The Best Andie MacDowell Movies

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List of the best Andie MacDowell movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Andie MacDowell'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 Andie MacDowell movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Andie MacDowell movies will be at the top of the list. Andie MacDowell has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Andie MacDowell movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Andie MacDowell films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

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Joel Schumacher and Robert Altman are among those who have directed Andie MacDowell at one point or another during their careers in the film industry. Movie fans who love Andie MacDowell have also been known to enjoy films starring Annette Funicello and Ali MacGraw.

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  • Groundhog Day
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    Groundhog Day

    Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott
    58 votes
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Harold Ramis
    In the iconic comedy Groundhog Day, Phil Connors (Bill Murray), a cynical weatherman, finds himself in a time loop, living the same day over and over. Trapped in Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day festivities, Phil's initial disdain turns to desperation as he tries to break free from this endless cycle. Directed by Harold Ramis, the film cleverly explores themes of self-improvement and redemption. Co-starring Andie MacDowell as Rita Hanson, Phil's producer and eventual love interest, Groundhog Day deftly blends humor with a thought-provoking narrative. This film is a staple of American cinema and a testament to Bill Murray's comedic prowess.

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  • Four Weddings and a Funeral
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    Four Weddings and a Funeral

    Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas
    40 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Mike Newell
    Four Weddings and a Funeral is a captivating British romantic comedy. Charles, portrayed by Hugh Grant, is a charming yet commitment-phobic bachelor who finds himself smitten with an American beauty, Carrie (Andie MacDowell). As the title suggests, the film follows their serendipitous encounters at four weddings and a funeral, over which their love story unfolds. A delightful blend of humor and sentimentality, this film was a box-office hit and received two Academy Award nominations. With its clever script and engaging performances, Four Weddings and a Funeral remains an iconic entry in the rom-com genre.

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  • Sex, Lies, and Videotape
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    Sex, Lies, and Videotape

    James Spader, Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher
    27 votes
    • Released: 1989
    • Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
    Ann (Andie MacDowell) is trapped in a sexually and emotionally unfulfilled relationship with her husband, John (Peter Gallagher), a successful but unpleasant lawyer who is sleeping with her sister, Cynthia (Laura San Giacomo). The underlying tensions in the couple's marriage rise to the surface when Graham (James Spader), a friend of John's from college who's been drifting for nine years, returns to town and videotapes Cynthia and Ann as they talk about their sexual desires.

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  • Green Card
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    Green Card

    Gérard Depardieu, Andie MacDowell, Bebe Neuwirth
    35 votes
    • Released: 1990
    • Directed by: Peter Weir
    Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell (Andie MacDowell) has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the building's board will rent it only to a married couple. Georges Fauré (Gérard Depardieu), a waiter from France whose visa is expiring, needs to marry an American woman to stay in the country. Their marriage of convenience turns into a burden when they must live together to allay the suspicions of the immigration service, as the polar opposites grate on each other's nerves.

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  • Multiplicity
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    Multiplicity

    Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin
    27 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Harold Ramis
    Doug Kinney (Michael Keaton) is a busy construction worker struggling to make time for his family and his demanding job. When a scientist offers to clone him, Doug accepts and spawns a slightly more macho version of himself. He decides to create a second clone, but this sparks a series of duplications when his second clone begins to feel overwhelmed. Doug attempts to manage his many clones while trying to keep his wife (Andie MacDowell) in the dark.

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  • St. Elmo's Fire
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    St. Elmo's Fire

    Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy
    20 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Joel Schumacher
    In St. Elmo's Fire, seven Georgetown graduates, portrayed by notable '80s talents such as Emilio Estevez (Kirby), Demi Moore (Jules), and Rob Lowe (Billy), face the harsh realities of adulthood post-college. Their intertwined lives are a complicated mix of love, friendship, and career struggles. The drama genre is well-served as each character navigates their personal trials and tribulations within the backdrop of Washington D.C.'s St. Elmo's Bar - a symbolic beacon in their tumultuous journey. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film captures the essence of youthful angst transitioning into mature responsibilities, without giving in to heavy-handed melodrama or clichés.

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