The Best Cobie Smulders Movies

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Updated May 10, 2024 21 items
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Vote for your favorite Cobie Smulders movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

This list will determine the best Cobie Smulders movies. While probably most well known for her time on How I Met Your Mother, Cobie Smulders has a very diverse filmography. With that said, the best Cobie Smulders performances will not necessarily come from the greatest movies but most of the time the answer is the same. Therefore, vote up the movies where Cobie Smulders acted her best, no matter how big or small the role. Walking Tall is Cobie Smulders's first movie and has since been in much larger blockbusters such as The Avengers series.

This list of Cobie Smulders movies includes Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, The LEGO Movie, The Long Weekend, and Literally, Right Before Aaron.

With so many great Cobie Smulders films to choose from, vote up the ones where you enjoyed Cobie Smulders the most to make sure it makes it to the top of the list. Her filmography consists of both dramatic and comedic roles so vote up the movies on the list below not based on how good the movie is but based on how good Cobie Smulders is in the role. Check back in for new and recent movies starring Cobie Smulders as they come out so you can vote on those as well.

  • Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
    1
    Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge
    6 votes
    Investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) springs into action after the arrest of Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), an Army major accused of treason. Suspecting foul play, Jack embarks on a mission to prove that the head of his old unit is innocent. After crossing paths with the law, Reacher must now go on the lam to uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy that involves the death of U.S. soldiers.
  • The Avengers
    2
    Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
    7 votes
    In The Avengers, the world faces an unprecedented threat. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) are brought together by S.H.I.E.L.D., helmed by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Alongside Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), they form an unlikely team. This action-packed superhero film, marred with tension and conflict amongst its own ranks, sees them battling Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to save humanity. Directed by Joss Whedon, it is a high-stakes blend of adventure and humor that garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
  • Avengers: Age of Ultron
    3
    Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo
    7 votes
    Avengers: Age of Ultron is a thrilling superhero film, the sequel to 2012's The Avengers. The movie follows Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who inadvertently creates an AI with destructive potential, Ultron (James Spader). As Ultron gains power, threatening human existence, the Avengers - Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) - must unite once more. They face challenges, both internal and external, as they strive to save humanity. Directed by Joss Whedon, this 2015 blockbuster blends action-adventure with science fiction elements in a gripping narrative.
  • Captain America: The Winter Soldier
    4
    Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson
    7 votes
    In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) grapples with a modern world that's far from the 1940s he once knew. As a member of the covert agency S.H.I.E.L.D, Rogers finds himself embroiled in an international conspiracy. He teams up with Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), also known as Black Widow, and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), the Falcon. Together they unravel the insidious plot, while a formidable adversary, the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), emerges from shadows. This action-packed, thrilling film is part of Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
  • Unexpected
    5

