The Best Alicia Witt Movies

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

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

This list features films like Bodies, Rest & Motion and Mr. Holland's Opus.

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  • Mr. Holland's Opus
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    Mr. Holland's Opus

    Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas
    14 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Stephen Herek
    Mr. Holland's Opus is an inspiring drama centered on the life of Glenn Holland (Richard Dreyfuss), a dedicated music teacher at an American high school. The narrative, spanning three decades, traces Mr. Holland's journey from a reluctant educator to a beloved figure shaping young minds through music. In his personal life, he grapples with his relationship with his deaf son, Cole (Joseph Anderson). Directed by Stephen Herek, this film earned Dreyfuss an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. It beautifully blends elements of family drama and educational inspiration into a compelling cinematic opus.

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  • The Upside of Anger
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    The Upside of Anger

    Joan Allen, Kevin Costner, Erika Christensen
    9 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Mike Binder
    After her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters (Keri Russell, Evan Rachel Wood, Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt). As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny (Kevin Costner), a former baseball player. As the two grow closer, and her daughters increasingly rely on Denny, Terry starts to have reservations about where their relationship is headed.

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  • Two Weeks Notice
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    Two Weeks Notice

    Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt
    15 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Marc Lawrence
    Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock) goes to work for billionaire George Wade (Hugh Grant) as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter (Alicia Witt) as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

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  • Urban Legend
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    Urban Legend

    Jared Leto, Alicia Witt, Rebecca Gayheart
    11 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Jamie Blanks
    In Urban Legend, college students find themselves preyed upon by a mysterious killer who turns widely known urban legends into grisly reality. Natalie (Alicia Witt) is the central character, a student at Pendleton University, surrounded by friends Brenda (Rebecca Gayheart), Paul (Jared Leto), and Parker (Michael Rosenbaum). As the group unravels the truth behind these terrifying tales, they're plunged into an all-too-real nightmare. The suspense thriller, directed by Jamie Blanks, explores themes of folklore and fear in a modern academic setting. Will the students decipher the deadly pattern in time? A chilling narrative unfolds.

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  • Four Rooms
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    Four Rooms

    Tim Roth, Valeria Golino, Jennifer Beals
    8 votes
    • Released: 1995
    • Directed by: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino
    Working New Year's Eve at a hotel in Hollywood, Calif., the new bellhop, Ted (Tim Roth), has no idea what's in store for him. Left alone to tend to the guests, Ted soon finds himself in completely over his head. Between a domestic dispute and a demented entourage, spell-casting witches and destructive children, Ted has little hope of making it through the night in one piece. As he tries to maintain order and save his own life, the unlucky bellhop encounters one deranged guest after another.

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  • Dune
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    Dune

    Kyle MacLachlan, Sting, Francesca Annis
    11 votes
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: David Lynch
    Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan) is thrust into a vast political and ecological intrigue. As the native Freman tribes and rivaling great houses fight for control over the planet's invaluable resource, spice, Paul must embrace his destiny amidst visions of an uncertain future.

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