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The Best Elizabeth Banks Movies

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List of the best Elizabeth Banks movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Elizabeth Banks's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Elizabeth Banks movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Elizabeth Banks movies will be at the top of the list. Elizabeth Banks has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Elizabeth Banks movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Elizabeth Banks films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Elizabeth Banks role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Elizabeth Banks performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

In 2017, Elizabeth Banks stars as Rita Repulsa in the new Power Rangers movie.

List films include Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Pitch Perfect, Spider-Man, and many additional films as well.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Elizabeth Banks movies?" and "What are the greatest Elizabeth Banks roles of all time?"

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Definitely, Maybe
Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz
Released: 2008
Directed by: Adam Brooks
Definitely, Maybe is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam... more
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Pitch Perfect
Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2012
Directed by: Jason Moore
Pitch Perfect is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore. Featuring an... more
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Elizabeth Banks, Seth Rogen
Released: 2008
Directed by: Kevin Smith
This film is a 2008 romantic comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, distributed by... more
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Invincible
Elizabeth Banks, Mark Wahlberg
Released: 2006
Directed by: Ericson Core
Invincible is a 2006 sports film directed by Ericson Core set in 1976. It is based on the true... more
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#11 of 58 The 30+ Greatest Sports Drama Movies of All Time#4 of 76 The Best Football Movies Ever
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The Next Three Days
Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2010
Directed by: Paul Haggis
The Next Three Days is a 2010 vigilante thriller film directed by Paul Haggis and starring... more
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Spider-Man
Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe
Released: 2002
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Spider-Man is a 2002 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, based on the Marvel Comics... more
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Role Models
Elizabeth Banks, Louis C.K.
Released: 2008
Directed by: David Wain
Role Models is a 2008 American comedy film directed by David Wain about two energy drink... more
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#381 of 922 The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films#255 of 1,139 The Absolute Funniest Movies Of All Time
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Elizabeth Banks, Kat Dennings
Released: 2005
Directed by: Judd Apatow
The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 American romantic comedy film written, produced and directed... more
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#62 of 306 The Best Ensemble Movies#34 of 170 The Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies
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Seabiscuit
Elizabeth Banks, Jeff Bridges
Released: 2003
Directed by: Gary Ross
Seabiscuit is a 2003 American biographical sports psychological-drama thriller film based on... more
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Spider-Man 2
Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst
Released: 2004
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, based on the Marvel... more
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Catch Me If You Can
Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio
Released: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime drama film based on the life of... more
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson
Released: 2014
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is a 2014 American dystopian science fiction adventure... more
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Wet Hot American Summer
Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2001
Directed by: David Wain
Wet Hot American Summer is a 2001 satirical comedy film directed by David Wain from a... more
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Man on a Ledge
Elizabeth Banks, Ed Harris
Released: 2012
Directed by: Asger Leth
Man on a Ledge is a 2012 American thriller action directed by Asger Leth, starring Sam... more
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Slither
Elizabeth Banks, Jenna Fischer
Released: 2006
Directed by: James Gunn
Slither is a 2006 American science fiction-comedy horror film written and directed by James... more
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Spider-Man 3
Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst
Released: 2007
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, based on the Marvel... more
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What to Expect When You're Expecting
Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz
Released: 2012
Directed by: Kirk Jones
What to Expect When You're Expecting is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Kirk... more
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#3 of 26 The Funniest Movies About Babies#25 of 68 The Best Dennis Quaid Movies
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People Like Us
Olivia Wilde, Michelle Pfeiffer
Released: 2012
Directed by: Alex Kurtzman
People Like Us is a 2012 drama film directed by Alex Kurtzman as his directorial debut. The... more
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The Uninvited
Elizabeth Banks, Emily Browning
Released: 2009
Directed by: Thomas Guard, Charles Guard
The Uninvited is a 2009 American psychological horror film directed by the Guard Brothers, and... more
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#559 of 713 The Best Horror Movies Of All Time#48 of 157 The Best and Scariest Psychological Thrillers of All Time
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Walk of Shame
Elizabeth Banks, Gillian Jacobs
Released: 2014
Directed by: Steven Brill
Walk of Shame is an American comedy film written and directed by Steven Brill. The film was... more
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Power Rangers
Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott
Released: 2017
Directed by: Dean Israelite
Power Rangers is a 2017 American superhero film directed by Dean Israelite, based on the Saban... more
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Shaft
Christian Bale, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2000
Directed by: John Singleton
Shaft is a 2000 American action-thriller film directed by John Singleton, and starring Samuel... more
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Meet Dave
Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2008
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Meet Dave is a 2008 American family comedy science-fiction film directed by Brian Robbins and... more
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Charlie's Angels
Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott
Released: 2019
Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
Charlie's Angels is a 2019 action-adventure comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks, based on... more
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks
Released: 2013
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
This film is a 2013 American science fiction action film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian... more
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