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The 20+ Best Gwyneth Paltrow Movies of All Time, Ranked

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The best Gwyneth Paltrow movies of all time prove that she’s one of the top actresses of her generation. Since the 1990s, she has appeared in plenty of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed movies, earning awards and accolades along the way. Her highest grossing movies have been well-received at the box office as well, as her lifetime box office gross exceeds $1 billion.

A native of Los Angeles, California, Gwyneth Paltrow is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and director Bruce Paltrow. Her first acting role was in a TV film directed by her father, which was followed by two film roles and several more TV movies. Her breakthrough role was the 1996 movie Emma, in which she played the title character.

Since then, Gwyneth Paltrow has worked with many famous directors, including big names like Steven Spielberg and Jon Favreau. She has costarred with other A-list actors such as Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Aniston .

Needless to say, Gwyneth Paltrow has been in a lot of blockbusters, including Iron Man 3, Mordecai, and more. Because of that, people often debate each other over what the greatest Gwyneth Paltrow movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Gwyneth Paltrow films to end the squabble once and for all.

So what are the best Gwyneth Paltrow movies of all time? Is it Enchanted or The Fighter? See what fans have ranked as their favorite Gwyneth Paltrow movies below. Movie trailers have been included below if you want a preview of the film. If you think the best Gwyneth Paltrow role isn't at the top, then vote it up. Don’t see it listed? Add it so that others may vote for it. After all, this list of the best Gwyneth Paltrow movies should be as comprehensive as possible.

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Contagion
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet
Released: 2011
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Contagion is a 2011 medical thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film features an... more
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Seven
Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 1995
Directed by: David Fincher
Seven is a 1995 American psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher. The film stars... more
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Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard
Released: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel Comics... more
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The Royal Tenenbaums
Gwyneth Paltrow, Alec Baldwin
Released: 2001
Directed by: Wes Anderson
The Royal Tenenbaums is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson and... more
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Hard Eight
Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1996
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Hard Eight is a 1996 American neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Paul Thomas... more
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Possession
Gwyneth Paltrow, Lena Headey
Released: 2002
Directed by: Neil LaBute
Possession is a 2002 American/British romantic/mystery drama film written and directed by Neil... more
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Shallow Hal
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black
Released: 2001
Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Shallow Hal is a 2001 romantic comedy film starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black, and Jason... more
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Sliding Doors
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Released: 1998
Directed by: Peter Howitt
Sliding Doors is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by... more
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View from the Top
Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate
Released: 2003
Directed by: Bruno Barreto
View from the Top is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Bruno Barreto, and stars... more
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Iron Man 3
Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2013
Directed by: Shane Black
Iron Man 3 is a 2013 superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced... more
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Sylvia
Gwyneth Paltrow, Daniel Craig
Released: 2003
Directed by: Christine Jeffs
Sylvia is a 2003 British biographical drama film directed by Christine Jeffs and starring... more
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The Avengers
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans
Released: 2012
Directed by: Joss Whedon
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Hook
Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman
Released: 1991
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 2010
Directed by: Jon Favreau
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Austin Powers: Goldmember
Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles
Released: 2002
Directed by: Jay Roach
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The Talented Mr. Ripley
Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett
Released: 1999
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller written for the screen and... more
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Proof
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal
Released: 2005
Directed by: John Madden
Proof is a 2005 American drama film directed by John Madden and starring Gwyneth Paltrow,... more
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Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 2004
Directed by: Kerry Conran
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a 2004 American science fiction action adventure film... more
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Emma
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor
Released: 1996
Directed by: Douglas McGrath
Emma is a 1996 period film based on the novel of the same name by Jane Austen. Directed by... more
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The Anniversary Party
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Kline
Released: 2001
Directed by: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
The Anniversary Party is a 2001 American comedy-drama film written, directed, produced by, and... more
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Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Gwyneth Paltrow, Heather Graham
Released: 1994
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle is a 1994 American film scripted by screenwriter/director... more
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Two Lovers
Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix
Released: 2008
Directed by: James Gray
Two Lovers is a 2008 American romantic drama film, taking its inspiration from Fyodor... more
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Thanks for Sharing
Gwyneth Paltrow, P!nk
Released: 2012
Directed by: Stuart Blumberg
Thanks for Sharing is a 2012 drama film written by Stuart Blumberg, Matt Winston and directed... more

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Running with Scissors
Gwyneth Paltrow, Alec Baldwin
Released: 2006
Directed by: Ryan Murphy
Running with Scissors is a 2006 American black comedy film based on Augusten Burroughs' 2002... more
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Malice
Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow
Released: 1993
Directed by: Harold Becker
Malice is a 1993 American thriller film directed by Harold Becker. The screenplay by Aaron... more
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