The 30+ Best Julia Stiles Movies
Ranked By
1.5K votes
362 voters
2 reranks
Voting Rules
Vote for your favorite movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.
1Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-LevittWelcome to 10 Things I Hate About You, a modern-day Shakespearean twist that dances on the line of teen romance and biting comedy. Set in an American high school, this late-90s gem revolves around two Stratford sisters: the rebellious Kat (Julia Stiles) and her popular younger sister, Bianca (Larisa Oleynik). When Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a new student smitten by Bianca, learns of their father's strict dating rule, he hatches a plan involving bad boy Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to woo Kat. Amidst clever banter and unexpected romances, the characters navigate the labyrinth of teenage angst, love, and self-discovery. Noted for its memorable performances and sharp wit, this film is a charming exploration of young love and personal transformation.- #8 of 116 onThe 100+ Best Movies About High School
- #146 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #2 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
2Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry WashingtonSave the Last Dance is a captivating blend of romance and drama. The film introduces Sara Johnson (Julia Stiles), an aspiring ballet dancer, who moves to Chicago's South Side after her mother's untimely death. There, she crosses paths with Derek Reynolds (Sean Patrick Thomas), a passionate hip-hop enthusiast. As their lives intertwine, they share dance steps - ballet meets hip-hop - and life lessons alike. Directed by Thomas Carter, this movie won the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, and was nominated for several others including Best Female Performance for Stiles. A tale of love, ambition and cultural exchange set against the backdrop of vibrant urban rhythms.More Save the Last Dance
- #40 of 113 onThe Best Movies Of 2001
- #97 of 99 onThe Greatest Movie Soundtracks Of All Time
- #9 of 78 onThe 75+ Best Dance Movies Of All Time, Ranked
3Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan AllenIn The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from amnesia. The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass, is the third installment in the Bourne series and won three Academy Awards. Here, we follow Bourne's quest to uncover hidden truths about his past while he's pursued relentlessly by law enforcement agencies. Joan Allen returns as Pamela Landy, an ally within the system. With its action-packed sequences and espionage thriller elements, this film completes Bourne's journey towards self-discovery and redemption.More The Bourne Ultimatum- #360 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #101 of 149 onMovies That Should Never Be Remade
- #4 of 139 onThe Best Movies Of 2007
4Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris CooperThe Bourne Identity, a gripping action-thriller, introduces us to Jason Bourne (Matt Damon), a man suffering from extreme memory loss, discovered by fishermen off the French coast. As he embarks on a quest to rediscover his identity, aided by Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), he finds himself entangled in a web of CIA operatives and assassins. The film, directed by Doug Liman, is renowned for its intense chase sequences and intricate plot. It's an adrenaline-fueled journey into the mind of a man trying to piece together his past while outwitting those who want him dead.More The Bourne Identity- #130 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #49 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #85 of 149 onMovies That Should Never Be Remade
5Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian CoxIn The Bourne Supremacy, amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is reluctantly thrust back into the deadly world of espionage. After a failed assassination attempt on his life, Bourne is driven to uncover fragments of his past while battling a sinister conspiracy within the CIA. Joan Allen plays Pamela Landy, a high-ranking officer determined to expose the truth. Set against an international backdrop, this action-thriller, second in the Bourne series, weaves suspense and intrigue into a complex narrative. The film won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing, underscoring its gripping pace and layered storytelling.More The Bourne Supremacy- Dig Deeper...The Best Quotes From 'The Bourne Supremacy'
- #224 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #106 of 149 onMovies That Should Never Be Remade
6Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben MillerPaige Morgan (Julia Stiles) is a focused premed student who becomes intrigued by Eddie (Luke Mably), a wealthy Danish student. Despite Eddie's initially boorish behavior, Paige falls for him, only to discover that his father (James Fox) and mother (Miranda Richardson) are the king and queen of Denmark, and he is heir apparent to the throne. As Eddie adjusts to American life, and Paige gets used to her beau being a future king, the two must decide if their romance is something that can last.More The Prince and Me- #86 of 99 onThe Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked
- #92 of 472 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #49 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
7Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De NiroSilver Linings Playbook is a captivating blend of drama and romance, presented by David O. Russell. The narrative revolves around Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), who finds himself back in his parents' home after a stint in a mental institution. He's determined to reconcile with his estranged wife, but destiny has other plans when he crosses paths with Tiffany Maxwell (Jennifer Lawrence). Their oddball friendship forms the heart of this movie which won Lawrence an Academy Award for Best Actress. Robert De Niro also shines as Pat's superstitious father. A tale of love, resilience, and second chances unfolds amidst the backdrop of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods.More Silver Linings Playbook- #32 of 46 on50+ Quirky Romance Movies With Unique Love Stories
- #662 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #152 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
8Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia StilesKatherine Watson (Julia Roberts) is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students including Betty (Kirsten Dunst) and Joan (Julia Stiles) to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.More Mona Lisa Smile- #26 of 35 onGreat Movies That Take Place In Autumn
- #284 of 472 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #141 of 232 onThe Best Movies For Women
9O
Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia StilesMoving the classic tale of "Othello" onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story focuses on a young black man named Odin (Mekhi Phifer) who is convinced by a conniving best friend, Hugo (Josh Hartnett) that his girlfriend (Julia Stiles) is cheating on him. Of course, what Odin doesn't know is that Hugo is in fact motivated by his own jealousy of Odin's good fortune. It's a sticky situation in classic Shakespearean tradition.More O- #49 of 120 onThe Best Movies Based On Plays
- #48 of 68 onThe Best High School Sports Movies
- #25 of 40 onThe Best Shakespeare Film Adaptations
- 10Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia StilesIn the heart of New York City's Wall Street, a group of savvy strippers, led by Destiny (Constance Wu) and Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), have their livelihoods upended by the 2008 financial crisis. Their response? A daring scheme to swindle their wealthy clientele. Hustlers, a gripping crime drama based on true events, showcases high-stakes hustles and intricate power dynamics. The film earned Jennifer Lopez a Golden Globe nomination, solidifying its status as a standout in the genre. An exploration of friendship and survival amidst greed and glamour, Hustlers offers an unflinching look at the American dream gone awry.More Hustlers
- #318 of 471 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
- #135 of 156 onThe Best Ensemble Movies Of All Time
- #43 of 62 onThe Best Movies with Rich People Spending Big
11Julia Stiles, Michael Parks, Patrick MuldoonWicked is a 1998 American thriller independent film starring Julia Stiles as a disturbed teenager.
12Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia FarrowA new age of evil threatens to arise when an American diplomat (Liev Schreiber) and his wife (Julia Stiles) learn that the child (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick) they adopted may be the son of Satan. Mystical signs point to the Antichrist's coming battle for dominion over heaven and Earth.More The Omen- #54 of 64 onThe Best Horror Movie Remakes Of All Time
- #50 of 167 onThe 160+ Scariest Psychological Thrillers
- #71 of 146 onThe Best Supernatural Horror Movies, Ranked
13Julia Stiles, Shirley MacLaine, Barbara EdenCarolina is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Marleen Gorris, starring Julia Stiles, Shirley MacLaine, Alessandro Nivola, Mika Boorem, Randy Quaid, and Jennifer Coolidge. Lisa Sheridan has a cameo role in the film, and Barbara Eden has the uncredited part of Daphne. It is set in Los Angeles, California. Shot in 2003, the film failed to find a distributor and was released direct-to-video in 2005. Miramax Films was the domestic distributor, but failed to release it in theaters. When Harvey Weinstein screened the film he told the producers, "You have a hit movie on your hands. We're going to blast this on MTV all over Super Bowl Weekend." This was in December 2001. The producers never heard about it again until 2005 when it was suddenly released Direct-to-DVD. The film began principal photography in July 2001. Kathy Bates was originally slated to play the role of "Grandma Millicent Mirabeau", but dropped out after make-up/hair tests due to the shut down of the original production shoot date. Shirley MacLaine eventually stepped in to play the role of "Grandma Millicent Mirabeau".
14Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam ShepardThis is a modern retelling of the classic tale of a young fimmaker in New York City (Ethan Hawke) struggling with the weight of a production company called Denmark Corp. following the death of his father, including dealing with those who would deprive him of his "crown."
15Rosie O'Donnell, Julia Stiles, Dana DelanyWide Awake is a 1998 comedy-drama film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan and produced by Cathy Konrad and Cary Woods. The film stars Denis Leary, Dana Delany, Joseph Cross and Rosie O'Donnell. Wide Awake also features Julia Stiles in one of her earliest roles as the main character's teenage sister, Neena. Although it was made in 1995, the film was not released until 1998. The script was written in 1991. It was nominated for "Best Family Feature — Drama" and "Best Performance in a Feature Film — Leading Young Actor" at the 1999 Young Artist Awards. Shyamalan has described Wide Awake as a comedy that he hoped would also make people cry.
16Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret ColinAs a favor to a friend, policeman Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford) lets visiting Irishman Rory Devaney (Brad Pitt) stay with him and his family in New York City. Rory's visit is quiet at first, but when Tom and his wife, Sheila (Margaret Colin), return home one day, they're accosted by intruders. Tom soon realizes that Rory is in the Irish Republican Army. When it becomes clear that Rory's stateside trip is part of an effort to transport illegal guns to Dublin, Tom is compelled to stop him.More The Devil's Own- Dig Deeper...Famous Movies Filmed in New York City
- And Deeper...List of All Movies Released in 1997
- #69 of 95 onThe 100+ Best Movies Of 1997
17The Bell Jar
Rose McGowan, Julia Stiles, Virginia MadsenThe Bell Jar is an upcoming film based on Sylvia Plath`s Novel.
18Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma BlairPaul Morse (Jason Lee) is a good guy. When his friends throw him a wild bachelor party, he just wants to keep his conscience clean -- which is why he's shocked when he wakes up in bed with a beautiful girl named Becky (Julia Stiles) and can't remember the night before. Desperate to keep his fiancée, Karen (Selma Blair), from finding out what may or may not be the truth, he tells her a teensy lie. Soon his lies are spiraling out of control and his life is a series of comical misunderstandings.
19Stockard Channing, Julia Stiles, Frederick WellerJulie Styron (Stockard Channing) thinks she is going to be fired, but instead discovers that she is being promoted. Trapped in an airport hotel, she wants to celebrate but finds only the company of her young assistant, Paula Murphy (Julia Stiles). As the night progresses, the two women get to know each other. They flirt, they drink, they lie; personal flaws are revealed and exposed. But at the end of the night their relationship turns and becomes a complex battle of power, authority, and wit.
20Freddie Prinze, Julia Stiles, Selma BlairCollege coeds in New York City, Al (Freddie Prinze Jr.), the son of a celebrity chef (Henry Winkler), and Imogen (Julia Stiles), a talented artist, become smitten the second they lay eyes on one another at a bar. However, the road to happiness is not a smooth one. Outside forces, including a predatory porn star (Selma Blair) who wants to lure Al into her bed, threaten to pull apart the young lovers before their romance has a chance to really flourish.More Down to You- #146 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #33 of 35 onThe Greatest Guilty Pleasure Teen Movies
- #4 of 10 on10 Movies And TV Shows You Never Realized Julia Stiles Was In
21Alec Baldwin, William H. Macy, Charles DurningA big-budget movie crew descends upon a quaint New England village, sowing a bumper crop of corruption, vanity and greed in David Marnet's "State and Main"; in the days that elapse before the cameras finally roll, money will change hands, careers will be jeopardized and love will blossom in the small-town soil.
22Jeanne Moreau, Claire Danes, Jude LawDaisy (Claire Danes) is a smart and pretty teen who attends a prestigious private academy. Despite her privileged upbringing, Daisy struggles with her Jewish identity, especially when it becomes clear that there's an anti-Semitic streak at her school. While Daisy pines for her popular and handsome classmate, Ethan (Jude Law), she can only confide closely in Nana (Jeanne Moreau), her grandmother and a survivor of the Holocaust, who tells her granddaughter tales of her youth.- 23Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Janeane GarofaloMedicine, money and morality clash when a hospital committee must decide which one of three patients will receive a heart transplant.
24Julia Stiles, America Ferrera, David CrossFour couples having Sunday brunch become stuck together in a house when they learn the world is ending.
25sexting
Julia Stiles, Marin Ireland, Jamie AndersonSexting is a 2010 short film directed by Neil LaBute.
26Jordana Brewster, Julia Stiles, Jerry O'ConnellNational issues and events deeply affect two families, one white and one black, in 1960s America.
27Passage
Julia Stiles, Lily Cole, Haley BennettPassage is a 2009 joint American-Swiss drama film and the first short film to be directed by Shekhar Kapur, and stars Haley Bennett, Julia Stiles and Lily Cole.
28Christina Hendricks, Brendan Fraser, Julia StilesSeconds of Pleasure is a 2012 drama film written by Neil LaBute.
29William H. Macy, Jeffrey Combs, Dulé HillSeemingly mild-mannered businessman Edmond Burke (William H. Macy) visits a fortuneteller and hears a remark that spurs him to leave his wife abruptly and seek what is missing from his life. Encounters with strangers and unsavory people weaken the barriers encompassing his long-suppressed rage, until Edmond explodes in violence.
30Paddy Considine, Julia Stiles, Karl PrunerFleeing New York City, a failed marriage and a fragile mental history, artist Robert Forrester (Paddy Considine) moves to small-town Pennsylvania. There he becomes fascinated with the simple domesticity of a beautiful neighbor (Julia Stiles), watching her through the windows of her home --- until she invites him in for tea. A now mutual obsession triggers an affair that angers her boyfriend. When he vanishes, Robert becomes a murder suspect, gradually sensing he is the target of a larger plot.
