The Best Katie Holmes Movies

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

If you think the best Katie Holmes role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Katie Holmes performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies or shows, but in most cases, they go hand in hand.

The list you're viewing is made up of many different films, including Go and The Singing Detective.

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Katie Holmes is no stranger to working with popular directors, including Christopher Nolan, Joel Schumacher and Dennis Dugan. Is Katie Holmes your favorite person to watch on the big screen? You might also want to vote on our best Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence films lists too.

  • The Gift
    1
    Film (2000)
    44 votes
    In the tiny town of Brixton, Georgia where nothing is private, a woman with supernatural clairvoyance, a young beautiful socialite who has mysteriously disappeared, and an assortment of colorful characters all collide. A haunting psychological thriller, "The Gift" is ultimately a profound celebration of the human spirit.
  • Batman Begins
    2
    Film (2005)
    61 votes
    In Batman Begins, we follow the journey of Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), a billionaire playboy tormented by his past. After years of training with his mentor, Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), in the League of Shadows, he returns to Gotham City, determined to eradicate crime and corruption. The emergence of the sinister Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) challenges him to embrace his newfound persona - Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film offers a gritty reboot of the iconic superhero franchise, delving deep into Batman's origins and his struggle against Gotham's underbelly. It triumphed at the 2006 Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.
  • Disturbing Behavior
    3
    41 votes
    Steve Clark (James Marsden) is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin (Nick Stahl) mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel (Katie Holmes).
  • Go
    4
    Film (1999)
    33 votes
    Grocery store clerk Simon (Desmond Askew) occasionally sells drugs from his cash register at work, so when soap opera actors Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack (Jay Mohr) come looking for Ecstasy on a quiet Christmas Eve, they are surprised to find Ronna (Sarah Polley) covering his shift. Desperate for money, Ronna decides to become an impromptu drug dealer, unaware that Adam and Zack are secretly working for obsessed narcotics officer Burke (William Fichtner).
  • First Daughter
    5
    Film (2004)
    51 votes
    Samantha MacKenzie (Katie Holmes), the daughter of the president of the United States (Michael Keaton), arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student. Her father agrees to recall the agents but secretly assigns James (Marc Blucas), an undercover agent, to pose as a student. They fall in love, but their romance is jeopardized when Samantha learns James' true identity.
  • Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is a 2010 American dark fantasy horror film written by Matthew Robbins and Guillermo del Toro, directed by comic book artist Troy Nixey and filmed at the Drusilla Mansion in Mount Macedon, Victoria and Melbourne, Australia. The film stars Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, and Bailee Madison, as a family moving into a 19th-century Rhode Island mansion, where the withdrawn daughter begins to witness malevolent creatures that emerge from a sealed ash pit in the basement of the house. It is a remake of the 1973 ABC made-for-television horror film of the same name that starred Kim Darby.
  • The Romantics
    7
    Film (2010)
    21 votes
    Longtime rivalries resurface in the hours before a woman (Anna Paquin) is scheduled to marry the former lover (Josh Duhamel) of her college roommate (Katie Holmes).
  • The Ice Storm
    8
    Film (1997)
    23 votes
    In the 1970s, an outwardly wholesome family begins cracking at the seams over the course of a tumultuous Thanksgiving break. Frustrated with his job, the father, Ben (Kevin Kline), seeks fulfillment by cheating on his wife, Elena (Joan Allen), with neighborhood seductress Janey (Sigourney Weaver). Their teenage daughter, Wendy (Christina Ricci), dabbles in sexual affairs too -- with Janey's son Mikey (Elijah Wood). The family's strained relations continue to tauten until an ice storm strikes.
  • Teaching Mrs. Tingle
    9
    28 votes
    A hardworking and bright high-school senior, Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes) has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren), gives her a poor grade on a project. This antagonistic relationship quickly escalates until circumstances lead Leigh Ann and her friends Luke (Barry Watson) and Jo Lynn (Marisa Coughlan) to hold Tingle hostage in her home. As the conflict continues, it looks as if not everyone will make it out alive.
  • Thank You for Smoking
    10
    27 votes
    Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), a lobbyist for big tobacco, finds it difficult to balance his duties defending the dangerous substance with those of being a good role model for his young son. Nick's life gets even more complicated when a liberal senator mounts an anti-smoking campaign that he must counter. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley.
  • Phone Booth
    11
    Film (2002)
    24 votes
    A phone call can change your life, but for one man it can also end it. Set entirely within and around the confines of a New York City phone booth. "Phone Booth" follows a slick media consultant (Colin Farrell) who is trapped after being told by a caller -- a serial killer with a sniper rifle -- that he'll be shot dead if he hangs up.
  • Wonder Boys
    12
    Film (2000)
    24 votes
    Grady (Michael Douglas) is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years -- not since he wrote his award winning "Great American Novel" 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.
  • Mad Money
    13
    Film (2008)
    28 votes
    After her husband loses his job, upper-crust housewife Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) is forced to take a job as a janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Mo. Spotting a weakness in the bank's security system, Bridget convinces her two new friends Nina (Queen Latifah) and Jackie (Katie Holmes) to help her steal a fortune in worn-out bills that have been earmarked for destruction.
  • Pieces of April
    14

