The Best Halle Berry Movies

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Updated August 15, 2023 5.5K votes 1.3K voters 136.8K views
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Over 1300 movie fans have come together to vote on this list of Halle Berry's best movies, and the results are in. With a career spanning over three decades, Berry has become a Hollywood icon, known for her versatility and ability to bring depth and emotion to every role she takes on. From action-packed thrillers to heart-wrenching dramas, Berry has left an indelible mark on cinema.

What makes these films stand out is not just Berry's powerful performances but also their impact within the industry. Some of the movies on this list were groundbreaking at the time of their release, challenging stereotypes and pushing boundaries in ways that still resonate today. Others showed off Berry's range as an actress by allowing her to play roles vastly different from one another.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Halle Berry for the first time, this list is sure to offer something for everyone. So take a look at our rankings and see where your favorite film falls – then don't forget to vote up your top picks.

In addition to showcasing some of the best work from one of Hollywood's most beloved stars, this list also offers insight into what makes a great movie: strong writing, compelling characters, and unforgettable moments that stay with us long after we've left the theater. By voting up your favorites on this list, you'll be helping preserve these cinematic gems for future generations – so what are you waiting for? Get started now.

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  • X-Men
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    X-Men

    Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen
    325 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Bryan Singer
    In the action-packed superhero film X-Men, humanity grapples with the emergence of mutants, individuals born with extraordinary abilities. Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), a powerful telepath, seeks peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants, establishing a school for gifted youngsters. His former friend, Erik Lehnsherr (Ian McKellen), now Magneto, harbors a more aggressive approach towards human-mutant relations. The movie follows Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Rogue (Anna Paquin), two confused mutants drawn into this ideological conflict. Directed by Bryan Singer, X-Men sets the stage for an epic saga that explores themes of acceptance and identity.
  • X-Men 2
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    X-Men 2

    Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen
    314 votes
    • Released: 2003
    • Directed by: Bryan Singer
    In the superhero sequel, X-Men 2, our band of mutants, led by Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), are back in action. They face a formidable foe in William Stryker (Brian Cox), a military man with a personal vendetta against their kind. As Stryker launches an attack on Xavier's school, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Storm (Halle Berry), and the rest of the team rally to protect their haven and uncover secrets from Logan's mysterious past. This action-packed film blends thrilling combat sequences and compelling character drama while exploring themes of discrimination and acceptance. The movie has been lauded for its impressive special effects and strong performances, particularly from Jackman and Ian McKellen as Magneto.

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  • Monster's Ball
    3

    Monster's Ball

    Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger
    447 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Marc Forster
    Hank, an embittered racist prison guard working on death row, begins an unlikely, emotionally charged sexual relationship with Leticia, a Black woman and wife of a man sentenced to death. The affair begins just after Hank oversees the capital punishment of Leticia's husband.

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  • Boomerang
    4

    Boomerang

    Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry, Robin Givens
    233 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
    A cocky ad executive, Marcus (Eddie Murphy) has a reputation as a ladies' man. However, Marcus gets a taste of his own medicine when a merger finds him working under the beautiful Jacqueline (Robin Givens), who has a similarly cavalier attitude about romance. Marcus and Jacqueline become involved, but he is put off by her noncommittal approach to their relationship. Meanwhile, Marcus also begins to develop feelings for the pretty Angela (Halle Berry), who is more thoughtful than Jacqueline.

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  • Swordfish
    5

    Swordfish

    John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry
    358 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Dominic Sena
    There exists a world within our world. A world beneath what we call cyberspace. A world protected by firewalls, passwords and the most advanced security systems. In this world we hide our deepest secrets, our most incriminating information, and of course, a whole lot of money. This is the world of "Swordfish." The world's most dangerous spy is hired by the CIA to coerce a computer hacker recently released from prison to help steal $6 billion in unused government funds.

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  • X-Men: The Last Stand
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    X-Men: The Last Stand

    Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen
    272 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Brett Ratner
    In X-Men: The Last Stand, the mutant community faces its most formidable challenge yet. The discovery of a cure for mutation sparks a battle that will define their destiny. Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his X-Men, including Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Storm (Halle Berry), stand against their former ally Magneto (Ian McKellen), who sees this cure as a threat to mutant existence. A war ensues, with Jean Grey's (Famke Janssen) rebirth as the powerful Phoenix adding an unpredictable element. Directed by Brett Ratner, this action-packed superhero film is third in the X-Men series. It won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film 2007, reflecting its compelling mix of drama, action, and thought-provoking themes.

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