Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote for what you think are the best Charlize Theron movies.
If you’re in the mood to marathon the best Charlize Theron movies of all time, you’ll want to start with the top-ranked films below. Since the mid-1990s, Charlize Theron has appeared in plenty of blockbusters, earning awards and accolades along the way. Her highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, and according to some sources, the lifetime gross of her films exceeds $1.3 billion.
Born in the Transvaal Province of South Africa, her childhood was certainly interesting. In 1991, her mother killed her father when he physical attacked both Charlize and her mother while drunk. Then for a time, Charlize went to Europe for modeling work while accompanied by her mother. After modeling in Europe, she trained at the Joffrey Ballet in New York before a knee injury forced her to reevaluate her career and start acting in Hollywood movies. It wasn’t until she was 19 that she went to Los Angeles by herself to find work in film.
Her debut on film was a non-speaking role in Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, which was then followed by a supporting role in 2 Days in the Valley. From that point, she went on to star in hits such as The Cider House Rules and The Devil’s Advocate. Then in 2003, she won her only Academy Award to date, for the role of Aileen Wuornos in Monster.
So what are the best Charlize Theron movies of all time? Is it really Monster? See what fans have ranked as their favorite movies of hers below. If you think the best Charlize Theron role isn't at the top, then vote it up. Don’t see it listed? Then add it so that others can vote for it!
If you are a fan of Theron's dramatic roles, you might also enjoy our list of the best Sharon Stone movies and best Scarlett Johannson movies.
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35897Monster
Charlize Theron, Christina RicciCharacter: Aileen Wuornos
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture
Monster is a 2003 drama film about Aileen Wuornos, who was executed in Florida in 2002 for... more2
27076Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize TheronCharacter: Imperator Furiosa
Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed by George Miller. In a post apocalyptic... more- 337039
North Country
Charlize Theron, Amber HeardCharacter: Josey Aimes
North Country is a 2005 American drama film directed by Niki Caro, starring Charlize Theron,... more - 424240
Atomic Blonde
Charlize Theron, James McAvoyCharacter: Lorraine Broughton
Atomic Blonde is a 2017 American action spy thriller film directed by David Leitch and written... more - 521871
Snow White and the Huntsman
Charlize Theron, Kristen StewartCharacter: Queen Ravenna
Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 American dark fantasy action film based on the German... more - 622878
The Devil's Advocate
Charlize Theron, Al PacinoCharacter: Mary Ann Lomax
The Devil's Advocate is a 1997 American mystery thriller film based on Andrew Neiderman's... more - 715941
The Cider House Rules
Charlize Theron, Michael CaineCharacter: Candy Kendall
The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, based on John... more - 822997
The Italian Job
Charlize Theron, Kelly BrookCharacter: Stella Bridger
The Italian Job is a 2003 film directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Wayne and Donna Powers and... more - 918522
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Charlize Theron, Heidi KlumCharacter: Britt Ekland
This film is a 2004 British/American film about the life of English comedy actor Peter... more - 1021061
Sweet November
Charlize Theron, Keanu ReevesCharacter: Sara Deever
Sweet November is a 2001 romantic drama film starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron,... more - 1115520
Waking Up in Reno
Charlize Theron, Penélope CruzCharacter: Candy Kirkendall
Waking Up in Reno is a 2002 American comedy drama film directed by Jordan Brady. The... more - 1222019
Head in the Clouds
Charlize Theron, Penélope CruzCharacter: Gilda Besse
Head in the Clouds is a 2004 drama film written and directed by John Duigan. The original... more - 1314550
Prometheus
Charlize Theron, Michael FassbenderCharacter: Meredith Vickers
Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and... more - 1410528
The Legend of Bagger Vance
Charlize Theron, Will SmithCharacter: Adele Invergordon
The Legend of Bagger Vance is a 2000 American sports drama directed by Robert Redford and... more - 1515745
Young Adult
Charlize Theron, Patton OswaltCharacter: Mavis Gary
Young Adult is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman, from a screenplay... more - 1613649
Hancock
Charlize Theron, Will SmithCharacter: Mary Embrey
Hancock, formerly known as John Hancock and Tonight, He Comes, is an superhero film directed... more - 1716228
Celebrity
Charlize Theron, Leonardo DiCaprioCharacter: Supermodel
Celebrity is a 1998 comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The screenplay... more - 189622
Mighty Joe Young
Charlize Theron, Bill PaxtonCharacter: Jill Young
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 Disney family film starring Bill Paxton and Charlize Theron and... more - 1910726
The Yards
Charlize Theron, Mark WahlbergCharacter: Erica Stoltz
The Yards is a 2000 American crime film directed by James Gray. It was written by Gray and... more - 207813
The Huntsman: Winter's War
Chris Hemsworth, Charlize TheronCharacter: Queen Ravenna
The Huntsman: Winter's War is a 2016 American dark fantasy action adventure film based on... more - 216924
That Thing You Do!
Charlize Theron, Tom HanksCharacter: Tina Powers
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 American musical comedy drama film written, directed by, and... more - 228923
Trial and Error
Charlize Theron, Jennifer CoolidgeCharacter: Billie Tyler
Trial and Error is a 1997 release from New Line Cinema starring Michael Richards, Jeff... more - 237025
2 Days in the Valley
Charlize Theron, Teri HatcherCharacter: Helga Svelgen
2 Days in the Valley is a 1996 film directed by John Herzfeld that revolves around the events... more - 2410661
Æon Flux
Charlize Theron, Frances McDormandCharacter: Æon Flux
Æon Flux is a 2005 American science fiction spy action film directed by Karyn Kusama. The film... more - 256823
In the Valley of Elah
Charlize Theron, James FrancoCharacter: Det. Emily Sanders
In the Valley of Elah is a 2007 film written and directed by Paul Haggis, starring Tommy Lee... more