    Pieces of April

    Film (2003)
    37 votes
    Quirky and rebellious April Burns (Katie Holmes) lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother (Patricia Clarkson) has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the clan to her place for Thanksgiving. While her father (Oliver Platt) struggles to drive her family into the city, April -- an inexperienced cook -- runs into kitchen trouble and must ask a neighbor (Sean Hayes) for help.
  • Abandon
    15
    Film (2002)
    21 votes
    A psychological thriller about a senior (Katie Holmes) at one of America's most prestigious universities. Under enormous pressure to complete her thesis and earn a top job at one of the world's most competitive consulting firms, Katie is still coping with the sudden unexplained disappearance of her first love two years prior. As the investigation continues, Katie is forced to choose between past passions and new possibilities, even as new facts are uncovered.
  • Muppets from Space
    16
    17 votes
    With enormous enthusiasm and unsinkable optimism, daredevil Gonzo steps into his first starring role in "Muppets From Space," a hilarious extraterrestrial adventure about the search for Gonzo's past. On a quest with buddy Rizzo to find his real family, Gonzo discovers that his long-lost relatives are actually aliens from a distant planet.
  • The Singing Detective
    17
    The Singing Detective is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Keith Gordon and based on the BBC serial of the same name, a work by British writer Dennis Potter. It stars Robert Downey, Jr. and features a supporting cast that includes Katie Holmes, Adrien Brody, Robin Wright Penn, and Mel Gibson, as well as a number of songs from the 1950s.
  • The Son of No One
    18
    17 votes
    When he was a youth in the Queensborough projects, Jonathan White (Channing Tatum) -- then known as Milk -- killed a couple of junkies. His dead father's former partner, Detective Stanford (Al Pacino), got him off the hook for the crime. Now a rookie police officer himself, Jonathan remains haunted by the incident. When a Queens reporter (Juliette Binoche) receives anonymous tips regarding the long-ago crime, the implications for both White and Stanford are clear.
  • Brahms: The Boy II
    19
    7 votes
    Terror strikes when a boy discovers a doll that appears to be eerily human.
  • Wonder Park
    20
    Film (2019)
    3 votes
    Buckle up for an epic adventure where anything is possible. A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides and operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.
  • Jack and Jill
    21
    Film (2011)
    24 votes
    In the comedy Jack and Jill, Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) is a successful advertising executive who dreads one annual event - the Thanksgiving visit of his passive-aggressive twin sister, Jill (also Adam Sandler). His life takes a chaotic turn when Jill decides to extend her stay and he struggles to handle her overbearing ways. In a bizarre twist, Al Pacino (playing himself), falls head-over-heels in love with Jill. The film weaves together humor and absurdity, presenting an outlandish tale that explores familial bonds while offering a satirical take on celebrity culture.
  • The Extra Man
    22
    Film (2010)
    12 votes
    A flamboyant literature professor (Kevin Kline), who escorts rich old women on the side, teaches his cross-dressing roommate (Paul Dano) his unique perspective on life.
  • Responsible Adults
    23

    Responsible Adults

    Film
    12 votes
    Responsible Adults is a 2012 romance, comedy film directed by Jon Poll.
  • Rare Objects
    24
    Film (2023)
    1 votes
    A young woman with a traumatic past seeks to rebuild her life when she begins working at a New York City antique shop.