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The Best Halle Berry Movies of All Time, Ranked

Updated May 17, 2019 4.7k votes 1.3k voters 134.8k views40 items

List RulesVote for your favorite Halle Berry movies, regardless of critic reviews or how big the role was.

The best Halle Berry movies of all time prove that she’s one of the most well-rounded actresses currently active. Since the early 1990s, she has appeared in plenty of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed movies, earning her first Academy Award in 2001 for Monster’s Ball. Her highest grossing movies have been well-received at the box office as well, as her lifetime box office gross is almost $2 billion.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, both of her parents worked at a psychiatric ward where they both eventually met. Halle Berry graduated high school as an honor student and went on to become Miss Ohio in 1986. In 1989, Berry moved to New York for acting work, finding little success initially. But by the end of the year, she was cast in a short-lived ABC TV series.

Following the show’s cancellation, Berry moved to Los Angeles where she had a recurring role on Knots Landing. Her first major film role was in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever. From there, she had several more supporting roles. One of her biggest and most well-known credits was as Storm in the comic book blockbuster X-Men. Soon after, she co-starred with Billy Bob Thornton in Monster’s Ball.

So what are the best Halle Berry movies of all time? Is it one of her dramatic roles or her science fiction work? See what fans have ranked as their favorite Halle Berry movies below. Movie trailers have been included if you want a preview of the film. If you think the best Halle Berry 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 Halle Berry movies should be as a comprehensive as possible. If you are a fan of Berry's superhero roles, you might also like our list of best Hugh Jackman movies and best Jessica Alba movies.

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Monster's Ball
Halle Berry, Sean Combs
Released: 2002
Directed by: Marc Forster
Monster's Ball is a 2002 American romantic drama film directed by German-Swiss director Marc... more on Wikipedia
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Swordfish
Halle Berry, John Travolta
Released: 2001
Directed by: Dominic Sena
Swordfish is a 2001 American action thriller film directed by Dominic Sena and starring John... more on Wikipedia
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X-Men 2
Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman
Released: 2003
Directed by: Bryan Singer
X2 is a 2003 American superhero film, based on the X-Men superhero team appearing in Marvel... more on Wikipedia
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X-Men
Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman
Released: 2000
Directed by: Bryan Singer
X-Men is a 2000 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same... more on Wikipedia
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry
Released: 2014
Directed by: Bryan Singer
X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 science fiction action film written by Jane Goldman,... more on Wikipedia
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X-Men: The Last Stand
Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman
Released: 2006
Directed by: Brett Ratner
X-Men: The Last Stand is a 2006 superhero film, based on the X-Men superhero team introduced... more on Wikipedia
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#254 of 1,540 The Most Rewatchable Movies#122 of 206 The Best Adventure Movies
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Boomerang
Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy
Released: 1992
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Boomerang is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The film stars... more on Wikipedia
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Things We Lost in the Fire
Halle Berry, David Duchovny
Released: 2007
Directed by: Susanne Bier
Things We Lost in the Fire is a 2007 drama film directed by Susanne Bier and written by Allan... more on Wikipedia
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
Halle Berry, Terrence Howard
Released: 2005
Directed by: Darnell Martin
Their Eyes Were Watching God is an American Broadcasting Company television movie aired on... more on Wikipedia
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Gothika
Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr.
Released: 2003
Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz
Gothika is a 2003 supernatural horror film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by... more on Wikipedia
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Halle Berry, Tamara Taylor
Released: 1999
Directed by: Martha Coolidge
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a television film directed by Martha Coolidge. Filmed over a... more on Wikipedia
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The Program
Halle Berry, James Caan
Released: 1993
Directed by: David S. Ward
The Program is a 1993 film starring James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer, Kristy... more on Wikipedia
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Losing Isaiah
Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1995
Directed by: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Losing Isaiah is a 1995 American drama film starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry, directed... more on Wikipedia
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Dark Tide
Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez
Released: 2012
Directed by: John Stockwell
Dark Tide is a 2012 American action thriller film directed by John Stockwell, produced by... more on Wikipedia
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox
Released: 1998
Directed by: Gregory Nava
Why Do Fools Fall in Love is a 1998 American romantic drama, directed by Gregory Nava and... more on Wikipedia
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Catwoman
Halle Berry, Sharon Stone
Released: 2004
Directed by: Pitof Comar
Catwoman is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Pitof Comar and stars Halle Berry,... more on Wikipedia
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Jungle Fever
Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1991
Directed by: Spike Lee
Jungle Fever is a 1991 American romance drama film written, produced, and directed by Spike... more on Wikipedia
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Race the Sun
Halle Berry, Eliza Dushku
Released: 1996
Directed by: Charles T. Kanganis
Race the Sun is a 1996 comedy-drama movie starring Halle Berry and James Belushi. The plot is... more on Wikipedia
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The Last Boy Scout
Halle Berry, Bruce Willis
Released: 1991
Directed by: Tony Scott
The Last Boy Scout is a 1991 American action film directed by Tony Scott, starring Bruce... more on Wikipedia
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Perfect Stranger
Halle Berry, Heidi Klum
Released: 2007
Directed by: James Foley
Perfect Stranger is a 2007 American neo-noir psychological thriller film, directed by James... more on Wikipedia
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The Wedding
Halle Berry, Shirley Knight
Released: 1998
Directed by: Charles Burnett
The Wedding is a 1998 television film directed by Charles Burnett. Based on a novel by Dorothy... more on Wikipedia
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Strictly Business
Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1991
Directed by: Kevin Hooks
Strictly Business is an 1991 American comedy film directed by Kevin Hooks, and starring Tommy... more on Wikipedia
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B*A*P*S
Halle Berry, Bernie Mac
Released: 1997
Directed by: Robert Townsend
B*A*P*S is a 1997 comedy film written by Troy Beyer, directed by Robert Townsend, and starring... more on Wikipedia
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Executive Decision
Halle Berry, Steven Seagal
Released: 1996
Directed by: Stuart Baird
Executive Decision is a 1996 American action film directed by Stuart Baird in his directorial... more on Wikipedia
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Father Hood
Halle Berry, Patrick Swayze
Released: 1993
Directed by: Darrell Roodt
Father Hood is a 1993 comedy-drama film starring Patrick Swayze and Halle Berry and directed... more on Wikipedia

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