) -- she realizes that she will not travel to the mainland to help bring about spring. Sad and upset, Tinker struggles with who she is and who she wants to be.
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