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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27576Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize TheronReleased: 2015
Directed by: George Miller
Mad Max: Fury Road is a 2015 action film directed by George Miller. In a post apocalyptic... more2
36799Monster
Charlize Theron, Christina RicciReleased: 2003
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Monster is a 2003 drama film about Aileen Wuornos, who was executed in Florida in 2002 for... more3
24439Atomic Blonde
Charlize Theron, James McAvoyReleased: 2017
Directed by: David Leitch
Atomic Blonde is a 2017 American action spy thriller film directed by David Leitch and written... more4
22370Snow White and the Huntsman
Charlize Theron, Kristen StewartReleased: 2012
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 American dark fantasy action film based on the German... more5
20524In the Valley of Elah
Charlize Theron, James FrancoReleased: 2007
Directed by: Paul Haggis
In the Valley of Elah is a 2007 film written and directed by Paul Haggis, starring Tommy Lee... more6
23480The Devil's Advocate
Charlize Theron, Al PacinoReleased: 1997
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
The Devil's Advocate is a 1997 American mystery thriller film based on Andrew Neiderman's... more7
16042The Cider House Rules
Charlize Theron, Michael CaineReleased: 1999
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, based on John... more8
23298The Italian Job
Charlize Theron, Kelly BrookReleased: 2003
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
The Italian Job is a 2003 film directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Wayne and Donna Powers and... more9
21462Sweet November
Charlize Theron, Keanu ReevesReleased: 2001
Directed by: Pat O'Connor
Sweet November is a 2001 romantic drama film starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron,... more10
15620Waking Up in Reno
Charlize Theron, Penélope CruzReleased: 2002
Directed by: Jordan Brady
Waking Up in Reno is a 2002 American comedy drama film directed by Jordan Brady. The... more11
22119Head in the Clouds
Charlize Theron, Penélope CruzReleased: 2004
Directed by: John Duigan
Head in the Clouds is a 2004 drama film written and directed by John Duigan. The original... more12
14851Prometheus
Charlize Theron, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2012
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and... more13
10629The Legend of Bagger Vance
Charlize Theron, Will SmithReleased: 2000
Directed by: Robert Redford
The Legend of Bagger Vance is a 2000 American sports drama directed by Robert Redford and... more14
12538North Country
Charlize Theron, Amber HeardReleased: 2005
Directed by: Niki Caro
North Country is a 2005 American drama film directed by Niki Caro, starring Charlize Theron,... more15
16145Young Adult
Charlize Theron, Patton OswaltReleased: 2011
Directed by: Jason Reitman
Young Adult is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman, from a screenplay... more16
16228Celebrity
Charlize Theron, Leonardo DiCaprioReleased: 1998
Directed by: Woody Allen
Celebrity is a 1998 comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The screenplay... more17
9823Mighty Joe Young
Charlize Theron, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 Disney family film starring Bill Paxton and Charlize Theron and... more18
13550Hancock
Charlize Theron, Will SmithReleased: 2008
Directed by: Peter Berg
Hancock, formerly known as John Hancock and Tonight, He Comes, is an superhero film directed... more19
10727The Yards
Charlize Theron, Mark WahlbergReleased: 2000
Directed by: James Gray
The Yards is a 2000 American crime film directed by James Gray. It was written by Gray and... more20
7913The Huntsman: Winter's War
Chris Hemsworth, Charlize TheronDirected by: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
The Huntsman: Winter's War is a 2016 American dark fantasy action adventure film based on... more21
7024That Thing You Do!
Charlize Theron, Tom HanksReleased: 1996
Directed by: Tom Hanks
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 American musical comedy drama film written, directed by, and... more22
10861Æon Flux
Charlize Theron, Frances McDormandReleased: 2005
Directed by: Karyn Kusama
Æon Flux is a 2005 American science fiction spy action film directed by Karyn Kusama. The film... more23
6122Trapped
Charlize Theron, Courtney LoveReleased: 2002
Directed by: Luis Mandoki
edTrapped is a 2002 American-German crime thriller film starring Charlize Theron, Courtney... more24
8923Trial and Error
Charlize Theron, Jennifer CoolidgeReleased: 1997
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Trial and Error is a 1997 release from New Line Cinema starring Michael Richards, Jeff... more25
70252 Days in the Valley
Charlize Theron, Teri HatcherReleased: 1996
Directed by: John Herzfeld
2 Days in the Valley is a 1996 film directed by John Herzfeld that revolves around the events... more
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