    Unexpected

    Cobie Smulders, Anders Holm, Gail Bean
    4 votes
  • The Lego Movie
    6
    Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman
    3 votes
    The Lego Movie is a whimsical adventure, seamlessly blending animation and comedy. The story follows an ordinary LEGO minifigure, Emmet (Chris Pratt), who is mistakenly identified as a prophesied 'Master Builder'. This unexpected hero joins a fellowship of strangers, including the spirited Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and sage Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), on an epic quest to thwart the evil plans of Lord Business (Will Ferrell). A unique mix of humor and heart, The Lego Movie won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film in 2015. It's a joyride through a vibrant, plastic-brick universe that celebrates creativity and challenges conformity.
  • Walking Tall
    7
    Dwayne Johnson, Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough
    5 votes
    When decorated military officer Chris Vaughn (The Rock) returns to his hometown in the state of Washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed, and the town's big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, Jay Hamilton (Neal McDonough). Aided by his loyal friend Ray Templeton (Johnny Knoxville), Vaughn tries to make a stand against the area's crime and corruption, but, finding no help from the police, he must take matters into his own hands.
  • The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
    8
    Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett
    6 votes
    In The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, we return to the vibrant, blocky universe of Bricksburg, now transformed into a Mad-Max-style dystopian wasteland known as Apocalypseburg. Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt), our perpetually optimistic protagonist, faces his biggest challenge yet. An alien invasion led by General Mayhem (Stephanie Beatriz) and Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi (Tiffany Haddish) has abducted his friends, including tough-as-nails Lucy (Elizabeth Banks). This adventure-comedy sequel, directed by Mike Mitchell, features an intriguing mix of surreal humor, clever pop-culture references, and unexpected musical numbers. As Emmet embarks on a daring intergalactic rescue mission, he confronts his fears and learns valuable lessons about friendship and self-belief.
  • Delivery Man
    9
    Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders
    5 votes
    Amiable slacker David Wozniak (Vince Vaughn) drives a delivery truck for his family's company and is content with a life of mediocrity. However, when he learns that he is the biological father of more than 500 offspring and many of them are suing to learn his identity, he decides to hold himself accountable for his actions. He finds some of his progeny and becomes involved in their lives; however, when David's girlfriend announces her pregnancy, she keeps her expectations low.
  • Safe Haven
    10
    Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders
    1 votes
    Katie Feldman (Julianne Hough) moves to a small town on the North Carolina coast, determined to make a new life for herself. She takes a job as a waitress and keeps a low profile, but she is soon won over by the warmth and caring of the close-knit community, especially that of widower Alex (Josh Duhamel). With the help of Alex and his children, Katie learns to love and trust again -- but when a mysterious stranger arrives and starts asking questions, Katie's dark past threatens to reclaim her.
  • Results
    11
    Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders, Kevin Corrigan
    2 votes
    Personal trainers (Guy Pearce, Cobie Smulders) are charged with whipping a newly wealthy and highly unmotivated slob (Kevin Corrigan) into shape.
  • The Long Weekend
    12
    Cobie Smulders, Evangeline Lilly, Erica Cerra
    3 votes
    The Long Weekend is a 2005 Canadian film starring Chris Klein and Brendan Fehr as two brothers, Cooper and Ed Waxman. It also stars Chelan Simmons, Paul Campbell, Chandra West, and Cobie Smulders.
  • Literally, Right Before Aaron
    13
    Cobie Smulders, Lea Thompson, Dana Delany
    2 votes
    Literally, Right Before Aaron is a 2017 American comedy film written and directed by Ryan Eggold. Adam (Justin Long) reluctantly attends the wedding of his ex-girlfriend Allison (Cobie Smulders).
  • Killing Gunther
    14
    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Taran Killam, Cobie Smulders
    2 votes
    Killing Gunther is a 2017 American action comedy film written and directed by Taran Killam. Professional assassins join forces to try and kill the world's best hit man (Arnold Schwarzenegger).
  • Alright Now
    15
    Cobie Smulders, Richard Elis, Jessica Hynes
    3 votes
    Alright Now (a.k.a. Songbird) is a 2018 British drama-comedy film written, and directed by Jamie Adams. A rock singer leaves her music band and enrolls in a marine biology program at a university.
  • Ill Fated
    16

    Ill Fated

    Peter Outerbridge, Paul Campbell, John Callander
    2 votes
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home
    17
    Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal
    3 votes
    In the action-packed sequel, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) grapples with the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. He embarks on a European school trip, hoping for a break from his superhero duties. But when Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) interrupts his vacation with an urgent mission, Spider-Man must confront new threats in a world forever changed. Alongside him is the enigmatic Quentin Beck, aka Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal), who claims to hail from another dimension. This film received critical acclaim for its intriguing plot and impressive visual effects.
  • The Slammin' Salmon
    18
    Olivia Munn, Cobie Smulders, Vivica A. Fox
    3 votes
    The Slammin' Salmon is a 2009 comedy film by Broken Lizard. The film is about the owner of a restaurant initiating a contest to see which of his waiters can earn the most money in a single night, with a prize of $10,000. The loser receives a "beat down" by the owner, Cleon Salmon, a former heavyweight boxer. Kevin Heffernan directed the film; it was his first time directing a Broken Lizard film. Salmon was filmed in 25 days at the beginning of 2008.
  • They Came Together
    19
    Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Cobie Smulders
    2 votes
    The owner (Amy Poehler) of an independent candy shop and the corporate stooge (Paul Rudd) who has been sent to shut her down begin an unlikely romance.
  • Grassroots
    20
    Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose
    1 votes
    An oddball candidate's (Joel David Moore) campaign for city council gains real momentum with the help of a recently fired journalist (Jason Biggs) and an army of enthusiastic volunteers.
  • The Intervention
    21

    The Intervention

    Melanie Lynskey, Jason Ritter, Skylar Bernon
    1 votes